# The Brass Band Heritage Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1037552 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1037552)
- Website: https://www.paulhindmarsh.com
- Latest income: £600; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/brass-band-heritage-trust

Commissioning, supporting the work of composers writing for brass bands; initiating and funding youth band projects and activities within the community.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £600 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the education of the public in the study knowledge and appreciation of the repertoire and history of the Brass wind and of Brass and wind ensembles in such manner as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit

## What it funds

The Brass Band Heritage Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Brass Band Heritage Trust reported income of £600 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Brass Band Heritage Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (paulhindmarsh.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Brass Band Heritage Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Brass Band Heritage Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Brass Band Heritage Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does The Brass Band Heritage Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Brass Band Heritage Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Brass Band Heritage Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Brass Band Heritage Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Brass Band Heritage Trust?

In its latest reported year The Brass Band Heritage Trust reported income of £600 and spending of £0.


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