# CITY OF OXFORD SILVER BAND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1168043
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** July 5, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1168043


## Contact

- **Address:** City Of Oxford Silver Band, The Bandhall, Sher Afzal Close, OXFORD
- **Postcode:** OX4 2FA
- **Phone:** 07786098151
- **Email:** info@cosb.co.uk
- **Website:** www.cosb.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION, APPRECIATION AND PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE ART OF MUSIC AND IN PARTICULAR, BRASS BAND MUSIC BY PROMOTING THE STUDY, PRACTICE AND ENJOYMENT OF BRASS BAND MUSIC IN ALL ITS FORMS THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND OTHER MUSICAL ACTIVITIES ACROSS OXFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

**Activities:** RUNNING BANDS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS (SENIOR, TRAINING, BEGINNERS AND RECEPTION) TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY MUSIC, PROVIDING TUITION AND GUIDANCE TO HELP PLAYERS DEVELOP. ENCOURAGING NEW MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.  PERFORMING AT CONCERTS AND LOCAL EVENTS.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People



## Areas of operation

- Oxfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £32516 | £83864 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £24442 | £18948 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £18399 | £15000 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £30540 | £16790 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £30223 | £18319 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Alan John Sawyer — appointed Jan. 18, 2020
- David Maitland — appointed March 25, 2026
- PAUL CROSS — appointed July 5, 2016
- Susan Polywka — appointed March 25, 2026