# Londonderry Bands Forum

## Details

- **Country:** Northern Ireland
- **Charity number:** 108021
- **Status:** Received: on time
- **Registered:** Feb. 15, 2021
- **Register:** https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=108021


## Contact

- **Address:** New Gate Arts & Culture Centre, 20-22 Hawkin Street, Londonderry, BT48 6RE
- **Postcode:** BT48 6RE
- **Phone:** 02871265869
- **Email:** andrew@londonderrybandsforum.com
- **Website:** londonderrybandsforum.com



## Activities

**Purposes:** The Objects of the Forum are: •	To have a confident, competent membership with the ability to engage constructively with all levels of society in the interest of the band’s fraternity. •	To promote through music the history, culture and marching heritage of bands and organise events such as concerts, parades, discussions and talks that further the objectives of the Forum members. •	To develop a programme to enable people to understand and deal with issues of cultural difference, racism, sectarian, prejudice or conflict. •	To gain acceptance and equality by challenging all prejudice, preconceptions, misconceptions and negativity of bands through education, honest dialogue and positive engagement. •	Our volunteers will develop their own skills through communications, organising and co-ordinating activities of the organisation.  These skills for both participants and volunteers can be transferred into other aspects of their life, be it academically or socially. •	Through providing a range of activities to improve the general health and wellbeing of members and volunteers. •	To act on behalf of and advise members on issues relating to Marching bands.

**What the charity does:** The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £76122 | £79029 | £0 | 1 |



## Trustees

- Joanne Smyth
- Mr David Campbell
- Mr Tim Cairns
- Ryan Simpson