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Dundee Instrumental Band (St Margarets)

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC030025
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Aug. 16, 2026. Filing history
Registered
April 6, 2000
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
11 Law Road
Dundee
DD3 6PZ

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

The aim of the band is the advancement of the education of the general public in brass band music by:- Meeting regularly, normally once a week, to develop skills and to rehearse, Performing brass band repertoire at public galas, concerts and other community events, Competing in local and national brass band contests. Rehearsals, apart from a couple of weeks off during holidays, were held weekly during 2025, additional rehearsals were held in preparation for special events such as contests and the creation of an ensemble group for concerts. The band performed at a numerous performances throughout the year. Including old favourites, such as the parks in Dundee, as well as new venues such as the V&A Dundee and Arbroath's Path Way For All. Some concerts were paid while others were performed free of charge for the community. The band also contested twice in 2025.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The advancement of education of the general public in brass band music by:- (i) the provision of an appropriate administrative structure, instruments and music, (ii) the appointment of a conductor, (iii) the provision of training in brass banding.

Geography

Main operating location
Dundee City
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 Aug. 16, 2026On time £11,262 £9,734
Dec. 31, 2024 April 30, 2025On time £7,264 £5,340
Dec. 31, 2023 July 29, 2024On time £6,599 £4,268
Dec. 31, 2022 Aug. 23, 2023On time £6,499 £4,983
Dec. 31, 2021 July 14, 2022On time £3,875 £3,686
Dec. 31, 2020 May 12, 2021 £4,474 £2,994

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.