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Annual Support Grant

If you can answer yes to all five of the following questions your brass band is probably eligible for the Brass Band Annual Support Grant:
  • Is your bandroom situated in the area administered by Durham County Council?
  • Does your brass band have its own written constitution, named officers, bank account and annual statements of accounts?
  • Is membership of your brass band open to all individuals consistent with the County’s Equal Opportunities Policy?
  • Can your brass band provide evidence of regular rehearsals and a programme of public performances?
  • Does your brass band demonstrate a commitment to encourage younger players?

We usually send out application forms in April to bands who have previously received the grant and whose details therefore are on our database. If your band hasn't applied for a grant before, you will need to obtain an application form from:

Music Development Officer
Adult and Community Services
The Rivergreen Centre
Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TS

Alternatively you can telephone the Music Development Officer on 0191 3708823, or email Arts Development and ask for an application form to be sent to you.

This is another one of the ways in which Durham County Council supports Brass Bands in County Durham.