Fundraising Opportunities


The band is a registered charity and financially relies on donations, sponsorship and grants to enable it to fulfill many of its projects and running costs. Our main project is currently to raise funds to to build our own purpose built headquarters. This will secure the organisations future and enable us to expand our services into the community.

Here are some of the ways in which you can contribute:

Book the band for your event

Are you hosting a special event such as wedding, birthday party, anniversary, christmas party? Would you like the band to perform at your local church? Why not host a "last night of the proms" evening? We can provide an ensemble and music to suit any occasion. Contact our secretary Mrs Kathleen Harrison on 01484 717126 to discuss your arrangments and booking fee.

Mobile Phone Recycling

Everyone has an old mobile phone hiding away somewhere. In return for every phone recycled the band receives a £1.00 donation towards funds. For further details please contact

Become a "Friend of the Band"

Why not become a "Friend" of the band? For a minimum donation of £10 per year you could join the bands official supporters club. Click here to downlaod a copy of the information leaflet.

Weekly Bonus Ball Scheme

Fancy your chances on our bonus ball scheme? Run weekly alongside the National Lottery its your chance to contribute towards funds and try your luck. For further details please contact

Buy A Brick Scheme

Fancy your name on a brick in the new building? Specifically to help raise funds for the new building you can "buy a brick" for only £5.00. For further details please contact

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are always looking for sponorship to help with promoting concerts, a new instrument, uniforms, new music or for transporting equipment to events. In return for your sponsporship we will promote your company in our concert programmes and website, or why not book the band to perform at one of your corporate events. Further details please contact

Gift Aid your donations
If you would like to make a donation to the band then why not take advantage of "gift aid".
Host a coffee morning

If you would like to raise some money, why not host a coffee morning and invite your friends, beighbours and family members to get together? For further details please contact

Do you shop on line?

By registering and making your purchases through www.thegivingmachine.co.uk they will make free donations to the band at no cost to you! All you need to do is register us (Elland Silver Band charity no 1112614) as your charity, then if you make a purchase from any of the well known stores listed we will receive a donation. Clinck on the above link to find out more.