CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Charity name: Ebbw Valley Brass
Charity registration number: 1004260
Objectives and Activities
SORP retsenc
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
goveming document
Para 1.17
Formed in September 2011 following the merger of
Cwm Town Band 3nd Ebbw Vale Town Band, the
purpose of rhe organisation shall be.
to promote, Improve and develop public
education and appreciation of the an and
science of mu5iCi in particular, brass band
playing.
to provlde tuitioni equipment and support
musical education to members maklng the
organisation as acce55iblei diverse and
inclusive as possible.
and for such oiher purposes as shall be
exclusively charitable as the trustees may
from t5me to time dedde.
to strive for corrtinued excellence of
performance on the contest and
concert stage., and
to increase the activty and focus on
the development of chIld￿n and
youth in leamingto play a brass
instrument
During 202425 the objertives were further detailed
as follows
to continue with fundraising initiatives as
well as a￿15t local charities in their
fundraising attiwties and conrinuing to
evolve as a hub of rhe communiry
to qualify for rhe Great Britain Naiional
Finals and retain the Welsh Open Champion
title.
to increase the number of concert and
contell performances
and for such other purposes as shall be
exclu￿ve[Y charirable as the trustee5 may
from time to time decide.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
Para 1.17 and
1.19
The band ha5 continued to:
perform in contesr and concert venues
throughout the UK

activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
provide musical tuition, equipmeni and
support to its members in line wlth irs
objectives
reached its highert ranklng on the world
brass band stage
achieved its highest level of competing in its
short history
supported our members in their musical
aspirarions and ambitions
raken every opportunity to perform or
collaborate with local communiry-based or
charitable groups in an aim to raise the
band's profile within the community.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The charit￿5 trustees have had regard ro the
guidance issued by rhe Chariry Commission on
public benefit in exercising their powers or durie5.
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
in
nal
The band was promoted to Champlonship sertion
for the 2024 contesring season. Cornpetiiig 31 rhe
Welsh Regionals in March 2024, the band reached its
highest ever achievement by qualifying for rhe
Briiish National Finals at rhe Royal Albert Hall which
were held in October 2024.
Ir has been an arnbition ro reach the RAH since the
bands, formation and we were proud to be able ro
take our members, their families and our supporEers
on an incredible journey (o this icoiilc venue. For
some, it was rhelr first rime to visir London and the
RAH, and what an amazing experience to be able
rake ro Ihe s(age there, something we will treasure
forever.
io
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
Fe
ns
Our Ihird rime competing in rhe senior rrophy in
May 2024 saw an incredible win for Ihe band,
gaining promotion 10 ihe senior cup. Following our
qualificatton to the Narional Finals back in March,
this was another huge success.
The band compered ar rhe NaEional Eisteddfod in
August 2024 and were delighted wilh another
contest win. The coniesr was televised on $4C and
was w31ched by so many ofour families and friend&
It was another wonderful opportunity for members
and supponer&
Welsh O
en
am
In February 2025, the band successfully defended its
tille as Welsh Open Champions 2025 for the third
nsecutive time. This was a highlighi for our
members in only our seventh appearance ai the

conte5r. We also won 'Best Bas￿, 'Pest Cornei. and
Ihe Musical Directors Prtze.
ss for
er
bers
As an organisation, we are proud ofourstrong links
with rhe Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
(RW(ND). Over the years, we have had many players
join rhe band while they are studying in Cardiff and
we form parr of the support network for those
young people while they are away from horne. The
experiences and iuirion we can provide forms part of
their musical edu￿(lOn and compliments their
Studies.
One of our studenrs graduated in June 2024 and
while we were sad to see rheir lime with (he band
come to an end, we were so proud of rheir success in
loining the Band of rhe Irish Guards.
Our principal euphonium player won Ihe Besson
Brass Prize ai RW￿D in March 2025, an incredible
achievement in a strong and talenied field of young
musicians at the college.
The band 15 proud to have played at several concerrs
throughout the year includlng Bedwellry Park, Ross
on Wye bandstand and Chepstow bandstand. We
took part in a wonderfully supported joinr concert
with Can Aderyn choir and Beaufort Male Choir.
We collaboraied with Paid Gofyn, 3 local Welsh folk
group who asked us ro record backing tracks for
their sing Wrexham which is played ar Wrexham FC
We went on to perform as guests ar their concert in
Bedwelliy House. Thi5 was a fantastfc opponuniiy
for members to play to a new audience and form
new relationships with oiher musicians Sn the area, a
collaborarlon we hope to repeaE In the coming year.
We attended a number of local venues to support
the cornmunity in rheir Acts of Remembrance,
Summer and Christmas events.
Prior to each major coniesr, the band has held an
'open rehearsal, in a Ioc31 venue providing a free
preview of our upcoming contest performance for
the local audience 10 enjoy. In doingso, we have
paid to hire venues in the communiEyi thus
supporting their fuiure as spaces for all 10 enjoy.
utim
Many brass bands face challenges In recruiting new
player& 202425 was no exceprion for Ebbw Valley
Bras5, however, during this period, rhe band
successfully appoinred a first<la55 principal
trombone, two runed percussionisrsi prin(ipal and
asSiSEant prinapal cornets, a princip31 euphonium,
flugel, b355 irombone and back row cornet players
to ensure a full complementand welcome new
members to share the opportunities playing in a
brass band brings. Recruitment strengthens the band
and ensures our member5 have the besr possible
opporrunities to perform in concerts and

conte5t& In March 2025, the band successfully
recruited a new Music31 Director. We were so
fortunare to secure the seryices of 3 young and
ambirious conduttor who has played at the highest
level. We are confident that rhis pannership means
the band Gin provide Ihe highest possible level of
musical edu(3tion and achievement for our
members as we continue to strive in making rhe
band as accessible, affordable and inclusive as
P055ible.
Eb
We successfully launched a ten-piece band in
2023124 in a bid to reach a wider audience with a
differenr take on traditional brass band music, as
well as raise funds and increase our number of
public appearances. The ten-piece band continued its
success in 2024125, raising fun(ts for our trips to
Blackpool and London.
As well as our usu31 programme ofsummer and
Chri5trnas fundr3i5ingi we coniinued initiarives in an
effort to raise funds including performances wlih
our ren-piece band and more outreach work for
donations and sponsorship.
The ambition is to ser up and recruit ro a
youth Ibeginner's band to secure future musiclans
and benefir the communiiy. While we have
previously been able to run an a(3demy band,
arcumsrances have not yet allowed for this io be
relaunched, mainly due to volunreer time buf rhls IS
an ongoing priority a5 and when circumstances
3110w.

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21
The financial dimaie for a musical organisation such
as ours is challenging. The band's posirion of
)reaking even. refleas the hard work in looking ai
neww3yS to generaie income in line with the
org3nisation5 aims and objective
Wiih ever rising costs, we a&se5s rhe operaring costs
againsr income and ensure the Finanaal viability.
The rrustees consider one of the main risks to rhe
success in delivering the organisations objecttves to
be lack of grant funding or fundraising
opportunities for future venrures and equipment
and carefully take this into consideration in
planning day to d3y attiviries and overall
managemenr of rhe band.
The bands. principal sources of funding include
monies raised at Chris(mas time and rhroughoui rhe
yeari playing at various venues and collecting
donations. Member conrributions, donations and
fees for public engagements also account for a
signlflcant portion of the band< income.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statin
are held
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concem
Para 1.r2
No reserves policy Is held. however, the trustee5 are
mindful of income vs furure eventualities and
liabilitie&
None
NIA
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
NIA
Para 1.23
There are no marerial uncertainties abour the
charity'5 ability to continue as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing document
I r- Fi(ai ier
How is the charity
constituted?
.i j,'rporated
,Obiatioii. L l O
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Consritutton adopted13]une 2016
Para 1.25
Constiiution
Para 1.25
Assoaarion
Para 1.25
Appointed by the management ￿mMittee at Annual
General Meerings
Trusrees will be the apwinred offi(ials of the band a5
agreed and approved through the Annual General
Meeting. These p05ition5 will be appointed from
playing and non-playing members of rhe band.
Indivtdual skills and experience wtll be considered
for these roles and agreed in line with the
Constirntion of the band.
All new Trusrees will undercake any development
trainin& which is deemed necessary for rhe role,

and will be supported by the outgoing official for an
agreed period.
The Management Team elected at an Annual Gener31
Meeiing in accordance with the bands, Constitution
shall comprise the followin[.
Chairman
2 Vice thair
Band Manager
4. Secreiary
5. Treasurer
& Academy Manager (NIA)
7. Noi le55 rhan three or more Ihan five members
to acr as Management Team Members
A Musical Director Shall be appointed by the
Management Team to be responsible for the
musical direaor, conducring and progre55 of the
band.
9. A Residenr Conductor shall be appolnied by The
Managemenr Team ro be responsible for the
musical direction and proce55 of the Academy
10. Ai Its dlscreilon, the Management Team may
recommend to the Annual General Meerlngi the
appointment of a Presidenr and up to flve Vlce
Presidenrs, who will support the Band in
complering irs objectives and be available as a
resource for consultarlon and advlce.
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charit
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
Ebbw Valley Brass
ICK)4260
The Old Tyllwyn kh¢x)I
Greenfield Terrace
Tyllwyn
Ebbw Vale
Blaenau Gwent
NP23 6AF
Please notv, the principal address Is not recognised by the posral service.
Therefore, any p05t should be direrted to:
CIO 9Greenway aose
Griffirhstown
Ponrypool
Torfaen
NP4 5BA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the chartty
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Band Manager
None
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Name of person (or body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
Dean Woods
Ellen Waite
02S-_ Atr2r
2P
Donna Hardman
Chair
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
ortwasa
roved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
None
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assels are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
None
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assets
None
Additional information (optional) NIA
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional informatlon)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
NIA
Other o
tional information
NIA

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Donna Hardman
Chair
Date
1510112026

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
% 0042.6D
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
01 0'.12024
3 1103,'2(12E
To
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
to th• n￿rnst
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last year
to th• nwest £
to th• rfftarost £
to th? n•ar•st £
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations and
ifts
Grants and Gift Aid
Member sub5cnpbi)ns and donabons
EasyftJndr8i%ng
Other
Fundraising Activib"es
8,782
5.681
6.788
8.782
5,681
6,788
309
20
10.284
10.264
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and Investrient sales, (see
table).
31.843
31,843
Sub total
31,843
31,843
A3Pa
ments
Utilities
Repairs and m8intenanrE
Instrument purchase and maintenance
Coach and van hire
Insurance
Musi¢
Copier and stationery
Charita￿e activities exFEnse$
MI￿ and donations
Conlest Entry
Uniform
Musical Director
2.843
330
1,780
4.296
1,476
571
459
7,006
360
1.415
2,843
330
1,780
4,296
1,476
571
459
7.006
360
1,415
12.95S
34.175
12,955
34.174
Sub total
A4 Asset and investment
urchases. (see table)
Sub total
Total payments
34,175
34,174
Net of receipts/(paymentsJ
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
2.331
2.331
2.331
2,331
CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
1010112026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Categories
Details
B1 Cash funds
16,166
16.166
Totsl cash funds
16,166
(a0￿h**￿t$ wrth recew a￿1 payments
cO￿t[sI)
Unrestrlcted
funds
to nèarest £
Restrlcted
funds
to nearest£
Endowment
funds
to neprest £
Details
Fund to whlch
￿lon
Cost loptlonall
Current value
o tional
Details
B3 Investment assets
Fund to whlch
osset belon
Current valu
o titsnal
Details
Instnjments, equlw￿t
Cost loptionall
B4 Assets retained for the
charity's own use
Fund to which
lales
Amount due
tional
When due
lonal
Detsils
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or ￿ trustees on behaw of
all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Dale of
roval
D Hardman
D Woods
oj
CCXX R2 accounts (SSI
1010112026

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examinerfs Report
Report to the trustees
Ebbw Valley Brass
On accounts for the year
ended
3110312025
Charity no
(if any)
1004260
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity {"the Trusf,) for the year ended 3{
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
('the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act: or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
Con￿rning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination. I have no
COn￿rnS and have come across no other matters in connection with
the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Please delete the wonls in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
/5101
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification{s) or body
(if any):
C tt%¥il t kllfris
L I
I cAéu
Address:
14 ky
SA/¢ 66
J-A AèF/Lo
IER
Oct 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of con￿rn
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidan￿ for examiners).
Give here brief detsils of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018