2022-12-31-accounts - Spennymoor Town Band

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SPENNYMOOR TOWN BAND

Charity number 1038058 Annual Report 2022

Introduction

A band in Spennymoor can be traced back to the 1870’s, following many name changes in 1983 the band were gifted a brand new set of instruments by Spennymoor Town Council. The band have been registered with the Charity Commission since 22 May 1994.

Aims

During the period Spennymoor Town Band kept to its commitments and acted responsibly in carrying out its charitable purposes for public benefit, as set out in the Charity Commission guidance. The Town band aims are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art of brass band music in all its aspects by the playing of public brass band concerts, tuition in the playing of brass instruments and by other ways that the band determines from time to time. Due to the increased numbers in the Town and Youth band, and the requirement for some larger percussion instruments an extension to the bandroom by knocking down a wall is being considered.

Review of Year 2022

The band performed at the North of England Brass Band Championships in Durham in March 2022 and gained 4th place. The band have performed at many community events such as Spennymoor Gala, Durham Miners Gala, Remembrance service and parade and the Drum Head Service. The Town Band also held a Charity Concert in aid of the Spennymoor Town Mayor’s Charity – beneficiaries Mens Health and Moors in the Community.

Youth Band

In 1990 a Youth Band was formed to encourage complete beginners of all ages and those who haven’t played for years by providing tuition, instrument loan and ensemble playing all at no cost to the individual. After a lull in membership due to the COVID pandemic, following the appointment of Michael Franey as tutor, membership has increased and the atmosphere is excellent. The band have purchased some plastic cornets and trombones to encourage new starters.

Financial Summary

2022 has been a successful year for the band financially. Income £30115.17 Expenditure £31809.61

Management and Officials from belated AGM held on 15 May 2023

(a) Honorary President – Hugh Stephenson (b) Secretary – V iki Clarke
(c) Chairman – Chris Roderick
(d) Treasurer – Hugh Stephenson
(e) Band Manager – Mike Johnson
(f) Librarian – Hugh Stephenson
(g) Webmaster – Craig Rodway
(h) Musical Director – Fiona Casewell
(i) Safeguarding Officer (new post for band) – Vicki Clarke
(j) 2 Councillors representing Spennymoor Town Council :-
(k) Committee – after nominations the following were elected:-
Craig Rodway
John Lindsay
Neil Davies
Helen MacDonald
Hugh Stephenson
Vicki Clarke

Looking forward to 2023

In 2023 the band have a busy diary supporting many community events. The band will compete for the second time in the third section of the North of England Brass Band Championships held at the Gala Theatre in Durham. In October the band will compete at the Bolsover Entertainment Contest being held in Shirebrook, Derbyshire. This is only the second National entertainment contest the band have competed in.

Spennymoor Town Band

Income and Expenditure 2022 Cash Lloyds/TSB TOTAL Musical Directors expenses Tutor expenses Music Stationery, Postage, Printing Donations/Grants Gift Aid /HMRC Miscellaneous Coach hire BBE/DCBBA membership fee Brass Band Players (BBP) fees Insurance (Instrument, Music & Public Liabilty) Contest entry fees Instrument replacement / sale and repair Uniform purchase Engagements Borrowed players Venue/room hire Petty Cash Cash Lloyds/TSB Total

I confirm that the Income and Expenditure report represented a true and fair account of the financila affairs of Spennymoor Town Band for the period 1st January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Signed Susan Webb

Mrs Susan Webb Saturday, January 28, 2023

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Income Expenditure
441.55
18284.85
18726.40
5050.00
2540.00
1557.10
337.74
19875.17 1300.00
108.25 3247.94
1150.00
97.50
150.00
793.35
540.00 440.00
3400.00 7082.88
1339.20
2800.00
1990.00
1053.90
3500.00 3500.00
30115.17 31809.61
793.10
16347.11
17140.21
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Spennymoor Town Band

I confirm that the Income and Expenditure report represented a true and fair account of the financila affairs of Spennymoor Town Band for the period 1st January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Signed Susan Webb

Mrs Susan Webb Saturday, January 28, 2023