Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name East London Brass
Other names charity is known by
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|Registered charity number (if any)|1091235|
|Charity's principal address|226 Burnt Ash Hill|
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|Postcode|SE12 0QE|
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|Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity|
|Dates acted if not for whole|Name of person (or body) entitled|
|Trustee name|Office (if any)|
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|1 Dan Gibbons|Chairman|
|2 Matthew Harland|Treasurer|
|3 Oliver Sikora|Band Master|
|4 Martin Myers Lusty|Contest Secretary|
|5 Sarah Bell|Committee member|
|6 Sarah Campbell|Committee member|
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted Unincorporated associations (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods Election by members at the Annual General Meeting (“ AGM ”) (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
The trustees, who also constitute the Band’s management team, are elected by the members at the AGM.
The management team meets monthly at a minimum.
A risk management policy is in place, together with a risk register. The policy and risk register are reviewed regularly by the management team.
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To advance the interest and education of the public in the appreciation of brass band music. To advance the education and training of children, young people and adults in the playing of brass band instruments. The band operates in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, from a local church, and fulfils its objectives primarily by providing a brass band for the London community.
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The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity commission's guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake"
East London Brass (the “ Band ”) undertakes a wide variety of activities aimed at increasing public awareness and appreciation of brass band music. These activities include self-promoted paid and free concerts, outside engagements for individuals, organisations and events and public engagements, as well as contests.
Summary of the main The Band is keen to encourage all players to develop their musical skills. activities undertaken for the Potential new players are also welcomed to rehearsals, and open public benefit in relation to rehearsals are held from time to time to enable members of the public to these objects (include within see how, for example, the Band prepares for a major contest. The Band this section the statutory is also keen to maintain and develop links with educational declaration that trustees have establishments for mutual benefit in developing musical skills. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
East London Brass does not make grants
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
2023-2024 was a successful year for the Band, with notable successes on the contest stage and our concerts. The following engagements were undertaken by the full Band:
Concerts and other engagements:
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The Snowman (Leyton) – 4 performances – SOLD OUT
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The Snowman (Blackheath) – 2 performances – SOLD OUT
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Band on Tour concert – well attended
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Lloyd Park Oktoberfest event – well attended
Contest:
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Scottish Open – 5[th]
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London and Southern Counties (Championship Section) – 5[th] British Open Spring Festival (Senior Trophy) – 10th
As far as concerts were concerned, the use of a new venue at Elim Church Leytonstone for The Snowman was a high success, and we were able to sell out all performances. The new venue brough a combination of a locally run event with the scale to access bigger audiences while benefitting from their state-of-the-art sound and video equipment.
On the contest stage, the band’s results proved continued stability at the top of both the Areas contest and the Scottish open, however it was a disappointing result from the British Open.
The Band’s Management Team continually review progress against the Band’s objectives.
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Section E Financial review ~~eee~~
N/A
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
Our principal source of income is from our Snowman concerts, member subscriptions and gift aid (although no payment was received in this financial period).
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
The major items of expenditure were for the cost of putting on our concerts, the Band's Musical Director's fees; rehearsal hall hire; fees for guest players; music and instrument purchases.
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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The Band does not have an investment policy due to the need to access
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• investment policy and its reserves at short notice, and these are maintained in the form of cash objectives including any deposits in interest bearing accounts. There are no long-term ethical investment policy investments. adopted.
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N/A
Section G Declaration ~~ee~~ The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Matthew Harland Full name(s) Oliver Sikora ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Band Master Treasurer etc) ~~ee~~ Date 15/07/25 ~~fF~~
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EAST LONDON BRASS
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2024
RECIPETS
PAYMENTS
| INTEREST | 16.10 | CONDUCTORS | 9,622.00 |
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| SUBSCRIPTIONS | 6,141.00 | GUEST PLAYERS | 2,160.22 |
| ENGAGMENETS | 1,150.00 | CONTEST ENTRY FEE | 850.00 |
| CONCERT INCOME | 40,077.74 | CONTEST ADMIN | 761.40 |
| CONTEST PRIZES | 0.00 | CONCERT ADMIN | 8,189.60 |
| GIFT AID | 0.00 | TOUR ACCOMODATION | 2,205.00 |
| REHEARSAL VENUE HIRE | 4,609.33 | ||
| VAN HIRE AND EXPENSES | 2,914.52 | ||
| INSTRUMENT / EQUIPMENT | 3,688.99 | ||
| MUSIC PURCHASE | 403.29 | ||
| UNIFORMS | 0.00 | ||
| ADMINISTRATION | 536.46 | ||
| INSURANCE | 605.96 | ||
| GIFTS | 31.50 | ||
| 47,384.84 | 36,578.27 | ||
| Balance brought forward 2022/23 | Balance carried forward 2024/25 | ||
| Current Account | 3,076.07 | Current Account | 13,866.54 |
| Savings Account | 1,050.32 | Savings Account | 1,066.42 |
| 51,511.23 | 51,511.23 |
Treasurer: Matthew Harland
Independent Examiner:
15th July 2025
Michael Smith Member of Association of Taxation Technicians Membership number 172925
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name EAST LONDON BRASS members of
On accounts for the year 30/09/2024 ended
Charity no 1091235 (if any)
Set out on pages THIS DOCUMENT ONLY - ACCOUNTS EXAMINED AND NO CONCERNS (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY 30/09/2024 .
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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 a [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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 fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns 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 words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 15 JULY 2025 ~~[|~~ Name: MICHAEL SMITH ~~PO~~ ASSOCIATION OF TAXATION TECHNICIANS Relevant professional MEMBERSHIP NUMBER 172925 qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Address:
226 BURNT ASH HILL
LONDON, SE12 0QE
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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