**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From** _1st August 2023 To 31st July 2024_
**Charity name:** _Werneth Concert Band_
## **Charity registration number:** _1119979_
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|SORP reference|||
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
_The objects of Werneth Concert Band are:_
_1. To advance, improve, develop and_
_maintain public education and_
_appreciation of, the art and science of_
_music in all its aspects by any means the_
_trustees, including the presentation of_
_public concerts and recitals_
2. _To further such charitable purpose or_
_purposes as the trustees in their absolute_
_discretion shall think fit, but in particular_
_through the making of grants and_
_donations._|||
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
_Rehearsals and workshops leading to a_
_minimum of 3 public concerts annually_
_Musical & Social events to raise funds to_
_support and to make grants to support_
_other local charities_|||
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|_The trustees have complied with the duty in_
_section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due_
_regard to public benefit guidance published by_
_the Charity Commission._|
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|SORP reference|||
|Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
_The band supports one local charity each year_
_(Nominated by members at the AGM)._
_Grants are made to the nominated charity from_
_monies raised at events which are publicised as_
_fundraising in support of the nominated charity. _|||
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38||
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|All roles in the band other than the musical
director are held and task undertaken on a
voluntary basis.|
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|Other|||
## **Achievements and Performance**
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SORP reference
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|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|During our 2023-2024 season, Werneth Concert
Band enjoyed a successful range of concerts and
charitable events, including collaborating with
other groups.
A highlight of the Christmas season was playing
The Snowman, accompanying a showing of the
film, at Harrytown High School. Having
previously played The Snowman before the
pandemic, it was fantastic to bring this to a new
audience.
A further new concert on the calendar was our
Evening of Music from Stage and Screen, a very
well received concert which drew in a different
audience to our traditional supporters.
With 56 playing members, including two who
have joined during the 2023-24 season, Werneth
Concert Band continues to enjoy rehearsing and
performing in the local community. Our Swing
Band rehearses monthly and performs in a
variety of venues, often outdoors, including
Buxton and at Portmeirion.
**Concerts held during the period 1st August 2023**
**– 1st August 2024:**
October – St Paul’s Church, Stalybridge
December – Harrytown High School,
Bredbury (The Snowman)
December – St Chad’s Church, Romiley
March – St Paul’s Church, Compstall,
with Kinder Ringers (hand bell group)
May – Buxton Bandstand (Swing Band)
May - St Thomas' Church, Heaton
Chapel, with Cor Meibion, Colwyn (Male
Voice Choir)
June – St Chad’s Church, Romiley
June – Portmeirion (Swing Band)
July – Memorial Park, Marple
July – Ring o’Bells, Marple (Swing Band)
July – New Mills (Swing Band – Cancer Research
UK fundraiser)|
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|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41||
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The band had a small surplus of £1,687 for the year.
financial position at the end At the end of the year the current assets were
of the period £25,121.
All of these funds are available for the general use of
the band.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The Committee reviewed the financial commitments
policy for holding reserves of the band.
stating why they are held It was agreed that the Band should continue to
maintain a minimum reserve of approximately 6
months outgoings. This is approximately £14,000.
Although current funds are in excess of the minimum
target, the running costs of our premises are expected
to increase significantly following the rent review with
the new lease.
Therefore no actions are proposed in the short term
to reduce the funds to the minimum target.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|
_Membership Fees (20%)_
_Concerts (12%)_
_Subletting of our rehearsal Rooms (28%)_
_Donations & Collections (16%)_
_Fundraising Activities (22%)_
_Other (3%)_|
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|_All reserves are invested in Deposit account with CAF_
_Bank_|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)|Para 1.25|_Constitution._
_Amended and approved on 12th November 2018_|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|_Association_|
|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|Para 1.25|_Trustees (The Committee) are Elected by the_
_Members at the AGM._
_The committee has the authority to co-opt_
_additional members for specific reasons_|
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|Para 1.51||
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Werneth Concert Band
Other name the charity uses n/a
Registered charity number 1119979
Charity’s principal address Unit 36, Chadkirk Industrial Estate
Vale Road
Romiley
Stockport
SK6 3NE
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Sarah Pannell Chairman Chair until Oct 24
2 Rachel Dyson Secretary
3 Richard Markham Treasurer
4 Nicholas Bradley Chair from Oct 24
5 Anna Cermak
6 Kate Whittaker From Oct 23
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Position Full name(s)| Richard Markham DANID wicyenas BRAD LS: (eg Secretary, |Treasurer Chair | Chair, etc) Date | Nilay D287
# INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WERNETH CONCERT BAND (Registered Charity No 1119979)
| have examined the attached Income and Expenditure Account which has been prepared under the
## historical cost convention.
The rules of the Band require the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Band and of the surplus or deficit of the Band for that period. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to :
- _ select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
- make adjustments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
- prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the band will continue in business
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Band. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Band and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
It is my responsibility to form an independent opinion, based on my examination, on these accounts and to report my opinion to you.
## BASIS OF OPINION
| conducted my examination in accordance with Auditing Standards, including an examination on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the bands circumstances consistently applied and adequately disclosed.
| performed my examination so as to obtain all the information and explanations which | considered necessary in order to provide me with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from a material mis-management. In forming my opinion, | also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of the information in the financial statements.
## OPINION
In my opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Band’s affairs as at 31* July 2024 and of its Surplus for the year then ended.
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A.G.Hafrison F.C.A (Retired)
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## WERNETH CONCERT BAND (Registered Charity No 1119979)
Names of Trustees :
Ms S Pannell (Chair)
Ms R Dyson (Secretary)
Mr R Markham (Treasurer)
MrJ Parkes (Musical Director)
Mr N Bradley
Mrs A Cermak
Mrs K Whittaker
## Trustees Responsibilities :
The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for such financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Band and of the surplus or deficit of the Band for that period. In preparing those financial statements the officers are required to :
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
- make adjustments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
- prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the band will continue to operate
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Band. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Band and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Werneth Concert Band Registered Charity No. 1119979
## INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st JULY 2024
|INCOME|||||ross
Income|||r)
3||Gross||
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|Subscriptions||||£|6,109||||£|6,745||
|Donations,Grants, Collections||||£|4,140||||£|2,940||
|Concert Receipts (Tickets,Fees,Raffles,Refreshments,Col||||£|4,436||||£|3,069||
|Social Events & FundRaising||||£|4,441||||£|2,720||
|100 Club Income||||£|3,516||||£|3,834||
|Rent From Unit36 Sublets||||£|10,096||||£|9,635||
|Refreshments (Excluding concerts)||||£|518||||£|505||
|Gift Aid (Donations,Subs,Collections)||||£|2,202|||1|£|2,043||
|Bank and Building Society|interest|||£|451||||£|229||
|Miscellaneous Income||||£|-||||£|-||
|Charity Collections & Donations||Revd||£|741||||£|603||
|TOTAL INCOME||||£|36,649||||£|32,323||
||||CostofIncome|||£|4,511||£|3,796||
||Fundraising||Allocated to Charities|||£|1,987||£|926||
||||NETINCOME|||£|30,151||£|27,601||
|EXPENDITURE||||||||||||
|Cost ofIncome||||||||||||
|Concert Costs||||£|1,874||||£|728||
|Fundraising Costs||||£|688||||£|1,116||
|100 Club Prizes||||£|1,899||||£|1,915||
|Refreshments Cost||||£|50||||£|37||
|||||||£|4,511||£|3,796||
|Charitable Donations||||£|2,125||||£|1,060||
|Operating Costs||||||||||||
|Musical Director||||£|2,975||||£|3,450||
|Purchase of Music||||£|469||||£|3,105||
|Chadkirk Expense (U36)||||||||||||
|||Lease & Service Charge||£|18,661||||£|18,789||
|||Heat,Light,Cleaning,etc||£|5,298||||£|4,977||
|Insurance||||£|283||||£|457||
|Banking Fees||||£|107||||£|80||
|Making Music Membership||||£|338||||£|314||
|Band Playing/Workshop Days||||£|-||||£|1,570||
|Other Band Events Costs||||£|-||||£|494||
|Sundries||||£|195||||£|537||
|TOTAL EXPENDITURE||||£|34,962||||£|38,629||
||||CostofIncome|||£|4,511||£|3,796||
||Fundraising Allocated to Charities|||||£|1,987||£|926||
||||NETEXPENDITURE|||£|28,463||£|33,907||
|OPERATING SURPLUS (LOSS) FORTHEYEAR||||£|1,687|£|1,687||(£|6,306)|-|
|CAPITAL EXPENDITURE||||||||||||
||||None|£|-||||£|2,500||
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## Werneth Concert Band
Registered Charity No. 1119979
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|FIXED|ASSETS|
|Misc,Stands,|Instruments|£|9,000|£|9,000|
|CURRENT ASSETS|
|Cash|At|bank|
|Chadkirk|Capital|Fund|(closed)|£|-|£|967|
|Cash|On|Deposit|£|19,999|£|15,181|
|Current|Account|£|3,388|£|4,643|
|Cash|in|Hand|£|5|£|253|
|£|23,392|£|21,044|
|Debtors|&|Prepayments|£|3,688|2|£|3,853|
|£|27,080|£|24,897|
|Creditors|(E|1,959)|3|(£|1,469)|
|£|25,121|£|23,428|
|NET ASSETS|£|34,121|£|32,428|
|REPRESENTED|BY|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|
|Fund|Fund|
|General|Fund|Balance|@31st|July 2023|£|31,467|£|37,767|
|Add|excess|Income|over|expenditure|£|1,687|(£|6,306)|
|Transfer|From|Chadkirk|Fund|£|967|
|£|34,121|£|31,461|
|Chadkirk|Capital|Fund|at|31st|July 2023|£|967|£|3,467|
|Transfer|Balance|toGeneral|Fund|(£|967)|4|£|2,500|
|£|:|£|967|
|Total|Balance|@31st|July 2024|£|34,121|£|32,428|
|NOTES|
|Note|1:|Gift Aid|Received|for|Donations|(£641),|Subs(£1378)|Charity|Collections|(£182)|
|Note|2|:|Debtors:|HMRC|Gift|Aid, VAT Refund|,|Sublets|July|
|Note|3|:|Creditors|:|100|Club|Prizes,|Fantasy|Football|Prizes,|Utilites,|
|Note 4|:|Chadkirk|Capital|Fund|:|Residual|amount transferred|to|general|fund,|and|the fund|closed|
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