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2025-07-31-accounts

Company registration number 06262998 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1121152 (England and Wales)

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr I A Yeoman Mrs C G Jepson Mrs M Jones Mr L Batchelor Miss C Jepson Mr O Dervish Country of incorporation United Kingdom 06262998 (England and Wales) Charity registration England and Wales 1121152 Principal address 5 Risebridge Road Romford Essex United Kingdom RM2 5PR Registered office 5 Risebridge Road Romford Essex United Kingdom RM2 5PR

(Appointed 24 March 2025) (Appointed 24 March 2025) (Appointed 24 March 2025)

Independent examiner

Russell Whitlock Accountancy Ltd John Eccles House Robert Robinson Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire United Kingdom OX4 4GP

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Summary income and expenditure account 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 16

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are to advance the musical education of children and young people, aged 10 years and upwards in the London Borough of Havering and the surrounding area.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

During the period, the charity has performed with its military style marching band.

Activities have returned to a normal level now that the premises have been refurbished following the previously reported arson attack.

The instruments and other assets lost in the fire have been fully replaced.

Financial review

The trustees consider the charity's finances to be adequate to discharge its objectives and activities for the year ahead.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level at least equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Major risks

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were: Mr I A Yeoman

Mrs C G Jepson Mrs M Jones Mr L Batchelor (Appointed 24 March 2025) Miss C Jepson (Appointed 24 March 2025) Mr O Dervish (Appointed 24 March 2025)

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

New trustees are appointed by agreement of the existing trustees as and when required or if a suitably interested and experienced individual presents themselves to the trustees. New trustees are given introductory training and induction if required.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. Three trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Organisational structure

The charity organisational structure comprises a group of trusted volunteers, who are lead by the trustees.

The report has been prepared having taken advantage of the small companies exemption in the Companies Act 2006.

On behalf of the board of trustees

Mrs C G Jepson

Trustee

27 April 2026

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Music on the March (1952) Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 July 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Russell Whitlock Accountancy Ltd

John Eccles House Robert Robinson Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4GP United Kingdom 29 April 2026

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
6,292
-
Charitable activities
3
32,136
-
Other trading activities
4
2,166
-
Investments
5
391
-
Total income
40,985
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
54,210
-
Charitable activities
7
41,218
-
Total expenditure
95,428
-
Net income/(expenditure)
(54,443)
-
Transfers between
funds
20,000
(20,000)
Net movement in
funds
10
(34,443)
(20,000)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 August
2024
185,820
20,000
Fund balances at 31 July
2025
151,377
-
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
6,292
3,545
20,000
32,136
27,953
-
2,166
2,109
-
391
1,417
-
40,985
35,024
20,000
54,210
51,912
-
41,218
23,188
-
95,428
75,100
-
(54,443)
(40,076)
20,000
-
-
-
(54,443)
(40,076)
20,000
205,820
225,896
-
151,377
185,820
20,000
Total
2024
£
23,545
27,953
2,109
1,417
55,024
51,912
23,188
75,100
(20,076)
-
(20,076)
225,896
205,820

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 7 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

All income funds
2025 2024
£ £
Gross income 40,985 55,024
Total expenditure from income funds 95,428 75,100
Net expenditure for the year (54,443) (20,076)

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 JULY 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Current assets
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
16
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
17
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
19
Unrestricted funds
20
2025
£
-
24,343
24,343
(3,867)
£
174,086
20,476
194,562
(43,185)
151,377
-
151,377
151,377
2024
£
10,611
64,773
75,384
(4,242)
£
181,730
71,142
252,872
(47,052)
205,820
20,000
185,820
205,820

The notes on pages 7 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 July 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 27 April 2026

Mrs C G Jepson Trustee

Mrs M Jones Trustee

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Music on the March (1952) Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 5 Risebridge Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 5PR, United Kingdom. The charity operates from premises at 54 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of receipt.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

Grants relating to turnover are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the asset's expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the asset's carrying amount.

1.5 Expenditure

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements 15 years straight line Plant and machinery 5-10% reducing balance basis Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% reducing balance basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
2,425
-
Grants
3,867
-
Less: deferred income
-
-
6,292
-
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
2,425
4,928
-
3,867
(1,383)
-
-
-
20,000
6,292
3,545
20,000
Total
2024
£
4,928
(1,383)
20,000
23,545
3 Income from charitable activities
Performances Performances
and events and events
2025 2024
£ £
Performing and events 32,136 27,953
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 32,136 27,953
4 Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships 2,166 2,109
5 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 391 1,417

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Staging fundraising events 15,553 33,128
Advertising - 5,646
Depreciation and impairment 8,367 5,096
Support costs 30,290 8,042
54,210 51,912

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Rehersals, Rehersals,
Tuition and Tuition and
band meetings band meetings
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Depreciation and impairment 8,366 5,096
Musical tuition and meetings 3,595 3,269
11,961 8,365
Grant funding of activities (see note 8) - 7,000
Share of support and governance costs (see note 9)
Support 29,257 7,823
41,218 23,188
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 41,218 23,188
Grants payable
Rehersals,
Tuition and
band
meetings
2024
£
Grants to individuals 7,000

8 Grants payable

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

9 Support costs allocated to activities

Rent, rates and utilities
Insurance
Printing and stationery
Bank and currency charges
Trophies and awards
Premises repairs
Analysed between:
Fundraising
Rehersals, Tuition and band meetings
10
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
2025
£
5,615
4,045
7,097
147
199
42,444
59,547
30,290
29,257
59,547
2025
£
-
16,733
2024
£
6,239
4,195
4,403
117
911
-
15,865
8,042
7,823
15,865
2024
£
-
10,192

11 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. Out of pocket expenses for costs relating to band events and activities reimbursed to trustees amounted to £212.

12 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
Total - -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

14
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold
improvements
Plant and
machinery
£
£
Cost
At 1 August 2024
98,113
190,353
Additions
-
9,091
At 31 July 2025
98,113
199,444
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 August 2024
24,629
90,103
Depreciation charged in the year
5,581
9,153
At 31 July 2025
30,210
99,256
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2025
67,903
100,188
At 31 July 2024
73,485
100,251
15
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Deferred income
18
Accruals
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Deferred income
18
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
£
13,847
-
13,847
5,853
1,999
7,852
5,995
7,994
2025
£
-
2025
£
3,867
-
3,867
2025
£
43,185
Total
£
302,313
9,091
311,404
120,585
16,733
137,318
174,086
181,730
2024
£
10,611
2024
£
3,867
375
4,242
2024
£
47,052

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

18
Deferred income
Arising from Capital grant
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 August 2024
Released from previous periods
Deferred income at 31 July 2025
2025
£
47,052
2025
£
3,867
43,185
47,052
2025
£
50,919
(3,867)
47,052
2024
£
50,919
2024
£
3,867
47,052
50,919
2024
£
49,536
1,383
50,919

Deferred income includes capital grants for improvements to leasehold premises.

The deferred income is being released in line with the depreciation of the improvements to leasehold premises over the term of the lease.

19 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 August Incoming Transfers At 31 July
2024 resources 2025
£ £ £ £
Roof repairs 20,000 - (20,000) -
Previous year: At 1 August Incoming Transfers At 31 July
2023 resources 2024
£ £ £ £
Roof repairs - 20,000 - 20,000

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

19 Restricted funds

(Continued)

A Grant received from the Given Wilson Foundation is restricted to the purpose of roof repainting and repairs. The work was completed during the period.

20 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 August At 1 August Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 July
2024 resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 185,820 40,985 (95,428) 20,000 151,377
Previous year: At 1 August Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 July
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 225,896 35,024 (75,100) - 185,820
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 31 July 2025:
Tangible assets 174,086 - 174,086
Current assets/(liabilities) 20,476 - 20,476
Long term liabilities (43,185) - (43,185)
151,377 - 151,377
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 July 2024:
Tangible assets 181,730 - 181,730
Current assets/(liabilities) 51,142 20,000 71,142
Long term liabilities (47,052) - (47,052)
185,820 20,000 205,820

21 Analysis of net assets between funds

MUSIC ON THE MARCH (1952) LIMITED THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

22 Operating lease commitments

Lessee

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years
In over five years
2025
£
2,625
10,500
18,813
31,938
2024
£
2,625
10,500
21,438
34,563

23 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).