Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] Sept 23 Period start date To: 31[st] August 24 Period end date
Charity name: Great Western Youth & Brunel Brass Band
Charity registration number: 1130127
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To offer brass instrument teachings across all social groupings |
| 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 |
Activities to include tuition, instrument supply and social activities to encompass educational gathering and the chance to compete nationally at all levels |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are all fully cognisant of guidance issued by the Charity Commission with regards to the public benefits the charity should offer. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by | |
| volunteers |
Achievements and Performance
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| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The charity has grown from one initial grouping of around 30 members to encompass another two existing bands and now has in excess of 120 members across four bands. The members benefit from tuition across all levels of ability and are encouraged to attend many social gatherings. Public performances are given to the wider society and strategy is to grow by around another 30 members in the next year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity closing bank balance was £19.8k with a net YoY income of £9.1k – material YoY movement being 2 years collection of Gift-Aid |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No specific reserves are held – all income reinvested on training, music and new instruments. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None specific other than cash balance |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | See above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable – positive cash position |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None – expectation is continue as going concern |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
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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 document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated 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 consist of four – integrally associated with the charity. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Charity name | Brunel Brass & Academy Bands |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Great Western Youth Band |
| Registered charity number | 1130127 |
| Charity’s principal address | 79 Grouse Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 9SF |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Austin | Trustee | |||
| Matthew Walton | Chair | |||
| Julian Tyrrell | Trustee | |||
| Dave Tong | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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
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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) Date |
Paul Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Charles Austin | ||
Trustee |
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| 18/06/25 | ||
| 18/06/25 |
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