2020-12-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date	Period end date
**From **	01	January	2020	To	31	December	2020

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Amersham Band

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1162520

Charity's principal address 24, Kings Lane

South Heath Great Missenden, Bucks. Postcode HP16 0QY

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Fred Harrison	Chairman
	PhilipSweetman
	Caroline Perkins
	Simon Partridge

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document Constitution adopted on 3 July 2015 (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually by election at the Annual Trustee selection methods General Meeting held in March. (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 charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

Amersham Band is a member of Brass Bands England and Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association. These organisations provide support and promotion functions for brass bands. Amersham Band is a member of the Buckinghamshire Music Education Hub which coordinates music education activities within the county. Amersham Band operates a safeguarding policy based on the code of practice recommended by Brass Bands England. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefit.

• 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

The object of Amersham Band is to improve, develop and advance the public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of brass band music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and practice and performance.

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In planning the activities of Amersham Band, the Trustees have taken into account the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. An important activity is for the band to perform at a wide range of events to entertain the public. These events include formal concerts, civic and public occasions, parades, fetes and other events. This has a benefit to the local community by using music as a way to bring people together enhancing social cohesion.

In accordance with the charitable object, Amersham Band encourages local people to take up brass music by running regular rehearsals, Summary of the main teaching sessions, open workshops, and demonstrations at schools and activities undertaken for the public events. The band has three bands which cater for experienced, public benefit in relation to intermediate and developing levels of ability. In addition, the band runs a these objects (include within Brass Roots teaching group for beginners and elementary level players. this section the statutory The focus of the activities is to extend the benefits of learning to play a declaration that trustees have musical instrument in a group environment, with opportunities available had regard to the guidance to people of all ages and abilities. issued by the Charity Commission on public There are strong benefits is advancing music education locally for young benefit) people. In particular, participating in music groups develops several skills including discipline, teamwork, cooperation, self-confidence, responsibility and social skills. For teenagers, music can make a contribution to self-identity and is a source of support when young people are feeling troubled or lonely.

The band prepares for and participates in music contests, improving quality of performances and advancing the art of brass music for the benefit of its members and the general public.

Amersham Band runs a bursary scheme to support those from a financially disadvantaged background.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

The band is run entirely by unpaid volunteers, with the exception of the Musical Directors who receive payment for expenses. Band members and non-playing volunteers give their time free of charge and meet their own expenses in attending rehearsals, events and concerts. The Trustees recognise the contribution of all these volunteers, without whom the charity would not function.

• policy on grantmaking;

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

The activities of Amersham Band have been significantly impacted by the Government restrictions which were put in place to control the spread of coronavirus. Since the middle or March until the end of the year, the band has been unable to meet together, hold rehearsals or perform in public.

In order to continue to deliver the objects of the charity, the trustees, management committee and musical directors implemented several new initiatives. These have been successful in engaging with the band members, and others.

The band established an on-line virtual bandroom and the three musical directors were paid a retainer fee to organise regular on-line sessions for band members. These included a weekly interview with top-level professional musicians, attracting up to 50 members at each session. The sessions were made available to others under the title Learning under Lockdown and provide a valuable ongoing resource for teaching and coaching purposes.

A weekly session with exercises and practice plans was held for developing players and on-line one-one lessons were also made available. Band members also participated in creating and sharing music videos and met online for social events.

The bursary fund was increased by a charitable donation and used to pay for on-line lessons for one member suffering from financial disadvantage. During the period when restrictions were less severe, a number of small groups were established with up to 6 players. These were able to rehearse for a few weeks in the Summer and gave informal performances in compliance with Government guidance. In the few weeks before Christmas, a number of carol events were held for local care homes and private events.

The Trustees have continued to supervise the work on the project to construct a new bandroom. Fundraising has continued to the point where the project is fully funded. The bandroom construction has been completed and the facility is now ready for use. The project has been closed and a final report has been created.

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Section E Financial review

The trustees have set a policy to ensure an unrestricted reserve of Brief statement of the £3,000 as a minimum is kept in the current account. This is to ensure charity’s policy on reserves short term commitments such as Musical Director expenses can be sustained for at least 6 months.

The trustees have established a restricted fund designated for the construction costs and running costs of a new bandroom. A dedicated bank account is used for this restricted fund.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Future Plans. In 2021 it is planned to re-start the programme of rehearsals, teaching and performances, subject to relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions. There will be continued focus on expanding the activities of the band and in following the medium-term development plan.

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Fred Harrison Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Chairman ] Date 28 February 2021

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