Trustees. Annual Report for the period ., Perio(J stsrt dale 01 January 2023 Period en¢J dale From To 31 December 2023 Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Amersham Band Other names charlty Is known by Registered charity number {If any) 1162520 Charlty's prin¢lpal address Amersham Band Rectory Hill Amersham, Bucks. Postcode HP7 OBU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office Ill any) Dates actsd If not for whole year Namè of person lor bodyl entitled to appoint trustee Ilf an Fred Harrison Philip Sweetman Caroline Perkins Marion Mayhew Alex Smith Chair (until 1110123) 20231 Co-chair (from 21101231 Co-chair (from 2110123) From 16108123 from 20103123 from 20103123 Kim Speller Names of the trustees for the charity, If any, (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted If not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional Information) TAR March 2012
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charlty's trusts Type of goveming document Constitution adopted on 3 July 2015 How the charity is constituted Charltable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually by election at the Annual General Meeting held in March. Additlonal governance issues (Optional Information) You may choose to include Amersham Band is a member of Brass Bands England. This organisation additional information, where provides support and promotional activities for brass bands. relevant, about.. policies and ProduS 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., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. TAR Marth 2012
Section C Ob"ectives and activities The object ofAmersham 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 practi and perfomiance. Summary of the objects of the charity set out In its governlng document In planning the activities of Amersh8m 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 evenls to entertain the public. These events include formal concerts, civic and public occasions, parades, fetes and other events. This has 8 benefit to the local community by using music as a way to brtng people together enhancing social cohesion. In accordance with ihe charitable object, Amersham Band encourages local people to lake up brass music by running regular rehearsals, teaching sessions, open workshops. and demonstrations at schools and public events. The band has a range of bands which cater for experienced, intermediate, elementary and beginner levels of ability- The aim of the band's activities is to extend the benefits of learning to play a musical inslrumenl in a group environment, with opportunities available to people of all ages and abilities. Summary ofthe maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects Ilnclude wlthin this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charity Commlssion on public beneflt) The band runs three teaching groups and a Youth Band which are specifically aimed al young people. There are strong benefits is advancing music education locally for young people. In particular. participating in music groups develops several skills including discipline, teamwork, cooperation, self-confidence, spOnsibl1[ty and social skills. For teenagers, music can make a contribution to self-identity and is a source of support when young people are feeling Iroubled or lonely. The band prepares for and participates in music contests. improving qLtality of perfomances 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 financially disadvantsged background. Addltional details of objectives and actlvlties (Optional Informatlonl You may choose to include further slatemenls, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking,. policy progr8mme related investment,. contribution made by volunteers. The band is run entirely by unpald volunteers. wtth 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. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year The band has continued to thrive. By the end of the year the overall membership had grown to 190 members, more than half of whom are children. The band comprised nine separate bands as follows.. Amersham Band (Championship Section) Amersham Concert Brass (Third Section) Amersham Big Band Amersham Community Band Brass Roots (two groups) Amersham Youth Band AmJam Brass Blast The various bands performed at a wide range of events during the year. Highlights included a performance by Brass Roots at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the 8uckinghamshire Schools event, an event providing a musical guide lo a Brass Band, a brass workshop and concert at Berkhamsted SGhool. A concert at Regents Hall in London and a Remembrance Concert with Hendon SA Band. The ever-popular Christmas Concert and performan$ of a live screening of The Snowman helped to round off the year. Amersham Big Band started a regular concert series at the Lifestyle Centre, featuring top soloists. These attracted a new audien and have becom8 popular, sell-out events. Amersham Band and Amersham Concert Brass competed in the Regional Brass Band Championships, with both achieving good results. Amersham Band also compeled in the Spring Feslival at Blackpool and Community Band competed at the Addlestone Challenging Brass Concert. The Youth Band competed in the National Youth Championships in Stockport. Preparation and perfonnances at these contests have helped to improve the standard of playing. The band hosted a visit from the Fehlheim band {GeTmanyl, continuing the long tradition of exchange visits with Amersham's 1n town, with joint concerts in the Memorial Gardens and Lifestyle Centre. The band also hosted a joint concert with the Youth Band and Hasle Skolekorps Band INoway}. extending cross-cultural relationships with other countries. The newly built bandroom continued lo provide a basis for further expansion of the band's activities and also provides a useful facility for other community activrties, including several Yoga and Pilates groups. U3A orchestra, Chiltern Probus and other local groups. Private individual music lessons have been provided at the bandroom and several Trinity music exams have been hosted. A nature and sustainability project continues to assess and protect the natural environment and wildlife on the bandroom site. A number of nature development and educational activities have been carried OLrt, building further relationships wilh the wider local community. In Octob8r 2023, Fred HarrSson stepped down as chairman of the band afier 20 years leading the organisation. Philip Sweetman and Marion Mayhew were appointed as Co-chairs. TAR Mareh 2012
Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The trustees have set a policy to ensure an unrestricted reserve of £5,000 as a minimum is kept in the current account. This is to ensure short term commitments such as Musical Director expenses can be sustained for at least 6 months. The trustees have established a separate account for revenues and running costs of the new bandroom. A reserve of £3,000 has been set for this account to cover essential costs such as insurance and utili costs. DetaTls of any funds materfally in deficlt Further ftnancial revlew details (Optlonal information) You may choose to include additional informalion, where relevant about.. the charity's principal SoUrS of funds {including any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported Ihe key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Future Plans. In 2024 it Is planned to continue to develop the aclivities of the band. providing opportunities for all ages and abilities to participate in group music-making. TAR March 2012
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature{sl Full name(s) Positlon (ég Secretary, Chair, etc} Philip Alan Sweetman Marion Elisabeth Mayhew Co-chair CoThChair Date TAR Marc* 2012
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