Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dale Period end date J*nua 2023 Ibef 2023 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name City of Oxford Silver Band Other name$ ¢harlty is known by COSB Registered charity numbèr (if any 1168043 Charfty's principal address The Band Hall Sher Afzal Close Oxford Postcode OX4 2FA Names of th• charity trusteès who manage the charlty Dat95 a¢tsd if not for whol¢ Trustee narng Offlce Ilf any} Nam• of ￿r$0￿ lor body) entltlBd oint trusteg Ifan 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Namos of the trustees for the charlty, if any, (for èxample, any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole oar Julie Summersbèa Paul Cross Alan Sawyer TAR March 2012 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Infom)ation) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Optional infom)ation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Charitable In¢orporated Association Trustee selection methods By appointment Additional governance Issues (Optional infomiallon) The Band has further reviewed and updated ils policy on safeguarding and continues to regularty review and update where required. The Band also reviewed policies on Health and Safely. 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. trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities -To offer musicians regardless of age, gender or race to play in a band -To encourage new members and beginners and to provide the opportunity and support for players lo progress through the levels of reception, beginners band, training band and senior band. -To perfom at a variety of events and venues throughout the year, including free concerts in the band hall for friends and families of players. rovide facilities to members includin loans of instruments free of March 2012 Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR Gharge, and the provision of rehearsal facilities. -To cornp6te as and when appropriate, thus providing further opportunities for band members to develop. -To act as public ambassadors for Oxford, and to put in to practice the band's motto of'Friendship through Music.. This includes playing at fetes and concerts in the local area, and seeking to develop links with other musical organisations in Oxfordshire. -Encouraging new membership, and progression through the bands. -Provision of guidance and tuition for all players during regular rehearsals, and free tuition for beginners. Additional opportunities may be provided through masterclasses and subsidised lessons for players at all levels. -Holding free concerts in the band hall. -A busy programme of playing at fetes, Gon￿rtS and other events, offering opportunities for players of differing levels lo participate depending on the event. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for tha publi¢ benefit in relation to these objects (include withln this section tho statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commlssion on publlc benefit Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) TAR Marth 2012 You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking. policy programme related investment., contrlbution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievemenis of the charity during the year During the year the Concert & Contest Band held two public concerts, took part in two contests, and played at remembrance day and civic events. The Comrnunity and Training bands played at a wide variety of fetes, paid engagements and community and fundraising events including the Oxford Half-marathon and Oxford Open Doors events. All bands also took part in very well attended family Goncerts at the Band hall. TAR March 2012 Section E Financial review Reserves are retained to maintain the liquidity of the Band, and for use when required on major expenditure items such as Maintenan￿ and improvement of the Band Hall. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any fund5 materially in deficit None Further financlal revlew detalls Ioptlonal Infomiatlon) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. The income from hall hire increased significantly in 2023, although it is still below pre-covid levels. the charity's principal Grant income mitigated lost hall income in 2021 and 2022, but this ceased in 2023. sources of funds (including l There are plans to carry out works to repair and improve the band hall in any fundraising)., the next year. This will include upgrading the heating system (increasing how expenditure has effectiveness and efficiency), upgrading toilets (including disabled supported the key objectives access) and upgrading electrics and hot water supply. of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgn•d on behalf of the charlty's trustees Slgnaturels> Full namels) Position leg Secretaryi Chalr. etc) JUUE PtrLJL 6/10 S£ T(thsT￿ Date &?Icolaoa TAR March 2012 nv *e 4Y) Ile UIVy4 •Jhi S•WIU)111 IIiUi¥5a OD5 SPJN410)T8 JlsaJE•J a￿￿1￿PU￿ 9WF6 fj6fE 961S thK'ST 8L* £￿l •llfi•MiS%a￿7FVI YPT'Z 3¢t rT É*4 frE FEZ SI￿1￿u￿jIS Ji4yJ STE DVL tD5V Trby $8fTt Jiwi P¥4uiWUW￿Iw￿ E6E'IT •uKYWJIWW? SUQ14d￿￿W> TSt5 Ul'9 Tg6 OTJW•JDC TgPWPU•X•A *•m5PW¥lmi t1￿ lJvnwr30 J4wnuAIw4)