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 maintenance and
improvement of the Band Hall.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
None
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.
As planned and referred to on the 2023 Trustees Report, major works to
upgrade the band hall were carried out in 2024. These addressed a
number of issues with the building including heating, plumbing and
lighting. Further works are planned for future years subject to there being
adequate funding.
This work supports the objectives of the band in providing adequate
facilities for concerts and band practices.
Section F
Other optional information
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)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Sufv)
Date
iJILoliozf.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
During the year the Concert & Contest Band held two public concerts,
took part in a number of contests, and played at remembrance day and
civic events.
The Community 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 concerts at the Band
hall.
TAR
March 2012

You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.
contribution made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achievements and performance
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charge, and the provision of rehearsal facilities.
-To compete 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, concerts and other events,
offering opportunities for players of differing levels to participate
depending on the event.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities
Commission on public benefit.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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March 2012

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
Charitable Incorporated Association
{ey. ii'L4bL, dbSL>Llc*li(11 I, LUI I Ipcil iy)
Trustee selection methods
leg. appointed by, plecle(I hyl
By appointment
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The Band has further reviewed and updated its policy on safeguarding
and continues to regularly review and update where required.
The Band also reviewed policies on Health and Safety.
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 to progress through the levels of
reception, beginners band, training band and senior band.
-To perform 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

Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
1st
January
Period end date
31sl
December
2024
2024
From
To
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
City of Oxford Silver Band
Other names charity is known by
COSB
Registered charity number (if any)
1168043
Charity's principal address
The Band Hall
Sher Afzal Close
Oxford
Postcode
OX4 2FA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office {if any)
Name of person (or body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
Julie Summersbee
ear
Paul Cross
Alan Sawyer
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March 2012

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1.511
2,362
2,218
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1,395
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0310612025

36 Barwell, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 9AZ 

29[th] August 2025 

City of Oxford Silver Band The Band Hall Temple Road Oxford OX4 2EZ 

Dear Committee: 

This is to confirm that I have examined the transactions and bank statements and compared them with the accounting records presented to me for the City of Oxford Silver Band for the period 1[st] January 2024 to 31st December 2024. From my independent audit I can confirm that the receipt and payment accounts correctly show income of £32,425.83 and expenditure of £83,864.24 giving a closing deficit balance of (£51,438.41) for the year and a closing cash balance of £42,109.00. I can confirm that the bank account reconciles to the accounts with a closing balance as at 31[st] December 2024 of £42,199.00. 

With regards 

Louise Lipsham CIMA 07827089576 llipsham22@gmail.com