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2022-12-31-accounts

VIRTUOSI GUS BAND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1170993

VIRTUOSI GUS BAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022

Reference and administration details

Registered Charity No. 1170993
Principal Address 52 Pytchley Road
Kettering
NN15 6JA
Trustees Jonathan Mott
Nathan Waterman
Mike Smith

Structure, governance and management

Governing Document Constitution adopted December 2016
Constitution Charitable Incorporated Organisation(CIO) registered 5th January 2017
Trustee selection method Trustess are appointed at the annual general meeting

Objectives and Activities

Objects The objects of the band are to entertain and educate the public in the
musical arts and in particular the art of brass band playing and to
further the development of public appreciation and taste by the
performance of concerts and other activities.

The objective of The GUS Band is to further the study, practice and encouragement of Brass Band Music in all forms in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performances or otherwise including training and education of brass players.

The Trustees are aware of the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 regarding the reporting of the public benefit of the charity. The Trustees recognize that, for the accounting year ending 31st December 2022, the trustees report is required to include such a report.

In setting the charity’s objectives and planning activities, the trustees and management have given consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and believe that the charity meets the public benefit requirement.

VIRTUOSI GUS BAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022

Achievements and Performance

2022 saw the band return to "normal duties" following the end of Covid restrictions, with 16 engagements throughout the year. These were a mix of competition appearances, CD recordings, charity appearances and concert performances.

Competition appearances were as follows:

The Band also organised several concerts locally around Northamptonshire and appeared across the country, by invitation, at places such as Crawley, Congleton, Leicester, and Kettering. The band also supported the Northampton Music Performing Arts Trust at their brass band showcase in March, another local music charity involved in the development of young musicians.

During the year the band made a change to the conducting team with the appointment of Chris Bond (Resident Musical Director) and Dr David Thornton (Professional Conductor). The band's playing personnel continue to change slowly, and with the exception of the Soprano Cornet seat, all positions remain filled. The playing standard of the band is still maintained at the highest level and the current players are all committed and dedicated to the future of brass banding.

FUTURE PLANS AND OBJECTIVES

Mission

To recruit into the band the finest brass band players available.

To develop young players to ensure continuity of top-class musicians.

Corporate aims

To run the Band ethically and responsibly, organising income streams from performance and merchandise sales so that the longterm future of the band is secured.

To present the band at public concerts where the audiences hear music that thrills and entertains them.

To enter the band at brass band music competitions so that they can test their musical skills against other leading bands. To organise workshops where the skills of the players are used to inspire and encourage young brass players. To promote the band throughout the UK and Internationally so that the band is invited to perform at prestigious concert halls and arenas.

There is no reserves policy

Declarations

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

Signature(s) NATHAN WATERMAN

Print Name NATHAN WATERMAN

Date 26/10/2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF VIRTUOSI GUS BAND

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31st December 2022

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”)

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

ANGELA PARRY Dated 15/11/2023

Angela Parry For and on behalf of: Tove Accountancy Ltd

Office 6, Town Hall, 86 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6BS

VIRTUOSI GUS BAND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022

RECEIPTS
Donations
Gift aid
Concerts
Sponsorship
Carolling
FOH Sales
Prizes
Easy Fundraising
Total incoming resources		 2022
2022
2022
2021
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
59,446
0
59,446
31,042
13,872
0
13,872
7,621
18,044
0
18,044
8,369
0
0
0
2,750
0
0
0
0
388
0
388
333
2,600
0
2,600
0
62
0
62
87
94,411
0
94,411
50,202
PAYMENTS
Conductors Fees
Rehearsal Hall Hire
Hotels Costs
Deputy players
Van Hire
Insurance
Contest entry and registration
Venue Hire
Bank Charges
Insturment Costs
Registration Fees
Music
Advertising and Promotion
Miscellaneous
Joint Artists Fee
Website
Examiners Fee
Uniforms
Members Travel
Depreciation
Total resources expended		 2022
2022
2022
2021
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
11,075
0
11,075
4,792
7,828
0
7,828
3,635
4,453
0
4,453
2,882
4,127
0
4,127
285
1,593
0
1,593
305
629
0
629
0
485
0
485
306
750
0
750
390
61
0
61
391
225
0
225
63
151
0
151
230
197
0
197
108
316
0
316
91
1,447
0
1,447
2,653
567
0
567
150
336
0
336
1,776
300
0
300
300
831
0
831
0
53,270
0
53,270
26,987
575
0
575
375
89,216
0
89,216
45,720

VIRTUOSI GUS BAND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Tangible Fixed Assets
2
Equipment, Fixtures and Fittings
Current Assets
Bank Accounts
Debtors
Prepayments
Other
Current Liabilities
Creditors
Deferred Income
Accruals
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities
Amounts falling due within
more than one year
Total assets less current liabilities
Capital funds
Restricted funds
4
Unrestricted funds
5
Total Funds		 9,822
5,115
1,184
0		 2022
100

5,421
3,693
3,097
0		 2021
675
100









13,125
0		 675









7,355
0
16,121
2,673
22
300		 12,211
3,130
1,425
300
2,995 4,855
13,225 8,030
0
13,225		 0
8,030
13,225 8,030

The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.

VIRTUOSI GUS BAND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022

1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 using the Receipts and Payments basis

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
01-Jan-22
Additions
Disposals
Cost at
31-Dec-22
Depreciation
01-Jan-22
Charge
Disposal
Depreciation at
31-Dec-22
Net Book Value
31-Dec-22
Net Book Value
31-Dec-21		 Equipment
£
25,800
0
0
25,800
25,125
575
0
25,700
100
675

3. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

No trustees have been paid remuneration or have received other benefits from employment with the charity.

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

There are no restricted funds currently held by the charity.

5. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Opening balance
Net funds for the year
Closing balance		 2022
£
8,030
5,195
13,225		 2021
£
3,156
4,873
8,030