VIRTUOSI GUS BAND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1170993
VIRTUOSI GUS BAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Reference and administration details
| Registered Charity No. | 1170993 |
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| 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 | Trustees 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 2024
Achievements and Performance
Over the last year the band competed in the following competitions:
March 10 2024. The Midlands Area Championship Section Contest, Placed 2nd
May 11 2024.The British Open Grand Shield Contest, The Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Placed 10th
Sep 08 2024. Dr Martin Contest. Yarm. Placed 1st
Oct 05 2024.The National Brass Band Championships Finals, at The Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington. Placed 12th
Nov 16 2024. Brass In Concert, The Sage, Gateshead. Placed 9th
As well as competitions the Band have put on Concerts locally around Northamptonshire and have appeared across the country by invitation.
The band's playing personnel continue to change year in year out, but the playing standard of the band is still maintained at the highest level. The 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) Print Name N Waterman Date 28/10/25
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 2024
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:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
Dated A fag 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 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| INCOME Donations Gift aid Concerts Sponsorship Events FOH Sales Prizes 100 Club Miscellaneous Easy Fundraising Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Conductors Fees Rehearsal Hall Hire Hotels Costs Deputy players Van Hire Insurance Contest entry and registration Venue Hire Event costs FOH Costs Bank Charges Instrument Costs Registration Fees Music Advertising and Promotion Miscellaneous Joint Artists Fee Examiners Fee Uniforms Members Travel Depreciation Total resources expended Net Movement Brought Forward Movement Carried Forward |
2024 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ 97,379 0 97,379 70,273 23,790 0 23,790 17,552 20,263 0 20,263 24,607 2,500 0 2,500 2,500 0 0 0 2,660 2,118 0 2,118 2,470 5,025 0 5,025 5,490 4,820 0 4,820 4,460 509 0 509 242 17 0 17 0 156,420 0 156,420 130,254 2024 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ 27,268 0 27,268 22,772 8,470 0 8,470 7,941 11,373 0 11,373 5,844 1,806 0 1,806 5,634 3,216 0 3,216 3,868 572 0 572 669 1,225 0 1,225 1,115 1,511 0 1,511 1,625 0 0 0 6,806 705 0 705 798 73 0 73 79 3,368 0 3,368 0 220 0 220 200 0 0 0 303 655 0 655 1,465 3,963 0 3,963 2,808 2,038 0 2,038 2,743 350 0 350 330 1,642 0 1,642 0 85,152 0 85,152 66,081 0 0 0 100 153,607 0 153,607 131,183 2,813 0 2,813 (929 ) 12,296 0 12,296 13,225 2,813 0 2,813 (929 ) 15,109 0 15,109 12,296 |
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VIRTUOSI GUS BAND BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 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 |
7,224 12,218 615 - 20,057 4,525 71 350 4,947 |
2024 - - 15,109 - 15,109 - 15,109 15,109 |
2023 - - 10,321 4,788 775 - 15,884 3,282 (25 ) 330 3,587 12,296 - 12,296 - 12,296 12,296 |
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The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.
VIRTUOSI GUS BAND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost 01-Jan-24 Additions Disposals Cost at 31-Dec-24 Depreciation 01-Jan-24 Charge Disposal Depreciation at 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 31-Dec-23 |
Equipment £ 25,800 0 0 25,800 25,800 0 0 25,800 0 0 |
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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 |
2024 £ 12,296 2,813 15,109 |
2023 £ 13,225 (929 ) 12,296 |
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