SURBITON YOUTH MARCHING BAND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
SURBITON YOUTH MARCHING BAND LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
| Trustees | Mr Ronald Spence |
|---|---|
| Mr Ross Millard | |
| Mr William Nicholas | |
| Mrs Emma Nicholas | |
| Mr Anthony Nicholas | |
| Mrs Denise Corbett | |
| Mrs Emma Millard | |
| Principal Address | 17 Hunters Road |
| Chessington | |
| Surrey | |
| KT9 1RX | |
| Charity Registration Number | 1171167 |
| Accountants | Mrs Carole A Phillips FCA |
SURBITON YOUTH MARCHING BAND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the Surbiton Youth Marching Band Charity (the Charity) for the year ended 31st March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and have been drawn up under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting.
Objectives and activities
The Charity's objectives are to promote musical knowledge, self discipline and self confidence.
Activities in furtherance of this include, in particular, but not exclusively:
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recruit young people who are interested in learning how to read and play music
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provide all uniforms and instruments on loan to its members
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include all tuition and guidance in annual membership fee
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provide a fun and educational environment for young people to feel part of a group
Achievements and performance
The band has continued to perform successfully this year. A large portion of the band's income being earned through fundraising activities and band engagements.
Member numbers continue to increase which has a positive impact on the subscriptions income. This year there was grant income received from Transport for London in respect of the motor vehicles scrappage scheme, where the band disposed of the remaining old minibus.
Financial review
Going concern
The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Reserves policy
The Trustees have examined the charity's requirement for resources and have no outstanding commitments or cash demand which are not adequately covered by existing resources.
Results for the year
The charity made a total surplus during the year of £1,041 (2024 - surplus of £11,152) .
Signed:
Ron Spence (Jan 15, 2026 11:01:12 GMT)
Name: Mr Ronald Spence
Date: 15/01/26
SURBITON YOUTH MARCHING BAND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Surbiton Youth Marching Band Charity (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the Charity 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 Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity.
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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Name: Mrs Carole A Phillips FCA Address: 23 Parkside Crescent Berrylands Surbiton Surrey KT5 9HT
Date: 15/01/26
SURBITON YOUTH MARCHING BAND
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Income 2025 2024
Incoming resources from
generated funds
Voluntary Income:
Grants 13,500 18,460
Donations 2,037 1,156
Gift Aid 1,051 1,333
16,588 20,949
Activities for generating funds:
Band Engagements 3,350 1,800
Fundraising activities 5,141 6,139
Member Subscriptions 2,250 2,400
10,741 10,339
Total income 27,329 31,288
Expenditure
Band Job Expenses 3,334 2,698
Instrument / Music Expenses 2,380 1,324
Uniform Expenses 3,065 699
Tuition Expenses 5,235 2,680
Fundraising Expenses 309 3,782
Motor Vehicle Expenses 559 586
Vehicle Insurance 753 1,461
General Insurance 688 688
Band Activities / Entertainment 2,811 2,207
Postage, Freight & Courier 14 18
Subscriptions 376 499
Depreciation 6,452 3,127
General Expenses 248 303
Repairs & Maintenance 2,000 0
Advertising & Marketing 262 0
Gifts / Donations 24 0
Bank Fees 21 84
Loss on disposal of Instruments 0 120
Total expenditure 28,531 20,276
Net movement in funds before other income (1,202) 11,012
Other Income / (Expenses)
Band Member Contributions - Camps / Activites 1,200 0
Bank Interest 253 140
Other Revenue 790 0
2,243 140
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 1,041 11,152
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SURBITON YOUTH MARCHING BAND
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Fixed Assets Instruments Vehicles Total fixed assets Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital and reserves Contribution Reserve Retained Earnings Current year net movement of funds Total charity funds |
Notes 5 5 6 |
2025 11,419 12,372 23,791 28,356 28,356 100 28,256 52,047 37,260 13,746 1,041 52,047 |
2024 12,453 0 12,453 38,553 38,553 0 38,553 51,006 37,260 2,594 11,152 51,006 |
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and were signed by:
Signed: Ron Spence (Jan 15, 2026 11:01:12 GMT) Name: Mr Ronald Spence Date: 15/01/26
SURBITON YOUTH MARCHING BAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been drawn up under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting.
2 INCOMING RESOURCES
Grants
The total of grants received was £13,500. These were received from Transport for London, the Royal Borough of Kingston council and the Jack Petchey Foundation.
3 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION
None of the trustees received any remuneration or benefits during the year. Expenses fully incurred on the charity's business were reimbursed when claimed.
4 TAXATION
The Surbiton Youth Marching Band is a registered charity and its activities fall within the exemptions under the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988.
5 FIXED ASSETS
The instruments are depreciated on a 10% straight line basis. The vehicles are depreciated on a 25% reducing balance basis.
6 RESERVES
| Contribution Reserve Retained Earnings Current year net movement of funds |
2025 37,260 13,746 1,041 £52,047 |
2024 37,260 2,594 11,152 £51,006 |
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