Shanklin Town Brass Band
Report from the committee and trustees of Shanklin Town Brass Band 2025
Proposals from 2024 AGM
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Bands award night 8[th] November 2024 – achieved – Malcolm received many surprise gifts and tributes for his time and service given to Shanklin Town Brass Band
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To enter the National Finals with the new MD – achieved
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To further promote Brass Academy/youth Band through pic n Play – achieved
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2 further charity concerts this year - achieved
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Promote the band using social media - achieved
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To have a band social evening – not achieved
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Repair and renovate inside the band chalet – achieved
Shanklin Town Brass Band July 2025 to July 2026
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First committee meeting was held after the Summer break was on 5[th] September 2024
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Rylstone concert season 2024 finished on the 8[th] September 2024. The 2025 season is going well 67 concerts are booked in, with some interesting bands playing and other events taking place such as a dance show which have been very well attended
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The Christmas Concert was Played on the 7[th] December 2024 along with other 8 other concerts including Sandown Fun Day and 2 concerts at The Royal and 2 at the Con Club
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Pic N Play was held on the 12[th] October 2024 and 22[nd] March 2025 - had good interest
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Awards Night on 8[th] November was a celebration of Malcolm’s achievement in setting up and running Shankin Town Brass Band with a very special tribute sent by Rob Nicholson and the Cory Band
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Remembrance Sunday 10[th] November 2024 Service went well received positive feedback from Council Members
Shanklin Town Brass Band CIO
Registered Charity Number: 1172098 Rylstone Chalet, Popham Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6RG www.shanklintownbrassband.org.uk
Shanklin Town Brass Band
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Rehearsal on the Test piece started along with the Christmas programme after the summer season finished
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The band played at Torquay on the 8[th] March - this was Ashley’s first competition and the first time the band had played in the third section – the band placed 6[th] an excellent result – everyone was very thrilled and much celebrating happened
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2 charity concerts were played this year by the Youth and Community Bands at Bonchurch on the 28[th] September and 29[th] March at the URC
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on the 27[th] July the Youth and Community will play their summer concert they are both doing really well – I (Karen) will be taking on more conducting with them
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Charlotte has taken on promoting the band through social media and this has been a great success. Has successfully raised the profile of the band.
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Rylstone Chalet has seen much change this year it sadly started with a flood upstairs affecting the entrance hall ceiling, this was rapidly fixed. The Hall landing and stairs have been painted and carpeted. The last room to do is the band rehearsal area.
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Summer season has started at the bandstand on Sunday 18[th] May 2025 we are playing 7 concerts
Up and coming …. 2025/26
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Bands award night 14[th] November booked – sadly a different venue ……Loveland Hall, Sandown, there will be new trophies this year
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To enter the National Finals in March 2026 and hold our own in the section
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To further promote Brass Academy/youth Band through pic n Play
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3 further charity concerts this year – 1 performed by Youth and Community and 2 by the senior band
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Paint band practise room – help will be required for this
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Promote more online including exams for brass academy
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Enlist more helpers for the chalet maintenance
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Promote the Youth Band to encourage more children to join
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Look for more grants to apply for
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Roz to take on the beginners band
Shanklin Town Brass Band CIO Registered Charity 1172098 2024/25 Accounts
| Shanklin Town Brass Band CIO Registered Charity 1172098 2024/25 Accounts |
Shanklin Town Brass Band CIO Registered Charity 1172098 2024/25 Accounts |
Shanklin Town Brass Band CIO Registered Charity 1172098 2024/25 Accounts |
Shanklin Town Brass Band CIO Registered Charity 1172098 2024/25 Accounts |
Shanklin Town Brass Band CIO Registered Charity 1172098 2024/25 Accounts |
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| Balance Sheet | ||||
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank Current Account Bank Business Saver Account Cash Account Pre Payments/Accruals Sundry Debtors Current Liabilities Instrument Deposits Sundry Creditors Total Net Assets Operating Surplus\Deficit Total |
2024/25 25,105.60 1,074.35 26,893.89 4,215.36 -27.00 0.00 32,156.60 450.00 0.00 56,812.20 56,812.20 56,812.20 |
2023/24 2022/23 24,671.53 24,021.56 1,156.45 1,712.45 29,882.61 27,494.92 975.29 1,045.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32,014.35 30,253.27 400.00 400.00 0.00 0.00 56,285.88 53,874.83 56,285.88 53,874.83 56,285.88 53,874.83 |
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| 2023/24 2022/23 279.10 202.95 -42.56 -56.03 0.00 0.00 236.54 146.92 2023/24 2022/23 3,418.41 3,390.57 -1,076.80 -1,013.66 N/A N/A 2,341.61 2,376.91 |
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| Bandroom Refreshments Chalet Sales Expenditure Other Concert Sales Net Sales |
2024/25 348.30 -30.06 0.00 318.24 |
2023/24 2022/23 279.10 202.95 -42.56 -56.03 0.00 0.00 236.54 146.92 |
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| Bandstand Refreshments Sales Expenditure Card Reader Commission Profit |
2024/25 3,696.31 -1,063.64 -11.93 2,620.74 |
2023/24 2022/23 3,418.41 3,390.57 -1,076.80 -1,013.66 N/A N/A 2,341.61 2,376.91 |
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| Bandstand Profit/Loss | 2023/24 2022/23 2,543.90 2,984.93 0.00 -674.91 -2,409.54 -1,843.50 -411.00 -633.50 -276.64 -166.98 2,341.61 2,376.91 2,064.97 2,209.93 |
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| Chair Income Maintenance Other Expenditure Donations to Bands Sub Total Refreshment Income Total Profit/Loss |
2024/25 2,194.00 -246.28 -2,434.87 -457.50 -944.65 2,620.74 1,676.09 |
2023/24 2022/23 2,543.90 2,984.93 0.00 -674.91 -2,409.54 -1,843.50 -411.00 -633.50 -276.64 -166.98 2,341.61 2,376.91 2,064.97 2,209.93 |
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Income & Expenditure Statement
| Income | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 |
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| Subscriptions | 4,995.55 | 4,672.15 | 4,170.25 |
| Brass Academy | 186.54 | 291.64 | 319.94 |
| Concerts | 900.00 | 750.00 | 850.00 |
| Collections | 2,370.04 | 2,279.85 | 2,548.10 |
| General Grants & Donations | 7,233.92 | 5,763.42 | 7,047.45 |
| Specific Donations | 0.00 | 1,000.00 | 0.00 |
| Chalet Maintenance Donations | 38.20 | 57.68 | 58.78 |
| Chalet Restoration Donations | -- | -- | Closed |
| Band Refreshment Income | 348.30 | 279.10 | 202.95 |
| Bandstand Refreshment Income | 3,696.31 | 3,418.41 | 3,390.57 |
| Bandstand Chair Income - General | 2,194.00 | 680.25 | 773.50 |
| Bandstand Chair Income - Chalet | 0.00 | 1,863.65 | 2,211.43 |
| General Fund Raising | 97.86 | 87.06 | 70.88 |
| Band Events | 216.00 | 164.00 | 103.10 |
| Gift Aid Refunds | 1,003.04 | 1,000.23 | 1,151.80 |
| Contest Travel & Accomodation | 0.00 | 200.00 | 472.00 |
| Interest Received | 461.28 | 387.69 | 75.21 |
| Sale of Souvenirs | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Misc Income | 100.00 | 0.00 | 25.00 |
| Total | 23,841.04 | 22,895.13 | 23,470.96 |
| Expenditure | |||
| Chalet Utilities Expenditure | 5,450.65 | 5,253.27 | 4,691.29 |
| Chalet Maintenance | 2,277.52 | 931.59 | 2,965.17 |
| Chalet Restoration Expenditure | -- | -- | Closed |
| Cleaning & Janitorial | 413.50 | 390.64 | 414.45 |
| Instrument Expenditure | 980.20 | 757.01 | 652.87 |
| Van Expenditure | 1,352.10 | 1,169.85 | 4,231.57 |
| Stationery & Postage | 170.61 | 42.58 | 42.53 |
| Band Refreshment Expenditure | 30.06 | 42.56 | 56.03 |
| Bandstand Refreshment Exp | 1,063.64 | 1,076.80 | 1,013.66 |
| Bandstand Card Reader Charges | 11.93 | -- | -- |
| Bandstand Maintenance Exp | 246.28 | 0.00 | 674.91 |
| Other Bandstand Expenditure | 2,434.87 | 2,409.54 | 1,843.50 |
| Contest Expenditure | 215.60 | 371.00 | 447.00 |
| Contest Travel & Accomodation | 3,258.80 | 3,130.50 | 3,144.00 |
| Licences (Web, etc) | 0.00 | 166.05 | 100.64 |
| Band Events Expenditure | 1,140.12 | 769.63 | 518.67 |
| Fund Raising Expenditure | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Souvenir Expenditure | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Exam Fees (Net) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Donations Made | 457.50 | 411.00 | 633.50 |
| Misc Expenditure | 92.44 | 53.19 | 97.50 |
| Total | 19,595.82 | 16,975.21 | 21,527.29 |
| Operating Surplus/Deficit | 4,245.22 | 5,919.92 | 1,943.67 |
| Less Depreciation | -3,718.90 | -3,508.87 | -3,250.83 |
| Surplus/Deficit For Year | 526.32 | 2,411.05 | -1,307.16 |
| Surplus/Deficit | |||
| Brought Forward | 56,285.88 | 53,874.83 | 55,181.99 |
| Actual For Year | 526.32 | 2,411.05 | -1,307.16 |
| Carried Forward | 56,812.20 | 56,285.88 | 53,874.83 |
Accounts audited by Mr David White ASBI ACIB, 30 Woodhall Drive, Lake - 26 April 2025