MIDDLETON REGISTERED CHARtrY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October 2024 CONTEpirs Report of the Trustees Referen￿ and administration, trustees and adviso Slruclure, Govemance and Management Objectives and Activities Independent Examiner's Report Respective ResF)onsibililies of Trustees and Examiners Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement Independent Examiner's Statement Statement of Flnancial A¢tivittes for the year ended 31st October 2024 Receipts and Payments Iunreslricted Funds) Statement of Assets and Liabilities MIDDLETON BAND - REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 31st October 2024 Re of the T ustees 1. Reference and admlnlstration, trustges and advlsors Charity Name.. Middleton Band Registration Number 1175298 Prinupal Address.. The Works Clarence Street Stalybridge SK151ST Ex Officio Trvslees: James Kerr (Chairman) Stephanie Coward ITreasurerl Aaron Hayes {Resigned 1st September 2024) Trustees.. Louise Crana Andrèw Duncan lan Hadow Jijlie HaYW￿d Andrew Harrison Fred Houghlon Phillip Tonge Damd Barker 2. Structure. Gov•mance and Man•gem•nt Goveming Document.. Constitution Dated 25th October 2018 Finartcial Review= The Charity has ￿ServeS policy Details of the income and expenditu￿ for the year are disclosed on pages 3 to S of the accounts. 3. Obj&¢tlves and AetivitiÈ$ Charitable Objects: The study. prath.￿ and encouragement of brass band music in all of its forms in order to foster public knovAÈdge and appreciation of such music by public pertomance or otherwise. iftduding the training and education of brass players. Page 1 MIDDLETON BAND - REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st Octobèr 2024 The 2023-2024 year has been a successful year for the charity. We continue to meet (￿r ch8ntable aims and objectives We continLJe to maintain a level of incomè that is suitable for our aims. We continue to manage our finances effeckn"vely. Under the musical leadership of Jamie Coor*r. our Musi(*l D1￿Clor, the organisation continues to develop. Jamie's dedication and hard work are enhancing the abilty and musicalty of players across the band. His leadersNp ￿MaInS integral to oui progress, ensuring ongoing improvement and h￿h standards in our perfornian￿. Recruitment remains a thallenge. reflecting broader drf￿CuIkn.es ￿thin the brass band movement in attracti￿ skilted musicians. However, our commitment to maintaining a high standard of musi(ianship means that any vacancies are carefully filled to support the band's long-terni development. We have successfully fulfilled our schedule of events and charilable activities over the past year and fo￿See no obstacles lo continuing as a going concem. Our financial stability allows us to plan wth confidènce, ensuring Ihal we can continue to operate effectively in the coming years. A key focus remains the support and growlh of youThJ musicians. A significant proporb.on of our expenditure is dedicated lo the running of our Youth, Training. and Beginner bands. By invests.ng in the next generation of musiaans, we help lo sewre the future of the barKI and the wider brass band communty. We are also making progress towards the goals outlined in the 'Middleton Band Roadmap., which provides a clear strategic direction for the next five years. This framework guides our efforts to enhance musical quality, slr8nglhen engagement. and ensure the long-temi Success of the charity- To fvrther support our charitable aims. the organisation wll focus on th& following obje¢ts"Yes over the next year.. Enhancing our playing style by refining attents.on to detail and strengthening teamwo￿. Expanding our youth organisation through targeted recruitment initiatives. Introducing new concert formats to engage wider audiences and increase outreach. Promoting longewty within the band by rétaining beginners ané youth members. Strengthening collaboration be￿een our senior and youth bands to foster mentorship 8nd development. Signed on Behatf of the Board of Trustees.. James Kerr Chaim)an Page 2 MIDDLEfoN BAND - REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st Octobèr 2024 Inde ndent Examiner's Re Report to the Trustees of Middleton Band. Registered Charty Number 1175298 On the Accounts of the year ended 31st October 2024. Re$pe¢tlve Responsibilities of Trustses and Examiners The Charity's Trustees are ￿spOnsIble for the prepardtion of Ihe ac￿unts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charit￿$ Act 2011 IThe Charities Actl and that an indfjpendent examination is needed. It is our responsibility lo= Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charibes Act Follow procedures laid down on the general direclions given by thè Charities Commission (under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act). and State whether particular m8ttors hav8 come to our attention Basis of Independont Examiner's Statsrnent Our examination was carried out in accordance wth general direction5 given by Ihe charib.es Commission. An examinatron includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented th those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concemtng any such mattefs. The Pr¢￿edureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the r8port is limited to those matters set out in the statement bglow. Independent Examlnevs Statement In connection with our examination. no matter has come to our attention." 1. Which gives us reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements: To keep a¢¢ountsng records in 3c¢ordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. and b. To prepare accounts which a¢coTd with the accguntiThJ records ar￿ comply with the accounting requirements of the Charibes Act have not been met,. or 2. To which in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a Proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Name of Examiner: Laura Bolton Signed: Address.. Simple AcCo￿nting NW Limited 4 Blackbum Road Ac¢rington BB51HD Date= Page 3 MIDDLETON BAND- REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st O¢tober2024 Statement of Financial Actlvltles foT the year ended 31st October 2024 Receipts and Payment5 IUnrestrict•d Funds) RKglpts Payments Gèn•ral Actrvity General Activity Donations Concert Income Contest Prizes Grants Bank Interest Received Total £1,449.11 £17,329.46 £475.00 MD & Tuior Expenses Players Expenses Contesuconcert Cosls £9,230.00 £664.50 £3,249.76 £1,460.00 £o.i)o Travel & Accommc*Jalion £467.61 £19,721.18 Total £14,604.26 Equipmant, Instrum•nts & Music Grants £0. Purchases I Investments- Music Purchases I Investments- Instruments £551.04 Donats'ons Sales £0.00 £35. -£990.00 Purchases I Investments- Other £0.00 £550.00 Repairs £35.00 Total Total £111.04 Manag•mgnt & Administration FOMB Subscriptions Grants £10.00 £0.00 £0.00 Adverbsing Insuran £0.00 I £624.75, £2.400.00 £294.00 Misc Rent Gift Aid £0.00 Telephone I Intemet Postsge & Stslionery Professional Fee5 £139.051 £1.022.76 £1,871.85 £0.00 Donations l Gifts I Socials Memberships & Subscriptions £10.00 Totsl Total £6,352.41 Fundralslng Merchandise Sales Events Donations £8.00 £776.00 £60.00 Merchandise Purthasing Fundraising Costs £0.00 £0.00 Total £844.1)O Total £0.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS £20,610.18 TOTAL PAYMENTS £21.067.71 Page 4 MIDDLETON 8AND- REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUALACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October2024 Statomont of Assets and Liabilitia$ Assets Current Accotjnt Grant Account Savings Account Business Reserve Liquidity Manager Petty Cash 6.062.85 750.00 5.308.94 10,415.55 1.274.95 1.234.30 Liablllties On the 31st October 2024 the charity did not have any liabilrties Pag6 5