REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October 2025 CONTENTS Report of tha Trust&es Referèncè and adminigtration. tnjstees and advisors Structure. Goveman¢e and Manag8rnenl Obiecb'ves and Activities Independent Examiner's Report Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners Basis of Independenl Examiner's Slalement Independenl Examiner's Statement Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st October 2025 Receipts and Payments (Unrestricted Funds) Stalemenl of Assets and Liabilities MIDDLETON BAND- REGIST.-.RfD CHARrrY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October 2025 Re ort of the Tru 1. Reference and administration. tru$lee$ and advisors Charity Name.. Middleton Band RÈgislralion Number.. 1175298 Principal Address= The Woths ClarerKe Straet Stalybridge SK15 1ST Ex Offt'c¢o Trustees.. James Kerr {Chairnianl Stephanie Coward (Treasurer) Aaron Hayes Trustees: Louise Crane Andrew Duncan lan Harlow Andrew Harrison Phillip Tonge David Barker Christine Chalk-smith 2. Structuro, Goveman¢e and Management Governing Do¢ument.. consttiub.on Dated 25th Oclobei 2018 Financial Review. The Charity has no reserves policy Details of the in(x)me and expenditure for the year are disclosed onpages 3 10 5 of the aGc(Junts. 3. Objectives and Activtties Charitable Objects.. The sludy. pra¢tiee and encotjragement of brass band music in all of its forms in order to foster oublic kno￿edge and appreciation of such musi¢ by public performance or Othe￿iSe, induding the training and education of b ss players. Page 1 MIDDLETON BAND- REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October 2025 The 2024-2025 year has been a pa￿'C￿la￿Y aclive year for Middleton Band. w¢lh the organisalion delivering on extensive and varied programme of musical activity across the borough and the wder region. We continue to mèèt our charifable aims and objectives We Continue lo maintain a level of income that Is Suilable for our aims. We continue lo manage our finances eltectively. Over the eours8 of the year, the band supported a wide range of engagefflents. including civic evgnts, commpnily concerts. contest appearan¢es. fundraising a¢lNities, and seasonal perfomiances. These included participatwjn in local remembrance services, community celebrations such as Ihe Middleton Christmas Lights Switch-on. regular performances supporting local charity Ihe East Lancashire Railway. and a full programme of cOn￿rtS and fundraising evenks delivered in community venues and public spaces. Conlesl participation lorrned a significant part of the organisaiion's activity dullng the yeaf. The band achieved noiable success by winning the Regional Finals, which resulted in qualification for and participation in the National Finals held in Chellenham. Representing the region at a national level marked an Important milestone for the organisation and conlribijted positively lo It5 Standing within the wider brass band rr￿VeMent. Alongside the senior band s activity. the Youth. Training. and Beginner bands remained active throughout Ihe..year. supporting conc8rts and fundraising events and providing regular opporiunits.es for musical developtnent and public performance. This work continues to underpin the long-temi sustainability of the organisation arsd its aL>ilily to support progression for young musicians. As the organisation moves into its 150th year, the Trustees are lookir5g forward to marking this significant mileslonÈ Ihrouqh a varied programme of evenls and Performan￿5. These celebrations will ￿fleCt the charity's lon9-Standing role within the community and ts continued Gommitmgnl to promotin9 brass ban¢J music to a wlde and dNersg audience. The Trustees are satisfied that the charity has Gontinued to operate effectivety throughout the year. The scaleiand range of activity delivered has been appropriate lor the organisalion. wth income from (vrhcerts. engagements. and.fundraising activities supporting the delivery of its programme. Over the coming year, the Trustees wll continue to focus on= Delivering a varied prourarrtme of concerts. contests, and community engagements Supportin9 PartiC4pation and progression across senior. youtli and beginner sectjons Marking the organisation's 150th year through a range of celebratory events and perforniances Maintaining musical standards while delivering an accessible and indusive programme ol activity The Trustees would like to thank all playe¥s, volunteers, supw)rteYs. venues, anfj paTtrner OTganisat10115 for thgr continued commitment and support. which has enable(I the charity to deliver a full and suttessful year of activity. Signed on BehaK of the Board of Trustees= James Kerr Chairman Page 2 MIDDLETON BAND . REGISTEREO CHARITY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUALACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st Octobgr2025 Inde endent Examiner's Re ort Report to the Trustèes of Middlèton Band. Registered Charity Number 1175298 On the Accounts of the year ended 31st October 2025. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners The Charity s Trustees are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider trat an audit is not required for this year under section 144 01 the ChaTtties Acl 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an indepen(lenl examination is needed. It is our responsibility to-. Examinè the accounts under section 145 of the Charits"es Act Follow procedu￿$ laid down on the general direction5 given by the Charilies Commission lunder section 1451511bl ol the Charities Act), and State whether particular matters have come lo our attenb'on Basls of Independent Examiner's Ststement Our examination was carried otjl in accordance with general directions gÉven by the Charities Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.11 also includes consideration of any kjnusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from Ihe Trustees concefning any such matters. The pro￿￿ureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequendy no opinion is given as to whelher the ac£ounts p￿sent a 'lrue and lair, view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in Ihe statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connectson with our examination. no matter has come to our attention". 1. Which gives us reasonable cause to believe Ihat in any malerial respect the rèquirements". To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. and b. To prepare accounis which accord with the accountsng records and comply with Ihe accounfjng requirements of the Charities Aci have not been met". or 2. To which in our opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a propèr understanding of the accounts to b8 leached. Name of Examiner.. Laura Bolton Signed." t>PtY- Address.. Simple A¢¢ounting NW Limited 4 Blackburn Road Accringlon BB5 1HD Date.. Page 3 MIDDLETON BAND- REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October 025 Statement of Finaneial Activities for the year endgd 31st October 2025 R¢ceipt$ and Payments IUnrestri¢ted Funds) Receipts Payments Ganèral Activity General Activity Donations Concert Income Contest Prizes Grants Bank Interest Received Totsl £1,553.97 £18,338.80 £1,535.00 £0.00 £321.10 MD & Tutor Expenses Players Expenses ConlesUCoTrcert Costs Travel & Accommod8b"on £9,700.00 £1.625 00 £4.129.35 £11,240.00 £21,748.87 Totsl £26,694.35 Equipment, Inslruments & Music Grants £0.00 Purchases I InveslmerJls- Music Purchases I Inveslments- Instruments Purchases I Ir7vestments- Other Repairs £0.00 Totsl £469 62 Donations Sales £0. £2.394 00 £1.211.70 £568.95 £0.00 Total £4,644.27 Management & Administratlon FOMB Subscriptions Grants Misc £10.00 Adverb5ifjg Insurance Rent Telephone I Intemet Postage & Stationery Professional Fees Donakons l Gifts I sou.als Memberships & Subscriptions £10.00 Total £0.00 £599.20 £0.00 £0.00 £2.420.00 £154.00 Gift Aid £0.00 £136.99 £919.54 £371.84 £o.i)o Total £4.601.57 FundralsSng Merchandise Sales Events Donation5 Total £0.00 £6.162.30 £2.850.83 Merchandise Purthasing Fundraising Costs £0.00 £122.74 £9.013.13 Total £122.74 TOTAL RECEIPTS £30.772.00 TOTAL PAYMENTS £36,062.93 Page 4 MIDDLETON BAND - REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER 1175298 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October2025 Statement of A$sets and Liablllties Assets Current Ac(Lunt Grant Account Savings Account Business Reserve Liquidity Manager Petty Cash Paypal 4.206 71 750.00 0.00 3S9.27 10.686.32 2,109.25 1.644.11 Total 19.755.66 Liabilities On the 31st October 2025 the charity did not have any liabilibes Page 5