## **THE ELLAND SILVER BAND**
## **REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**
Charity Commission Reference Number 1176944
**Unit A4, Old Power Way Lowfields Business Park, Elland West Yorkshire HX5 9DE**
## **THE ELLAND SILVER BAND**
## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1176944**
## **CONTENTS**
## **Page**
- **1** Trustees' Report
- **2** Independent Examiners' Report
- **3 to 4** Unrestricted Funds Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st December 2024 and Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st December 2024.
- **5** Restricted Funds Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st December 2024 and Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st December 2024.
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The Elland Silver Band
1176944
c/o Mrs K Harrison
102 Burnsall Road
Brighouse
HD6 3JT
Chairman Mr Richard Knight
Mrs Kathleen Harrison
Mrs Kathryn Hampshire
Mr Peter Greenleaf
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Constitution as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(Association Structure) dated 14th September 2017.
The charity has no reserves policy.
Details of the income and expenditure for the year are disclosed on
pages 3 to 5 of the accounts.
THE ELLAND SILVER BAND
TERED CHARITY NUMBER 1176944
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Elland Silver Band organisation is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The organisation continues to operate six musical ensembles to provide brass and percussion opportunities to members aged 7 upwards for all abilities. Operating a Starter, Training, HIT IT Percussion Group, Community, Youth Band and Elland Silver Band. Membership of all training groups continues to grow, and new members have been recruited to Elland Silver Band to fill vacancies. Members are offered a programme of weekly evening & weekend rehearsals, performance opportunities in concerts, festivals and competitions, workshops and masterclasses.
Organisational Development
During 2024, several personnel changes occurred. Specifically, a new Musical Director was appointed to the Elland Silver Band in January 2024. In January 2024 a project was also initiated to bid to the Community Ownership Fund to purchase a new building. Unfortunately, the fund was suspended, and all plans put on hold.
In July 2024, new members were appointed to the Management Committee. In September 2024, a new Outreach Brass Tutor was appointed on an internship. Furthermore, in October 2024, two new Treasurers were appointed to oversee the organization's financial operations. Additionally, recruitment for additional Trustees commenced, with two candidates proposed for election at the AGM. Advertisements were circulated amongst members and also externally using numerous media channels. All recruitment has been undertaken in line with organisational policies with DBS checks undertaken on all officers and volunteers working with young people. All roles have been advertised publicly using suitable media channels, shortlisted and interviews undertaken, with representatives from the Management Committee and independent references sought. All staff are freelance, self-employed roles. Key Achievements
Elland Silver Band placed 9[th] in the Championship Section at the Yorkshire Regional Championships resulting in relegation to the 1st section from January 2025.
The Youth Band was placed 3[rd] in the National Youth Band Championships.
The Training Band was placed 1[st] in their section at the National Youth Band Championships. Elland Silver Band were placed 7[th] at the Spring Festival. The Youth Band was invited to perform at the National Festival of Music For Youth at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Elland Silver Band were placed 2[nd] at Brighouse March Contest
The Youth band was placed 3[rd] in the Brass in Concert competition at The Glasshouse Theatre in Newcastle. The Summer Spectacular took place in Huddersfield Town Hall, all 6 bands took part and were supported by 12 registered chaperones. Some 500 people attended the concert. Elland Silver Band, Youth & Community Band recorded a new CD. The Annual Slow Melody was relaunched
Outreach Tuition Programme The organisation maintains its provision of whole-class brass instruction and group/individual lessons at Crosslane Primary School and Old Earth instrument usage, and management. Primary School. These programs are funded by the schools, covering the costs of the music tutor, In 2024, approximately 150, Year 3 & 4 students participated in taster sessions or whole-class programs. Additionally, 30 students enrolled in small group and individual lessons.
Financial position
The organisation continues to maintain financial stability with income derived from members subscriptions, concert fees, contest fees, donations, sponsorship, grants and GiftAid.
Grants were received from the Finderman Trust, Culturedale, North Dean Trust and The Bearder Trust, supporting running costs, enabling the organisation to continue its music education work, and the Halifax Youth Band Festival.
Sponsorship & donations from local businesses have benefitted our in-house events, such as the Slow Melody Competition.
The successful outreach program in local primary schools more than covered the costs involved, including tutors. The organisation funded coach travel to major events as required and engaged musical directors during a period of some change for Elland Silver Band. Bursaries have also been granted to support members on low incomes and travelling expenses for university students.
All Musical Directors and Tutors are paid as freelance on a self-employed basis.
Reserves of £25,000 are held in a high interest account and £42,000 is held in a restricted fund (Building Fund) with a further sum of £67,000 being held across various current accounts.
The overall funds at the end of 2024 were just over £134,000 with reserve funds of £41,977 held in restricteded funds (i.e.building fund), subject to year-end adjustments and confirmation of Annual Accounts.
Mrs Kathleen Harrison
Trustee
Elland Silver Band Aug-25
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**THE ELLAND SILVER BAND**
## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1176944**
Report to the Trustees of The Elland Silver Band Charitable Trust Fund Registered Charity Number 1176944
On the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024, set out on pages 3 to 5.
## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners**
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
- Follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charities Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
- State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
## **Basis of Independent Examiners' Statement**
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures 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 report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent Examiners' Statement**
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
- (1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
- the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **Walter Dawson & Son**
Chartered Accountants Unit A4, Old Power Way Lowfield's Business Park Elland West Yorkshire HX5 9DE
## **4th September 2025**
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## **THE ELLAND SILVER BAND REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1176944**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
## **UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**
|22,712.60
1,375.65
10,440.54
50.00
70.00
16,558.44
5,000.00
4,000.00
52.12
555.00
Cash Funds 1
Receipts less
Cash Funds 3|MD and tutors expenses
Outreach school project
Players expenses
34,578.79
Contest fees
Transport
Room Hire
Van Hire
Uniform
-
New equipment
Percussion tutors fees
New music
Instrument insurance
Instrument repairs
Trophies, gifts and prizes
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Memberships and subs
Refreshments
Travel costs Malmo
26,235.56
-
SumUP fee
Gas and electric
Water
Maintenance
Building insurance
60,814.35
£
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
st January 2024
Payments
1st December 2024
**UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**|28,304.55
2,094.25
4,603.75
1,223.50
4,455.00
3,306.63
925.00
856.30
246.86
540.00
1,615.79
1,442.05
471.00
2,012.57
491.95
675.74
860.97
38.53
60.00
139.98
6,402.77
371.88
1,037.75
859.55
83,122.08
2,222.02
-
80,900.06
£
**Payments**|44,912.68
7,184.57
2,028.66
98.53
8,811.93
63,036.37
£|
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**THE ELLAND SILVER BAND REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1176944**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
## **UNRESTRICTED CASH FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 COMPRISE**
Natwest Bank Current Accounts 40,439.40 Deposit Accounts 12,505.44 Redwood Bank Notice Account 27,955.22 Cash in Hand - £ 80,900.06
## **ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE**
On the 31st December 2013 the Charity had unrestricted assets for it's own use as follows:-
- Bandroom
- Instruments
- Uniforms
- Music
## **LIABILITIES**
On the 31st December 2024 the Charity did not have any liabilities.
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**THE ELLAND SILVER BAND REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1176944**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024**
## **RESTRICTED FUNDS - BUILDING**
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Receipts Payments
Donations and Other Similar Receipts Management and administration
Investment Income
Bank Interest 573.19 Survey fees 2,760.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS £ 573.19 TOTAL PAYMENTS £ 2,760.00
Cash Funds 1st January 2024 44,186.55
Receipts less Payments - 2,186.81
Cash Funds 31st December 2024 £ 41,999.74
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON 31ST DECEMBER 2024
RESTRICTED CASH FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 COMPRISE
NatWest Deposit account 41,977.36
Cash 22.38
£ 41,999.74
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## **Liabilities**
On the 31st December 2024 the Charity did not have any liabilities.
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