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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01-01-2023 To 31-12-2023

Charity name: Bradford Concert Band

Charity registration number: 1180099

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 As set out in its Constitution, the objects of
Bradford Concert Band (BCB) are, for the public
benefit:
●
to advance, improve, develop and maintain
public education in, and the appreciation
and enjoyment of, the art and science of
music in all its aspects by any means the
Charity Trustees see fit, including through
the provision of rehearsal facilities, the
presentation of public concerts and recitals
and other musical activities;
●
to
further
such
exclusively
charitable
purposes as the Charity Trustees in their
absolute discretion shall think fit.
Summary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes
for the public benefit, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services identified in
the accounts		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The main activities of BCB in 2023 were the
provision of:
●
rehearsal facilities to help existing and new
band members
●
increasingly challenging music, for existing
and prospective new band members and, in
due course, for the public benefit
●
a wide range of entertaining public concerts
across West Yorkshire, for the public benefit
●
recruitment of a new Musical Director
Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Charity Trustees have complied with their
duty to give due regard to the guidance issued
by the Charity Commission on public benefit
throughout 2023.

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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including programme related investment Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a whole		 Para 1.20 The main achievements of BCB in 2023 were
the:
●
presentation of over 20 concerts, Christmas
busking and other public performances
across West Yorkshire for the public benefit.
Some of these were part of wider community
events such as the Bradford Industrial
Museum
Victorian
Christmas
Fayre.
Christmas busking included some high
profile venues such as Salts Mill in the
Saltaire World Heritage site and Harewood
House
●
establishment of smaller groups to play at
care
homes
across
the
area,
much
appreciated by residents
●
provision of rehearsal facilities to help
existing and new band members improve
their playing standards
●
continued improvement in musical standards
within the band under the enthusiastic
leadership of the new Musical Director and
the Assistant Musical Directors, which has
enabled the band to play more challenging
and entertaining pieces of music for existing
and prospective new band members and, in
due course, for the public benefit

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● establishment of an online music lending
library to assist players with practicing music
● recruitment of new good standard players
across sections of the band - membership is
open to anyone who plays a concert band
instrument and has reached an appropriate
level of musicianship
● continued development and implementation
of a wide range of policies and procedures
to enable the band to be compliant with
expected standards
● provision of a range of social activities for
members and their partners, at zero cost to
BCB, to maintain camaraderie and social
contact

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SORP reference Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other

Financial Review

SORP reference
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the
period		 Para 1.21 BCB was in a strong financial position at 31
December 2023.
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stating
why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Charity Trustees aim to have reserves of at
least one typical year’s expenditure in order that
BCB can continue to operate in the event of a
major downturn in income.
The reserves held at 31 December 2023
compare
favourably
to
a
typical
year’s
expenditure of around £6,000.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 BCB had reserves of £8,685 on 31 December
2023.

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Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Not applicable
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the charity
continuing as a going concern		 Para 1.23 None

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SORP reference
The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other As at 31 December 2023, BCB had not given
any guarantees and did not have any debt
outstanding.

Structure, Governance and Management

SORP reference
Description of charity’s trusts: Bradford Concert Band
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution, registered with the Charity
Commission on 27 September 2018
How is the charity constituted?
(eg unincorporated association,
CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions eg
election to post or name of any
person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees are elected annually by the members
at the AGM.
The criteria and process are detailed in the
Constitution:
●
Section 12.2 - Eligibility for charity
trusteeship

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● Section 13 - Appointment of Charity
Trustees

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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Bradford Concert Band
Other name the charity uses BCB
Registered charity number 1180099
Charity’s principal address Baildon Hall
Hallfield Drive
Baildon, Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD17 6NH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if
any)		 Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)
1 John Bentley Secretary Members
2 Colin Dawson Members
3 Sarah Muff Treasurer Members
4 Charlotte Parkinson Members
5 Richard Powne Chair Members

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6 Ray Ross Members
7 Tracey Williams Members

Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in None this capacity Name and objects of the charity Not applicable on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe Not applicable custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

None

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Other o ional Infomiation Declarations The truSt￿S declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behall of the charity's trustees Slgnature (s) Full name(s) Richard Alexander Ferrier Powne John David Graham Benuey Posltion (eg Chair. Secretary elc) Chair Secretary Date 4 A4)ri12024 4 April 2024

Charity Name No (if any) Bradford Concert Band 1180099 Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/01/2023 31/12/2023

Section A Receipts and payments

Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 Charity Name
No (if any)
CC16a
Bradford Concert Band
1180099
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period
from
To
Period start date
Period end date
01/01/2023
31/12/2023
Section A Receipts and payments		 CC16a
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
Members Subscriptions 2,505 - - 2,505 2,209
Concert income 3,363 - - 3,363 3,205
Sylvie Nunn Memorial Trust concert 301 - - 301 -
Gift Aid 415 - - 415 519
Donations 24 - - 24 827
100 club contributions 278 - - 278 250
Amazon Smile 73 - - 73 78
Grant (Bradford Council VCS ARG grant) - - - - 1,265
Insurance claim - - 180
Sub total
(Gross income for AR)		 6,959 - - 6,959 8,533
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
A3 Payments
Sub total
Total receipts		 - - - - -
6,959 - - 6,959 8,533
Rent 2,175 - - 2,175 2,180
MD Honorarium 2,042 - - 2,042 1,848
Repairs/Maintenance - - - - -
Making Music Membership 109 - - 109 98
Insurance 831 - - 831 547
DBS/Safeguarding 157 - - 157 -
Printing, postage, stationery 26 - - 26 7
Website 186 - - 186 291
Server - - 962
Other assets 448 - - 448 681
Uniform - - - - -
Sundries 314 - - 314 100
Charity donation - Sylvie Nunn Memorial Trust 301 - - 301 -
Sub total 6,589 - - 6,589 6,714
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see
table)
- - - -
- - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end
A5 Transfers between funds
Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
Cash funds this year end		 - - - - -
6,589 - - 6,589 6,714
370 - - 370 1,819
- - - - -
8,315 - - 8,315 6,496
8,685 - - 8,685 8,315

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

07/04/2024

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