Castleton Silver Band. Trustees Report and Financial Statements for the year to 30 September 2025
The Trustees of Castleton Silver Band (the ‘Band’) submit their report and the financial statements of the Band for the year ended 30th September 2025.
Structure
The Band was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 15[th] March 2019. The charity number is 1182481. The trustees through the financial year were Martin Capps, Phil Creswick (Chair), Emma Norling, John Whitfield (MD). All band members and parents of training band members are eligible to be members of the CIO.
There are two bands – the senior and the training band. It has been exciting to watch trainees progress, some into the senior band. It is also excellent that many of the senior band attend training band rehearsals to support the trainees.
All members have contributed to the success of the band. However mention should be made of the following: Leo Copley (Training Band leader and inspiration), Tess Lomas (Safeguarding officer), Martin Capps (i/c Instruments), Jane Priestley (bookings), Sue Creswick (Treasurer), Emma Norling (standardising music), Amy Secker (uniforms), Percy Bishton (stand marking).
Activities
The main events of the 18 months (financial year and to the date of the AGM) included:,
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Playing at series of village events including Castleton’s Palm Sunday parade, galas in Hope, Bradwell, Barlow and Eyam, well blessings in Hope, Bradwell, Bamford and Barlow, the Hope torchlight parade, the Castleton Garland, the Castleton “Fun” day (which was held in the village hall as a wet weather alternative) and the Parwich St George’s parade.
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The bands raised over £1,100 for The Alzheimer’s Society in a concert in Hope.
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The band played in a concert in Castleton organised by Chapel en-le-Frith Male Voice Choir
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An informal group of the band meet on Friday for extra practice.
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Christmas playing – Carols in Peak cavern, Bakewell Christmas market, Bamford Crib, Moorland House, Castleton Christmas Tree festival service, Thornhill House Care Home
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The band welcomed new band members (both bands). However the band have been saddened by the death in December of Bryan Hazelhurst, formerly the band’s conductor, and in February of Phil Creswick, Chair and Trustee. The band and alumni played at both funerals.
Financial Review
The net surplus for the year to 30[th] September 2025 was £1,598 (£1.139 for the previous year).
Risk management
As a member of Brass Bands England, the Band benefits from advice and training to help the band better understand and guard against safeguarding issues. All members have received a copy of the policy and procedures; members who give lessons to the training band have had DBS checks. Other risks are covered by insurance and licenses.
Small company
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small charities.
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES John Whitfield 23 Mar 2026
Castleton Silver Band Financial Statements to 30 September 2025
| Category | Year to | Year to | Year | to |
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| 30 Sep | 2025 | 30 Sep | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |||
| Income | ||||
| Income from Band events (both fees and donations) | 3,544 | 2,938 | ||
| Donations | 90 | 2,406 | ||
| TOTAL INCOME | £ 3,634 | £ 5,344 | ||
| Expenditure | ||||
| Instruments and related equipment (including repairs) | 673 | 2,135 | ||
| Music | 789 | 440 | ||
| Uniforms | - | - | ||
| Annual running expenses incl. insurance | 454 | 763 | ||
| Planning Permission application | - | - | ||
| Charitable Donation | - | 350 | ||
| Other (Garland refreshments) | 120 | 517 | ||
| TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE | £ 2,036 | £ 4,205 | ||
| SURPLUS/(SHORTFALL) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE | £ 1,598 | £ 1,139 | ||
| IN THE PERIOD | ||||
| Opening balance at bank | £ 14,530 | £ 13,391 | ||
| Closing balance at bank | £ 16,128 | £ 14,530 |
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These accounts are drawn up on a cash basis.
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The only assets recognised are the bank accounts. Instruments are not capitalised.
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Included in donations in 2024 is over £1.700 from the Co-op – the band was one of the local charities that they supported.
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In 2024 a Baritone and B flat Bass were purchased. Both are used by senior band members.