Ikwir Tewit Silver Band Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31st October 2025 Period start date Period end date 1 St November 2024 31st October 2025 Charity name: Charity registration number: Tewit Silver Band 1184681 Trustees: Colin Gibbs (Chair) Martin Hall Jayne Feamley Andrew Jackson .,II IL> ))ie yl * Structure,, Governance and Management Governin Document Ir How the chari is constituted Trustee Selection Method Constitution Unincor orated Association Trustees are appointed or re-appointed at the Annual General Meetin held in November Additional Governance The Band has a range of policies in place including, a Safeguarding policy, an Anti-Bullying Policy, a Code of Conduct, Behaviour Policy and Risk Assessments. The Band also has several First Aiders and a Welfare Officer. f 2 ij; Objectives and Activities t;:. Tewit Silver Band was founded in November 2017. The constitution was created in 2018 and adopted as the goveming document for the Band. The Band was entered on the Register of Charities on 30,- July 2019 as an unincorporated association. The objectives of the band are to advance the participation, education, and appreciation of the general public of all ages in the science of brass band music in Tewit and the surrounding area through the provision of rehearsal facilities, instrument hire and tuition and by participation in concerts and contests. 1kWlf Significant Activities The Band has continued to deliver its charitable objectives, staging perforMan￿S at Wetherby Bandstand, Silsden Proms, Durham Miners Gala, Starbeck Church and Stockeld Park, along with competing at Area and National levels. The band also gets invited every 2 years to represent Harrogate at the Luchon fetes des fleurs. Public Benefit The Band has continued with its aims of: Promotion and education of the musical and cultural heritage of brass band music Providing an opportunity for the development of all members as musicians and performers and provision of accompanying wellbeing merits Providing musical entertainment to the wider community Representing the Brass Band movement and local community at a National and Intemational level The band has welcomed several new members this year, typically providing a progression route for younger players. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance on public benefit contained in documents provided by the Charity Commission and have taken these into account when reviewing the aims and objectives of the charity. It is the opinion of the trustees that both the "Public" and "Benefit" aspects have been satisfied without bias, discrimination, detriment, or ham and without personal benefit. Achievements and Performance, The band has a full membership. As is usually the case, several members left the band to begin their university education, but replacements were immediately engaged as the band has developed an excellent reputation, both in terms of musical performan￿ and as a socially welcoming group. The band has also attracted and welcomed new members from further afield, having progressed rapidly from the 4 Section to the Championship Section. The Band has participated in multiple contests, including the Scottish Open, the Regional Finals, Rochdale, LeI￿stershire and Constest along with various marching contests. The mentoring of younger players by older, more eXperIen￿d players continues to'pay dividends and should be acknowledged as playing a part in this exceptional success rate, alongside the dedication, musical excellence and outstanding leadership provided by the Musical Director. Several members of the Band also assist the youth and Community bands with their rehearsals on a voluntary basis, further supporting the progression route and development for young players. Financial Review Financial Position This year's income has included a significant private donation, with income streams also being derived from a number of perforMan￿S and contest winnings. The operating expenses have also increased proportionally, with noted increases in transport costs and competition fees. The band continues to benefit from being registered for Gift Aid. Principal Funding Sources The principal sources of funding were from donations, subscriptions, concerts and prize winnings. Funds in Deficit There were no funds in deficit at the financial year end st The cash reserves (cash at bank) as of 31 October 2025 were £68,844 The trustees have no cOn￿mS or Un￿rtaIntieS about the future of the charity. Risk Management The trustees have considered the major risks faced by the charity. The most significant financial risk would be loss of / damage to instruments. The band continues to implement an insurance policy for this eventuality. Operationally, there appears to be minimal risk in terms of support from playing members and the band continues to receive new members. 1EYdlf Ch•rty Nwnbw 1184681 T•wft Sllv•r Band Incom• and Exp•ndltur• kcounts For th• Year •nd•d 31st Octob•r 2025 Chakn F•wrd•y R Strld• & Co LLP Th• Okl Coach ￿￿5• Rew d Easfvdl• Twrac• H•rTogat• HG13HJ riiy 1kwir T•wlt 811v•r Band Incom• and Exp•ndltur• kcounl• For th• Y•ar •nd•d 31•t Octob•r 2025 Incom• 2025 2024 Subscflptkn)s Tefry Bramall Donation Other Donatsons Prize Funds Forelgn Trip Incn 145 d the 2011 Act and In c8rrylrvJ out my examinatlon, I have fdl(NMd 811 the app16ci8ble Direct*?ns given by the Charity Commissic urKJer secbon 145(5Xb) of the Act. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•rf8 8tat•m•nt I have complet&J my examlnation. I confimi that no material matteryJ have come to my att￿tin ￿•ch ￿VeS me cwse to bebeve that tn, any material respecL" the ac(￿ntsng r￿￿S were not kept in acc￿dance secti(m 130 of the Charrtie8 Act: or the accounts did not accord vath the accounting records: or the accounts déd not compty vrfth the applicable requirements concemlng ￿ fom) and content of accounts set out in Charities (Accounts Rep￿ts> Regulati￿3 2(X)8 other than any requirement that the accounts gNe a Irue and falf view which b not a matter consldered as part of an Independent . examinati( I have no concerns and have ccxne across no other matter8 In Connectic￿ ￿'th the examlnatK>n to wlwch enable a attents1￿ should be drawn in this reFort in cyder to enable a w(¥>er understanding of accounts to be reached. Robin Stride FMAAT 12ll>112026 1EWIr. Future Plans The Trustee's main considerations are to continue to build on the strength and success achieved already, through implementation of the principal objectives and activities detailed above. The Band hopes to see further contesting wins and look forward to performing at the National Championships. Continuing with a full programme of public engagements and perfoman￿S will also be a key element, including the association with Luchon fete des fleurs. Exemptions from disclosure None. IEWI Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signature Full name LL Date Signature Full name Date Signature ZAJ& Full name Date Signature Full name Date