TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2022
1. REPORT DETAILS
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1.1 This report covers the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
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1.2 Charity Name: Fulham Brass Band
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1.3 Charity Number: 1185237
2. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
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| S u m m a r y o f t h e purposes of the charity a s s e t o u t i n i t s governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of art and music, particularly brass band music, in and around Fulham and the UK more generally. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the p u b l i c b e n e f i t , i n particular, the activities, projects or services i d e n t i f i e d i n t h e accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activities are as follows: a. the operation of an amateur brass band b. facilitating the musical education of band members c. the presentation of public performances The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and considered this as part of all decision making when planning the year’s activities. These activities benefit our members who can develop their musical ability and also the wider public as we are able to perform and raise the profile of brass band music. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees are aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and follow it as necessary. |
Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237
3. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
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| 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 band has continued to meet regularly this year, despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Monday night rehearsals were able to return in person from May thanks to safety precautions organised by the band managers. This provided the opportunity both musically and socially for the band to enjoy creating music together. August saw the band perform its first live concert in 18 months at the Regents Park bandstand. Other public performances this year have included a Bruce Broughton concert in central London, Hurlingham Club fireworks night, marching in the Armistice day parade for Hammersmith and Fulham, supporting the Fulham Symphony Orchestra with their performance of the fanfare in Janacek’s_Sinfonietta_at St John’s Smith Square_,_a Christmas concert with Inner Voices and a joint concert with Croydon Salvation Army band. The band also continued to support St Etheldreda’s church with services throughout the year. In September, the band’s musical director John Ward received the Brass Band England Innovation Award - this was apt recognition for all his efforts last year maintaining such a successful band even in challenging circumstances. This award was publicised and is great for the band’s reputation to be shared among such a wide community as Brass Band England. The band has continued to provide opportunities for members to develop their musical ability with high profile and experienced professionals - Paul Cosh took a cornet sectional and Alan Withington hosted an open rehearsal. This performance was also of note as a school class from St Matthew Academy were in the audience to hear a brass band for the first time. This provided an opportunity those children may not have otherwise had and further promoted our music to different audiences. This year the band made a conscious decision to diversify the music the ensemble performs and the artists with which it works. The organisation is committed to playing at least one piece of music composed or arranged by a BAME or female composer at every concert performance. The same commitment has been made for one in three commissions and one in three artists with which the band works. The joint Christmas concert was just one new connection that has been made. The Making Music Adopt a Music Creator scheme has seen the band work with Flori Maunders throughout the year as she composes a piece of music specifically for our ensemble. The collaboration has seen the creation of_Sewers Crisis_which will be premiered this summer. This partnership will be publicised by Making Music as well as expanding our audience to those followers of Flori’s work. Another diversification of brass band audiences. The band successfully performed in the Championship section of the London and Southern Counties Regional competition in March, a first in the band’s history. In advance of this, the band hosted a‘pre-contest’ performance evening with other local bands across the other competitive sections at Regent Hall, Oxford Street. This raised our profile amongst peer bands and London audiences. On the day, the band achieved a highly credible seventh place and a secure position within the Championship Section for next year. |
Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237
4. FINANCIAL REVIEW
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The band’s financial position remains stable and healthy. As more usual activity has returned after the worst of the pandemic, outgoing costs have returned (which were almost completely absent in 2020-21) but with a stable membership and income from subscriptions, as well as income generated from paid performances, the band has maintained a credit balance at year end, slight up from the last financial year. |
| Statement explaining the p o l i c y f o r h o l d i n g reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Given its size and the voluntary nature of its membership, the band does not have a formal and published reserves policy in place. However, it has historically always kept its bank balance in credit by at least £3000 in order to ensure that, in the event its income falls below expectations, it can undertake the activities required to meet its core charitable purposes, such as hiring equipment to run a concert, attending competitions or purchasing new music or instruments as required. The reserve also ensures the band hedges any unforeseen needs for funds, such as the loss of an instrument or the requirement to relocate to a new rehearsal venue. In setting the amount reserved (ie, at least £3,000) the band has considered factors such as the range of costs a high-end brass instrument (ranging from approx. £1,000 to £5,000), and its experience in hiring venues and transport for some 25+ people when it is required to travel for concerts and contests. Given the straightforward nature of the band, it operates using only one bank account, meaning that the reserve is not held anywhere separately. However, the reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis by the Treasurer. The committee of management meets regularly throughout the year and the Treasurer provides a full financial update at each meeting. The band's (informal) policy on reserves, and the amount to be retained, is considered at such meetings. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £3000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
| The charity’s principal s o u r c e s o f f u n d s ( i n c l u d i n g a n y fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Membership subscriptions and payments for performances. |
Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237
5. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Ty p e o f g o v e r n i n g document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity c o n s t i t u t e d ? ( e . g u n i n c o r p o r a t e d association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| T r u s t e e s e l e c t i o n m e t h o d s i n c l u d i n g d e t a i l s o f a n y constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually at the AGM, in accordance with the constitution |
| T h e c h a r i t y ’ s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The trustees formed a Committee of Management to undertake the day to day run- ning and organisation of the band (in ac- cordance with clause 18 of the charity’s constitution). The committee of management terms of reference documents the trustees’powers and functions that are delegated to the committee. The document also include de- tails of each of the committee officer roles. The Chair of trustees will act as the Chair- person of the committee. |
6. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
| Charity name | Fulham Brass Band |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1185237 |
| Charity’s principal address | St Etheldreda’s Church 528 Fulham Palace Road London SW6 6JF |
| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |
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| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Clare Pitt | Chair of Trustees | ||
| 2 | Ally Crowther | |||
| 3 | Derek Treadwell | |||
| 4 | Andrew Pitt |
Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237
7. FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF OTHERS
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
n/a |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
8. EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE
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8.1 Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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8.1.1 n/a
9. OTHER OPTIONAL INFORMATION
- 9.1 N/A
Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237
- DECLARATIONS The tTUStees declare that they have approved the trLtstees' report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signatory 1 Position Signatory 2 Position Chair of Trustees Print bLEw P rrT Print Clare Pitt Signéd Signed Date Date Revision XX Date XX Fulham Brass Band is a registered chawtty in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237
Fulham Brass Band Accounts 2021-2022
| Opening balance Closing balance |
2021-2022 |
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| Opening balance | 6,496.41 |
| Closing balance | 6,397.99 |
| Areas Conductor fees Butlins vs Nationals Deps Donation Gigs Instruments Insurance Uniform Rehearsal venue hire Misc Music Storage boxes/Music stands Subs Web costs Total Difference |
In | Out |
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| 0.00 | 1,623.00 | |
| 0.00 | 2,162.91 | |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 0.00 | 521.80 | |
| 935.00 | 0.00 | |
| 3,488.03 | 376.03 | |
| 0.00 | 303.99 | |
| 0.00 | 522.69 | |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 0.00 | 1,080.00 | |
| 383.95 | 1,773.98 | |
| 0.00 | 681.25 | |
| 0.00 | 20.00 | |
| 4,500.00 | 0.00 | |
| 0.00 | 339.75 | |
| 9,306.98 | 9,405.40 | |
| Difference | -98.42 |