**TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2023** ## **1. REPORT DETAILS** - 1.1 This report covers the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 - 1.2 Charity Name: Fulham Brass Band - 1.3 Charity Number: 1185237 ## **2. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** |||| |---|---|---| ||SORP
reference|| |Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its 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
public
benefit,
in
particular, the activities,
projects
or
services
identified in the 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** |||| |---|---|---| ||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 band has continued to support St Etheldreda’s church by performing
as a small ensemble for regular church services as requested. This
important contribution to the church community is much enjoyed by the
local church goers.
This year has seen a full calendar of engagements including a Spring and
Christmas concert at St Etheldreda’s, a Jubilee fair at Bishops Park and
street party at Ellerby Street in Fulham, the Hurlingham Club fireworks
event, Armistice day parade in Fulham, concert at Ibstock Place school
and Regents Park bandstand. Another successful lunchtime concert at
Regent Hall in October was held, this time with guest soloist Tom
Hutchinson, principal cornet of the Cory Band which was great for the
members musical development and the public who attended the
performance.
In October 2022 the band’s recording of Florence Maunders’ piece
‘Sewers Crisis’ was premiered, being played on BBC radio 3 highlighting
the Adopt a Music Creator programme run by Making Music UK. The
relationship with Florence has become strong and will continue far into the
future. Florence is now the band’s composer in residence and will remain
so for two years.
We continue to honour several longstanding engagements in the wider
area in the run up to Christmas, including the Celebrate A Life service at
the Royal Marsden. All of which provide public performances for the
benefit of our members and the enjoyment of the public.
Most recently the band competed at the Regional contest in Stevenage
achieving 10th place.
As part of Classic FM’s 30th birthday celebrations and to mark the Queen’s
Platinum Jubilee, Classic FM launched a campaign to celebrate amateur
music groups. The band was successful in submitting a winning entry and
becoming one of 10 winners of the Britain’s Big Performance. The band
performed Fanfare and National Anthem - a piece combining the work of
two composers; Dudley Bright and the band’s own Gareth Trott. This is
reflective of the high quality of playing of which the band is capable and
was a fantastic achievement to widen the band’s audience.| Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237 ## **4. FINANCIAL REVIEW** |||| |---|---|---| ||SORP
reference|| |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. With income
from member’s subscriptions, as well as income generated from paid
performances, the band has maintained a credit balance at year end, only
slightly down from the last financial year.| |Statement explaining the
policy
for
holding
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| Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237 |The charity’s principal
sources
of
funds
(including
any
fundraising)||| |---|---|---| ||Para 1.47|Membership subscriptions and payments for performances.| ## **5. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** |||| |---|---|---| |Description of charity’s
trusts:|SORP
reference|| |Type
of
governing
document (trust deed,
royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution| |How
is
the
charity
constituted?
(e.g
unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation| |Trustee
selection
methods including details
of
any
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| |The
charity’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| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charity number|1185237| |Charity’s principal address|St Etheldreda’s Church 528 Fulham Palace Road London
SW6 6JF| Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237 **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**|**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|Clare Pitt|Chair of Trustees||| |2|Ally Crowther|||| |3|Derek Treadwell|||| |4|Andrew Pitt|||| ## **7. FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF OTHERS** ||| |---|---| |Description of the assets held
in this capacity|n/a| |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** - 8.1 Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details - 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 ## **10. DECLARATIONS** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signatory 1 Signatory 2 Position Chair Position Print Clare Pitt Print Signed Signed Date Date Date 31 March 2023 Fulham Brass Band is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No 1185237