CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021 Charity name: West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band Charity registration number: 1188218 Objectives and Activities 50RP referen Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel out in ils governing document P¥ta 1 17 To advance the education and appreciation of the public in music and music performance particularly Scottish Pipe Band music for residents of all ages and backgrounds within the West M1dlands and surrounding areas by developing skills and compelences. by the presentation of concerls and similar activities and by any means as the Iruslees In Iheir discrelion shall determine. We provide opportunities lo le3rn lo play the pipes and drums gain a qualification and take part in competitions to improve skills and confiden￿. Summary of the rnain activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit. in particular. the aclivilies. projects or services identified in the accounts. | Para1.17and 1.19 We provide opporlunilies lo play and perfoim with other musicians In the band. other bands and other groups from a variety of music genres. We promote the music genre through playing al r￿Mmunity and Fire Service events. The iiuslees have read the guidance on public benefit and our activities remain open lo anyone in the area of benefit Slalemenl confirming whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity CommiSs￿n on public benefit We specifieally want those involved lo I benefit from improved skills and competence in playing pipes and drums as r well as Improved heallh and wellbeing from -.￿ a part of a band. Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo Include further statements where relevant about". SOFIP releretK I Policy on grant making Para1 38 We have received no grants as yel We will apply to funders for speci11C progiammes ol work as they are identified and developed. Our activities during the year were very reslricled owing lo the covid pandemic. We also use commun51y events, when possible. as an opportunily for the band to play in public and occasionally Ihere is a fee for this. Our annual Burns Night celebration is also an opportunity for the band lo play in public and this will also raise some funds. Para 1 38 Policy on soeial investment including program related investment None al piesenl_ Para 1 38 All Band members and Trustees are volunteers. Some band members act as lulors to other band members. Contribution made ty volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referen This has been a difficult peiio(i owing lo the restrictions ifflposed as a consequence of the covid pandemic. We have been unable lo meet lo praclise and. although some online meetings were arranged. il proved difficult lo play together using this medium owing to lime lapses on the inlernel. Summary of the main | achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity s work has made lo the Clfcumstances of ils beneliciaries and any wider benefits lo society as a whole. Para 1 20 PRACTISES RESUMED???? DATE Additional infomiation loptionall You ma choose to include further slalemenls where relevant about". Achievements against objectives sel P¥a 1.41 Performance of fundTaising activities against objectives set Para 1 41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position al the end of the peiiod Para 1.21 The year began with the balance of £6823.37 The only item of expenditure during the period in question was domain hosting of £19.32. We received £310 In donations in memory of Pipe Major Robert Gardner giving a balance al 30 September 2021 of £7115.04. Vve do not currently have a ieserves policy. 11 has proved difficult lo compile an annual budget to determine expenses owing lo a lack of aclivity It Is envisaged that 500/0 of current reserves will be used for operational cosls when we can begin operations ain_ £7114.05 Slalemenl explaining the policy for holding resetves slating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1 22 Para 1 22 P¥a124 i Explanation of any uncertainties abosJl the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1 23 Addltlonal inforniation loptionall You ma choose to include further slalements where relevant aix)ut". l 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 146 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's Irusls.. Type of governing document Paia 1.25 Constitution How is the charity consliluled? Pw3125 Charitable Incorporation Organisalion Trustee selection methcxls including details of any conslilulional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body enlilled lo appoint one or mofe Iruslees Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years by a resolulion passed al a Properly- convetbed meeting of the charity Iruslees. Vvesl Midlands Fire Servie may appoint I charity Iruslee for a period of 1 year. Additional information loptionall You ma choose lo indude further statements where relevant aboul.. Policies and prO￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees P￿a•s1 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1 51 Relationship wilh any related parties P*a151 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charity uses Wesl Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band Re islered charil number Charity s principal address 1188218 | 99 Vauxhall Road l Birmingham ,B74HW Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dales acted if not lor whole ear Trustee name Offi¢t Itl anyl Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint iruslee ilan Simon Nicholls Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Alastair Jackson Edward Lalimer Henry Cleaver Truslee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 Cor orate Iruslees - names of the directors al the dale the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of Ifuslees holding lille lo property belonging lo the charity Trustee name Date5 acted if noi ior whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets ! held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls wilhin the custodian chaiily s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregalion of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information loptional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the Irustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charty's trustees Signaturelsl Full namelsl. Si Mo Nl T(b hj Ictrto Alastair Jackson Position leg Secretary, Chair, etcl Secretary Date 1412z WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE PIPE BAND Registered Charity No. 1188218 Registered on 2712120 Annual Accounts l October 2020 to 30 September 2021 INCOME 2021 2020 Transferred frorn old Band structure Engagements Burns Night Competition Donations In memory of Pipe Major Sales 6842 69 000 310 Total incorne 310.¢X> 6842 69 EXPENDITURE RSP8A + Competitions Uniform. Instruments + consumables Travel exp&nsès Burns Nighl Donations to ch3nty Hospitality Stationery and administration Insur3n¢e Gifts and tiibutes Mi5C 000 19.32 1932 Total expenditure 1932 1932 Surplusjdeficit 290.6B 6823 37 Opening balance Closing balanc• 6823.37 7114.05 6823.37 Represenied by". Current account 711405 6823 37 7114.05 6823.37 Independent Examinerfs Ststement I have examined the records. bank statements and Invoicegreceiois for Wesi Midlands Fire SeNice Pipe Band for the financial year 1 October 2020 to 30 Sepiember 2021 In rny opinion. the figures above are a trye representaiion of those Iransacbons. Signed S BATEMAN 79 Witherford Way Birmingham B29 4AN Date