CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 October 2023 to 30 Septsmber 2024
Charity name: West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band
Charity registration number: 1188218
Objectives and ActAVities
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in tts
governing document
Pava 1_17
To advance the education and appreoiation
of the public in music and music
perf0mlan￿ particularly Scottish Pipe
Band music for ￿SidentS of all ages and
backgrounds within the West Midlands and
surrounding areas by developing skills and
mpetences, by the presentation of
concerts and similar activities and by any
means as the trustees in their discretion
shall determine.
We provide opportunrties to learn to play
the pipes and drums, gain a qualification
and take part in competitions to improve
skills and Confiden￿.
Summary ofthe main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
servi￿$ identified in the
accounts.
Par3 1.17 8r*J
1.19
We providè opportunities to play and
perfomi wrth other musicians in the band,
other band5 and other groups from a
variety of genres.
We promote the music genre through
playing at communty and Fire Service
events.
The trustees have read the guidance on
public benefit and our activities remain
open to anyone in the area of benefit.
Statement confimiing
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefft
Para 1_18
We specifically want those involved to
benefrt from the improved skills and
competence in playing pipes and drums as
well as improved health and wellbeing from
bein
art of a band.
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
We have received no grants as yet. We
will apply to funders for specific
programmes of work as they are identified
and developed. We also use community
events and rfomiances when
ossible as
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38

an opportunty for the band to play together
in public and occasionally there is a fee for
this.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
None at present.
l Band members and Trustees are
volunteers. Some band members act as
voluntary tutors to other band members.
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other
Achievements and Perfomiance
SORP ￿lerer￿6
The band has had a busy year building on
the success of last year's recruiknent and
leamers a￿ makn'ng ex￿lIent progress.
In February 2024, the band joined with
other bands from the Midlands area to
perform at the Bimiingham Tattoo at the
NEC Arena. This was a great opportunity to
ne￿ork with other bands and perfomi in
front of a large audience.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identfying ihe difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
P8ra 1.20
In March 2024 the band partlCiP*ed in the
Bimiingham St Patrick's Day Parade. This
was a great opportunity for all members of
the band to participate in the first parade as
a whole band for many years. This
contributed to building the confidence of all
players who participated and increased the
aspirations of our leamer members.
In July we perfomed at the Wem Camival,
taking part in the marching parade followed
by a static performano in the arena.
Looking forward to the next year. we are
partiapating in Ihe Wolverhampton
Remembrance Day Parade in November
2024 and have already arranged several
perfomiances in 2025.
Six pipers have passed RSPPA
examinations this year with Iwo still to
complete the practical elements. Tuition is
rovided weekl at West Midlands Fire

servi￿ HQ in BinnirKJham who provide the
room free of Charge.
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AGhievements against
objectrves set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment perfomiance
against objectives
P8rn 1.41
Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Parn 1.21
The year began wtth the balan￿ of
£7374.07. Income for the year was £1395
including £1210 received for playing in
events. Expenses during the year were
£1890.21 leaving a balance at the end of
the year of £6878.86. Expenses included
RSPBA membershi
and examination fees

as well as instrument consumables and
unrfonn ttems.
Statemerrt explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 122
We do not currently have a reserves policy.
We do not employ staff and the cost of
ongoing commitments is low. All cash
reserves would be applied to activities
vthen
£6878.86 unrestricted
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
Un￿rtaIntieS aboLrt the
charity continuing as a going
¢oncem
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
P4ra 1.23
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The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
No regular sources of funds exist. Grants
may be accessed rf required and some fees
are eamed from playing at events.
Para 1.47
Investment Wicy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the pnnctpal
risks facing the charity
Risks to the Chanty are low. A risk
assessment which covers governan￿,
finances, operations, extemal factors and
compliance is reviewed annually.
P8A 1.46
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of chanty's
trusts..
Type of goveming d¢)cJJment
PaR 1.25
Constitubon
How is the charity
constituted?
i e.g unincorporated
assne.iAtinn p.lni
Trustee selection methods
induding details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to
ost or name of
Par8 125
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Parn 1.25
Trustee5 are appointed for a tenn of 3
years by a resolution passed at a properly-
onvened meeting of the charity trustees.

any person or body entttied
to appoint one or more
trustees
West Midlands Fire Service may appoint
one Gharity trustee for a perii)d of one year.
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Poliaes and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Pao 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Pwa 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
Other name the cha
istered chari
numter
Charity's principal address
West Midlands Fire Seriice Pi
Band
1188218
29 School Road
Evesham
WR112PT
Names of the charity trustses who manage the charity
Trust•e name
Offi¢e Irf ary)
Chairperson
Secretary
Trustee
Trustee
Name Of porson {or body) •ntiUed
toa
Int tTUSt8è
ifan
Simon Nicholts
Alastair Jackson
Henry Cleaver
Thomas Watkins
Corporate trustees - names of the directors at th8 date the report was approved

Dlygctor nam•
Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the thatity
Trust•• nam•
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 within the custodian
charity's objects
Delails of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the chartty's own
assets
Additional inforniation (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional inforniatlon)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of ehief executlve or names of senior staff members (Optional Inforniatlon)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other o
tlonal Infonnation
Declarations
The trustees declare that they havo approved the trustees. report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustses
Signature(s)
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Position leg Secretsry,
Chalr, etc)
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Date

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE PIPE BAND
R8giSter8d Charlty No. 1188218 Registered on 2712120
Annual Accounts l October 2023 to 30 September 2024
INCOME
2024
2023
Events
Refund
1210.00 4100.00
185.00
Totsl income
1395.00 41IXI.00
EXPENDITURE
RSPBA + Competitions
Examinations
Events
Uniform, instruments + consumables
Travel expenses
Other Bands for conlribulion to events
Stationery and administration
Insuranc8
288.00
689.05
67.25
845.91
0.00
0.00
534.95
198.00
2250.00
19.32
Total expenditure
1890.21 3002.27
surplU￿derI￿t
495.21 1097.73
Openlng balance
Closing balance
7374.07 6276.34
6878.86 7374.07
Rep￿Sented by:
Current account
6878.86 7374.07
Independent Exarninefs Statement
I have examined the records. bank statements and invoiceslreceipts for West Midlands Fire
Service Pipe Band for the financial year 1 October 2023 to 30 Seplember 2024. In my opinion,
Ihe figures above are a true representstion of those tranwtions.
Signed
Salty Bateman
79 Wrtherford Way. Bimiingham B29 4AN
Date
2slilzs
Signed on behaK of the Board OK
Trustees
Date