COCKERMOUTH MECHANICS BAND REGisfERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1190644 REPORTOFTHETRusfEESAND UNAUOITED FINANCIAL ATEmENTs FOR THE PERIOD I JANUARY 2023 T031 DECEMBER 2023 Index Page Report of theTrustees Statement of Financial Attivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
Cockermouth Mechanics Band (the 16Band") Registered Charity No. 1190644 Trustees Re rtf rthe eriod Erom I" 'l&e Band is a CIO registered wtth the Charity Commtssion with ntsmber 119064. It h&% a constitution which closely follows the Charity Commission's recommended pro forma for an Association CIO. Summary of the Bandys Purpose The purpose sel out in the Constitution of the Band iq.to adyance the education of the publlc in the art and science of music. in partiLiJlar music presented by Bra55 Bands. by means ofrehearsals and conceris and other musical activities which the public will hav¢ acce55 to and by prvviding opportunities for peoplc lo learn to play a bras.% instrument. Sumnury of the Bandls Activities during the reportxng period The Band continues to operale as a senior band, which rehearses twice a week. and a beginne.rs' band (known as the°Apprentices°) for learners and less experienced players, which reheaJses once a week. Both are non- competing but lake seriously the twin objectives of perlonning to the best of thetr ability and seekRng to improve their standard ofplayng both individually and as a group. The Band oivns and maintains a stock of instruments which are available fur loan free ofcharge to Band mcmber5,' thi5 enable5 the Band to help ople of all standards to play instnments regardless of individud financial circum$tances. We also own and constantly idd io our lihrary of music which is suitable for, and available to, player5 of all levels. In particular thL'S year we have increased the repertoire available to the AppreDtices. The improvemenl noted iowards the end of last year. which followed the appointment ora new Musical Direcior, has continued and been consolidated. We often receive feedbaek from the public to the effeet that we arc playing better than ever. Both the Senior band and the ApprentlLfS perlorm (ormally and informally. They play at events organised by, and open to, the local community as well as putting on their own concerts for the public to attend. We have a150. From time to time. assisted other bands in North West Cumbria (in Flimby. for example) by providing players to plug gaps in their line up and we envi$age that conlinuing to be the Case.
Statement as to Trusteesg having regard to Charity Commission Guidance The Trustees make every eifort to follow all relevant Lharity Lommi%sion Guidance. including as to public benefit. Achievements this year Both the senior band and the Apprentices have now perfnrmcd in publiL more than in preious ycars, particularly in the run up to Lhristmas. Our performances have included playng at the armistice prade, at variou$ events in the Town 5urh as Ihe Chrislmas Lights switch on. Carols in the Cockermouth aftd Kcswick town centres, Christmas concerts for local old peoples homes, at the farmer's market. at a Ivcal ILII raLe. at various agricultural shows during the summer (at Cockcrmouth, Keswick and Loive5water). and at the I"own'$ Iree weekend music fc5tival in July known 'Cockermuuth Live,. We have a189. 5adlyi provided music at funeri15 of longstanding members and supporters of the band. Through ihese varioutl 3CtiviiiCS we are known io be parl of, and very much Lntributing to. the local community. wc are highly Vibible. and wc are achieving the pUre5 for which we are established. We are sure that our reputation is growing. and that we are becoming more widely visible. thi$ Is evidenced by inviiaiions to participate in neiv events. this year which are likely lo become re12r comrnitments- e.¥ample$ are thc Taste Cumbria weckcnd in Cockermouth. Ihe Bluebell Serce in Rannerdale, a memorial evening ai Distinglon Lrematorium and providing the music at a service uf blessing at the Loweswaier Show. Financial Review During the reporting period ive have maintained a healthy financial Londiiion through fund raising suifJLiently to operate without financial pre%¥urL- we aim io bc able tv perform for the public benefit whcther or not we are paid (or rIrMIng. ihough we ufien receive generou% donations. Our cash balances enable ihe Band to continue to hire premises lo rehearsL (each week in the Quaker Meeting Rooms and in the Meihodist ChurLh) and store our library and spare instrument8, lo maintain and in some vd¥e$ overhaul the barhd's instruments. to refresh and increa%e our music library, io buy new in5trumcnt$ when necessary or desirable, lo continuc property and liability in¥urance and membLrships ofrelevant organi5aiioll8 and io be able to afford an IncrLLa levcl ol'other ongoing operating c05Ls such as Lxlra cleaning and higher rent and heating bill$. We maintain re5crves at a level which WL believe would enable us io operaie for well over Iwelve months with no income, will enable us lo rLplace $omc uniform.4 and mwic stands. acquirc %ome new or sccond hand instruments if required for ne%v players, continue the hire of additiot)al larger premises. undertaL-e a rolling programme of instrument repair and maÉntLnance provide working capital to stagc our own ¢vent5, to relresh our library ofmusic and to be prepared for unforesecn contingencies. In pariieular we consider it important thal we have rcserveb buificieni ITr enabli us to perform our purposes for the public benefit even ifpartiLwlar cycnts or performances will not generate InLrne. We continue to be solvent and ablc to mLel our liabililies a¥ and when they fall due.
Governan As noled above. the Band is a Charitahle Incoyrated Organisaiion. with a constitution whith follows closely the Charity Commi$sion s recommended Form. During the reporting period thcrL' wcre ten'frustees (the minimum PrOdea For in our con5titutiDn 15 thre¢, the maximum is twelve) who werc listed as required on ihe Lharity Commission 5 reSter. One ofthose trusiees resigned shortly after the 2023 year end. so at the date oFthi5 report there are nine. Reference and AdmiDjStrative detail$ Charit Other name the charit stered charit number Charity's principal address name Cockermouth Mechanic5 Band None 119064* Packhorse Cottage, Low Lorton, Cumbria CAI 3 9UW Uses Names of the charity trustees who nwiaged the charity during the reporting period Trustee name OIFice ifan Date a ointed Notes Andreiv Skillen From 06.05.2U21 Retired and re elected 26.10.2023 Jane Hunter Chair From 30.07.2020 Retired and re elerted 27. 10.2022 Eleanor Moore From 06.04.2021 Retired and re elected 27.10.2022 Bill Smiih From 06.05.2021 Retired and re elected 27.10.2022 Jeremy Clark8on From 06.05.2021 Retired and re elected 27.10.2022. Retired January 2024 Rctired and re clected Peter MatGRbbon From 06.OS.2021 26.10.2023 Clive Barnard From 30.07.2020 Rctired and re elerted 27.10.2022 Luke Jone5 From 27.10.2022 Retired and re elected 26.10.2023 Joe Mansfield Rebecca Goodwin From 27.10.2022 13 From 27. 10.2022 None orthe I'rustee5 hold properly on bLhaif of the Band. none of ihe I ruslee5 hold Fund%- as custodian for others.
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustee$ Full name(s} Position (eg Secretary• Chair, etc Trustee Date
COCKERMOUTH MECHANICS BAND STATEMEpifoF HP4ANaAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD I JANUARY 2023 T031 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted funds Prior perlod Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Income from: Charltableactivities Fundralslng and donations Incomefrom fundraisingconcert Bank Interest 2,250 2.205 3,742 75 1.810 1.888 3,975 20 Tota 8,272 7,693 RES(XJRCES EXPENDED Expenditure on: Charitable activities Costs of fundraising concert Other 3,341 2.491 1,116 3,976 2.119 982 Total 6,948 7,077 NUINCOMING RE%)URCES 1.324 616 NEfMOVEMENTIN FUNDS 1.324 616 RECC*ICILIATION OF FUNDS Funds brought forward Funds carrled forward 15,018 16,342 14,402 15,018 The notesform part of these financial statements.
COCKERMOUTH MECHANICS BAND BALANCESHE AT31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted funds Prior period end Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSErs Cash at bank Debtors and prepayments Total current asset5 15,759 609 16,368 14,751 288 15,039 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within I year 26 21 NCURRENT ASSETS 16,342 15,018 NET ASSErs 16,342 15,018 ACCUMULATED FUNDS Unrestricted funds 16,342 15,018 TOTAL FUNDS 16,342 15,018 The Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on Monday 7th October 2024 and signed on its behalf by- J E Hunter, Chair of theTrustees The note5 form part of these financial statements.
COCKERMOUTH MECHANICS BAND NOTESTOTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENts FOR THE PERIOD I JANUARY 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2023 I. BASIS OF PREPARATION 1.1 Accountlngconventlon The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon unless otherwise stated In the relevant notesto these account5, and in accordance with the requirementsof the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charltles preparing their accounts in accordancewith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kin8dom and the Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 issued on 16 July 2014. and with thecharities Act 2011. I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES 2.1 Income Recognitlon oflncome All incoming resources are Included on thestatement of Financial Activitie5 when thecharlty Is legallyentitled to the income, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. (hysettlfig There has been no offsetting of asset5 and liabilities, or incomeand expenditure. 2.2 Expenditure and Ilabllltles Liabillty recognltlon Liabilitie5are recognised where it is morelikely than not that there isa legal orconstructive obligation committing the charity to pay out re50urcesand the amount oftheobligation can be measured wlth reasonablecertalnty. yatIon The charity isexempt from tax on itscharltableactivities. 2.3 Assets Tanglble fixed awts All purchasesof equipment and other itemsof lasting benefit aretreated asexpenditure in the year of purchase.
COCKERMOLmi MECHANICS BAND NOTESTOTHE FINANCIALSTATEMENIS-contlnued FORIHE PERIOD I JANUARY 2023 T031 DECEMBER2023 3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME 3.1 Charltable activfties Thi5representsincomefrom musical engagamentsand performancesotherthan theannual fundraising concert. 4. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE Unrestrlcted ftsnds Prior period 4.1 Charltable activltles Hire of premises Purchase and repairof in5trument5 Purcha5eof musi Purchase of uniforms 2,079 206 673 383 3,341 1.946 1.555 475 3,976 4.2 Other exp¢ndlture Accounting services Insurance Stationery Band social Other 311 280 166 288 316 376 136 1,116 225 982 4.3 Tiustees, remuneratlon and benefits Therewere no trustees, remuneration or other benefitsforthe period l January 2023 to 31 December2023. Therewere no trustees, expensesforthe period l January 2023 to 31 December 2023. 5. DEBTORSAND PREPAYMENTS 31112n3 31112122 Debtors Prepayments 300 309 609 288 288 6. CREDITORS, AMOUNTS FALLING DUEWITHIN I YEAR 31112n3 31112122 £cruals 26 26 21 21
COCKERMOUTH MECHANICS BAND NOTESTOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-continyed FOR THE PERIOD I JANUARY 2023 T031 DECEMBER2023 7. MOVEMENTIN FUNDS Unrestricted funds Balance brought forward Income Expenditure Balancecarried forward 15.018 8.272 -6,948 16.342