COCKERMOUTH MECHANICS BAND
REGisfERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1190644
REPORTOFTHETRusfEESAND
UNAUOITED FINANCIAL ￿ATEmENTs
FOR THE PERIOD I JANUARY 2023
T031 DECEMBER 2023
Index
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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 pre*ious 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 L￿ntributing to. the local
community. wc are highly Vibible. and wc are achieving the pUr￿e5 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 re￿12r
comrnitments- e.¥ample$ are thc Taste Cumbria weckcnd in Cockermouth. Ihe Bluebell Ser￿ce 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 ￿rI￿rMIng. 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 IncrL￿La 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 InL￿rne.
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$sion s recommended Form.
During the reporting period thcrL' wcre ten'frustees (the minimum PrO￿dea For in our con5titutiDn 15
thre¢, the maximum is twelve) who werc listed as required on ihe Lharity Commission 5 re￿Ster. One
ofthose trusiees resigned shortly after the 2023 year end. so at the date oFthi5 report there are nine.
Reference and AdmiDjStrative detail$
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
N￿CURRENT 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.
y￿atIon
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