CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR fNGiAND AND WALE Receipts and payments accounts CC16a J1+DJ120X Section A Receipts and payments Al 447 S1# 714 ino 1,373 Donatior Focd & dMk$486 at 1.813 E¥ent br(*hvre (*)naborn SponsoTW Iw•ii81 375 J7S 875 7ty) G￿ts Inwi C*w 1*) 1082 140 PIMRC FoTe81 L MLelaneouco 321 731 Sub lotrl (Gms3 for AR) tabl•l. Sub total 751 751 *4nwng Cost offood & ¢JM* s*8lthwtsl Putyxty InBuRnté 105 332 IA73 1.1n 1 J11 1310 1010 1440 Tranyrt Curated ￿ents donabon rehm 1gO 1.129 144 1.129 Tolel hw Hi4*• lth*ntsi 112 112 Temp)r•ry roof Sundry Web *te 212 212 079 Sub 14513 purchams. {•* tabl•) Sub Ibtsi 14365 I4￿13 Net olrn¢*pts/fpayments) . A6 Gy•h fund• last y•ar•nd Cash funds Ihis y••r•nd CCXX Rl {&8) 19.61 20￿13 4843 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period funds est£ funds to r*amtt 81 Cash fund• 19M1Z 1•￿12 funds CuMntV41u• C￿115 Cumtvalu• Details ¢harW8 ovm u 418 115 175 172 4Tff•th1*4• 140 12 0lnY2028 Details B6 Uabllttl t*h8lf ofam thotr￿le85 zzi % 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 11 11 I Il I I Izlj lji èli, jill !!, Ill CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report FRIENDS OF SCARR BANDSTAND On accounts for the y•ar 3110312026 Charlty no (If any) 1193272 S•t out on pag 1to7 I report to the trustees on my examination of the aco)unts of the atsve charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 31103r2026. Responslbllllles and As the tharity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in ￿CordanCe with the wuirements of the Charities Act 2011 fthe Arf). I report in resped of my ex￿InatIon of the Trusfs ￿)urrtS Ca￿led (xrt under sedion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination. I haNt followed the applicable Directions given Chanty ComThMssion under seLli￿ 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent I have a)mpleted my examinalion. I ca)nfimi that no material matters have examinefs statement Con￿ to my attention (otper than that disdowj bekw") in connectkon with the examination which giNe8 me cxuse to believe that in, any n*rial counting records *ere n(* kept in accordarth with seclion 130 of the Aca or the accounts (kn not xcord with the a(xounting records I have rn concems and have corrE ￿)sS no other matters in ccnnection with the eXa￿￿natIon to whith attention should be drawn in order to enablè a proper understanding of the ￿lUnts to be reached. ' Please ￿lete the in the brnd(8ts rfthey do not apply. Signed: Name: R•l•vant proknslonal qualificationls) or body (If any): Address: IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only c*mWe rf the examiner n￿S to h￿hlIght matters of con￿rn {see CC32, Independent examtnatioft of (ts(ity xcwnts: direclioits and guidance for exwniners). Glvo hore brlef detalh of any Itwns that the examiner wlshes to dlsclose. IER October 2018 | CHARITY COMMISSION , FOR ENGLA￿) ANO WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From 0110412025 Perfod start dats To 3110312026 Period end dats Charity nam•: FRIENDS OF SCARR BANDSTAND Charlty reglstratlon number. 1193272 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming dc￿ment P¥a 1.17 To promote the preservation. restoration. rnaintenance of 'Scarr 8andstsnd' and to encourage both a greater recreational use by the public of the facilities available and high standards in the provision of such facilities. particularfy those centred around the bandstand. l. to raise funds to maintain and improve the Scarr Bandstand auditoflum. strurture and approaches for enjoyment of the local community and the 8eneral public, particularly residents of the Forest of Dean as an area of local heritsge. area for recreation. an area for entertainments and events and as an educational faciltty. 2. to enable entertainments and sultable events in the Summer months. The trustees of Friends of karr Bandstand have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Cornmission on publK benefit. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the adivities, projects or services identffied in the accounts. P•a1.17• Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chartty Commission on public benefft P*a1.18 Additional information loptional) You ma choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about: Policy on grant making Pwa 1.38 The charity does not make grants to other or8anisations. Policy on social Investr￿nt ncluding program related investment The charity does not have a Social investment poliry. Pw• 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers The tharity has no paid employees and relies entirely on volunteers. P¥• 1.38 On event days up to 15 volunteers assist at the bandstand with various tasks, to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors attending events. The total recorded hours of volunteer 3ttivrty for the period of this report was 2358 hours. Other Achievements and Perfonnance Summary of the main achsevements of the charity, identfying the drfference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wbder benefits to society as a whole. P•• 120 The charity continues to successfully work in partnership with Forestry England and Wert Dean Parish Council. During the period of this report, successful events were held at the bandstsnd, including for the first time, a classical concert. Income from attendees from incidental lotteries, donations. and refreshments totalled £3869. indicating the strong local support for the artivitie5 at the bandstand. The chafty continues to offer four musical events as 'free to attend,. This is considered important as the Forest of Dean is recognised as 'an area of social and economic deprivation,. Events at the bandstand also attrart visitors to the area. with up to 20% of the audien identifying as Visitors. Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant at4)ut.' During 2025 a new permanent canopy was erected at Scarr Bandstand. Arts Council England granted £74,195 towards the project and further grants were obtained from local organisations totalling £16,600. Friends of Scarr Bandttand contributed £9203.59. The new canopy negates the need for a temporary roof to be erected annually over the bandstand, thus reducing the need to seek grant aid to help fund events. The new canopy also allows for an extended season at the bandstand. with the possibiltty of more events bein8 added to the traditional six event5. The charity is now planning to install compostsble toilets at the bandstand and is currently working through the associated planning and fundin8 issues. Achievements against objecb'ves set By ring-fencing donations and collectlons at events, the charity was able to save a sufficient sum for match funding for the new canopy. Rin8 fenced saving is continuing to ensure the new canopy is maintained and can be replaced at the end of its useful life. Perfommnce of fvndraising activilies against obj'ectives Investment perfomiance against objectives The tharity has no investrnents. Pèrn 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the pèriod The Receipts and Payment figures at year end of 3tst March 2026 were £93953 and £102348 respectively. re5ultin8 in a net balance of minus £8396. Cash funds at previous year*nd were £28909, adding the net balance. the cash funds at this year*nd were £20513. The chartty operates a sin8le bank account. Thu5 'Restricted' or'Reserved' funds are ring fenced within the bank account as'Reserves'. Grants given for a particular project are listed as 'Restricted Funds,, Other SF)onsorship or donated funds are listed as 'Reserved Funds, for specific projects or purposes. The charity maintains sufficient reserves in its funds to guarantee two successive season of events can be organised in the event of poor financi31 results in the preceding 5ea50n. £20513 Not applicable Pwa121 ststement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held P•a 122 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity ￿ntInuing as a wng concern Para 122 Pww 122 Pwa124 There are no funds materially in deficit. P•a123 The charity does not currently have anv investments, debts, or potential liabilities under 8uarantee. The￿ are currently no uncertainties about the charity continulng as a oin concem. Additional infomiatlon {optiorMI) You ma choos8 to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds come from donations. and collections, incidentsl lotteries, sales of refreshments at events. The charity also recerves income from the Forest Lottery and through Gift Aid. Fund raising through sponsorship and grant aid a150 provided additional support. The charity's prinapal sources of funds (induding any fundraisin9) Parn 1.47 During this report period, grant aid was obtained from Gloucestershire County Council. The swnsors we￿. SPP Pumps. Renishaw plc. Forest of Dean Lions aub & The Hon. Company of Gloucestershire. The charity has no investments and does not have a ￿cIal investment policy. Investment polw and objectives including any social investrnent policy adopted P•a 1.48 The main chaI￿nge currently facing the tharlty 15 to ensure that there are sufficient Trustees willing to take on the principal management roles in the Charity to ensure succe$5ion. Other risks Potentially include insufficient volunteer5 to help at event days. A description of the princip81 risks facin9 the chanty Pw• 1.46 Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Trust deed r,artp', How is the charity constitlrted? Par3 1.25 Chafitsble Incorporated Organisatlon Trust8e selection methods ncluding details of any constitutpjnal provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entrtled to appoint one or more trustees Para 125 Trustee Vacancies arising may be filled by the decision of the members at the annual general meeting: any vacancies not filled at the annual general meeting may be filled as provided below: The members or the tharity trustees may at any time decide to appoint a new charity trustee, whether in place of a charity trustee who has retired or been removed, or as an additional charity trustee, provided that the number oftrustees does not exceed ￿e1ve. Additional infonnation {optbonal) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: The Chair of the Trurtees Is responsible for mpliante and provides new tru5tee5 With all relevant documentation including the constitution and polTrcies and procedures. Policies and procedures adopted for the inductK)n and training of trustees P•a 1.51 The governance and management of the organisation is determined by the Constitution, which Is based on the Charity Comrntssion standard constitution for CIOS. c￿er-arching govemance of the Friends is The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with whicth the ¢hanty worf(s P*a 1.51 undertaken through the Annual General Meeting. The Secretary. Chalr and Treasurer rnana8e the organisation on a day-to-day basis but call regular generèl (Management Committee) meetings during the year. Members are invited to attend the Management Cornmittee meetings when they can review the work of the Trustees and vote on any proposals presented by the Trustees. Trustee meetings are also held on an ad hoc basis. The tharity Works in partnership with Forestry EnBland and West Dean Parish Council. RelatDnship with any related parties P•a 1.51 Other Reference and Admlnl8tratlvo detalls Charity name Other name the cha uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Friends of Scarr 8aFK15tand 1193272 Climpers Clements End Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LL Names of the charlty trustaas who managa tha charity Dats• 11 not for Th*M>l• Ollke (W •ny) Name of pernon lor body) wtltlgd Int tFust•e ilan AGMrrrustees MiGhael John Butler Aitson Collison Secretsry Treasurer AGm￿rust8eS Keith Walker AGMtrrustees Roger John James Dr Daniel Kidger David Whltbread Chair AGMrrrustees From Odober 2025 AGM￿rUsteeS AGM￿rUsteeS Joanne Wardrope AG￿ruSteeS 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 rate trustées- names of the direrlors at the date the r Dilector n•m• rtwasa Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Trust•• nam• Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Descripts'on of the assets held in this capacty Name and objects of the charrty on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charty's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charrty's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addrnas￿ of advi￿r$ (Optional information) Typo of Name Address advisor Namo of Chief oxocutive or rbames of sanior staff momb•rs (Optional infomiatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of k nnel details Other o tional Infomiation Declarations Tho tru8to8• dgcl•ro that th•y havo approved the trustees, report above. sIgn￿ on bohalf of th• charlty's Signature(8) Full namels) Position {og Socr•tary, Chalr, otc) Aljso (oLLf50 2 202 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** ## **Report to the trustees/ FRIENDS OF SCARR BANDSTAND members of** **On accounts for the year 31/03/2026 Charity no 1193272 ended (if any)** **Set out on pages** ## **1 to 7** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2026. - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date:** 13/05/2026 **Name:** CECILE HUNT **Relevant professional** Fellow Member of Association of Accounting Technicians **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 45 Allaston Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5SS 1 **October 2018** **IER** **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **October 2018** **IER**