CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 April 2024 To 31 March 2025 Charity name: BARNSTAPLE CONCERT BAND Charity registration number: 1194185 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purpos8s of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To advance the edueation of members and of the public in the art and science of music by means of the rehearsal and presentation of concerts. Summary oflhe main activities in relation to those purposes for Ihe public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.1T and 1.19 Barnstaple Concert Band has continued to play in Barnstaple and the local area at various concerts and events. The training band is continuing to encourage and educate playing of musical instruments to promote the aim of the band. (See Achievements and Performance Section). Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charily Commission on public benefit P8ra 1.18 The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by The Charity Commission on publRc benefit. They continue to follow this in the planning and undertaking of the bands Ydctivities Addlllonal information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP ief&rence Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP ref&ren The band have played several concerts and events this year which have all been well attended and enjoyed by both the band and the audiences. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying Ihe difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par8 1.20 We now have a very strong woodwind section in the senior band with several new flutes, clarinets and saxophones joining us during this year. There is still a strong training ban(L and we have had new tnjmpet players to help bolster the brass section. We have done several joint concerts this year with local choirs for charity and it has been wonderful to enjoy the contrast of singing and concert band music. We did a spring concert with the Chivenor Ladies Choir and the profits were donated to the North Devon Hospice and an autumn concert with The Jubilee Singers and all the money raised went to the Newport Church restoration fund. As the band has done for many years, we played for the Remembrance service in both Rock Park and then in the Parish church. There were many military and other organisations that were represented and our Principal Cornet player plays the Last Post and Reveille at both events so professionally and with such poise for the occasion. The band played some Carols in the Barnstaple High Street (subject to the correct licence from North Devon District Council) and this was enjoyed by shoppers and rnembers of the public for bringing some Christmas cheer into the town. For
this occasion, festive dress and Santa hats are wornl We weTe again invited to play at the Grosvenor Chureh Carol Concert which is always very well attended. It was a lovely festive occasion. and the carols and Christmas rnusic was wonderful and loved by all those that were at the concert. One of our Christmas concerts was in Fremington church. This was a lovely, festive evening which was very well attended by a lot of the local community. This Christmas concert featured soloists, poetry and readings from members of the audience and church congregation and helped to raise money for the Church. In order to keep the piograrnme of music fresh and interesting, we have again Purchased some new music this year. This is both good for the audience to hear a wide-ranging variety of music at concerts and challenging and more interesting for our players. The latest music includes SOTne film music of John Williams and from the film The Greatest Showman. As we do outdoor events, the band decided to purchase lightweight waterproof coats for all members. These hav¢ our band logo on the back. This decision has been appreciated by the band, especially in December when we are out playing carols! The Training band is for all abilities of playing and ineludes both children and adults. Various styles of music aTe played and enjoyed together to improve their musical standards and have the experience of playing in a band. Some people play their 'second' instrument in Training band to help them advance musically. We were able to present our Band Shield to our Young person, this year and this went to a very talented Flute player who achieved Distinction in her Grade 8. She is now at university studying Medicine and still plays with us when she is home. There are more exciting events and concerts planned for the upcorning months.
Additional information {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance offundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Financial Revlew Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding raserves statin a held Amount of reserves held Para 1.21 The Charity remains in a strong rinancial position. Para 1.22 The funds remain invested to generate further income to support the charities on oin work. At 31 March 2025 the cash at bank totalled £4 128. Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about th6 charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1_23 Additional infomiation {optionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy ado ted Par8 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.48 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution adopted 8 March 2021 How is the charity constituted? .g Linincorporaled Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation irni Trustee seleclion methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body entitied to appoint one or mora Irustees Para 1.25 The first trustees were appointed for a 2 year term ending 31 March 2023. Addltlonal or replacement Trustees wlll be appointed by resolution at a properly convened meeting of the trustees Additional informalion (optional) You ma choose to include further stalaments where relevant about-. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charily's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details Charit name other name the charil US8S Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Bamsta le Concert Band 1194185 Names of the charity trusteos who manage the charity Name of person lor body) entitlèd to appoint trustee Ilf an Trust•è nam8 Office {if any) Dates acted if not for whol• year Lyndon White Joanne Williams Catherine Nlcolls 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director nam• ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Tru$t¢g name Dats$ a¢ted If not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the ass8ts 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 Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charily's own assets Additional infomiation {OPlional} Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Infomiationl Type of Name Address adviser Accounta nt streets Stevens & Willey Grenville House, 9 Boutport Street, Barnstaple. Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of kè ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s} Positlon {eg Secretary, Chair, etc) L TrEJfyi LLkitL Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES BARNSTAPLE CONCERT BAND 1194185 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0110412024 To 3110312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fund¥ to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the £ to tho noare8t£ to the neat£ to the n8ar•st £ A1 Recelpts LegaGy ConrErts & coll(5 CompensèliDn Subscriptions Grant 1,176 1,176 1,344 490 490 440 Sub total(Gross income for AR) 1.666 1,666 1,7J4 A2 Asset and Investment sal•s, (see tablel. Investment 5.QDO 5.000 Sub total 5,aoo s,000 6,666 6,666 1.784 A3Pa ments Rent Advertising & W8bsll8 Insurance Professional Fee5 Honarariurn Prinlino 8 stationery Training & EdLrcabon Repair5 alld accessories Sheet Music Sub$¢nptnS Charitable don21$ Newinstrumen15 & equipment 1.150 243 421 1.130 243 421 156 1,000 43 1.319 437 575 97 297 796 91W) 421 4ZO 1,0 1,319 437 575 97 297 796 6,534 48 250 94 694 Sub total S,398 A4 Asset and Investmènt urchases, see tabl*l Sub total 6,534 5.398 Net of recelpts/(payments) AS Transfers betweèn funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 133 133 3,615 3,995 4.128 3.995 4.128 7,610 3,995 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2811012025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr•striet•d fund8 to nearest £ Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearo8t £ Categories Details to nearest £ B1 Cash fund8 Bank Nttount NO 2 Account 130 Total cash funds 4,128 laye8 b4lAnceSwthr4¢•1N¥8P8Yl¥ aruuntisll Unr•strict•d funds to nearest £ Restricted funds Endowment funds to neère$t£ Details to neare5t£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which assot bglon Ut)restrl¢ted Curront Valuo Details Mitton Investhnt eostlopfjonoll 124,B02 Fund ttswhith asset belo Unr@slil¢ted Currgntvaluo Details Instruments &equipnnt Cost loptionall 3,173 B4 A8$ets retained for the charity's own u$• 3,173 Fund towhlch relates Amount duo When duo ottal Details BS Liabilities Signed by one or trustses on behalf of all the twsiees Sign Prfnt Name Date of roval L. IAM IT CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2811012025