NASEBY VILLAGE BAND Trustees’ Annual Report 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Registered Charity No. 1194931
Charity’s principal address 79 Thornby Road Naseby Northampton NN6 6BY
Trustees:
| Trustee Name | Ofce | Dates acted (if not whole year) | Person / body enttled to appoint Trustee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cooper | Minutes/Meetngs Secretary | Charitymembers | |
| Peter Hartley | Treasurer | Charitymembers | |
| Rachel Law | Charitymembers | ||
| Paul Parker | DeputyMusical Director | Charitymembers | |
| Linda Waddilove | Bookings Secretary | Charitymembers |
Structure, governance and management.
Type of governing document: Constitution. How the Charity is Constituted: CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 24 Jun 2021. Trustee selection method: Appointed by members.
Naseby Village Band (NVB) Objectves:
For the public benefit to advance, improve, develop and maintain public appreciation of the arts and science of music in such ways as the trustees think fit, including the practise and performance of concerts and other musical events, rehearsals and the training of individuals of all ages in music skills.
NVB Actvites.
Performance Dates in 2024:
Naseby Open Gardens – 16[th] June 2024
Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show – 7[th] July 2024
Milton Keynes ‘Art in the Park’ music festival – 13[th] July 2024
Bozeat Village Fete – 14[th] July 2024 (Supporting Nene Valley Community Band)
St. Matthew’s Church – 19[th] October 2024
Welford Christmas Tree Farm – 1[st] December 2024
Naseby Church Christmas Carol Service – 1[st] December 2024
Weston Favell Shopping Centre, Northampton – 8[th] December 2024 (supporting NVCB)
Carols at The Royal Oak Public House – 19[th] December 2024
Carols at The Red Lion pub, Thornby – 22[nd] December 2024
2024 Review and Outlook for 2025:
Matthew Haddock was appointed as Musical Director in January 2024.
The charity’s principal source of funds continues to be member subscription fees. In 2024 there was an increase in funding through ticket sales for public performances. We also received our first Gift Aid payment on membership subscriptions and will continue to raise claims in future. Therefore no increase in membership fees is considered necessary by the Trustees at present.
We were fortunate to receive a grant from Kelmarsh Windfarm Community Benefit in 2024. This will be spent on advertisements in local publications to attract new members (which will strengthen the band and increase resilience), personalised polo shirts, posters, banners, a sandwich board, and banners for music stands.
Expenditure on essentials has supported the key objectives of the charity, enabling development of musical skills of members, and performing for the local community at various events throughout the year.
Following a productive summer of paid performances and a review of the financial position of the band, the Trustees wrote a Mission Statement in collaboration with band members. In line with this, our 2025 aim will be to focus on an increase in free of charge performances in the local area for good causes.
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Naseby Village Band Accounts 2024
2024 2023
Balance carried forward 577.4 854
(Cash Funds Last Year End))
Income 2024
Band Member's Subs. 2415 855
Gigs 900 150
Donation 50
Rebate Charity Commission 420.31
Kelmarsh Windfarm Grant 1445
Total 5230.31 5230.31 1005 1005
Expenditure 2024
Self-employed, Matt 2085 150
Village Halls Rentals 933.75 1031
Expenditure from grant 18.15
Music purchase 29.97 20
Paul out of pocket expenses 52.41
Insurance 309.75 80
Total 3429.03 -3429.03 1281 -1281
Income Less Expenditure 1801.28 -276
Plus balance carried forward 577.40
Cash Funds This Year End 2378.68 578
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Declaraton.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
| Signature(s): | |
|---|---|
| Full Name(s): | Victoria Cooper |
| Positon: | Minutes Secretary / Trustee |
| Date: | 28/10/2025 |