## **Gresley Colliery Brass Band** 

(Registered Charity Number 1195666) 

## **Annual Report of the Trustees and Financial Statement** 

**for the period 1 September 2021 to 30 June 2022** 

Correspondence Address: Chestnut Woodlands Forest School Ashby Road, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6DP 



## **Trustees’ Report** 

The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 30 June 2022. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The principal objective of the band is to promote, improve develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of brass band music through the presentation of public performances and training in brass band music. 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The band is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is governed by its Constitution dated 31 August 2022. 

The Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Constitution and are actively engaged in the running of the band, having been selected for their professional experience and to add value to the organisation. 

The day–to-day management of the band is carried on by the Management Committee, the duties of whose members have been approved by the Trustees. 

The Trustees, who all acted throughout the period are as follows: 

Matthew Robert Pope – Chairman Kenneth Martin Loukes – Treasurer and Secretary Samantha Lucy Pope Duncan Carl Jackson Stephen William George Kirk Simon Alexander Thomas 

## **Achievements** 

The senior and youth band have performed in a number of concerts during the reporting period. The senior band competed in the regional and national Brass Band Championships achieving very satisfactory results. As from 1 January 2023 the senior band will be promoted from the first section to the championship section of the Midlands Area Brass Band Championships. 

## **Musical Tuition** 

The conducting team of Craig Stevens and Daniel Milner are responsible for the senior band and youth band respectively. 

Public Benefit 

The Trustees have reviewed the statement of public benefit as follows: 

## **a) Benefit as playing members** 

To attain the standards of competence to perform with a brass band takes dedication, personal practice and self development. Membership of one of the Gresley Colliery Bands may be the culmination of many years of study and the band provides the outlet to perform at the highest level to a wide cross section of audiences. The benefits to the individual may be expressed as a vehicle to perform at the highest level, continue self development and become a role model for other brass musicians. 



## **b) Benefits to non playing members** 

- Persons who cannot commit to the dedication of playing membership will be encouraged to be actively involved in a ‘Friends’ organisation. These Friends will be encouraged to organise raffles, refreshments etc. Non playing members are integral to the long term growth of the organisation. 

## **c) Benefits to the local community** 

Gresley Colliery Brass Band was founded in the 1850s and enjoys a high profile within the local community. The Trustees place great importance on the establishment of community links and strategic partnerships to encourage development of local brass band talent. 

## **Financial Review** 

As at 30 June 2022 the band had financial reserves of £13,249 which are primarily held by the band’s bankers. 

We recognise and thank our sponsor D. S. K. Engineering Services (Midlands) Limited and our members for their continued support. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The band has no restricted funds. It is revenue based and has to operate within the confines of cash generation. Expenditure outside normal operating requirements is identified and funds allocated appropriately. The Trustees recognise the need to maintain reserves to fund unforeseen items however the payment of operating expenditure is of paramount importance. 

## **Declarations** 

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. 

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees 

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Matthew Robert Pope                                                                               Kenneth Martin Loukes 

Chairman Treasurer 



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## Gresley Colliery Bras Band 

## Summary of Income and Expenditure 

For the period 1 September 2021 to 30 June 2022 

|Income<br>Sponsorship<br>Donations<br>Member subscriptions<br>Concerts/Events<br>Christmas Playing<br>Contest Prizes<br>Miscellaneous<br>Total Income<br>Expenditure<br>Conductor Fees<br>Player Fees<br>Insurance<br>Purchase of music<br>Contest fees<br>Uniforms<br>Stand banners<br>Miscellaneous<br>Total Expenditure<br>Excess of Income over Expenditure|£<br>4,500<br>2,690<br>2,090<br>1,570<br>2,202<br>125<br>51|
|---|---|
||13,228|
||4,200<br>205<br>603<br>553<br>619<br>237<br>945<br>1,642|
||9,004|
||4,224|