## Gresley Colliery Brass Band 

(Registered Charity Number 1195666) 

Annual Report of the Trustees and 

## Financial Statement 

for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 

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 year ended 30 June 2024. 

## Objectves and Actvites 

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 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 – Resigned 12 September 2023 Stephen Paul Brockwell – Appointed 7 January 2024 

## Achievements 

A number of adults expressed a wish to join the youth band and it was decided that it would be beneficial for that band to be re-formed as a community band. Both the senior and community bands have performed in a number of concerts during the reporting period. As from 1 January 2025 the senior band will be relegated to the First section and will compete in the regional Brass Band Championships in that section in March 2025. 

## Musical Tuiton 

The conducting team of Craig Stevens and Matthew Pope are responsible for the senior band and community and youth bands respectively. 

## Public Beneft 

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

- a) Beneft 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) Benefts 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) Benefts 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 2024 the band had financial reserves of £14,925 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. 

## Declaratons 

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees 

………………………………………………………………..                                            …………………………………………………… 

Matthew Robert Pope                                                                               Kenneth Martin Loukes 

Chairman                                                                                                       Treasurer 

Date: 21 October 2024                                                                               Date: 21 October 2024 



## Gresley Colliery Bras Band 

## Summary of Income and Expenditure 

For the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 

|Income<br>Sponsorship<br>Donatons<br>Member subscriptons<br>Concerts/Events<br>Christmas Playing<br>Sale of instruments<br>Gif Aid<br>Miscellaneous<br>Total Income<br>Expenditure<br>Conductor Fees<br>Player Fees<br>Insurance<br>Purchase of music<br>Contest fees incl. Registraton and Transport<br>Purchase and repair of instruments<br>Rehearsal room rental and electricity<br>Uniforms<br>Stand banners<br>Purchase of chairs<br>Van Hire<br>Bank charges<br>Miscellaneous<br>Total Expenditure<br>(Defcit)/Excess of Income over Expenditure<br>Financial Reserve at start of year<br>(Defcit)/Excess of Income over Expenditure<br>Financial Reserve at end of year|2024<br>£<br>4,500<br>300<br>3,185<br>1,355<br>3,020<br>3,900<br>880<br>35<br>17,175<br>4,700<br>870<br>694<br>952<br>1,015<br>2,222<br>1,865<br>149<br>0<br>0<br>352<br>112<br>1,183<br>14,114<br>3,061<br>11,864<br>3,061<br>14,925|2023<br>4,500<br>700<br>2,430<br>1,561<br>2,310<br>0<br>98|
|---|---|---|
|||11,599|
|||4,776<br>475<br>694<br>553<br>1,447<br>1,299<br>498<br>237<br>945<br>689<br>0<br>79<br>1,080|
|||12,984|
|||(1,385)|
|||13,249<br>(1,385)|
|||11,864|