Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 To
31/12/2024
Charity name: Hammonds Band
Charity registration number: 1196725
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, particularly brass band music in all its aspects. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Throughout the course of the year the band has undertaken 28 performances throughout the year. Each of these has been used to promote the appreciation of the art and science of music. Three of these concerts took place with youth organisations to help promote brass band music to the next generation. Our audiences include a wide age range, including families who have taken children to our performances. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity has followed the guidance on public benefit. All monies raised by the charity have been used solely for the purpose of providing a public benefit through our performances this year. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Through our performances this year we have provided musical appreciation of the arts (in particular brass band music) to several thousand people across the country. Alongside this we have also worked with young musicians to help inspire the next generation of brass players in the local area. All of our performances have been open to the wider public with the aim to promote the art of brass band playing. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | After a successful return from lockdown the charity continues to be in a good position this year. We have a similar number of bookings to the previous year (28 vs 27 in 2023). The diary for 2025 looks to be similar again. There looks to be a good spread of performances throughout the year. Some of these are taking place on national radio as well |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | With our string return after the lockdown period our finances have started to improve as well. During this fiscal year we have been able to hold a reserve, in addition to our working capital. This reserve is being held to facilitate the repair and/or replacement of instruments in the future. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There is no deficit this financial year. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern in the future. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | ‘Foundation’ model constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. The existing trustees can vote to appoint new/replacement trustees to the CIO |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hammonds Band |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1196725 |
| Charity’s principal address | Sellers Engineering Chapel Hill Huddersfield HD1 3EE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darran West | Chairman | |||
| John Myles | ||||
| Owen Watson | ||||
| Shirin Sriram | Hammonds Band Trustees | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Darran West | John Myles | |
Chair |
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| 01/10/2025 | ||
| 01/10/2025 |
Income 2023
Expenditure 2023
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Concert Income | £12,522.65 |
| Loans | £0.00 |
| Misc Income | £1,495.03 |
| Donations | £1,400.03 |
| CD Sales | £1,227.00 |
| Guest Hotel Accommodation |
£5,110.00 |
| Contest Winnings | £0.00 |
| Grant Bid Income | £0.00 |
| Player Clothing Payments |
£368.00 |
| Gift Aid Payments | £18,363.69 |
| Carried over balance | £5,562.47 |
| Total | £46,048.87 |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Travel Costs | £14,985.11 |
| Transport | £8,012.89 |
| Conductor Fees | £5,295.85 |
| Player Fees | £1,657.92 |
| Rent | £900.00 |
| Contest Fees | £1,035.00 |
| Misc | £1,153.66 |
| Music | £1,255.47 |
| Loan Payment | £0.00 |
| Insurance | £718.00 |
| Player Registration | £226.20 |
| Unifoms | £128.99 |
| Printing | £0.00 |
| Instruments | £1,334.00 |
| Postage | £0.00 |
| Hotel Accommodation | £5,070.00 |
| Concert Expense | £0.00 |
| CD Production Costs | £400.00 |
| Royalty Payments | £761.98 |
| Player Clothing Orders | £368.00 |
| To Savings | £0.00 |
| Total | £43,303.07 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Hammonds Band On accounts for the year 2024 Charity no 1196725 ended (if any) Set out on pages 01 and 02 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 12 / 2023 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 all 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 in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 11/09/2025 Name: Michael Horrocks Relevant professional N/A qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 10 Withinfields, Southowram Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 9QJ
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of N/A any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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