Black Mountain Jazz CIO
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the year ending 31st December 2023
Full Name
Black Mountain Jazz CIO
Organisation Type
Charitable incorporated organisation
Principal Address
Rockfield, Llanelly Church Road, Gilwern, Monmouthshire NP7 0EL
Trustees
The following have been the trustees throughout the period:
Michael Skilton (Chair) Roderick Cunningham Deborah Hancock
Independent Examiner
The turnover for the period has been below the level which would require an independent examiner’s report.
Governance and Management
The charity’s rules are set out in accordance with the CIO Foundation Constitution governing document.
Objectives and Activities
The charities objectives are to advance the arts for the public benefit by the promotion of jazz music in all its forms.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on ‘public benefit’.
Black Mountain Jazz CIO - Trustees Annual Report – For the year ending 31[st] December 2023
Activities and Achievements
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit
During the reporting period, the charity’s monthly programme included live jazz performances. As well as attracting many of the top jazz musicians in the UK, the diverse programme offered opportunities for younger, rising stars on the jazz scene. All performances were ticketed at a level to cover costs, with a 50% discount for those aged under 18 years.
Throughout the year a regular programme of workshops was organised, aimed at meeting various community needs.
The year the charity organised a twice-monthly programme of workshops for younger players (8 to 19 years), with the benefit of professional tutors. Called BMJazz Katz, they had their first live performance in October 2023.
The year also saw the development of a musical instrument recycling scheme, providing a resource for younger players.
At the end of September, the charity staged its annual wall2wall Jazz Festival, which included 3 live headline performances. The Sunday of the festival is traditionally a free-access community day and 2023 was no different. The Sunday programme included free music, youth activities and workshops.
Summary of the main achievements during the period
A diverse monthly programme of live performances has attracted larger audience, with all age groups represented. Excellent reviews in the national jazz press have illustrated the ‘richness’ and quality of the overall programme.
BMJazz Katz for younger players had been launched in the previous year and establishing it in 2023 was an important milestone, which laid the foundation for further development. At the end of the year, there were twelve members of the band, with ages ranging from 8 to 16 years. The Town Council made a grant available that meets part of the cost, with the charity committed to meeting the rest and expanding the initiative.
A musical recycling scheme has been another success story, with a number of donations received, ranging from drums to saxophones. A grant from the local Rotary Club has allowed for repairs to the instruments and it has been possible to pass them onto young players who are putting them to good use.
The regular workshops for all ages were well received, with a programme that included Gospel singing, poetry & jazz improvisation and tango dance lessons.
The charity’s structure and expanding activities continued to attract volunteers, who offer valuable advice and practical support.
In March 2023, trustees agreed to progress the development of a new organisation structure, with the aim of involving others and enhancing a feeling of ‘community ownership’.
The Charity’s Policy on Reserves
The charity does not keep reserves but it does ensure that funds in its current account are sufficient to meet ongoing needs and any carried forward liabilities.
Signed on behalf Black Mountain Jazz’s trustees:
Michael Skilton (Chair)
Date 15[th] October 2024
Black Mountain Jazz CIO
Annual Accounts
For the year ending 31st December 2023
Income and Expenditure
| Income Ticket sales Friends of BMJ membership Grants Advertising Donations Sundry income Expenditure Performance fees Sound engineering and videoing Theatre and other venue hire Other production costs Workshop costs Marketing Box office charges/ticketing costs Office expenses Insurance Subscriptions Bank charges Sundry costs Net receipts less payments |
2023 £ 17,016 615 5,000 1,000 5 35 _ 23,671 11,354 2,720 2,187 790 3,371 1,509 718 20 354 0 28 23 ___ 23,074 597 |
2022 £ 7,090 384 4,000 1,500 15 90 _ 13,079 4,524 2,216 1,460 308 540 514 244 214 162 25 15 64 ___ 10,286 2,793 |
|---|---|---|
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 31 December 2023
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Bank account | 3,365 |
| Cash in hand | 25 |
| _____ | |
| 3,390 | |
| Liabilities | |
| Creditors | 97 |
Notes to the Accounts
Income and Expenditure Accounts
Income and expenditure accounts contain a summary of money received and money spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period. The accounts report on transactions made through the bank account and through cash in hand.
Grants
| Grants | |
|---|---|
| Abergavenny Town Council | 4,000 |
| Rotary Club of Abergavenny | 1,000 |
| Creditors | |
| Mailchimp (£77.00) and Dropbox (£20) subscriptions | 77 |
| Dropbox | 20 |
Trustees Remuneration
Trustees received no expenses, remuneration or benefits in the period of these accounts.
Signed on behalf Black Mountain Jazz’s trustees:
Michael Skilton (Chair)
15[th] October 2024
Date