## THRAPSTON TOWN BAND 

## TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] JANUARY 2025 



THRAPSTON TOWN BAND PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] JANUARY 2025 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 

**Charity number:** 1201067 **Principal Address:** 15 To*s Close Titchmarsh Ke7ering NN14 3DW **Trustees:** Robert Johnson (Chair) Tracey Compton-Marrio7 Christopher Lowe Alex Vaughan 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

**Governing document:** ConsNtuNon **How the charity is cons=tuted:** CIO (AssociaNon) **Trustee selec=on method:** Elected annually at the AGM 

## **Objec3ves and ac3vi3es** 

The object of the Charity shall be to advance, improve, develop and maintain public educaNon in, and appreciaNon of, the art and science of music, in parNcular the art of brass band playing by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentaNon of concerts and public events. 

## **Public beneft** 

The Trustees are aware of the requirements of the ChariNes Act 2011 regarding the reporNng of the public benefit of the charity.  In se[ng the charity’s objecNves and planning acNviNes, the trustees and management have given consideraNon to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and believe that the charity meets the public benefit requirement. 



THRAPSTON TOWN BAND PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] JANUARY 2025 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT CONTINUED 

The band has various acNvates that directly or indirectly help it meet its charitable objecNves. 

## **Public performances** 

The band performs at a wide range of events to entertain the public. These include formal concerts, fetes and parades. Whilst all different in nature, these performances provide a benefit the local community by bringing people together to appreciate brass band music. O*en the band provide it’s services free of charge for the benefit of the local community. 

## **Rehearsals & Tui=on** 

The band holds rehearsals twice a week, during these sessions tuiNon is provided to new players of all abiliNes to read music and play brass instruments. The learner classes are aimed at complete beginners, typically these groups are made up of young people from the local area. The band does however provide lessons to anyone aged 8-80. TuiNon is provided by volunteers free of charge as our aim is to be inclusive to all. 

## **Brass Band Contests** 

The band prepares for and parNcipates in music contests, improving quality of performances and advancing the art of brass music for the benefit of its members and the general public. 

## **Achievement and performance** 

In the period covered by this report, the objecNve of the Charity as listed above has been achieved through performances at contests, concerts and public events.  Some events have been free of charge for the public to enjoy. 

Our performances have been underpinned by an ongoing rehearsal schedule, band training and the teaching of learners in the art of Brass Band playing. 

## ContesNng Successes: 

September 2024 – NaNonal Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Third SecNon - 12th Place) November 2024 – 1st Place at LBBA “Open” Brass Band Contest (Third SecNon) March 2024 – 3rd Place at Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships (Third SecNon) The band is invited to NaNonal Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in September 2024. 

## **Financial review** 

The charity showed a £4,231 surplus for the year. 

The charity currently has no formal reserves policy. The trustees expect to maintain working balance of no less than £5,000 to cover running expenses 

## **Other op3onal Informa3on** 

None. 



THRAPSTON TOWN BAND
ST
PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
Period Ending
31Jan2025
Period Ending
31Jan2024
lthrestrlrted Re￿rkted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Fund5
Current Year
Last Year
Enga8ement Fees
Bu5kin8
GiftAid
Donations
Fundraising
Membership Fees
O%vn Concerts
Grants
3,020
2.772
2,376
8,145
2,179
3,137
3.683
2,000
1,400
28,713
3,020
2,772
2,376
8,145
2,179
3,137
3,683
2,000
1,400
28,713
2.925
2.247
958
1.845
1.646
1,555
2.458
Other
Total Intome
I,oio
14,644
Muslcal Dlrector
Rent
6,460
157
858
300
1.646
97
251
6,460
157
858
300
1,646
97
251
5,240
34
773
Insurance
ElectrScSty
Travel
Gifts
Muslc
1.700
97
407
P05tageand Carri74e
Offitr Ststionery
Cemputsr & Software
n￿MemberShiP Fee5
Contesting Fees
Atossories
Instruments
Repairs & Renewals
Unifurm
Bank Charges
General Expenses
Trainin8 Cu5ts
Refreshments
Other
Tota Expenst
25
25
17
254
148
415
iio
105
601
iio
105
601
864
5,020
6.050
264
209
864
5,020
6,050
264
209
1,020
326
48
200
237
237
1,003
760
252
730
487
730
487
loo
12,794
24A72
24A72
Net SurplusllDefldtl forthe year
4241
4241
IA50

THRAPSTON TOWN BAND PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] JANUARY 2025 ASSETS & LIABILITIES 


Signed on behalf of all the trustees: 

Signature: Print Name: Alex Vaughan Date of approval: 18/11/2025 



Trustees & members
Thrap5ton Town Band
clo 15 Tofts C105e
Tiichmarsh
NN143DW
12.11.2025
RE.. Independent examlner's report to the trustees ofThrap8ton Town Band
I report to the tru5t888 on my examination of rhe accounts ol Thrapsion Town Band for
the year ended 31 $1 January 2025
Responsibilltles and ba$1$ of report
As the charity trustees of the Trusi you are responsible for the preparation of the
aocounts In accordance with th8 requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out Ljndei section
145 of the 2011 Act in c8rrying out my examination I have followed 811 the
8pplicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the
Act.
Independent examiner's stat8m8nt
I have ch8ck8d the form and conteni of the accounts and audited all paperwork
submitted to m8, and 8m s8tisfi8d the r8¢ords arg Consistent, correct and kept to th&
required siandard fo.. the accounts ofThrapston Town Band. There are no outstanding
queries or matter5 of concern.
Name.. Nicky Gibson
Address.. 17 ￿A￿. 67AfvtF￿£S5.
Date.- 1211112025