Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 19[th] December 2023 To December 31[st] 2024
Charity name: Ampthill Town Band
Charity registration number: 1206280
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF its playing members and THE PUBLIC at large IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BRASS BAND MUSIC IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND TRAINING IN BRASS MUSIC SKILLS INCLUDING WORK WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. |
| 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 |
The Band provides education and training in musicianship for all ages under the direction of qualified and experienced brass tutors. The Band provides music services to Ampthill and surrounding communities, notably for town and village festivals, Armistice Parades, Christmas services and carol events, church and club events, and other special occasions. It performs in Ampthill’s public parks and spaces, and gives seasonal concerts, sometimes shared with school and senior choirs and other music organisations. During 2024 the band gave 27 performances, 10 for Ampthill Town Council, another 4 for Ampthill-based Community Organisations , 4 of the Band’s own concert events, 13 community events, mainly village fetes, in neighbouring areas. During 2024, with external grant aid, the Band continued its collaboration with Inspiring Music, Central Bedfordshire District Council’s Music Service, to promote brass musicianship in the local Middle Schools , including tuition and joint performances. |
| The revenues and expenditures shown in the accounts fully represent these activities. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In fulfilling their obligations, the Band’s trustees have ensured that the activities carried out, and the commitment of resources under their control, are entirely consistent with the purposes of the charity and the benefits to the public, as playing members and as recipients of the services of the Band. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The Band is not a grant maker. It is a recipient of grants in support of its activities, mainly from Ampthill Town Council and from Trust Funds or Corporate donors. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The Band invests in the development of knowledge and skills in brass musicianship, under the guidance of trained and experienced specialist music tutors. The Band helps young players, and older players returning to music, to acquire and further develop competencies in the understanding, playing and performance of music individually and in ensemble. The Band has invested its resources (and volunteering effort) on developing brass musicianship among school age children in collaboration with the Local Government Music Service (as referred to above). The Band performs for and collaborates with other local organisations to mutual benefit, including those engaged in civic and caring services. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The trustees and playing members of the Band give freely of their time, including the planning and delivery of its extensive performance schedule, as well as its collaborative training and educational activities. |
| Other | Ampthill Town Band, established more than 120 years ago, is an important cultural organisation that is a uniquepart |
of the Town’s heritage, identity and sense of place. Its long and continued existence, and the support it receives from the local community, demonstrates the resilience of the Band, and its contribution and worth to the public wellbeing.
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | There are two main groups of beneficiaries: (i) Band players and their families About 30 existing members, covering a range of ages and backgrounds, benefit through improved knowledge and skills, and a developed sense of community belonging and contribution. (ii) Band public audiences: the Band typically performs on about 30 occasions per year, mostly in public places, to audiences that range from 80 people to 2,000 (Summer ‘Proms’ type events in the Park). The Band leads the Armistice Parades in Ampthill and Flitwick which are each attended by about 1,000 people. Christmas Carolling probably serves over 2,500 people. About 10,000 people probably hear or 'listen' to the Band in any year. We also play at seasonal village fetes that support local businesses and traders. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | With total revenue of £12,700, and expenditure of £11,056, the surplus for the slightly extended year ending December 2024 was £1181. Together with a the surplus brought forward from 2023, the surplus carried forward to January 2025 was £9.188. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A minimum target reserve of £3,000 to £4,000 is considered appropriate to cover emergency instrument repairs and variations of in-year cash flow. Other than this, no reserves are kept for specific purposes, however Cash at Bank and in hand can peak at approximately £12,000 during the year. Ampthill Band does not own or operate any other funds. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £9,448(Dec 2024) |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties regarding the Ampthill Band’s ability to continue as a going concern. The band has no debt’s or other financial arrangements which would put it at risk of going in to debt. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Ampthill Town Band is a charity and as a CIO is its own legal entity. No other trusts are manged by Ampthill Town Band. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Ampthill Town Band is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| 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 | Trustees are invited, or offer themselves, to stand for office with the support of at least two members. Elections for trustees and other band Committee positions (between 3 and 4), are held at the Annual General Meeting (usually in February), decided by the majority vote of members. Normal period of service for a Trustee is three years. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Ampthill Town Band |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1206280 |
| Charity’s principal address | 7 Station Road Ampthill Bedford MK45 2QP |
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) |
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| David Fisher | Chairperson | |||
| Paul Ian Miller | ||||
| Leighton David Jones |
Treasurer | |||
| James Ian Mallams | Secretary | |||
| Louis Aloysius Sherry |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
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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| Leighton David Jones | ||
Treasurer |
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Section C Notes to the accounts
Note 2 Accounting policies
Please complete this note when first reporting under FRS2102. Section 35 of FRS102, requires 3 reconciliations to be presented, if all are applicable.
2.1 RECONCILIATION WITH PREVIOUS GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRACTICE
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