Silk Brass Band
Charity No.. 1207294
Trustees, Annua l Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
l. Structure, Governance & Management
Independent registered charity based in Marton, Macclesfield.
Governed by volunteer trustees, supported by officers and the Musical Direttor.
Approximately 30 volunteers (players and supporters) contribute to charitable activities.
Twice-weekly rehearsals maintain musical standards and community engagement.
2. Objectives & Activities
Object5'. To promote and advance brass music, performance and education.
Activities.. Public concerts, contest participation, remembrance and civic events, and
edLJcational collaboration with youth bands.
3. Key Achievements in 2024
- Contest5
North West Area (Februaryl.. competed in the I" Section achieving 12th place overall on
High Peak.
Whit Friday Ilunel.. won Best 1st Sertion at Grotton, Scouthead, Heyrod and Carrbrook.
NEMBBA Contest (Novemberl.. 2nd place with Diadem of Gold,- Adrian Horn (soprano
cornet) awarded Best Instrumentalist.
Concerts & Events
Joint concert with Magic Voices and Chordiality Choirs in May and September
respectively
Joint concert with Mactlesfield YoLrth Brass Band in June.
Remembrance Concert and Macclesfield parade leadership in November.
Busy Christmas period with sell out concert at St Michaels Church, M3cclesfield and
regular concerts at Bosley Church, Daneside Theatre and Devil's Arse, Castleton.
Touring
Belgium tour (August), including L35t Post Ceremony at Menin Gate and memorial
concerts.
People
New players featured at major concerts.
Annual awards celebrated musical and volunteer contributions.
First aid training day organised with Chesire First Aid for volunteers arkd other local
participants.
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4. Financial Review
Income.. £23,048
Charitable activities (concerts & contests).. £19,899
Donations & legacies.. £2,867
Investments.. £282
Expenditure.. £20,165
Restjlt.. Net surpltjs of £2,883, strengthening reseNes.
Reserves.. The trustees operate a financial reserves policy set at approximately
£10,000. At the year end, reseNe5 were in line with this policy, ensuring the band can
withstand unforeseen costs le.g. instrument repairs & replacements, venue
cancellations, or reduced income).
Government contracts/grants: None receNed.
Employment- No employees,. activities delivered entirely by volunteers.
5. Risk Management
Key risks identified..
Reliance on volunteer membership and condurtors.
Costs of instruments and travel for contests and tours.
Audience engagement post-pandemic.
Mitigations include strong community links, active recruitment. prudent budgeting, and
maintaining reserves in line with policy.
6. Policies & Governance
Internal financial controls in place.
Policies on safeguarding, risk management, bullying & harassment, and social media
are active.
Resetves policy.. Trustees have set a target of £IOk, which was achieved at year end,
providing a stable buffer for future operations.
7. Plans for 2025
Continued participation in Whit Friday and regional contests.
Expanded concert programme and further collaborations.
Maintain reserve5 in line with policy while exploring new income streams.
Develop outreach to young players and in partnership with Macclesfield Youth to ensure
future sUStain3bilitv.
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8. Trustees, Statement
The trustees confirm this report is a fair reflection of Silk Brass Band's activities and
finances for 2024. The charity has ended the year in a sound financial position and
continues lo serve ils community through music.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees..
Ben Bradley {Treasurerl
Stephen Bridgehouse (Chairman)
|**SILK BRASS BAND**|||**1207294**||
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|**Receipts and payments accounts**||||**CC16a**|
|**For the period**
**from**|**04/03/2024**|**To**|**31/12/2024**||
|**Section A Receipts and payments**|**Section A Receipts and payments**||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**19,899**
**2,867**
**282**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**23,048**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**23,048**
**20,165**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**20,165**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**20,165**
**2,883**
**-**
**19,470**
**22,353**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
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**-**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
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**-**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**19,899**
**2,867**
**282**
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**-**
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**23,048**
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**-**
**23,048**
**20,165**
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**20,165**
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**20,165**
**2,883**||**Last year**
**to the nearest £**|
|Charitable Activities|**19,899**|||||**-**|
|Donations|**2,867**|||||**-**|
|Investments|**282**|||||**-**|
||**-**|||||**-**|
||**-**|||||**-**|
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|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|**23,048**|||||**-**|
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|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**|||||||
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|**_Total receipts_**
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Charitable Activities|**20,165**|||||**-**|
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|**_Sub total_ **|**20,165**|||||**-**|
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|**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases (see table)**|||||||
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|**_Sub total_ **|**-**|||||**-**|
|**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|||||||
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||**2,883**|**-**|**-**|
**2,883**||**-**|
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||**19,470**|**-**|**-**|**19,470**||**-**|
||**22,353**|**-**|**-**|**22,353**||**-**|
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
22/10/2025
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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**||
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|**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B1 Cash funds**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**|Signature
**Details**
**Details**
Musical instruments and equipment
Sheet Music
Uniforms
Van
Other fixtures & fittings
Cash at bank and in hand
**Details**
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
**Details**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**22,353**
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**-**
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**22,353**
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**liability relates**
**Amount due**
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Print Name
Benjamin Bradley|**Endowment**
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||||Date of
approval|
|||Benjamin Bradley|28-May-25|
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
22/10/2025
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