CHARITY COMMISSION FQR ENGLAND AND WAIES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110112025 Period end date Period start date To 3111212025 Charity name: Sovereign Brass 1987 Charity registration number: 1208530 Objectives and Activities SORP wf8rente Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document Summary ofthe main acttvities in relation to those purposes for the public benefiL in particular, the activities, projects or setvices identified in the accotjnts. Para 1.17 To enlighten the public in the musical arts and in particular. the art of brass in The main activities are as follows: a. The opgration of an amateur brass band b. Facilitating the musi¢al èdu¢ation of band members c. The presentation of public erformances All Trustees are aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and followas necessary Para 1.17 and 1.19 Statement confirming wh-ther the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chartty Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional inlomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevanl about.. SORP refetsnce Para 1 38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Fam 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers other
Achievements and Perfonnance SORP referen 2025 has been a period of ongoing stability in membership. Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the difference the chartty's wotk has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefrts lo society as a whole. P8ra 1.20 We hav& continued developing Ilnks within the loeal community through musical performances. Additional informatton {optional You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about- Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Perfomance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investrnent performance against objectives Para 1.4t Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financi81 position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reseNes stating why they are held Para 1.21 The organlsation's financial position remains stable Para 1.22 Whilst there is no fomial reserves policy in place. the organi$ation is mindful of the ongoing difficulties within the arts in the currentGlirnate. See note above NIA Arnount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materialty in deficit Explanation of any uncettainlies about the charity continuing as a going conrn Par8 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 None Para 1.23 At present the trustees foresee no form of uncertainty for the charity continuing as a going concern. Additional information (optional) Youm choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraising} Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts= Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity constituled? Para 1.2S Charitsble 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 Trustees are appointed or reappointed in accordance with the Constitstion Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include furtF)er statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Pard 1.51 The charty's organisational structure and any wider nelwork with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship wsth any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses istered chari number Charity's principal address Soverei Soverei 1208530 8 Shgw Croft, Shetifftlales, Shifnal, TF118SP n Brass 1987 n Brass
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted rf notfor whole ear Trustoe name Office lif anyl Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint truslee ifan Mr Phillp Green Mr Andrew MoTrk Mr Gregory SaL¢nders Chair 0110112025-3111212025 Treasurer 0110112025-3111212025 011011202&3111212025 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor rate trustees- names of ihe directors at the date the re rtwasa roved Director name Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charty Trusts8 name Datss acied if not forwholo ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assels NIA held in this capacty Name and objects of the charty on whose behathe assels are held and how this falls within the Custodian charty:s objects NIA Details of arrangements for i NIA safe custody and | segregation of such assets from the chaFitls own assets Additional information {optional) Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Optional information} Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional infomiation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{sl Full name{sl Positlon {eg Secretary, Chair, et¢) Andrew G Monk Treasurer Date 0110212026
Sovereign Brass 1987 Charity Number 1208530 Unaudited Financial Accounts st Year ended 31 December 2025 Contents Income & Expenditure Balance Sheet Treasurer's Statement Independent Examination Report
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Sovereign Brass 1987 (Charity Number 1208530) Year ended 31" December 2025 Treasurer's Statement I certify that these accounts have been prepared from all the relevant information available and are. as far as I can ascertain, complete. It is my opinion that they reflect a fair and proper record of the financial ststus of Sovereign Brass forthe year ended 315r December 2025. gli Jaoa Andrew G Monk (Treasurer} Date Independent Examination Report I have examined the tinancial records for Sovereign Brass 1987 for the year ended 31 December 2025 and certify that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the 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 pOrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. P A Green Date Page 3