Trustees, Annual Report For the Period Ended 31st August 2025 1. Reference and Administration Detalls Charity Name: Bandamonium Brass Band Registered Charlty Number: 1210574 Principal Office Address.. Hillside Forge, Northlew. Okehampton. Devon, EX20 3NR CharityTrustees (duringthe period and up to report approval): Tim Willlams {Founder &Truste8) Siobhan Williams (Trustee) Craig Boulton (Appointed 20th August 2024) Philip King (Appointed 24th September 2025) Gregor Spenc8 {Appolnted 3rd December 2025) William Hartley (Appointed 17th March 2026) Charity Patron: Philip Sparke 2. Structura, Governance. and Managgment Type of Governlng Document: CIO Foundation Constitution. Howthe Charity is Constituted: Charitable Incorporated Org8nisation ICIOI, registered on 21st October2024. Trustee Selection Methods: Appointed by existingtrustees based on skill requirements. local communityties. and dedication to brass banding. 3. Objectives and Activities Summary of Objects: To advance, improve. develop, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of brass band music through the presentation of public concerts and festivals. Public Benefit Statement: The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. All key events remain free-to-access for the general public, lowering socio-economic barriers to cultural engagement in Devon and Yorkshire. 4. Achievements and Performance
The primary focus of this reporting period was the delivery ofthe 4th Free-for-All Devon Bandamonium Festival. which took place from 15th to 17th August 2025. The weekend achieved exceptional operational success across three distinct days of programming: Friday 15th August: H05t band Hatherleigh Sllver Band opened the festival by delivering an innovative, genre-crossing'Hard Rock, crossover concert featuring electric guitar and bass accompaniment. This attracted a diverse audience beyond traditional brass enthusiasts. Saturday 16th August (Main Event).. A total of 23 brass bands participated simultaneously. The logistics involved dividing performers across 2 transport loops servicing 10 dlstlnct performance locations. The event delivered an unprecedented 116 concerts within a 10-hour window. culminating in a spectacular massed bands finale back at the Hatherleigh Community Market. Sunday 17th August: Activities concluded with an inclusive open-air church service supported by an ad-hoc "all-comers" brass ensemble gathered from weekend 8ttendees, followed by a dedicated performance spotlightingthe Hatherleigh Trainlng Band to support youth musical progression. The 1st Free-for-All Yorkshire Bandamonium Festival (5th September 20251: Expandingthe charity's geographical reach, the inaugural Yorkshire expansion proved to be an outstanding success. The event was proudly hosted bythe Kirkbymoorside Town Band. bringing together5 additional particlpating bands. Usingthe established multi-venue model. performances were coordinated simultaneously across 5 dlstinct community locations, effectively introducing the Bandamonium format to a brand-new regional audience and furthering the charity's musical education goals. 5. Financial R8vi8w Financlal Performance Summary: The unprecedented scale of the 2025 festival necessitated the ch8rtering of 12 passenger coaches to safely transport 23 bands across the rural 10-location loop layout. This logistical demand significantly increased the charity's baseline operating expenditure. Fundraising and Sustalnablllty: To balance the heightened logistical cost of the coaches, the charity initiated targeted auxiliary f undraising drives. These ir7cluded community outreach, local business sponsorships, and targeted (' i oDI'rllLI Il (IÈJ l LLinipaigii4 aimed aggressively at reaching a financial break-even point for the cycle.
Reserves Policy: The trustees aim to build an unrestricted reserve balance equivalent to 3 months of core administrative overheads to secure infrastructure deposits for future annual festiV818, but is currently running at break even with no reserves. 6. Statement of FlnancialActivities Category Unrestricted Funds (£) Receipts Grants & Donations £16,077 Crowdfunder& Public Appeals £6.238 Corporate Sponsorships £2.500 Total Receipts £24,815 Payments Cost of Sale £8.242 Transport & Logistics (incl 12 Coaches) £13.364 Venue, Equipment Hire & General Expenses £2,235 Marketing & Insurances £1,079 Total Payments £24,920 Net Movement In Funds £(105) Cash Balance Carried Forward £6,685
- Balance Sheet As at 3118125 Total Fixed Assets £2,070 Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand 26,685 Stock £2,134 Prepayments £3,511 Total Current Assets £12,330 Liabilities (Creditors: falling due within 1 year) Accruals £2.500 Founder Current Account £11.055 Total Liabilities £13.555 Net CurrentAssets £(1,225) Total Net Assets £845 The Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Funds 2845 Total Charity Funds £845
- Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Timothywilliams. Chairof Trustees Date: 2810612026