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

7. 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
8. 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