LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 31st MARCH 2025 TO 31st DECEMBER 2025
CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1212753
LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registered Charity No.
1212753
Trustees
Chris Music - Trustee Appointed 31.03.25 Helen King - Trustee Appointed 31.03.25 Donna Rowan Gold - Trustee Appointed 31.03.25
Correspondence Address 18 The Banks Long Buckby Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 7QQ
Constitution
CIO - foundation - registered 31st March 2025
Objectives
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and in appreciation of, the art and science of music, in all its aspects, by any means the Trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events.
Statement of Financial Activities
The attached financial statements with accompanying notes set out a true and fair view of the finances of the charity for the period.
LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 31st MARCH 2025 to 31st DECEMBER 2025
The board of Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 31st March 2025 to 31st December 2025.
Structure, governance, and management
Long Buckby Community Band is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
Long Buckby Community Band is governed by the Trustees board made up of: Chris Music - Trustee Appointed 31.03.25 Helen King - Trustee Appointed 31.03.25 Donna Rowan Gold - Trustee Appointed 31.03.25
The Trustees have had access to Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit.
Objectives
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music. To hold public performances.
Welcome new musicians. Engage in joint musical enterprises.
Main achievements
Long Buckby Community Band held its first rehearsal on 21st January 2025, and was formally registered as a Charity on 31st March 2025. We have grown in number since then with circa 25 members currently. We now have enough musicians to cover all sections which gives us better flexibility with repertoire. We continue to welcome new enquiries and new musicians on a monthly basis.
Summary of the main performance activities
June St Lawrence Church joint concert with St Lawrence Singers December Long Buckby Market Square Christmas Lights Switch On December Long Buckby Market Square Christmas performance December Wappenham Christmas Tree Farm
LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 31st MARCH 2025 to 31st DECEMBER 2025
Additional Details of Objectives and Activities
Our first public performance was at St Lawrence Church, Long Buckby, a joint concert with St Lawrence Singers. These performances helped to develop their skills and enhance their well-being through public engagement.
Our Musical Director welcomed musicians of all abilities and provided instruction during our weekly rehearsals, which took place every Wednesday evening throughout the year.
We collaborated with other bands and organisations, building strong relationships within the community and among the public.
We maintain contact with band members who are unable to attend rehearsals or performances due to illness or injury, ensuring they remain included.
We actively promote the band on Facebook and continue to seek new members.
Many of our musicians also perform in other bands, a practice we encourage.
We purchased polo shirts embroidered with the band logo for all our musicians. These uniforms are provided free of charge to all subscription paying members.
Planned performances for the future
We have more planned events in our calendar for 2026, including performances at the Long Buckby Library, St Lawrence's Church, Horseshoe Corner/Market Square, Last Night of the Proms, Remembrance service, the Long Buckby Feast and performing at various Christmas events in the village and further afield. We are also planning a joint concert with the Kettering Silver Band, due to take place in Kettering.
LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 31st MARCH 2025 to 31st DECEMBER 2025
Trustees' Responsibilities
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's situation, incoming resources and application of resources for that period.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:-
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
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Make judgements and estimates which are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures which must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the applicable charities regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Donna Rowan Gold
Donna Rowan Gold - Trustee Date 17th January 2026
LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD 31st MARCH 2025 to 31st DECEMBER 2025
| Incoming Resources Subscriptions Performances, Rotary and public donations Long Buckby Feast Trust donation Interest Gift Aid Total incoming resources Resources Expended Musical Director Hire of Hall Uniforms Muzodo Website and domain Total resources expended Net Movement in Resources Fund balances brought forward Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 1,800 0 1,800 0 425 0 425 0 644 0 644 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2,871 0 2,871 0 557 0 557 0 615 0 615 0 510 0 510 0 56 0 56 0 184 0 184 0 1,922 0 1,922 0 949 0 949 0 0 0 0 0 949 0 949 0 |
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Movements of all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above.
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All of the charity's operations are classed as ongoing.
LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2025
| Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets Current Assets Debtors 2 Cash at bank and in-hand 2 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 3 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETSless current liabilities CREDITORS: amounts falling due after one year NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES General Funds 6 Restricted funds The notes form part of these financial statements Approved by the trustees |
2025 £ 400 1,196 1,596 647 0 |
£ 0 949 949 949 949 0 949 |
2024 £ 0 0 0 0 0 |
£ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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Donna Rowan Gold
Donna Rowan Gold - Trustee
Date 17th January 2026
LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 31st MARCH 2025 TO 31st DECEMBER 2025
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Income is received by way members subscriptions. It is shown in full in the Statement of Financial Activities, when received. There is no reason to expect any significant change in this income.
Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received. There were no grants received in the period 31st March 2025 to 31st December 2025
Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as required by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is allocated to the relevant fund. Income derived from these funds is retained within the funds concerned. There are no restricted funds.
| 2. CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Deposits not yet credited Prepayments Cash/Bank 3. CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Creditors Accrued expenses Musical Director fees Total |
2025 £ 400 0 1,196 1,596 2025 £ 90 557 647 |
2024 £ 0 0 0 0 2024 £ 0 0 0 |
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LONG BUCKBY COMMUNITY BAND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 31st MARCH 2025 TO 31st DECEMBER 2025
4. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES
No trustees have been paid remuneration or have received other benefits from employment with the charity.
Payments to trustees for reimbursement of expenses were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
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| Chris Music | Musical Directors fees | 557 | 0 | ||
| Donna Rowan Gold | Website and domain | 183 | 0 |
There were no related party transactions.
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS
There are no restricted funds currently held by the charity.
| D FUNDS Opening balance Net funds for the year Closing balance |
2025 £ 0 949 949 |
2024 £ 0 0 0 |
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6. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
7. RESERVES
The is currently no policy on holding reserves. Our reserve balance is zero. We haven't yet developed a policy on holding of reserves.
8. GOING CONCERN
There are no uncertainties about the charity's future although we are constantly vigilant against potential threats.
9. RISKS
Subscriptions are our biggest source of income. If we lost the majority of our musicians and failed to replace them, the running costs would exceed our income.
For this reason, we work hard to make it both interesting and enjoyable for our musicians and public alike.