Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 1[st] 04 2020 30 03 2021 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Anchormen Drum & Bugle Corps
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 516209
Charity's principal address
4 Daisy Mount Friendly Sowerby Bridge Postcode HX6 2TR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Michael Moss | Corps Director | President | ||
| Malcolm Wragg | President | Corps Director | ||
| PhilipHowe | Vice President | President | ||
| Michael Bailey | Trustee | President | ||
| Peter Kemp | Trustee | President | ||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|---|---|
| Malcolm Wragg Phillip Howe Peter Kemp Michael Bailey |
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
(e.g. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Trust
- (e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Elected
- (e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
The organisation is a member of Drum Corps United Kingdom and Winter Guard United Kingdom
The organisation has its own Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Policy
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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Trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The object of the Corps is to give musical education by training them in the playing of musical instruments and the use of Corps equipment. By teaching the in the art of movement, dance both for competition and public display.
The main activities of the organisation are the playing of musical instruments including brass, percussion, marching and display together with dance, movement as a performing art.
To learn to work as a team to gain a higher level of skill and learn what it’s like to be in competition. Members learn how to win with pride and to lose with dignity
The organisation competes in National and European competitions, and regularly performs in local gala’s parades and displays.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity public benefit in relation to Commission on public benefit. these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
The organisation is funded by member’s subscriptions. Also by fund raising and receiving grants.
All staff and trustees are volunteers and do not take any financial reward, salary or expenses.
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policy on grant making;
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policy programme related investment;
Our volunteers have the various skills and experience to teach the required activities. All are volunteers and do not take and financial rewards, salary or expenses.
- contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The organisation had three teams; a Cadet, Junior and “A” class, which competed ‘virtually’, using recorded videos, in the national winter competitions run by Winterguard United Kingdom.
During lockdowns we were unable to meet and rehearse. We held virtual dance tuition classes with success.
In between lockdowns we were successful in recruiting some new members in our youngest Cadet and Junior groups.
We did not perform in any public performances due to the ongoing pandemic.
We were unable to fundraise at our normal galas and public performances, again due to the ongoing pandemic.
The building which is owned by the Anchormen is in good working order is used by other charities free of charge and some costs are supported by other units using the premises.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
We endeavour to always have reserves for any emergency by having effective budgeting and controlled spending.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
Funding comes from; You may choose to include additional information, where Members subscriptions relevant about: Hire of premises • the charity’s principal Grants sources of funds (including Donations any fundraising); • how expenditure has Improvements to premises by grants and donations. supported the key objectives of the charity;
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Our income and expenses were reduced during this period due to the ongoing pandemic. We were successful in receiving a local COVID grant.
We were able to complete some much needed repairs to the building. We completed the renovation of the emergency lighting throughout the building.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Julie Milton Signature(s) Tony Lees Julie Milton Full name(s) Tony Paul Lees Position (e.g. Secretary, Acting Corps Director Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 21/01/2022
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ANCHORMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 516209
CONTENTS
Page
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1 Independent Examiner's Report
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2 Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March 2021 Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st March 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANCHORMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Anchormen Drum and Bugle Corps (the Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2021, which are set out on page 2.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiners' Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
(2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent 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 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Walter Dawson & Son Chartered Accountants 1st Floor, Unit A4 Old Power Way Lowfields Business Park Elland West Yorkshire HX5 9DE
22nd November 2021
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ANCHORMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS.
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
| Receipts Cash at Bank 01/04/20 Cash for Fundraising 01/04/20 Winterguard Income & Fundraising Member Income Rent Contributions to Gas Contributions to Electric Contributions to Water Jazz Orchestra COVID Grants |
£ 13,221.31 - 3,166.00 6,652.87 5,095.26 1,440.00 1,080.00 210.00 120.00 10,000.00 40,985.44 |
Payments Winterguard Expenditure & Fundraising Member Expenses Gas Electric Water Insurance Building Cash at Bank 31/03/21 Cash for Fundraising 31/03/21 |
£ 2,617.95 2,566.66 1,083.44 2,783.48 412.87 2,715.85 6,577.62 22,227.57 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,985.44 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31ST MARCH 2021
Assets
| Building at Cost Yorkshire Bank Current Account Liabilities Creditors |
15,000.00 22,227.57 |
|---|---|
| 37,227.57 | |
| - |
WALTER DAWSON & SON
Chartered Accountants
1st Floor, Unit A4 Old Power Way Lowfields Business Park Elland. HX5 9DE
22 November 2021
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ANCHORMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 516209
CONTENTS
Page
-
1 Independent Examiner's Report
-
2 Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March 2021 Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st March 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANCHORMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Anchormen Drum and Bugle Corps (the Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2021, which are set out on page 2.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiners' Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
(2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent 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 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Walter Dawson & Son Chartered Accountants 1st Floor, Unit A4 Old Power Way Lowfields Business Park Elland West Yorkshire HX5 9DE
22nd November 2021
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ANCHORMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS.
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
| Receipts Cash at Bank 01/04/20 Cash for Fundraising 01/04/20 Winterguard Income & Fundraising Member Income Rent Contributions to Gas Contributions to Electric Contributions to Water Jazz Orchestra COVID Grants |
£ 13,221.31 - 3,166.00 6,652.87 5,095.26 1,440.00 1,080.00 210.00 120.00 10,000.00 40,985.44 |
Payments Winterguard Expenditure & Fundraising Member Expenses Gas Electric Water Insurance Building Cash at Bank 31/03/21 Cash for Fundraising 31/03/21 |
£ 2,617.95 2,566.66 1,083.44 2,783.48 412.87 2,715.85 6,577.62 22,227.57 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,985.44 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31ST MARCH 2021
Assets
| Building at Cost Yorkshire Bank Current Account Liabilities Creditors |
15,000.00 22,227.57 |
|---|---|
| 37,227.57 | |
| - |
WALTER DAWSON & SON
Chartered Accountants
1st Floor, Unit A4 Old Power Way Lowfields Business Park Elland. HX5 9DE
22 November 2021
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