## **Burbage Band Treasurer's Report to AGM for the year January to December 2024** 

My report for the year 2024 deals with a set of figures on the attached audited accounts showing bigger numbers than any previous year that I am aware of. This is mainly because we applied for and received substantial amounts of Grant monies from the National Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England to fund the Band’s Project called “Burbage Works”. You will be aware, from other reports to the AGM, that this project occupied a lot of time and effort on the Band’s part in 2024 but boy was it worth it in so many respects and the Band has gained many plaudits and new followers as a result. I am very grateful to Brass Bands England for their major contribution to enable us to receive these Grants. We could not have carried through the Burbage Works programme without their backing and considerable expertise. 

Our financial position remains healthy. We made a profit in the year of £14111.94. Income rose substantially and I was able to put some of the Band’s funds into a 35 day notice Savings Account to earn interest. We currently have £26000 (plus interest) invested in that way. Setting aside the grant money received, most of the income from engagements and fundraising increased in 2024, but the biggest rise was in donations to the Band, which was pleasing to see. Expenditure also increased exponentially because of the costs associated with the Burbage Works Project but apart from this it was very similar to the previous year except from room hire costs, but these included the hire of Stoller Hall in Manchester. As has become usual in the last few years, we shall be making a filing return with the Charity Commission, so the public can view our accounts figures should they wish and can see we are spending the money in a proper manner. 

Income on the concert provision front rose, not only because of the slight increases we made to account for inflation but also because of the ability to sell out our performances at St John’s Church and Buxton Methodist Church. My thanks go to everybody associated with putting on and making these performances so popular with our public followers. The public also gave generously to the Band at our carolling sessions around Buxton, so a big vote of thanks goes to them too. 

The 100 Club also ran successfully and was well supported in the past year. Like 2023 prizewinners were also very generous in donating their winnings back to the fund. Thanks must go to Darren for his hard work in nurturing the 100 Club membership. It has been another successful year of operations for the Club. I recommend to the AGM that we transfer £1000 (the same as last year) to the General Fund and seek the meeting’s approval to do that. 

Looking at the foot of the second page of the Annual Financial Statement, you will see details of the Band’s balance sheets for the General Fund and the 100 Club Accounts. The total resources in Band money at the end of December 2024 amount to £50,712.46. We must remember that this includes some money specifically designated as reserved monies because 



they belong to Heritage Lottery and Arts Council Funds if not spent by the Band on the Burbage Works Project. There will still be matters to be paid for in 2025. Despite this, our funds in hand are substantial and maintain the Band in a healthy and stable position particularly as we do not do an annual stock-take so we do not record the value of our other assets such as band premises, value of instruments, music, equipment, uniforms and other like items in the balance sheet. Finally, may I record my thanks to Ian Armett for again auditing these annual accounts. I am annually exceedingly grateful to him. 

I  recommend these accounts for approval by the AGM. I shall be pleased to answer any questions you may have either tonight or later (phone 01298 71436 or e-mail jeannepip@yahoo.com) 

_**Peter R Henson                   Hon Treasurer   March 2025**_ 



BURBAGE BAND (BUXTON)
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31DECEPABER 2024
GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
RECEIPTS
2024
2023
BANK INTEREST (on 35 DAYS NOTICE AIC)
ENGAGEMENTS
GRANTS (includes Heritage Lottery and Arts Council)
FUNDRAISING (Concerts, Bandstand & Street Collections)
DONATIONS
TAX REFUND ON GIFf AID PAYMEl+trs and
TAX REFUND ON GASDS COLLECTIONS
TRANSFER INTO CO-OP 35 DAY NOTICE SAVINGS AJC
TFIANSFER FROM 100 CLUB
BAND DINNER PRESENTATION EVENING
SALES OF CD'S
BAND PROJECT REFUNDED MONFf
FEES FROM ROOM HIRE
INsTRUmE￿r REPAIR COST REFUNDED BY MEMBER
TOTAL
ECEI
TS
186.18
1895.00
37197.00
8510.50
3844.03 '
512.24
86.00
4765.93
7000.00
4900.97
874.51
617.69
25000.00
1000.00
675.00
59.83
120.00
300.00
220.00
1000.00
180.00
398.98
80.00
79519.78
904.08
PAYMENT
INSURANCE
REGISTrATIONSIMEMBERSHIP FEES
BANDROOM MAINTENANCEIFIRE EQUIPMT SERVICE
NEWMUSIC
ELECTRICITY & WATER
DINNER PRESENTATION EVENING
TRAVEL
MUSICAL DIRECTOR & BAND OFFICERS, HONORARIA
GUEST MD FEE & SOLOISTS
BRASS BANDS ENGLqND GRANT APPLICATION FEE
CONTEST ENTRY FEE
PURCHASE OF INSTRUMENTS & REPAIRS
PRS LICENCE
MISC COSTS
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
ROOM HIRE .' MEfHODIST CHURCH & ST JOHNS ETC
REFRESHMENT COSTS AT CONCERTS
BURBAGE WORKS PROJECT COSTS TO DATE
TRANSFERS TO 35 DAY SAVINGS ACCOUNT
TOTAL PAYMENTS
1031.05
430.40
1840.52
1126.79
1882.06
677.15
1255.00
3000.00
140.00
0.00
165.00
6115.18
175.86
217.84
59.48
2425.00
480.25
19386.26
25000.00
1119.84
492.60
614.60
622.17
1589.64
762.00
730.00
2875.00
580.00
600.00
145.00
7219.28
159.88
400.54
262.45
697.50
151.41
65407.84
19021.91
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS IN 2024
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS IN 2023
14111.94
882.17
TOTAL SURPLUS
14111.94
882.17

100 CLUB ACCOUNT YEAR JAN to DEC 2024
2024
2023
MONIES RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS
Less PRIZES AWARDED in 2024
Pnzes awarded in 2023
2049.50
810.10
1855.39
890.00
BALANCE: SURPLUS ON YEAR'S OPERATIONS
ADD UNPRESENTED 2024 WINNERS, CHEQUES
ADD INTEREST EARNED ON RESERVE ACCOUNT
TOTAL SURPLUS
LESS TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND
1239.40
1S2.50
110.79
1512.69
1000.00
512.69
965.39
185.00
105.14
1235.53
1086.00
149.53
TOTAL SURPLUS
SURPLUS IN 2023 (after adjustments)
512.69
122.53
BALANCES IN HAND IN BANKACCOUNTS
31112124
CO-OP BANK COMMUNif( AJC+35 DAY SAIANGS AIC
NAT WEST BANK CURRENT AIC 100 CLUB
NAT WEST BANK RESERVE ACCOUNT 100 CLUB
BANK BALANCES TOTAL
47146.97
1875.24
1690.25
33035.03
1473.34
50712.46 1579.46 36087.83
N.8. £15,399.97 of above funds are restricted funds held for Burbagfi Works Project
BALANC
YEET at 31st December 2024
MONIES IN ACCOUNTS AT 0110112024
PROFIT FOR YEAR ON GENERALAJC & 35 DAY AIC
SURPLUS FOR YEAR (as above)- 100 CLUB NC
TOTAL MONIES IN HAND AT 311121243
36087.83
14111.94
512.69
50712.46
Independent Examiners Report to the Offi￿rS and Committee of Burbage Band (Buxton)
for the year ending 31 st December 2024
I have Independentty examined the Accounts of the Burbage Band (Buxton)
as required by the Charity Commission Accountfng Regulations
I have examined all accounting records and traced them back to Invoices, Receipts, Payments
Bank Statements, Cheque Books, and Bank Paylng in Books. The Accounts have been prepared
on the receipts and payments basis. No matters have arisen during the course of my examination
quiring me to give an adverse reporL
DATED:
Fe@L￿Aky
2025
SIGNED: IAN ARMETf HON. AUDITOR

BURBAGE BAND (BUXTON)
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31DECEPABER 2024
GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
RECEIPTS
2024
2023
BANK INTEREST (on 35 DAYS NOTICE AIC)
ENGAGEMENTS
GRANTS (includes Heritage Lottery and Arts Council)
FUNDRAISING (Concerts, Bandstand & Street Collections)
DONATIONS
TAX REFUND ON GIFf AID PAYMEl+trs and
TAX REFUND ON GASDS COLLECTIONS
TRANSFER INTO CO-OP 35 DAY NOTICE SAVINGS AJC
TFIANSFER FROM 100 CLUB
BAND DINNER PRESENTATION EVENING
SALES OF CD'S
BAND PROJECT REFUNDED MONFf
FEES FROM ROOM HIRE
INsTRUmE￿r REPAIR COST REFUNDED BY MEMBER
TOTAL
ECEI
TS
186.18
1895.00
37197.00
8510.50
3844.03 '
512.24
86.00
4765.93
7000.00
4900.97
874.51
617.69
25000.00
1000.00
675.00
59.83
120.00
300.00
220.00
1000.00
180.00
398.98
80.00
79519.78
904.08
PAYMENT
INSURANCE
REGISTrATIONSIMEMBERSHIP FEES
BANDROOM MAINTENANCEIFIRE EQUIPMT SERVICE
NEWMUSIC
ELECTRICITY & WATER
DINNER PRESENTATION EVENING
TRAVEL
MUSICAL DIRECTOR & BAND OFFICERS, HONORARIA
GUEST MD FEE & SOLOISTS
BRASS BANDS ENGLqND GRANT APPLICATION FEE
CONTEST ENTRY FEE
PURCHASE OF INSTRUMENTS & REPAIRS
PRS LICENCE
MISC COSTS
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
ROOM HIRE .' MEfHODIST CHURCH & ST JOHNS ETC
REFRESHMENT COSTS AT CONCERTS
BURBAGE WORKS PROJECT COSTS TO DATE
TRANSFERS TO 35 DAY SAVINGS ACCOUNT
TOTAL PAYMENTS
1031.05
430.40
1840.52
1126.79
1882.06
677.15
1255.00
3000.00
140.00
0.00
165.00
6115.18
175.86
217.84
59.48
2425.00
480.25
19386.26
25000.00
1119.84
492.60
614.60
622.17
1589.64
762.00
730.00
2875.00
580.00
600.00
145.00
7219.28
159.88
400.54
262.45
697.50
151.41
65407.84
19021.91
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS IN 2024
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS IN 2023
14111.94
882.17
TOTAL SURPLUS
14111.94
882.17

100 CLUB ACCOUNT YEAR JAN to DEC 2024
2024
2023
MONIES RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS
Less PRIZES AWARDED in 2024
Pnzes awarded in 2023
2049.50
810.10
1855.39
890.00
BALANCE: SURPLUS ON YEAR'S OPERATIONS
ADD UNPRESENTED 2024 WINNERS, CHEQUES
ADD INTEREST EARNED ON RESERVE ACCOUNT
TOTAL SURPLUS
LESS TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND
1239.40
1S2.50
110.79
1512.69
1000.00
512.69
965.39
185.00
105.14
1235.53
1086.00
149.53
TOTAL SURPLUS
SURPLUS IN 2023 (after adjustments)
512.69
122.53
BALANCES IN HAND IN BANKACCOUNTS
31112124
CO-OP BANK COMMUNif( AJC+35 DAY SAIANGS AIC
NAT WEST BANK CURRENT AIC 100 CLUB
NAT WEST BANK RESERVE ACCOUNT 100 CLUB
BANK BALANCES TOTAL
47146.97
1875.24
1690.25
33035.03
1473.34
50712.46 1579.46 36087.83
N.8. £15,399.97 of above funds are restricted funds held for Burbagfi Works Project
BALANC
YEET at 31st December 2024
MONIES IN ACCOUNTS AT 0110112024
PROFIT FOR YEAR ON GENERALAJC & 35 DAY AIC
SURPLUS FOR YEAR (as above)- 100 CLUB NC
TOTAL MONIES IN HAND AT 311121243
36087.83
14111.94
512.69
50712.46
Independent Examiners Report to the Offi￿rS and Committee of Burbage Band (Buxton)
for the year ending 31 st December 2024
I have Independentty examined the Accounts of the Burbage Band (Buxton)
as required by the Charity Commission Accountfng Regulations
I have examined all accounting records and traced them back to Invoices, Receipts, Payments
Bank Statements, Cheque Books, and Bank Paylng in Books. The Accounts have been prepared
on the receipts and payments basis. No matters have arisen during the course of my examination
quiring me to give an adverse reporL
DATED:
Fe@L￿Aky
2025
SIGNED: IAN ARMETf HON. AUDITOR