CHURCHILL SILVER BAND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Churchill Silver Band for the year ended 31 December 2023. The Trustees confirn] that the Annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charities governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in January 2015. The following Trustees held office during the year and remain in office: Mr John Ferguson Mr Edward Rogers Mr Nornian Donaldson Mr Andrew Gordon The registered office of the band is: 62 Churchill Road Tullynagowan Derrygonnelly Co Fern]anagh BT93 6BL Independent Examiner:_ Stephanie Stenson FCA Patton Rainey Stenson Limited Chartered Accountants 6 East Bridge Street Enniskillen Co Fernlanagh BT74 7BT Structure? governance and management Constitution The Band is registered as a charity and was set up by a constitution on 4 September 2007. The Band is also registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under number NIC 101522. b. Method of appointment or election of Trustees The management of the Band is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co- opted under the tenns of the constitution.
CHURCHILL SILVER BAND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Objectives and Activities The band, s objectives are to advance the education of persons in the Churchill and surrounding areas in the skills. art and science of music perfornied by traditional brass bands. During the year these objectives were achieved by holding band practices, arranging for instruction and tuition of members in the playing of their instnllnents. In addition concerts and perforn]ances were given by the band to infomi the wider public in order that they could obtain a better understanding and appreciation of traditional brass band music. Financial review Churchill Silver Band is a registered charity that promotes traditional silver band music in the .Churchill area. Receipts are obtained from perforniances, hall rental and grants and amounted to £8,847 durkng the year. Expenditure related to the normal running costs of a band and mounted to £7,027 resulting in a surplus of Receipts over Expenditure of £1,820 for the year. Reserves policy It is the policy of the Charity that reserves. that have not been designated for a specific purpose should be maintained at a level equivalent to 12 months expenditure. The Charity considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding. they will be able to continue some activities however this would be on a reduced scale. Plans for the future Future developments The charity intends to continue the work it performs in promoting traditional silver band music for the benefit of the public. Trustees, responsibilities statement The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charities legislation requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under Charities legislation the Trustees must not approve the financial statements Lmless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the receipts and payments, of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:_
CHURCHILL SILVER BAND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIVIBER 2023 select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the tnethods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basAs unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the fLnancial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities legislation. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the Trustees on 31 October 2024. And signed on their behalf by: Mr Edward Rogers - Trustee