AGIIAVILLY ACCORDION BAND Charity Reference No: NIC 103 104 Report for Financial Year l April 2023 - 31 March 2024 Band Purpose The band shall encourage its members to demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and the education of youn8 musicians. Charity Trustees 2023-2024 Eric Agnew Mark Elder Jefftey Lawson The above-named trustees will remain in position for 2024-2025 A mccting of the Trustees and Mcmbers of Aghavilly Accordion Band was held on Wednesday 12 June 2024. The Chairnian welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked them for attending. The audited accounts ofthe band ivere presented and discussed. Members were pleased that the band was in a sound financial position, Expenditure during the year 2023-2024 was principally associated with instrument repairs. insurance, uniforn] upgrades, and tuition expenses. Members are indebted to Mr Graeme Parr for verifying the accounts and the Secrctary agreed to personally thank him. The Chairnian was pleased to state that Band Practices are now taking part on a regular basis, and he requested a good attendance at all practices. Thc Chairnian was delighted to report that Mrs Olivc Scott is happy to remain in the post as Band Conductor. The Band continues to improve under her direction. The learner's class started in Nov¢mb¢r 2022, and is ongoing and five learners are making steady progress on the accordion. During the year the Band played at a number of Concerts, Church Services and Cultural events. The perfonnances of the Band at these events were greatly appreciated.
The Secretarytrreasurer reported that the Band's banking arrangements with the Orchard Credit Union Ltd, The Old Savings Bank, I Victoria Street, Arniagh are continuing to work Ivell. Members were satisfied with how thc present Office Bearers fulfilled their duties and as they are willing to remain in OtTice the m¢¢ting was brought to a close with the Chairnian thanking everyone for contributing to the Band's success. C14AIRMAN: SECRETARY: