Benburb Memorial Plpe Band
Trustees Annual Report April 2018- March 2019
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Benburb Memorial Pipe Band aims to bring Pipe Band music into Benburb and its
surrounding area for the people of the area to enjoy. Benburb Memorial Pipe band also
encourage people to have the opportunity to learn to play the pipes and drums and to be a
part of the Band. New members are welcome in orderto keep up the pipe band tradition
that has been established in Benburb and is well respected and cherished. Benbu rb
Memorial Pipe Band actively promotes all Ulster Scots traditions and culture and in
particular pipe band music
Details of the Charites Constitution
Benburb Memorial Pipe Band is a constituted group last amended October 2015 and
provided to the Charwty Commission. The constitution outlines our purpose, management
and membership (including membership rnlesl.
Financial Review
In compllance wlth our constltutlon and charitable requirements accounts of the finance5
were kept. reported and agreed at the AGM on 7 Ortober 2019 in an Annual Statement of
Accounts. An Independent Examiners Report has also been provided.
Administrative Details
Benburb Memorial Pipe Band held its AGM on 7th October 2019.
The Band Committee was elected at the AGM under the chairmanship of the Worshipful
Master of Benburb LOL NO 4.
Chairman Mr Ted Reid
Treasurer Mr Glenn Reid
Secretary Mrs Jennifer Hunter
Plpe Major Miss Lindsay Shaw
Lead Drummer Mr John Shaw

Public Benefit Statement
Declaration
The publlc benefit from the activities of Benburb Memorial Pipe Band remalns the same and
includes
The enrichment of the cultural lives of the general public of Benburb and the
surrounding area with pipe band music and musical performances.
A standard of musicianship attained by members of the band though participation of
tuition and practice organised by the band as well as feedback on the enjoyment and
approval of the general public on listenin8 to public performance5.
There are no prlvate benefits except some benefits that are Incldental such as the personal
development of musical skills by individuals that can be used in hi8her educational
attalnment at school in the Subject of music and private hire of Indivlduals for musical
performances. These are incidental and necessary as each band member will need to
acquire these musical ski115 to be able to paly with other members as a band.
The charitvs beneficiaries are the general public in Benburb and the surrounding area.
Activities and Achievements that relate to the
the
ublic benefit.
ur
ose of Benburb Memorial Pi
e Band for
Activitie5 April 2018 - March 2019
Monday
Mondav
Mondav
Mondav
Monday
Monday
Monday
Saturdav
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Monday
Monday
09-Apr-18
16-Apr-18
23-Apr-18
30-Apr-18
14-May-18
21-May-18
28-May-18
02-Jun-18
03-Jun-18
11-Jun-18
1S-Jun-18
16-Jun-18
25-Jun-18
02-Jul-18
Learning and practice
Learning and practice
Learning and practice
Learning and practice
Learning and practice
Learning and practice
Learning and practice
Dergina Accordion Band Annual Band Parade- Ballygawley
Benburb LOL NO 4 Annual Church Service- Benburb
Learning and practice
Benburb Memorial Pipe Band Annual Band Parade - Benburb
Carricklongfield Pipe Band Annual Band Parade- Aughnacloy
Learning and practice
Lisbeg Pipe Band Annual Band Parade - Ballygawley
Ballyrea Boyne Defenders Annual Band Parade- Killylea
Lisgenny Flute Band Annual Band Parade - Aughnaclov
Learning and practice
12th July parades- Benburb and Stewartstown
Learning and practice
Learning and practice
Ballymacall Flute Band Annual Parade - Dungannon
Saturday
Monday
Thursday
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
07-Jul-18
09-Jul-18
12-Jul-18
23-Jul-18
23-Jul-18
01-Aug-18

Monday
06-Aug-18
Learning and practice
Monday
13-Aug-18
Learning and practice
Monday
20-Aug-18
Learning and practice
Saturday
25-Aug-18
Black Saturday Parades - Diamond and Cookstown
Monday
10-Sep-18
Learning and practice
Monday
17-Sep-18
Learning and practice
Friday
21-Sep-18
Armagh True Blues Annual Parade- Armagh
END OF 2018 MARCHING SEASON
NEW SEASON
Mondav
08-Oct-18
AGM
Tuition
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
15-Oct-18
22-Oct-18
29-0rt-18
12-Nov-18
19-Nov-18
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition and Halloween event
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Fundraising event end Novlbeglnnin8 Dec
Zacchaeus Outreach Project- Reason for the Season Christmas Tree
Festival
Tuition
Tuition and Christmas event
26-Nov-18
Fri Sun
7-9 Dec 19
Monday
Monday
10-Dec-18
17-Dec-18
2019
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Mondav
Monday
Mondav
Monday
14-Jan-19
21-Jan-19
28-Jan-19
11-Feb-19
18-Feb-19
25-Feb-19
11.Mar-19
18-Mar-19
25-Mar-19
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition
Achievements
Benburb Memorial Pipe Band successfully brought pipe band music into Benburb and its surrounding
area for the people of the area to enjoy. The band organised a parade in Benburb village with some
15 other ulster scots bands and watched by many members of the local community. Ber)burb
Memorial Pipe Band also took part in a series of other public performances mainly by participating at
other local parades with other ulster scots bands.
Benburb Memorial Plpe Band provided people with the opportunity to learn to play pipes and drums
and to be a part of the band by providing regular tuition and practice. New sets of pipes were
acquired enhancing the standard of musicianship and overall sound/performance of the band.

Benburb Memorlal Plpe Band
Accounts Aprll 2018- March 2019
DATE
DETAILS
Opening Balance
DEBIT£ CREDIT £ BALANCE £
£335.95
Apr-18
£335.95
May-18 D Chesney- Chanter Reed5
L Brown- tunerfor plpes
£150.00
£ioo.00
£75.95
Jun-18
street collectlon from band parade
Donation
Fundlng- Mld illster Dlstrlct Councll
Funding- Volunteer Now
H Bennett- unlform
H Warnock- chanter reeds
H Ben￿tt- uniform
S Lester- repalrs to uThlform
£630.00
£50.00
£300.00
£695.00
£78.00
£65.00
£52.00
£ioo.oo
£1,455.95
Aug-18
Arrn48h Band5 Forum
20.
£1,435.95
Sep-18
£1,435.95
Ott-18
£1.435.95
Nov-18
£1,435.95
Dec-J8
£1,435.95
Jan-19
L Brown- plplng supplles
DonJtion ftsrrn Benburb LOL4
£1,040.00
£500.00
£895.95
Feb-19
L Brown- repalrsto plpes
Arts Council
£369.00
£4,950.00
£5.476.95
Mar-19
Hlre of Hall
Plpln8 Tultion
Drummln8 Tuition
Fundlng- Mid Ulster Dlstrlct Councll
£S25.00
£375.00
£375.CK)
£300.
£4.501.95
a0s1￿ Batsnce
£4,501.95
Summary
Openlng Balance at 1st April 2018
Total Debit
Total Credit
Closing 881ance at 31st March 2019
£335.95
£3.259.00
£7.425.00
£4,501.95
Agreed at the AGM of Benburb Memorlal Plpe Band
7th Octobei 2019

Benburb Memorial Pipe Band. Charity Number NIC103236
Statement of Assests and ￿abilItieS at the financial year 1st April 2018- 31st March 2019
Category
Monetary Assests
Detalls
Balance in account at 315t March 2018
Non Monetary Assests
Instrument5
Mccallum Bagpipes x6 sets Inewl
Older Ba8pipes x8 sets
Spare part5
Snare Drums x6
Bass Orum xl
Tenor Drum x2
Iri
Mace
Uniform
xl
24 kilts (various sizes
24 jacket5 (various sizes)
Misc uniform accessories
Iglengarrys, belts, harnesses etcl
none
Value of non monetary assests difficult to
estimate due to varying age and CQDdition
except new Maccallum pipes purchased
be8inning 2019.

Total £
£4,501.95
£6,200.00

Independent examiner's report for Benburb Memorial Pipe Band
Nl Charity number: N1103236
I report on the accounts of Benburb Memorial Pipe Band for the year ended 31st
March 2019.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission
under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
O state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of lh8 Charities
Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions
given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the
Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the acLounts presented with those records. It also included
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention givlng me
cause to believe:
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the
Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Ihe Charities
Act
4. That there is further infomiation needed for a proper understandlng of the
accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters {1)
to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity
Commission for Northem Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing to
your attention.
Name: Mr Christopher Taylor
Treasurer of Benburb LOL No 4..
Address.. clo 27 Main Street Benburt)
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