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Annual General Meeting Wednesday 25th March 2026 8pm at Kinson Community Centre
Those present were welcomed and thanked for attending.
Apologies for Absence: Andrew and Karen Turtle
Present: 74 members and parents.
The annual report and annual accounts for 2024/25 have been passed to the Government and Charity Commissioners.
BOURNEMOUTH YOUTH MARCHING BAND
ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25
This is the Annual Report of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band for the financial year 2024-25.
In this report we outline our charity’s work, where our money comes from and how we’ve spent the money in the past year.
BYMB is a registered charity, non-profit making whilst remaining financially stable.
The objects of the charity are to advance education and promote the development of young people through participation in marching band music, performance and associated training.
We confirm that BYMB have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity provides accessible musical education, performance opportunities and personal development for young people within Bournemouth and the surrounding areas
The Band is dedicated to allowing young people regardless of their ability to develop their social and musical skills in a safe environment through their membership of the Band.
We are traditional in style with a modern, disciplined, supportive and fun approach to making music. In the Band we use brass, woodwind, bugles and percussion instruments and play a wide range of music including military marches, pop, film and show music.
The Band is entirely volunteer led, run and supported. We thank everyone involved for giving freely of their time, energy and expertise.
We aim to provide young people with access to high-quality musical education and performance opportunities.
We also aim to promote discipline, teamwork, confidence and personal development through the marching band activity and to contribute positively to the cultural life of the area through public performances.
All our activities are designed to provide accessible, inclusive and affordable opportunities for young people, regardless of their background, while delivering cultural benefit to the wider community.
We are pleased with the continued engagement of young people and the strong support from families and the local community.
During the year we continued to deliver a full programme of rehearsals, performances and youth development activities. We continued to expand both the Band’s musical reach and our community presence.
Band Performances have included Swanage, Corfe Mullen and Ringwood Carnivals, a number of Remembrance and Christmas events and our own Concerts in the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown.
The Band now meets every Wednesday at Kinson Community Centre. The move to Kinson followed a large increase in the cost of hall rent and insufficient space at Bourne Academy for the growing Band.
Sunday Meetings continue, generally once a month, at the Poole Ferry Terminal. We are very grateful to the Poole Harbour Commissioners for allowing us the use of these excellent facilities.
We continue to develop the BYMB Academy to teach new recruits everything that they need to know. The Academy includes training in music theory, playing an instrument and band drill.
The Band was proud to play in the Palace Parade Review at Hampton Court and in the National Marching Band at the Birmingham International Tattoo.
We were delighted to receive the trophy for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord Lieutenant for Dorset.
A number of members from the Band participated in the TYMBAFest Training Day held in Burgess Hill and a Snare Drum Training Day held in Coventry.
Our Awards Evening was held at the Village Hotel where we were delighted to welcome the Principal Director of Music of the Royal Marines Band Service as the guest of honour.
We are pleased with the steady growth in membership and the increasing musical standard demonstrated during the public performances.
During the year a number of our Band policies were reviewed and updated. Safeguarding policy and practice is paramount in the Band.
The Band’s finances have remained stable. Our funds are predominantly raised through members subscriptions, performance fees, donations, sponsorship, events, grants, fundraising and gift aid.
Our main payments continue to be the costs relating to rent, insurance, instruments, repairs, sheet music, uniforms and transport.
Fundraising has started to purchase an equipment van for the Band.
We have had to move our equipment out of Peartree Business Centre to a large storage container by Bournemouth Airport and in members’ homes. We are grateful for the ongoing support of BoxSafe Storage and the members families involved.
We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
We are satisfied that the Band’s financial controls remain robust, reserves are maintained at an appropriate level to ensure sustainability and that funds are used solely in furtherance of the Band’s charitable objectives
We regularly review the safeguarding and the welfare of our young members, financial sustainability and the recruitment and retention of members and volunteers, equipment and transport safety. We have appropriate mitigation measures in place where necessary.
Looking ahead, we aim to grow membership numbers through increased community outreach, expand performance opportunities locally and nationally and invest in new instruments, equipment and uniforms to support musical development. We hope to strengthen our fundraising and our sponsorship relationships and to continue leadership development.
We remain committed to building a sustainable, inclusive and high-performing youth band for the area.
This year has been a testament to the passion and resilience of our young musicians, volunteers, instructors and supporters. The Bournemouth Youth Marching Band continues to thrive because of the collective effort of everyone involved. With renewed enthusiasm and a clear vision for the future, we look forward to another year of music, teamwork and unforgettable performances.
With membership continuing to increase and carefully managed finances the Band is well placed and secure for next year and for anything unexpected that may occur.
Forward bookings for the Band continue to look healthy. We are especially looking forward to the Bournemouth St George’s Day Parade, the London Band Tattoo and the Surbiton Tattoo. We are also looking forward to our first appearance in Shaftesbury Carnival in the autumn.
Finance
The audited financial accounts for 24/25 have been submitted and were distributed at the meeting. The year to date summary for 25/26 was also distributed.
We are awaiting £10000 from a legacy towards an equipment van. £9750 has been donated from Superior Seals and £250 from fundraising. A further £5000 has been ringfenced from existing funds.
The Band is in a good position financially and has over a year in reserves.
The cost of a tunic trousers and jacket is over £300 so fundraising continues to be important.
Awards
There was a presentation of the Sectional, Service and Welcome Awards left over from the Awards Night.
Policies
The Band's Code of Conduct has been updated to reflect latest best practice. The Membership Information was simplified. These changes were made last September. All the Band Polices are available on the Band Members and Parents website.
Plans
The National Marching Music Day (NMMD) in London was described.Two coaches have been booked. 22 Bands have signed up so far.
The programme for Band Camp was announced. Syston will be visiting us on the Saturday and we will focus on Swanage Carnival where they will be playing with us. Sunday will be about the NMMD.
Outline plans for next year's Band Performance Tour were also announced. It's early days and Rayburn Tours have been invited to quote. A savings system will be setup to help members save. Fundraising will be key to reduce the costs.
The need for ongoing fundraising was discussed. Mention was made of the 5k Supernova run and other events run by the Friends of BYMB. We are always grateful for involvement and help with fundraising.
We are looking at reducing the number of music folders. Adults were asked to look at their sections and advise.
Everyone was thanked for all their efforts supporting the Band.
The meeting finished at 8.50pm.
Annual General Meeting Wednesday 12th February 2025 8.20pm at Kinson Community Centre
Those present were welcomed and thanked for attending.
Apologies for Absence: Layla Rogers, Emma and Luke Hudson, Vida, Fred and Freya Hunt.
Present: 67 members and parents.
The annual report and annual accounts for 2023/24 have been passed to the Government and Charity Commissioners.
Annual Report
BOURNEMOUTH YOUTH MARCHING BAND ANNUAL REPORT 2023/24
This is the Annual Report of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band for the financial year 2023-24.
BYMB is a registered charity, non-profit making whilst remaining financially stable.
In this report we outline our charity’s work, where our money comes from and how we’ve spent the money in the past year
The Band is dedicated to allowing young people regardless of their ability, to develop their social and musical skills in a safe environment through their membership of the Band. Children and young people will always be at the heart of everything we do.
The Band is traditional in style with a modern, disciplined, supportive and fun approach to making music. We use traditional brass, woodwind and percussion instruments and we play a wide range of music from classical through to military marches, film music and pop.
The Band is entirely volunteer led, run and supported. We must thank everyone involved for giving freely of their time, energy and expertise.
BYMB is about is all about musicianship, discipline, respect, teamwork, courage, reliability, challenge and confidence. Through membership of the Band we help young people develop, to make a difference and to take their place in the community.
Our funds are predominantly raised through members subscriptions, performance fees, donations, sponsorship, events, fundraising, and gift aid.
The Band continues to meet every Wednesday at the Bourne Academy. The hall rent has increased substantially but is still just being covered by the subscriptions which remain at £10 per month.
Sunday Meetings continue, generally once a month, at the Poole Ferry Terminal. We are very grateful to the Poole Harbour Commissioners for allowing us the use of these excellent facilities.
Our Awards Evening was held at the Collingwood Hotel where we were delighted to welcome the Director of Music of the Band of the Household Cavalry as the guest of honour.
Band Performances have included Swanage, Corfe Mullen and Ringwood Carnivals, a number of Remembrance and Christmas events and our own Spring and Christmas Concerts. We were delighted that the Trumpeters and Members of the Band of the Household Cavalry joined us for our Spring Concert.
The Band raised over £400 for the Poppy Appeal at our Remembrance Concert.
The Band also undertook a very successful Performance Tour playing in the Disneyland Paris parade, Three Countries Point in the Netherlands and Konigswinter in Germany.
A number of members from the Band participated in the TYMBAFest Training Day held in Burgess Hill and a Drum Training Day held in Coventry.
Several members benefitted from the opportunity to perform with the Royal Marines Portsmouth Band at the Bournemouth Air Show.
The rollout of another set of the tunic uniforms was completed.
Our main payments continue to be costs relating to meeting hall rent, insurance, instruments, repairs, uniforms and transport.
Forward bookings for the Band continue to look healthy. We are especially looking forward to the Palace Parade Review and Drum Battle at Hampton Court for London Band Week.
With membership increasing and carefully managed finances the Band is well placed and secure for next year and for anything unexpected that may occur.
Finance Report
The audited financial report was distributed both for the year 2023-4.
In addition a year to date report was distributed.
The healthy balance was placed into context with the future need to undertake a further large rollout of tunic uniforms at a cost of around £10k.
The increasing costs of instruments, repairs, music, insurance, training and actvities were referred to.
Changes to Band Documentation
To bring us into line with the latest advice and good practice,as a result of increasing membership the following have been created or updated. Code of Conduct, Adult Code of Conduct, Definitions of Abuse, Disciplinary Process, How Parents Can Help, What Instructors Do, What the Management Team Do, Membership Information
It was suggested that the Code of Conduct is shared verbally with the younger members.
Plans for 2025
Including.......London Band Tattoo, Band Camp at Dudsbury, VE Day, Concerts, Army Engagement Ensemble Workshop, TYMBAFest and Drum Workshop, Slow Marching Training
Fundraising and the need for everyone to get involved. The fundraisers were thanked for all their efforts.
The upcoming Awards Evening, Dress code is dress to impress and the VIPs coming were announced.
Everyone involved was thanked for their input into the Academy ensuring we had a good flow of new members into the main Band.
Subs
As a result of increasing rent and storage costs it is necessary to increase the monthly subscription to £15.
Progress Reviews
With the increasing membership we are introducing progress reviews so that we can make sure that no one is left behind and we can allocate members to instruments parts.
Initially this will involve playing a 1 or 2 octave scale and sight reading. Members would be moved when appropriate for the Band.
The meeting finished at 8.50pm.
Annual General Meeting Wednesday 31st January 2024 8pm at Bourne Academy
Apologies for Absence – Blake Harmer, Tayla Gerrard, Ben Kinch, Holly Burrows, Finlay Wort
Present - 56 Members and Parents
Members and parents were welcomed. The Trustees and Band Reports were distributed and presented.
Trustee Report
This is the Trustees Annual Report of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band for the financial year 2022-23.
The Band was formed in 2013 so this was our tenth year.
In this report we outline
our charity’s work
where our money comes from
how we’ve spent the money in the past year
The Band is a registered charity, non-profit making whilst remaining financially stable.
We are dedicated to allowing young people regardless of their ability, to develop their social and musical skills in a safe environment through their membership of the Band. Children and young people will always be at the heart of everything we do.
The Band is traditional in style with a modern, disciplined, supportive and fun approach to making music. We use traditional brass, woodwind and percussion instruments and we play a wide range of music from classical through to military marches, film music and pop.
The Band is entirely volunteer led, run and supported. We must thank everyone involved for giving freely of their time, energy and expertise.
BYMB is about Inclusivity, Teamwork, Respect, Discipline and Musicianship. Through membership of the Band we help young people develop to make a difference and to take their place in the community.
Our funds are predominantly raised through members subscriptions, performance fees, donations, sponsorship, events, fundraising, gift aid and grants.
The Band has recovered very well from the effects of the pandemic and membership is increasing.
The Band has left the Army Reserve Centre and we are now meeting every Wednesday at the Bourne Academy. One of our meetings was dedicated to safeguarding.The increased rent is still being covered by the subscriptions which are currently £10 per month.
We have begun meeting one Sunday a month at Poole Harbour and we are very grateful to the Poole Harbour Commissioners for allowing us the use of their facilities.
Our Awards Evening was held at the Ferndown Royal British Legion and we were delighted to welcome the Bandmaster of the Band and Bugles of the Rifles as the guest of honour.
Band Performances have included St George’s Day, Swanage and Ringwood Carnivals, a number of Remembrance and Christmas events, Easter at Parley Place and our Spring Concert. Forward bookings for the Band look healthy.
The Band spent a day in Swanage rehearsing with the Brentwood Imperial youth band.
Preparations have continued for our upcoming Band Tour to Disneyland Paris and the Netherlands. The Band has passed the audition to participate in the Disney parade.
Several members benefitted from the opportunity to perform with the Royal Marines Band at the Bournemouth Air Festival. There was a trip to the Royal Albert Hall to see the Royal Marines Band in the annual Mountbatten Concert.
Our main payments are costs relating to meeting hall rent, insurance, instruments, repairs, uniforms and transport.
Rollout of another set of the tunic uniforms has begun and should be complete by the Summer.
With membership increasing and a stable financial position the Band are well placed and secure for next year and for anything that may occur.
Annual Report
This is the Annual Report of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band for 2023.
The Band is a registered charity and a member of the Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association and Brass Bands England.
The Band is entirely volunteer led, run and supported. We thank everyone involved for giving freely of their time, energy and expertise. Thank you also to parents, families and friends for your support.
Membership during the year has increased and now stands approaching 60. Estimated volunteer hours during the year have exceeded 16000.
In 2023 the Band participated in 15 performances including concerts, carnivals and parades. 52 Band Meetings were held. The Band continues to meet at Bourne Academy. Due to availability some meetings were held at Glenmoor and Winton Academy. We have also held Sunday meetings at Poole Harbour and we are grateful to the Poole Harbour Commissioners for the use of this facility.
The Band led the parade and gave a short concert at the Ferndown Coronation Parade. We held a very successful Band Tour performing in Disneyland Paris, Konigswinter and Three Countries Point. Our Concerts have been full to capacity.
Members from the Band had the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Band of the Royal Marines Portsmouth at the Bournemouth Air Show.
At our Remembrance Concert we raised £410 for the Poppy Appeal. We also held a collection of groceries for local foodbanks and entertained the residents and staff of Parley Place Care Home.
We moved our Christmas supermarket performances to the Christmas Fair in Bournemouth Square.
In November we were awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service having gone through a rigorous and detailed assessment. This is equivalent to an MBE for the Band. Only three Bands received the award across the UK and we were the only marching band.
We are grateful to Peartree Business Centre for continuing to provide us with a great storage facility and to all the other organisations and businesses who support us.
Social events have included a presentation evening, games night, beach party, trip to the Mountbatten Festival, the pantomime and a Christmas Party.
Fundraising is and always will be an essential activity to support the Band and thank you so much to everyone that has been involved.
Many members joining the Band do so with a limited knowledge of music and playing an instrument. Our BYMB Academy programme is developing and we continue to look at how best to integrate the Academy into our Band meetings.
BYMB in 2024 - Rising to the next level as we continue to inspire, train and develop young people with a passion for British Military Music in both concert and marching band formats.
In conclusion, thank you to everybody for your help and support throughout 2023 and we look forward to a successful 2024 including the London Band Week at Hampton Court Palace and our Spring Concert with the State Trumpeters of the Band of the Household Cavalry.
Then hopefully we have the London Band Tattoo at the Excel Arena in 2025 and the next Band Performance Tour in 2026.
Financial Reports
The two financial reports covering the financial year and calendar year were distributed and presented. It was noted that the Band remains in a good position. It was pointed out that the financial year report included members tour monies.The financial year report was externally checked again this year due to the level of income. Thanks to the Treasurer and everyone involved in raising the funds.
2024
Plans for the year were briefly outlined.
Safeguarding Policy - "We have embedded safeguarding into BYMB as a continually developing practice".
Academy - Two groups at 6.45pm and 7.15pm altenating Instrument and Understanding Music. Then Band Drill at 8pm till 8.30pm (There will also be an Understanding Music Catchup at 8.30pm if required). We will need members and volunteers help for these.
Some things will change as we work more with the military bands and take on more prestigious performances. So.....
On To The Next Level - the theme for 2024 - including Tidiness, Marching, New military music, Recruit players with experience, Careful selection of photos, Practice at Home, Sunday meetings, Uniforms, Aim to get through Academy in 2 terms.
Discussions including the need for a Van, Celebrating KAVS, Securing aiguilettes on the uniform, BCPUp Video, Music stands, Supervision when outside, Drip cloths and Toilets during rehearsals.
Annual General Meeting Wednesday 25th January 2023 8pm at Bourne Academy
Apologies for Absence – Ellen Berry Reynolds, Aerona Reynolds. Holly Burrows, Ben Kinch
Present - 52 Members and Parents
Members and parents were welcomed. The Trustees and Band Reports were distributed and presented.
Trustees Report for Financial Year to May 22
This is the Trustees Annual Report of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band for the financial year 2021-22.
In this report we outline
our charity’s work
where our money comes from
how we’ve spent the money in the past year
The Band is a registered charity, non-profit making whilst remaining financially stable.
We are dedicated to allowing young people regardless of their ability, to develop their social and musical skills in a safe environment through their membership of the Band. Children and young people will always be at the heart of everything we do.
The Band is traditional in style with a modern, disciplined, supportive and fun approach to making music. We use traditional brass, woodwind and percussion instruments and we play a wide range of music from classical through to military marches, film music and pop.
The Band is entirely volunteer led, run and supported. We must thank everyone involved for giving freely of their time, energy and expertise.
BYMB is about Inclusivity, Teamwork, Respect, Discipline and Musicianship.
Through membership of the Band we help young people develop to make a difference and to take their place in the community.
Our funds are predominantly raised through members subscriptions, performance fees, donations, sponsorship, events. gift aid and grants.
There was an impact on income due to a reduction in performances as a result of the Covid pandemic. During the periods of lockdown Band training continued online using Zoom.
When allowed face to face Band meetings resumed. The advice and guidance of the National Youth Agency and the national Band organisations was followed. Additional precautions were taken including temperature checks, hygiene measures, social distancing and bell covers on the wind instruments.
During the year the Band held a very successful residential Band Camp at the Girl Guides Centre in Dudsbury. This was funded by the savings on rent from meetings cancelled due to the pandemic.
The Band benefitted from a Youth Investment Fund grant, administered by Children In Need. This was used to purchase a range of good quality instrumentation including cornets. Trumpets, euphoniums, trombones, bugles, clarinets. piccolos, saxophones, snare drums, cymbals and drum pads.
There was a trip to the Royal Albert Hall to see the Royal Marines Band in the annual Mountbatten Concert.
Our main payments are costs relating to meeting hall rent, insurance, instruments, repairs, uniforms and transport.
With membership increasing and a stable financial position the Band are well placed and secure for next year and for anything that may occur.
Band Report 2022
This is the Annual Report of the Bournemouth Youth Marching Band for 2022.
The Band is a registered charity and member of Brass Bands England and the Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association.
The Band is entirely volunteer led, run and supported. We thank everyone involved for giving freely of their time, energy and expertise. Thank you also to parents, families and friends for your support.
Membership during the year has increased and now stands at just under 50. Estimated volunteer hours during the year is a magnificent 14500.
In 2022 the Band participated in 13 performances including concerts, carnivals, parades, Christmas supermarkets and even a prom. The Band held 42 training meetings and spent a day training with the Brentwood Imperial Band in Swanage. Three members played a fanfare for the Jubilee Beacon Lighting in Ferndown.
During the year the Band moved their weekly meetings from The Army Reserve Centre to Bourne Academy. We are grateful to Peartree Business Centre for providing us with a great storage facility and to all the organisations and businesses who support us.
Social events have included a presentation evening, beach party, trip to the Mountbatten Festival, the pantomime and a Christmas Party.
Fundraising remains an essential activity to support the Band and thank you so much to everyone that has been involved and supported the events. Examples include the two Quiz Nights, the Supernova 5k run, the 50:50 draw, the Afternoon Teas at Wimborne St Giles, raffles at concerts, stalls at events and the Tuck Shop. Gift aid also contributes towards our income.
We are delighted that another of our members is now with the Royal Corps of Army Music. This brings our total in military service to four in the last few years. We have continued to work with the RCAM and the Royal Marines Band Service to develop the Band and to open up opportunities. We have demonstrated that BYMB can help turn a hobby with us into a professional career in music.
The Band benefitted from a grant of £27900 from the Youth Investment Fund. This has enabled the Band to purchase new mid-range instruments and equipment.
Following the lock-downs we have seen a gradual recovery to activities in the community. There is a challenge for the Band around the increasing costs of equipment and services.
Many members joining the Band do so with a limited knowledge of music and playing an instrument. This has been responded to with our BYMB Academy programme which we continue to develop and integrate into our meetings.
In conclusion thank you to everybody for your help and support throughout 2022 and we look forward to a successful 2023.
It was stated that in 2022 there were 13 performances and 446 musician appearances. There were 42 Wednesday night meetings and 2988 hours of training. These figures are from the Band records.
The estimate of total volunteer hours during the year was 14500. Thanks to everyone for this magnificent effort.
Financial Reports
The two financial reports covering the financial year and calendar year were distributed and presented. It was noted that the Band was in a good position and that fundraising is progressing very well. The financial year report was externally audited due to the income level at a cost of £300. This report is now in the public domain. Thanks to the Treasurer and everyone involved in raising the funds.
2023
Plans for 2023 were outlined. There is a desire to further develop the Band and the members.. This should lead to better and more rewarding Band engagements. These actions were summarised as “Joining The Elite.”
Joining The Elite
Developing the Academy
Extending Wednesday Rehearsals
Sunday Rehearsals through the year
Practiced and Rehearsed (practicing at home, rehearsing at Band)
Consistent High Standards
Band Etiquette (recently sent out)
Uniform
Ongoing Recruitment (need to keep going)
Being Spoken About Everywhere (eg raising awareness, liking and sharing postings)
Wednesdays would be extended to 9pm. It will be necessary to leave promptly at that time.
During a normal evening at Band between 8 and 9pm each Academy member should benefit from 20 minutes of instrumental training, music theory and band drill. It was suggested that 7pm to 8pm should be considered. 8-9 fits better with how we do things at the moment and we will review after this trial.
Arrangements are progressing for Sunday rehearsals initially from 10am to 4pm. These are to prepare for whatever events are coming up and to have more time for training.
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