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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£3.1K
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Spending
£3.4K
Public benefits
Purpose 1 The direct benefits from this purpose are:- 1. The study of its culture, its origins and Folklore. 2. Assisting in the spread and development of the culture in teaching and rendering of music common to artistic connections. This is demonstrated by lectures that are delivered preferably by a member of the Ulster-Scots Agency to the
general public of Trillick and District to events in the band hall publicly advertised. Band members taking part at advertised musical gatherings either as a group or as individuals playing tunes or melodies formulated by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and taught by instructors approved by the Ulster Scots Association. There is no harm from this purpose. Purpose 2 The direct benefit from this purpose is the advancement of education and learning of the young members leading to active responsible youths contributing to enhanced community life. This is demonstrated by the number of young members in the band and the continuation of the band. There is no harm from this purpose. Purpose 3 The direct benefit flowing from this purpose 1. Liaison with groups of musicians sharing a common aim for the advancement of Pipe and Drum Music. 2. Entertainment of the general public through the rendering of good quality outdoor marching and indoor musical performances. This is demonstrated by close liaison between the band and musicians involved with the Irish Pipe Band Association over the past number of years. Outdoor performances with members of the Rosses Pipe Band in Dungloe Co, Donegal on a shared musical programme. There is no harm from this purpose. The beneficiaries are the general public as the exclusive function of the band is the provision of high quality music to the general public. This is achieved through the following 1. The people who attend the fifteen to twenty annual open air parades of band ensembles held over spring, summer and autumn seasons approved by the parades commission. 2. Those who attend musical indoor concerts which usually take place in village halls towards the end of the winter season. 3. The band’s rendering of musical melodies are freely available to everyone without regard to religious or political beliefs. 4. The band as a Unit where all monies received are re-invested in member training and in the purchase of consumables such as uniforms and replacement of reeds, drum heads and other instruments. The only private benefit is that members learn to play musical instruments. This is essential to the maintenance of the band as otherwise it could not function or render musical performances.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Attendance at weekly practice in order to maintain quality of music. Provision of tuition to new members to thus ensure trained replacements for those retiring for whatever reason. Maintaining uniform and Instrumentation in good condition. Fulfil engagements overt he Summer and Autumn comprising:- (a) Attendance at fund
raising band parades. (b) Leading Fancy Dress Parades primarily for church and Social Organisations. (c) Attending Church promoted services. (d) Leading established orders on a fee paying basis. (e) Concert performances. Liaison with members of The Rosses Pipe Band, Co. Donegal with whom we shared an educational and social programme in 2002, 2003 and 2004
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Parents
How the charity works
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Education/training
