St. Eugene's Brass and Reed Band

Public benefits

PURPOSE The purpose of St Eugene’s Band, Omagh shall be to advance an awareness, understanding and appreciation of music for all of those interested within the local community by:- a) actual participation within the band in the playing of a musical instrument. b) offering those who are interested in becoming playing members the opportunity of

learning to play a musical instrument through learner classes, where these can be shown to be viable. c) To offer those who do not wish to become learners or playing members the opportunity to become associate non-playing members of the band and in so doing create a greater awareness of music in general d) By undertaking concerts and providing musical entertainment on behalf of charities, councils, local communities and public bodies PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The benefit that flows from this purpose is the promotion of enjoyment, better understanding and general advancement of the arts and sciences, in particular the art and science of music for the benefit of band members and the general public in Northern Ireland and further abroad through touring, through exposure and participation in the arts and science of music, whether as audience members or physical participants. These benefits are evidenced through regular internal assessment by recording individual personal musical advancement by grade achievements and by acknowledgements of performances at charitable functions. Benefits are further evidenced by photo and video documentation, website and Facebook recording and regular reporting of charitable activities and financial performance in annual reports and financial accounts. There is no history of harm throughout our 131 year history. However strong steps are in place to avoid any possibility through strict adherence to our Child Protection Policy, our Health and Safety Policy and our Code of Conduct for all members. We also have in place Public Liability Insurance. The charity’s beneficiaries are its playing members and the general public in Northern Ireland and occasionally outside Northern Ireland through touring and concerts.

What your organisation does

We undertake public performances at many community events. We visit local school to introduce children to music and musical instruments. We provide music to a large number of religious congregations at their events and ceremonies. We play music to patients at many local nursing homes to create well being.