Overdue: 455 days
Public benefits
Purpose 1 To bring Pipe Band music into Benburb and its surrounding area for the people of the area to enjoy. The direct benefits which flow from purpose 1 include the enrichment of the cultural lives of the general public of Banbury and the surrounding area with pipe band music and musical performances. These benefits will be demonstrated through
feedback from the general public that have listened to and attended to public performances and feedback from band members on playing pipe band music and performing in the band. This purpose will not lead to any harm The charity’s beneficiaries are the general public in the Benburb and surrounding area. There is no private benefit from this purpose. Purpose 2 To 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 order to keep up the pipe band tradition that has been established in Benburb and is well respected and cherished. The direct benefits which flow from purpose 2 include a good standard to musicianship attained by members of the public and band. These benefits will be demonstrated through participating of tuition and practice organised by the band as well as feedback on the enjoyment and approval of the general public on listening to public performances. This purpose will not lead to any harm. The charity’s beneficiaries are the general public in Benburb and the surrounding area. The only private benefits flowing from this purpose are the personal development of musical skills by individuals that can be used in higher educational attainment at school in the subject of music and also private hire of individuals for musical performances. These are incidental and necessary as each individual band members will need to acquire these musical skills to be able to play with other band members as a band. Purpose 3 To promote all Ulster Scots traditions and culture and in particular pipe band music. The direct benefits which flow from purpose 3 include the enrichment of the cultural lives of the general public of Benburb and the surrounding area with Ulster Scots traditions, music and culture. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from members of the band and the general public on any public performances and other activities organised by the band. This purpose will not lead to any harm. The charity’s beneficiaries are the general public in Benburb and the surrounding area. There is no private benefit from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Benburb Memorial Pipe Band are a marching band of an Ulster Scots tradition. We take part in public performances for the enjoyment of members of the public and for members of the band. We organise and hold an annual band parade in the village of Benburb as well as taking part in parades organised by other marching bands mostly with Ulster Scots
traditions. Benburb Memorial Pipe Band lead Benburb LOL No.4 on Twelfth of July celebrations and church services. We are also available for hire for performances. Benburb Memorial Pipe Band organise tuition in piping and drumming and organise practice. Benburb Memorial Pipe Band also organise fundraising events as well as other events promoting and enhancing Ulster Scots traditions, music and culture.
... [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
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Men
- Older people
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Community development
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
- Youth development
