CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15363692 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 20 December 2023

End date: 31 December 2024

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company during the year under review was Band & Music Tuition.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
20 December 2023 to 31 December 2024

D.R. Munroe
T.J. Davis-Simon
A.C. Dowdye
S.R. Kyd
P. Munroe


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
6 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: D.R. Munroe
Status: Director

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024


£
Turnover: 15,460
Cost of sales: ( 18,645 )
Gross profit(or loss): (3,185)
Distribution costs: ( 245 )
Administrative expenses: ( 9,787 )
Other operating income: 6,675
Operating profit(or loss): (6,542)
Interest receivable and similar income: 8
Profit(or loss) before tax: (6,534)
Tax: ( 453 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (6,987)

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024


£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 37,929
Total fixed assets: 37,929
Current assets
Debtors: 4 894
Cash at bank and in hand: 3,635
Total current assets: 4,529
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 580 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 3,949
Total assets less current liabilities: 41,878
Provision for liabilities: ( 453 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 41,425
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 41,425
Total members' funds: 41,425

The notes form part of these financial statements

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 6 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: D.R. Munroe
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied: the Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets held for the company's own use are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. At each balance sheet date, the company reviews the carrying amount of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost or valuation less the estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life: Plant and machinery 12.5 per cent reducing balance

    Other accounting policies

    Taxation Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from the surplus as reported in the income and expenditure account because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible timing differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Current or deferred tax for the year is recognised in the income and expenditure account, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Trade and other debtors Trade and other debtors are initially recognised at fair value and thereafter stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Trade and other creditors Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 43,347 43,347
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 December 2024 43,347 43,347
Depreciation
Charge for year 5,418 5,418
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 December 2024 5,418 5,418
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 37,929 37,929

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Debtors

2024
£
Trade debtors 120
Prepayments and accrued income 774
Total 894

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024
£
Trade creditors 70
Accruals and deferred income 510
Total 580

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CONTRAST STEEL BAND CIC

Company Number: 15363692 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

Our steel band has actively contributed to the local community by performing at a variety of charitable events, including church gatherings, school and local community fetes, across Leicestershire. These performances have provided our members with valuable opportunities to develop their musical abilities and build confidence by playing in front of live audiences, while also supporting meaningful causes within the community. In addition to our charitable work, we have also performed at a number of non-charitable private events. These engagements have helped us to generate income to support the running of the band and have enhanced our reputation as a high-quality, professional steel band, further enabling us to meet our aims of musical development, community engagement, and cultural outreach. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we hosted a large community event that brought together current and former members, families, and members of the wider public. This event showcased the rich history and development of the band over the past five decades. Attendees enjoyed a wide range of musical genres, learned about the cultural and educational impact of the steel band, and celebrated the achievements of those who have contributed to its ongoing success. As a result of this celebration and community engagement, we have been able to pilot a new youth band specifically aimed at supporting young steelpan players who are no longer eligible to receive tuition through Leicestershire Music Service. This initiative provides a valuable progression route for these musicians, allowing them to continue developing their skills in a semi-professional environment and remain engaged with music and the steelpan community.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our company’s stakeholders include: 1.Band members - both current and former - , including young people transitioning from educational steelpan tuition 2.Parents and carers of younger members Leicestershire Music Service, as a key partner in music education 3.The wider community of Leicestershire, including organisers and attendees of our public performances and events Consultation and Feedback Methods 1.We regularly engage with stakeholders through both formal and informal methods, including: 2.Verbal feedback during and after rehearsals, performances, and events and in band meetings. 3.Ongoing conversations with young players and their families regarding progression opportunities 4.Collaborative discussions with Leicestershire Music Service about gaps in provision and support for young musicians 5.Feedback gathered during community events, where organisers and attendees shared thoughts on the band’s role, outreach, and accessibility. Actions Taken in Response to Feedback As a direct result of consultation: 1.We developed and piloted a new youth band to support young steelpan players who no longer qualify for tuition through Leicestershire Music Service. This responded to concerns about the lack of progression opportunities for these musicians. 2.We enhanced our community engagement by organising inclusive events, such as our 50th anniversary celebration, which incorporated diverse music styles and showcased the band’s legacy, based on feedback valuing heritage and cultural inclusion. 3.We continue to adapt our performances and outreach to reflect the musical interests of our audiences, as expressed during events and charitable engagements. We remain committed to ongoing stakeholder consultation as a core part of our decision-making and development processes.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
6 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: D.R. Munroe
Status: Director