Wantage Silver Band

SEE BELOW FOR THE SIX DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE BAND

OR JUST MAKE A DONATION VIA PAYPAL

The EASY Way - When You Shop Online!

Shop online at any of 600+ online retailers (including Amazon, Argos, M&S, Sainsburys, Tesco) and help raise funds for Wantage Silver Band. Find out more or register now at easyfundraising.org.uk/wantageband.

Become a Band Friend

As you would imagine from its wide range of activities, the Band has aroused much interest - both in Wantage and elsewhere. In response we formed 'The Friends of Wantage Silver Band' which anyone may join. Friends may visit band rehearsals and will receive the band newsletter. In addition, they may purchase band concert tickets at special rates.

The aim is to encourage enjoyment of brass band music and participation in the life of the band. Ideas for fundraising events, publicity and social functions are welcome. This is especially needed at the moment as we are fundraising to build a new band hall. Due to the huge amount we need to raise, we have set the minimum subscription at £15, but hope that those who can will contribute more.

If you would like to join the 'Friends of the Wantage Silver Band', please fill in the application form, enclose your subscription and send to:

Andrew Coulson,
Bodmins,
Ham Road,
Wantage, OX12 9EE

Tel: 01235 763572

Helping to purchase brass instruments for young players! 

Please visit the Regent Arcade Book Shop, Wantage where you will find a table displaying bric a brac, videos, books, records etc,  donated by band supporters, and sold by Phil and Sue Mudway to raise funds to purchase instruments for young players in the band.

They have also kindly agreed to sell  tickets for the Band, so when you require tickets for any of our concerts, please pay them a visit, and at the same time have a look at the items on the table. Of course, you are also welcome to donate items for the table!

Join the 100 Club!

Would you like the chance to win £100 or £50 or  £20 - AND help the band?

A very useful way to support the band is to join our 100 club. You pay a subscription of only £1 per month and all members have a chance of winning in the monthly draw. Last year, we distributed two £100 cash prizes in December, single £50 prize in March, June and September and single £20 prizes in the other months. Plus, all profits raised contribute to band funds.

Want more info?? Contact Henry Gunston on 01235 223474 or email henry.gunston@virgin.net

Become a Band Patron

If you have an interest in Wantage Silver Band then perhaps you would like to become a Patron.  You may wish to support us by making a financial donation, or use your influence to raise awareness of the Band and encourage others to contribute. If you possess fame or popularity and would be happy to lend your credibility and high profile to support the Band in our fundraising, campaigning and public relations, we would also be very pleased to welcome you as a Patron. 

Status and responsibilities of Patrons 

• A Patron, by giving financial support to the Band, does not assume any responsibility for the management of the organisation, nor any legal responsibility.        

Formalities (a brief resume)

An agreement in writing between you, as Patron, and the Wantage Silver Band would include :

• the time period involved (e.g. 1 year – this can always be renewed by mutual consent)

• If, and where, the Band can use your name; It is intended to include a list of Patrons on Concert Programmes, unless you stipulate otherwise. 

Rewards

• As most Patrons will support the Band because they approve of its objectives and the work it does in the community, each Patron will be offered a free ticket to each of the Civic Hall concerts promoted by the Band: this always includes the Annual Concert, the ‘A’ Band Christmas Concert, and typically one or two other Concerts.

• Patrons will usually be invited to apply for a free ticket about a month before a concert.  Patrons will also receive a Wantage Silver Band Newsletter each month. 

Patron’s Donations

• It is anticipated that Patrons will donate £100 per year, which can be Gift Aided (providing a substantial increase to the Band at no further cost to the Patron)

For further information on becoming a Patron please contact :

our PR Secretary, Andrew Coulson on 01235 763572

email andrewlynn2013@btinternet.com

Become a Band Sponsor 

The Band is seeking Sponsors. Typically these will be local firms or businesses who are interested in supporting the Band and its objectives – and especially in its major project of building a new Band and Community Hall.

 Level of Sponsorship

• The Band envisage this will be on two levels: Sponsors donating a minimum of £250 per year, and major Sponsors donating a minimum of £1000 per year (these sums are tax-deductible as the Band is a Registered Charity No. 1123767). In return for the Sponsorship, the Band will publish the Sponsor’s logo or message on the Band website, and on programmes of Concerts promoted by the Band.

Formalities (a brief resume)

An agreement in writing between the Sponsor and the Band would include : 

• the time period involved (e.g. 1 year – this can always be renewed by mutual consent)

• The format of the Sponsor’s logo or message; and how, and where, the Band can use it

For further information on becoming a Sponsor please contact:

our PR Secretary, Andrew Coulson on 01235 763572 

email andrewlynn2013@btinternet.com