Guidance

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How your band can benefit from Gift Aid when paying expenses to volunteers. Download our PDF guide or view the Basics of Gift Aid video.

This Resource is all about how best to get in contact with schools and who to talk to to get the information you need.

This resource is the top tips you can implement to make your social media more accessible. By making your social media accessible, you are ensuring that all of your audience, including people with disabilities, can access your information and interact with the organisation.

A brass band does not need to be a registered charity. When considering if charitable status is something your band should obtain, it is worth weighing up the pros and cons for your band. For example, you might be able access to new funding opportunities only available to organisations with charitable status, however, if the administrative burden is greater than you could manage it would be worth considering if this is right for you. We recommend that proper time, research and consideration is taken when making a decision about charitable status.

Through this video we go through what you need to know about Gift Aid in order to make the most of it for your band.

This resource is the top tips you can implement to make your website more accessible. By making your website accessible, you are ensuring that all of your potential users, including people with disabilities, have a decent user experience and are able to easily access your information.

What is a DBS check, why do you need one, and how do you apply? This resource tells you everything you need to know plus how BBE can support with free DBS application for volunteers.

As bands use such a vast array of music it's important for us to understand the laws, organisations and best practice involved in obtaining, performing and recording that music. This resource covers the need to know aspects of copyright, PRS and Licences such as obtaining music, making copies, paying PRS fees and what licences you need to sell CDs.

Welcome Guide to help new BBE members get started