CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period 1" September 2023 From 31" August 2024 Charity name: Friends Of Newnham Junior School Association Charity registration number: 1014929 Objectives and Activities SORP referencg Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The objectives of the association are to advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for the education at the school (not normally provided by the location Education Authori A full year of fundraising was enjoyed this year Our most significant events continue to be our June family fun night raising a profit of £5,068 and our three Disco events raising a total profit of £7,070. This year the students participated in the London Mini marathon obtaining £3,172 in sponsorship for our charity. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 New funds were raised in a variety of ways: Parents gave one off payments {voluntary contributions), some of which are eligible for gift aid. Local businesses supported us through monetary contribution and lor raffle prizes. other events; Race night, Bingo night, kids quiz and lasertag (provided by an outside company for the school children), Christmas gift shop, non uniform day (Break the rules day), sports day and tuck shop refreshment sales and themed treat bags. These funds have been used for the refurbishrnent of the school toilets, equipment for the school (sports & ICT), educational and fun vlsits by external roviders Christmas Pantomime and
Science workshop) and a year 6 leaver event. Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. To this end, the benefits funded by the charity have been to enhance the educational learning of the full range of pupils within Newnham Junior School. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Grant requests and benefits are put to the committee for consideration and approval before being funded. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment All parents or guardians of the children at the school and all the teachers are deemed to be voting members of the association. The contribution by each individual varies. A core group of approximately 8 parents contribute to the main planning of events, who are strongly supported by the teaching staff. Other parents also volunteer to run and assist with events. Newnham Junior School is a three form entry public school in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It has approximately 360 pupils and occupies a sin le site. Pala 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance SORP reference The additional educational provisions made by the charity have enhanced the learning J enjoyment and love of learning in its pupils. The fundraising events themselves have been dual purpose, allowing the children to enjoy their educational setting, bullding relationships and confidence, as well as raise funds to give them further opportunities to learn. It has built stronger bonds between parents and staff which strengthens the understanding and shared responsibility to nurture pupils and assist them in achieving their potential. More obvious achievements have been the funds raised and the supply of equipment and refurbishment of the school facilities enhancing the pupils. learning and the school environment. As well as enrichment for all students through the workshops and experiences at educational trips. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional information {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 A strong year of fundraising with £43,464 raised, which includes £4,199 donated as voluntary contributions from parents. The charity started the year with £34,673 spent £27,082 on school benefits, £4,199 donated to the school and ended the year with £33 144. Currently we aim to retain funds to provide a year's operating cost. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 £33 144 NIA Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 There is some risk to the ongoing running of thls charity as it relies on volunteers from the parenuguardian community. Volunteer numbers remain stable allowing us to run events with a core group being relied upon for the leadin and mana in events. A description of the principal risks facing the charity P8r8 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Unincorporated association orated Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Head Teacher is president and the following officers are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting: Chairman Treasurer Secretary Minute Secretary Publicity Officer Parent Representatives for each class Up to four members of the staff of the school (selected by staff among themselves) Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about". Handover from previous trustee when available. Previous event notes are available on a shared drive for new trustees to access. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 One level structure with Chair as lead oordinator and head teacher as president. No wider network of structure. Decisions are made by committee or by trustees when committee decision is not possible due to timescales. Committee can vote to pass responsibility down to a sub•committee created for particular purposes or events and co-opt members can be appointed as circumstances require {i.e. when specialist skills or knowled ere uired Committee made up of parentslguardians and teachers of school. The committee deals directly with the headteacher at meetings or through trustees for matters arising outside meeting windows. Meetin s are at least terml The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Friends Of Newnham Junior School Association FONJSA 1014929 Newnham Junior School Newnham Avenue Eastcote Middlesex HA4 9RW Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted il not for whole ear Trustee name Office {if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Alison Curtin Chairlsecretary Treasurer 719 22 - to date Anisha Ciba 1419123 - 1919124 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information tional Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details
Other o tional information Declarations The. trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Alison Curtin Position (eg Secretary, Chair etc Chair 11 Date 1116125
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES FRIENDS OF NEWNHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL 1014929 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For thè period from l-Sep-23 To 31-Aug-24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestriet•d funds Restrlcted fvnds Endowment funds Total funds Lasty•ar tothv Meare5t to the ngaro8t£ to tho r*arnst£ A1 Rocoi FuNDRSINGAcTIVfflES 35226 Sub total(Gross income forAR) A2 Asset and Inv¢sfment salg5. seo table . 43.464 35226 Sub total 35,22fj A3 Payments FUNDRMSING AcTwillES PURCHASES FOR TrIE SCHOOL DONAMONS TO ThE SCHOOL 13.712 27.082 4,199 13.712 27.082 4.lYP 13.355 21.803 2.Q85 Sub tota 44993 44.993 37243 A4 Asset and Investment purchasè5. (see tabl•l Sub tota 414,993 41993 37,243 Net of receipts/(paymentsJ - A5 Transfers funds A6 Cash funds lastyear end Cash funds this yearen 1017 34,673 33.144 34.6T3 33.144 36.690 46n Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fund5 Restricted fvnd5 Endovmient funds to nvare5t£ Categories Details to n&irest£ B1 Cash funds CASH ATBANK 3a064 CASH IN HAND Total Gash funds 33.144 rol1$ and pay1$ AU($)) Unrestrict funds Restricted funds EndoTwm•nt funds CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 611112025
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CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of FRIENDS OF NEWNHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1014929 Set out on pages 1and2 I".emenib?r .'n-'liid.- Trh- oage iiiinib2.; I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3110812024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements Conrning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: BARRY OFFMAN Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES Address: LANDAU MORLEY LLP, 325-327 OLDFIELD LANE NORTH, GREENFORD, UB6 OFX IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018