Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 11 August 2024 To 10 August 2025
Charity name: Gospel Oak School Association
Charity registration number: 1015477
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the Association is to advance the education of the pupils in Gospel Oak Primary School. In furtherance of this object the Association may: (a) develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the School (b) engage in activities which support the School and advance the education of the pupils attending it (c) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils |
| 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 |
The Association holds fund raising events and applies for grants to provide Gospel Oak School with additional resources and enhance education, music, sport and drama provision and facilities at the school. The Association organizes social and entertainment events to encourage interaction and cohesiveness among the school community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | On the matter, the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on the public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference - Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
- Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment £12,427 Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers £15,000 Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Net funds raised of over £40,000 i.e. gross fundraising less fundraising costs. GOSA was pleased to provide a Priority Grants to the school of £30,370. Every year GOSA members elect to provide funds for educational projects, trips, facilities and events requested by teachers and staff at the school under the banner of School Project Grants. The total grant expenditure keeps showing a material increase on prior years as school life returned to normal post pandemic and GOSA looked to support the school in the light of continued funding cuts. More than thirty different grants were approved during the year. • Art/Music/Drama/Teaching grants included the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Mia dance workshops, tickets to musical "Matilda "for Year 6, Bengali club. • Funded trips and visits included trips to the Zoo, Golden Hinde trip, Safari Pete- Nursery. • Funded additional resources for the school included Food Tech room Equipment. No external grants were received from for the Brass Band Fund during the year. GOSA aims to continue with its commitment to make available £5,000 per year as needed to secure the on-going future of the Brass Band, either through specific fundraising or through allocation of general funds. GOSA is happy to confirm the project “Leaves for Leavers” that is running for more than ten years is being fully supported by the Association and do not require any |
additional approval in the future. This will help to continue the beautiful tradition in the school. As in previous years, GOSA funded a youth hostel bedding supplement for the Y6 School Journey and Y6 leavers t-shirts. • GOSA happy to continue a support of the Chess Club. Students are welcome to join chess classes as an afternoon club. Gosa is committed to support this initiative and cover half of its cost. • Main maintenance projects were carried out: art room refurbishment, KS2 climbing frame repairs
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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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
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The financial position remained strong, with general unallocated reserves exceeding one year's worth of general grant expenditure, excluding capital projects. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Association retains unspent reserves in its bank account. Some of these reserves are ring-fenced for specific activities and held until such time as the school is ready to spend these funds on those specific activities. The balance of funds is denoted in a General unallocated reserve. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £48,792 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | none |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | none |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Fundraising events for the local community |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | - |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | - |
| Other | - |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted at the Annual General Meeting 20th October 1992 and revised 7th November 2014 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| 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 | Volunteers from parent and teacher body are nominated and approved in vote at the Annual General Meeting. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | - |
| 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
| Charityname | GOSPEL OAK SCHOOL ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | GOSA |
| Registered charity number | 1015477 |
| Charity’s principal address | Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road London NW3 2JB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabnam Eslambochi |
Chair | |||
| Alexandra Vainshtok |
Treasurer |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
none
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year none
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Funds held as custodian | trustees on behalf of others |
|---|---|
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
none |
| 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 (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| - | ||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| - |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Vainshtok | ||
Treasurer, trustee |
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| 03/06/2026 | ||
| 03/06/2026 |
GOSPEL OAK SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER. 1015477)
ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GOSPEL OAK SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 10[TH] AUGUST 2025
In accordance with the instructions given to me, I have prepared and examined the annexed accounts from the books, accounts and vouchers of Gospel Oak School Association, and from information and explanations supplied to me
Emma Porteous Independent Examiner
GOSPEL OAK SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (Registerd Charity No. 1015477) BALANCE SHEET
For the Year Ending 10th August 2026
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Current Asset | ||||||
| Cash | ||||||
| Current Account | 75,916 | 71,928 | ||||
| Cash in Hand | ||||||
| Uncleared cheques | - | - | ||||
| 75,916 | 71,928 | |||||
| Less : Current Liabilities | ||||||
| Outstanding cheques | -20,165 | -13,489 | ||||
| Unpaid Grants | -6,709 | -6,686 | ||||
| Preparation of Accounts | -250 | -250 | ||||
| -27,124 | -20,425 | |||||
| Net Current Assets | 48,792 | 51,502 | ||||
| Accumulated Funds | ||||||
| Opening Balance | 51,502 | 52,900 | ||||
| Add : Surplus (Deficit) for Year | -2,709 | -1,399 | ||||
| Total Reserves | 48,792 | 51,502 | ||||
| Breakdown of Funds | ||||||
| Committed | ||||||
| Brass Band | 5,689 | 5,200 | ||||
| Grants for future years | 11,286 | 13,489 | ||||
| School Gate Grant | 572 | 500 | ||||
| Travel Grants | ||||||
| Chess club | 1,020 | 440 | ||||
| General, unallocated Funds | 30,224 | 31,873 | ||||
| 48,792 | 51,502 |
I declare that the foregoing financial statements are correct. Alexandra Vainshtok
Treasurer
22-May-26
| Income One-off Events Fun Run Children's Photos Winter Fair (incl. Raffle) Family Nights (Quiz,Cinema,Bollywood) Christmas Trees Misc Donations and Gift Aid Reclaim Street Tag Regular Events Class Teas/Food Market Grants and Donations Total Income Expenditures Cost of Fundraising Activities Fun Run Children's Photos Winter Fair (incl. Raffle) Family Nights (Quiz,GO Factor) Christmas Trees Food Market GOSA Projects and Activities Choirs Administration Expenses Prof. Fees, Insurance & GOSA Application of Funds School Priority Grants School Project Grants Brass Band Chess club School Gates Year 6 Leavers Grants Total Expenditure (Deficit) / Surplus For the Y INCOME (Regis GOSPEL |
2024-25 10,000.18 3,893.00 5,364.49 1,152.53 779.50 7,426.53 200.00 1,252.80 10,000.00 ear Ending 10th AND EXPENDIT terd Charity No OAK SCHOOL A |
2024-25 2023-24 8,768.71 5,268.00 3,553.15 2,246.85 594.86 1,828.35 150.00 1,911.20 20,000.00 August 2025 URE ACCOUNT . 1015477) SSOCIATION |
2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
944.19 1,887.13 464.19 1,549.47 274.07 |
40,069.03 227.94 2,132.94 192.27 848.05 123.29 |
44,321.12 | |
| - 592.00 29,112.85 5,689.19 1,020.00 572.00 673.20 |
- 5,119.05 833.00 34,885.89 5,178.65 440.00 492.00 365.95 |
3,524.49 | |
| 37,659.24 42,778.29 (-2,709) |
42,195.49 45,719.98 |
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| (-1,399) |