Charity registration number 1026153 Hillesley C of E VA Primary School Kilcott Road H illesley Wotton-under-Edge GL127RH Report of theTruste8s for the year ending 31" August 2024 Outgoing Chalr Jasmine Watson resigned 23° September 2023 NataLie Tanner Chair Outgoing Secretary Mary Elcombe resigned 23fd September 2023 Secretary Katharine Knight Treasurer Shirley Bushell The trustees of the Friends of Hillesley School present their annual report to accompany the independently examined accounts to The Charity Commission, Introductlon to FOHS- what18 Its charltable purp08•7 The Charity, Friends of Hillesley School (referred to hereafter as FOHS,) is a fundraising charity based In HiLlesley in Gloucestershir8. It has exlsted for manyyears and its purpose, like so many PTA'S. is to provide 8Xtracurrlcular activities or resources for their associated School. In this case. Hillesley C of E VA Primary School. The sort of things these include, (but are not Ilmited to) are: transport for school trips; a year six leaver's'party, or trip; a new library. a play S8il SO tne children can play outside in the sun when it's hot; playground refurblshments; laptops; muslc lessons- the list is always ongoing and evolving. Cruclally FOHS, exists to support the school in provlding the very best environment to advance the education of the pupils in the school (such as fundingfor laptops) and wellbeing of the children and staff (such as trips). The FOHS structure. FOHS Is governed by its constitution. No serious incidents have been reported in the perlod. Trustees of FOHS consists of a chair, secretary and treasurer. Trustees are voted in annuaLly at the AGM and should not serve longer than a two-year term. Where does FOHS'S money come from? The entirety of FOHS'S funds comes from fundr81sing. successful bid writing 8nd donations from villagers (for such things as raffle prizes). Durlng the year, fundr8ising has raised a total profit of £12,564. The majority of this was because of the May biannual ball. A huge fundraising effort supported by all those involved included ticket sales of nearly 200, 8 raff le, 8 silent auction and a live auction. This resulted in 8 final profit of £8,692. Added to this was a Christmas raffle and Christmas card s8Les, which raised over £2,100, and a fantastic comedy night raised £710. A couple of discos (Easter and Christmas} and ice creams sold after school on summer Fridays added to the fundraising efforts. We were lucky enough to have 8 St8ll at the local district sports selling soft drinks and snacks. ContrlbutSons to Hlllesley C of E VA School Donations to the school in the year tot8lled £6,736 and contributed towards:. Transport costs to the local pool for swimming lesson8 a shed for the infant playground, with a sandpit on one slde and an'outside library, on the other Contribution tOW8rd necessary lighting renewals Ukelele lessons for both inf8nts and juniors Educational playground equipment Makeover of the Frlendship Garden and School outlng costs ObJectlv88 The charlty will contlnue to work to raise funds to ensure the school's extr8curricu18r needs are met as and when they arise. In the new academic year, it is hoped to recruit more parents to become more involved with the Charity. When appropriate, FOHS takes the commission's public benefit guidance into account when making decisions. Flnanclal notes The closing balance is healthy for a charity of our size, at £14,060. We 8re in communication with the school considering some educ8tion8l playground equipment. Signed th Date 20 June 2025 Shirley Bushell Treasurer ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** Friends of Hillesley School **On accounts for the year** 31 August 2024 **Charity no** 1026153 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31/08/2024** . - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance 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 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: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date:** 27/03/2025 ~~>}~~ **Name:** Nicola Tilley ~~Ps~~ **Relevant professional** FCA **qualification(s) or body (if any):** **Address:** The Old Garden, New Mills Lane, Hillesley, Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire, GL12 7RR Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Section B Disclosure** ~~ee~~ 1 **October 2018** **IER** Frlends of Hillesle School- Charit Number 1026153 Income and Expenditure for the year to 31/8124 INCOME Extra donatlon re last year ball Gross Fundraislng income Savings account interest 200.00 31047.84 9.18 31257.02 EXPENDITURE Donatlons to Hlllesley School Fundralslng expenditure Parentklnd subscrlptlon Shelter for forest school Glfts 6736.00 18683.71 109.00 61.61 132.49 Sum up machines 117.60 Water lugs Petty Cash Tlns 107.50 20.98 25968.89 Excess expenditure over Income 5288.13 Balance Sheet Bank BIF Cash BIF 8746.87 25.00 Add Excess expenditure over Income 5288.13 14060,00 resented C105ing balance at Bank Closing balance at Savlngs Account Closlng balance of Cash 3987.31 10009.18 63.51 14060.00 Prepared by Shlrley Bushell - Treasurer Slgned: £< I~QLQ Date: CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Friends of Hillesley School On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1026153 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110812024. Responsibilities and As the charty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 2710312025 Name: Nicola Tilley Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCA Address: The Old Garden, New Mills Lane, Hillesley, Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire, GL12 7RR Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018 Frlends of Hlllesl School- Chari Number 1026153 Income and Expendrture for the year to 3V8124 INCOME Extra donatlon re last year ball Gross Fundraising income Savings account interest 200.IJ) 31047.84 9.18 31257.02 EXPENOtruRE Donations to Hillesley School Fundraislng expendilure Parentkind subscription Shelter for forest school Gifts 6736.00 18683.71 109.00 61.61 132.49 Sum up machines 117.60 Water jugs Petty Cash fins 107.50 20.98 25968.89 Excess expenditure over income 5288.13 Balance Sheet Bank BIF Cash B/F Add Excess expenditure over income 8746.87 25. 5288.13 14060.00 Re resented b Closing balance at Bank Closing balance at Savings Account Closing balance of Cash 3987.31 ICK)09.L8 63.51 14060.00 Prepared by Shirley Bushell- Treasurer Signed: Date: oz