## Friends of Russell School Round-Up 2023-24 It’s been another fun-packed year of activities, making memories and all-important fundraising! It has only all been possible with so many coming forward to organise events. In the Autumn Term we started with another brilliant Fireworks Evening led by Alice. The highlight was of course the spectacular display, combined with music from Gareth, Halloween themed treats from Anna and Russell Bakers, delicious spread from the BBQ Team complimented by the Mr B’s Horsebox Bar. This year’s Christmas Fair organised by Rowena, Liz and Lil, then got us all in the festive spirit nice and early with a cheerful soundtrack provided by Mrs D and the school music groups and an array of games, treats, cakes, craft and the exciting seasonal visit from the Big Man in Red in a magical Gingerbread Grotto with a host of Y6 elves. Other festive highlights included the children’s designed Christmas cards, organised by Laura with Miss B’s help Watersmeet Panto ice-creams, Xmas Performance Refreshments, Xmas Disco by Mrs J and the School Staff, and Nami and her team of helpers serving everyone their School Christmas Lunch! During the Spring Term the Russell Bakers whipped up their first ever Valentine Bake Sale much to everyone’s delight, and throughout the year there has been continued support for the termly Bag 2 School (handed over from Munira to Nicola and Michelle) and Pre-Loved Uniform Sales organised by Paul, Laura and Kirsten. In March, ten quiz teams (including 2 teacher teams!) enjoyed a fun evening battling it out for the ‘BIG QUIZ Trophy’. With lots of competitive spirit it was fantastic evening and lovely opportunity for parents/carers to get together run by quiz masters Amber & Marcus. The term ended with the children’s much-loved annual Easter egg hunt run by Rachel and team, and another gorgeous Easter Concert arranged by Mrs D and featuring music from the Orchestra, Brass Band, Junior and Mini Vocals, alongside refreshments and sweets treats from FoRS and the Russell Bakers. The fun continued in the Summer term with our first glittering Russell Summer Prom organised by a team of Deb, Carly, Jav, Alice, Sarah, Alex, with Liz, Claire and Susan on the bar, giving parents and carers the chance to let their hair down, sip a cocktail or two and dance the night away right on their doorstep! In June we came together as the school field was transformed with a Paris Olympics theme, complete with Coconut Shy Winners Podium and Eiffel Tower cake stand for a fantastic day of music and fun for the Family Summer Fun Day. Thanks to a brilliant team who planned the event including Michelle, Nicola, Shafi, Alice, Haria and Sarah who together organised bouncy castles, strawberry donations, sponsorship, advertising and raffle prizes along with Jess and Lil who led the creation and distribution of the brochure. A brilliant team of Class Reps, parent volunteers, staff and governors all set-up & manned stalls. Rob Munn ended his 7-year stint as lead of the Russell BBQ handing over the baton to Anand and Jamie. Mrs Deeley, Gareth & Glenn created a fabulous soundtrack for the day, along with the musicians, performers and groups who entertained us and the Dad Dancers who threw some shapes during the School Song & Dance. All seamlessly held together by our wonderful comperes Steve and Ryan. The Summer Term was rounded off with refreshments sports day, drinks in the sunshine at the Summer Concert, a Krispy Kreme Donut Sale and a Break the Rules Day all led by Liz and Sarah along with teams of helpers. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who has worked so hard giving your time and so much energy organising and leading FoRS activities and events, including class reps, school staff, committee members, parents/carers and helpers! ## **Friends of The Russell School** ## **Income & Expenditure for 12 months to 31[st] August 2024** ||**31st August 2024**
**31st August 2023**
**31st August 2022**
**31st August 2021**
**31st August 2020**| |---|---| |**FUNDRAISING**
**Receipts**
Fireworks
Christmas Fair
Quiz Night / Summer Prom / Race Night
Summer Fair
Other Fundraising
Other Income
Barn Dance / May Ball
**Total Receipts**
**Less: Expenditure**
Fireworks
Christmas Fair
Quiz Night / Summer Prom / Race Night
Summer Fair
Other Fundraising
FoRS Expenses
Barn Dance / May Ball
**Total Expenditure**
**Fundraising Surplus /Deficit**|£6,478.23
£6,016.35
£5,966.75
-
£5,719.72
£7,271.21
£6,790.42
£4,743.91
£2,612.81
£8,866.07
£5,494.65
-
£1,576.96
-
-
£12,731.02
£11,091.76
£9,121.07
£7,245.50
£1,300.00
£4,273.90
£3,316.23
£4,663.55
£4,084.33
£4,501.28
£1,732.04
£86.71
£606.36
£327.69
£959.54
-
-
-
-
£4,898.80| ||**£37,981.05**
**£27,301.47**
**£26,678.60**
**£14,270.33**
**£26,245.41**
£3,757.57
£3,560.65
£3,110.30
-
£3,672.32
£2,674.06
£2,476.52
£1,596.07
-
£3,137.22
£1,432.23
-
£807.68
-
-
£4,671.75
£4,375.20
£3,686.47
£914.76
£170.00
£377.70
£295.90
£551.76
£1,179.36
£839.49
£1,962.99
£260.00
£595.06
£362.99
£421.96
-
-
-
-
£4,509.84| ||**£14,876.30**
**£10,968.27**
**£10,347.34**
**£2,457.11**
**£12,750.83**
**£23,104.75**
**£16,333.20**
**£16,331.26**
**£11,813.22**
**£13,494.58**| ||| |**SCHOOL FUNDING**
Major Items
Smaller Purchases
Children’s Activities
Swimming Pool Subsidy (Ring Fenced)
Stationery Subsidy (Ring Fenced)
Parent Donations (Ring Fenced)
**Net School Funding**|£6,076.00
£3,424.97
£11,827.35
£10,004.75
£10,086.30
£2,654.40
£3,055.79
£2,767.86
£251.70
£1,700.12
£429.74
£752.76
£1,092.21
£1,732.77
£614.15
£6,271.02
£1,908.74
£2,748.45
£611.47
£1,648.75
£1,787.54
£1,359.95
£2,038.25
-
£1,185.00
£7,735.84
£3,591.41
£4,786.70
£611.47
£2,833.75| ||**£9,482.86**
**£6,910.80**
**£15,687.42**
**£11,989.22**
**£12,400.57**| ||| |**CASH MOVEMENT**
Net School Funding (per above)
Receipts From Prior Year Activities
Expenditure re. Prior Year Commitments
Fundraising Surplus /Deficit(per above)
**Net Cash Surplus /Deficit**|£23,104.75
£16,333.20
£16,331.26
£9,482.86
£6,910.80
£15,687.42
£0.00
£0.00
£340.00

£9.00
£1,646.78
£9,938.70
**£13,612.89**
**£7,775.62**
**£8,954.86**| |**BANK RECONCILIATION**
**Bank Account Balances**
NatWest Bank (Current)
Skipton Building Society
**Total Bank Balance**
**Reconciliation**
Prior Year Total Bank Balance
Calculated Total Bank Balance
Actual Total Bank Balance (per above)
Net Cash Surplus /Deficit(per above)
**Variance (Surplus /Deficit)**|£1,870.71
£4,257.82
£24,482.20
£44,000.00
£28,000.00
-
**£45,870.71**
**£32,257.82**
**£24,482.20**
£32,257.82
£24,482.20
£33,437.06
£13,612.89
£7,775.62
£8,954.86
£45,870.71
£32,257.82
£24,482.20
£45,870.71
£32,257.82
£24,482.20
**£0.00**
**£0.00**
**£0.00**| |**CASH AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL**
Total Bank Balance (per above)
Add Back: Net School Funding
**Cash Before School Funding**
Less: Current Year Wish List Total
**Surplus Cash in Bank Account**
Less: Required Working Bank Balance
**Surplus Cash to Spend**|**SPEND**
£45,870.71
£32,257.82
£24,482.20
£9,482.86
£6,910.80
£15,687.42
**£55,353.57**
**£39,168.62**
**£40,169.62**
£33,853.15
£20,257.22
£17,891.44
**£21,500.42**
**£18,911.40**
**£22,278.18**
£4,000.00
£4,000.00
£4,000.00
**£17,500.42**
**£14,911.40**
**£18,278.18**| Information correct as at 09:09:33 25/06/2025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examln8r'8 R•port Report to the trusteesl members of Russell School Parents Association On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 31st August 2024 1035257 Set out on pages See documentation contained in '2023124 Audit Pack (FORS). I report to the trustees on my examination of the accourrts of the above charity (Yhe Trust") for the year ended 3 1/ 0 8 /2 024 Responsibllities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with Ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying 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 (olher than that disclosed below ") 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 ￿)nneCtIOn with the examination to which attention should be dravffl in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in Ihe brackets rf they do not appty. 16/10 /20 Signed: Dale: Namo: Graham Collett Relevant professional qualification(s) or l)ody (if any): Address: 24 Brushwood Drive Chorle Hertfordshire WD3 5RT ood Rickmansworth