The Duchess’s High School Trust
Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31[st] March 2021
Charity Number: 1038646
The Duchess’s High School Trust
Year ending 31[st] March 2021 Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees
Mrs E D Drummond Mr N Luke; resigned 23[rd] September 2020 Mr M Hall; resigned 18[th] January 2021 Mr R A J Fatherley; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mrs C J Skene; appointed 23[rd] September 2020 Mr C W Howey; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mrs R J Morley; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mr I J McAllister; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mr P J Burrow Mrs K Williams Mrs R Taylor; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mr M C Skinner
Charity Address
Duchess’s Community High School, Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH
Independent Examiner
Mr JA Inglis-Jones ACMA CGMA The Old Livery 28-30 Main Street Felton Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9PN
Banker
Lloyds Bank plc, 24 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD
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The Duchess’s High School Trust
Year ending 31[st] March 2021
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ending 31[st] March 2021
The Trustees of the Duchess’s High School Trust present their annual report and audited accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2021 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the trust deed and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Constitution and Objects
The Duchess's High School Trust exists for the purpose of advancing the education of the pupils by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities and resources for the education of the pupils at the school which would not be provided otherwise.
There have been no changes in objectives during 2020/21. The Trust operates in accordance with its declaration of 3[rd] May 1994.
Membership
During 2020/21, the Trust undertook an advertising process to attract new Trustees to its Board. At 31[st] March 2021, there were 10 Trustees:
Mrs E D Drummond Mr R A J Fatherley; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mrs C J Skene; appointed 23[rd] September 2020 Mr C W Howey; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mrs R J Morley; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mr I J McAllister; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mr P J Burrow Mrs K Williams Mrs R Taylor; appointed 21[st] January 2021 Mr M C Skinner
Review of activities and future developments
The Trust recognised during 2020/21 that it would benefit from extra assistance and launched a recruitment drive in the Autumn of 2020. This resulted in the recruitment and appointment of 6 new Trustees who have brought new skills and experiences to the board. For the first time, the Trust has appointed a Treasurer and has been able to draw on trustees’ expertise in finance, marketing, fundraising and data management. In addition, Mr N Luke and Mr M Hall resigned from the Trust. The Trust is grateful to Mr Luke and Mr Hall for their assistance and time.
The Corona Virus pandemic placed extra demands on the Trust and the School. Normal fundraising activities were ceased for the whole financial year. It was encouraging however that the Trust was able to accumulate almost £33,000 of income during the year. This is indicative of the significant increase in activity by trustees.
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The Trust agreed to assist the School by supporting a range of activities including curriculum support to breakfast club and digital technology. All the activities and facilities supported achieve the Trust’s charitable object by removing barriers to learning, enhancing the education environment and providing new learning opportunities. Without support from the Trust, these activities would not be possible (there is no statutory funding available to support them).
In the autumn term 2020, the Trust launched a Breakfast Club to support students who were arriving in school without having eaten at home. The restrictions imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic presented challenges in delivering this but more than 100 students have benefited from this and, during lockdown 2021, every child in school was able to start their day with breakfast.
In 2021, the Trust launched a £21k for 2021 appeal, the aim of which was to raise £21,000 of income to support learning and alleviate the challenges brought about by Covid-19 during 2021. Grants and donations received during 2020/21 towards this appeal totalled £12,504. This has enabled provision of digital technology for learning including Chromebooks, media room and digital visualisers. Trustees are grateful to those organisations and individuals for their generosity.
At 31[st] March 2021, the Trust held funds of £14,554. Of this balance £3,680 was in respect of 21 for 21 and £5,191 was in respect of the Breakfast Club.
The Trust aims to continue fundraising in 2021/22 and future to deliver its charitable object and assist the school in providing learning activities. The Trustees hope to adopt new fundraising activities as Corona virus restrictions are eased during 2021.
Trustees’ Responsibilities
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Prepare the financial statements in accordance with the methods and principles set out In the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" and to state whether or not the accounts have been prepared in accordance with that Statement and applicable accounting standards;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and to disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Donations
Donations are made from the charity’s funds following due consideration and approval of the Trustees.
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The Duchess’s High School Trust
Financial Statements for the Year ending 31[st] March 2021
Income and Expenditure Account
| 2019/20 | 2020/21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Income | Total | |
| £ | £ | |
| 719 | School Lottery | 3,193 |
| 1,560 | Grants | 23,375 |
| 1,131 | Donations | 5,924 |
| 132 | Other | 401 |
| 3,542 | Total Income | 32,893 |
| Expenditure | ||
| 1,350 | SEND nurture room | 213 |
| - | Wellbeing | 3,500 |
| - | Breakfast Club | 1,434 |
| - | Culture & Community | 8,100 |
| - | 21 for 21 | 8,821 |
| - | Other education resources and facilities |
7,395 |
| - | Costs of raising funds | 130 |
| 1,350 | Total Expenditure | 29,593 |
| 2,192 | Surplus/(Deficit) for the year |
3,300 |
| 9,062 | Balance 1stApril | 11,254 |
| 11,254 | Balance 31st March | 14,554 |
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Balance Sheet as at 31[st] March 2021
| 2019/20 £ |
2020/21 £ |
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|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash at Bank | 11,254 | 14,554 |
| Net Total Assets | 11,254 | 14,554 |
| Funds of the Charity | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 11,254 | 5,683 |
| Restricted Funds | ||
| Breakfast Club | - | 5,191 |
| 21 for 21 | 3,680 | |
| Total Restricted Funds | - | 8,871 |
| Total Charity Funds | 11,254 | 14,554 |
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The Duchess’s High School Trust Financial Statements for the Year ending 31[st] March 2021
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Accounting policies
(a) Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared In accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts In accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 1uly 2014 and the Charities Act 2011.
(b) Donations
Donations and similar incoming resources are included in the year in which they are received.
(c) Grants receivable
Revenue grants are credited to the income and expenditure account as received, unless related to a specific period, when it is placed in a restricted fund until used.
(d) Expenditure
Ail expenditure is included on an accruals basis and Is recognised when there Is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for expenditure. The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly expenditure is shown gross of irrecoverable VAT.
(e) Fund Accounting
The charity's funds consist of unrestricted and restricted amounts. The charity may use unrestricted amounts at its discretion. Restricted funds represent income contributions, which are restricted to a particular purpose, in accordance with the donor's wishes.
2. Donations Income
| 2. Donations Income |
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|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 £ |
2019/20 £ |
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| £21k for 2021 appeal donations | 3,504 | |
| Other restricted donations | 1,400 | |
| Other donations (unrestricted) | 1,020 | 1,131 |
| Total | 5,924 | 1,131 |
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3. Grants Income
| 2020/21 £ |
2019/20 £ |
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|---|---|---|
| Metro Radio (SEND nurture room) | 1,560 | |
| The Duke of Northumberland Charity | 6,000 | |
| Community Foundation for Northumberland and Tyne & Wear |
1,000 | |
| The Henfrey Trust | 2,000 | |
| Northumberland Estates | 1,500 | |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | 5,000 | |
| Joicey Trust | 500 | |
| Purvis Foundation | 1,000 | |
| Community Foundation for Northumberland and Tyne & Wear |
5,625 | |
| Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust | 750 | - |
| Total | 23,375 | 1,560 |
4. Trustees’ Remuneration
The Trustees neither received nor waived any remuneration during the year or in 2019/20.
5. Tangible Fixed Assets
The Trust has no tangible fixed assets.
6. Funds
At 31[st] March 2021, the Trust held funds of £14,554 apportioned as follows:
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds | 5,683 |
| Breakfast Club | 5,191 |
| 21 for 21 Appeal | 3,680 |
| Total | 14,554 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of THE DUCHESS'S HIGH SCHOOL TRUST On acGounls for the year ended 31 March 2021 Charlty no {if any) 1038646 Set out on pages 1to8 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 31103 12021. As the charity's tru8t888, you are responsible for th8 preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charilies Act 2011 ('the Act.). Respon$lbllltles and basis of raport I report in resped 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 confimi that no material matters have examinerfs ststsment come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below") which gives me Cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records not kept in acrdanCe with section 130 of the Chartties Act: or the accounts dTrd not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts dKI not comply wrth the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Ac¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Yrue and fairf view whi¢h 18 not a matter considered as part of an irKlependent examinatson. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connertion wth the examination to which attention shoukl te dpwn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be rea¢h8d. Signed: 1010812021 Name: J A Inglis-Jones Relevant professional qualificatlonls) or body {rf any): Chartered Management Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant Address: 28-30 Main Street IER Oct 2018
Felton Morwh, Northumberland. NE65 9PN Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight malerial matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of Gharity accounts: dir8caions and guidance for examiners). Glva hero brief details of any Items that the examinerwishos to discloso. IER Oct 2018