CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110412023 (Period start date) to 3110312024 (Period end date) Charity name: Sibsey Free School Fund Charity registration number:1048363 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The school fund exists to provide additional materials and opportunities to enhance the learning experiences of children attendin the school. The fund is used to provide items for the children over and above those provided through the school's delegated budget. It is also used for subsidiary funds. Summary of the main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the aclivities. projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 and 1.19 Para 1.18 Our trustees are aware of the guidelines for being a charity trustee and adhere to this guidanc8 in their roles. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference NIA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Records kept accordingly to track all income and expenditure. Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Contributions to the fund are predominantly voluntary. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance SORP reference The main goal of our work is to provide educational resources and opportunities for children at the school. over and above our delegated funds. 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: To improve learning outcomes for the benefit of all children attending the setting. Achievements against objectives sel Para 1.41 The trustees ensure that expenditure does not exceed income. Objectives are set proportionate to income raised. Performan 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 eriod Statement explaining Ihe policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.21 Accounts audited annually by suitable external auditor and approved by the overnin bod A small reserve is held in the account for any unexpected costs. Para 1.22 Para 1.22 A provisional figure of £1 k is held in reserve. Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanalion of any uncertainties aboul the charity continuing as a going conrn Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 nla Additional information (optional) You ma hoose to include further statements where relevant about: Principal source of income is through parental contributions and donations to the school fund. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 School Fund constitution held on record detailing examples of expenditure. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 No overdraft facility exists therefore there is no risk of financial overspending. Income & expenditure regularly monitored to avoid the risk of overspending. Purchases over £250 require the approval of the Chair of the Governin Bod A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 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 A trust association. CIO) 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 Trustees appointed to post by the governing body. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Relevant information supplied to trustees at time of appointment. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 Trustees are member of the school's governing body. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 nla Relationship with any lated parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses istered charit number Charity's principal address Sibse none 1048363 Sibsey Free Primary School Old Main Road Sibsey Lincs PE22 ORR Free School Fund
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ar Trustee name Offic8 (if any} Name of person lor body) entstled toa oint trustee ifan Sibsey School Goveming Body Sibsey School Governing Body Paul Cartwright Chair of Governors Graeme Wright Head Teacher 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Dates acled if not for whole Trustee name ar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assels nla 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 nla Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets nla Additional information (optional) 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 charity's trustees Signature(s) G. Wright Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Paul Cartwright Chair Graeme Wright Head Teacher Date 1610912024
NOTIFICATION OF AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF THE SCHOOL FUND TYPE: CALENDARIFINANCIALIACADEMIC" YEAR., 02 I certify that the school fund has been maintained in accordance with the advicel instructions given by the Director of Education & Cultural Services. A copy of the audited statement of the fund has been passed lo the Chairman of the Governors. A copy willlwill not" be displayed on the school noticeboard. The following information is a correct summary of the transactions during the accounting period:_ Balance brought forward as at 1 ts '23 (date) . 4S 36191. it Add Receipts during the accounting period Less Payments during the accounting period Balance carried forward as K rfA4eAw+ (date) DATE.. SIGNE DECLARATION BY THE SC L FUNDAUDITOR I certify that the statement of account for the school fund for the period ending has been audited by me in accordance with the dvice given by the Director of Education & Cultural Services and that the info hown above is correct. f.3.2024 SIGNE DATE.. Ca th 774rJr PROFESSION: DECLARATION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORS I certify that the statement of account referred to above, with the certificate of the school fund auditor attached lo it, has been received by the School Governors at their meeting held on (date) SIGNED: DATE.. qlz When compleled please return to.. SGhools Finance ream, Education & Cultural Services Directorate, Lincolnshire County Council, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1 YG. Delete as appropriate
CERTIFICATION SHEET CERTIFICATION OF HEADTEACHER BALANCES STATEMENT I certify that the above is a cornplele summary of the transactions of the School Fund for the year ending: Bank Accounl(s}
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20241202 Date CERTIFICATION OF CHAIR OF GOVERNORS BALANCES STATEMENT I certrfy that the above is a complete summary of the sactions of the School F rthe ar ending: Bank Account(s)
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Date AUDIT CERTIFICATE I have examined the above income and expenditure statement with all the books, vouchers and other accounting records relating thereto and have obtained all the information and explanations I have required. I certrfy that in my belief the income and expenditure sptement gives a true and fair view of the income and expenditure for the period endin according to the best of my information and to the explanations given to me and shown by the books of the School Fund. 15 rtA(Lctl School und Auditor flo Date Certification SCHFUND4.XLS 1310512024
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL- EDUCATION & CULTUFIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE ANNUAL DECLARATION OF SCHOOL FU DS COST CODE . SCHOOL NAME,. This sAYe of the form must be completed by every school whether a school fund exists or not. DECLARATION BY THE H ADT 1.1 confirm that I havelhave not" got a school fund. (If you have a school fund please complete section 2). 2. 1 confirm that it is a single comprehensive school fund. The title of the bank account The TYPE is . CALENDARJFINANCIALIACADEMIC" It is for the YEAR I have received and will adhere to the notes of guidance on the administration and audit of school funds issued by the Director of Education & Cultural Services (section E of the Finance Handbook). SIGNED .. DATE.. DECLARATION BY THE CHAIR OF GOVER ORS I have noted Ihe information above. I will ensure that the Governing Body appoints a suilable auditor eno that (s}he should receive your notes of guidance for school fund au to SIGNED . DATE:(8 12 Delete as appropriate