Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 August 2024 To 31 July 2025
Charity name: Friends of Brampton (FOB)
Charity registration number: 1050657
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Friends of Brampton (FOB) is a PTA School charity run by a small number of volunteers (formed mainly by parents and a few members of school staff). They run a variety of events throughout the year which raise funds for the school. The object of the association is to advance the education of pupils by: • Establishing positive relationships between staff, parents and the whole school community. • Engaging in and offering opportunities for activities that support the school and have a meaningful impact on pupils’ education. |
| 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 |
Friends of Brampton (FOB) arrange a variety of engaging activities throughout the year which in some instances are solely for Brampton families and others which are open to the public (e.g. annual firework display, Christmas Fair and summer Inflatable Day). The activities run for Brampton Families include discos for the pupils, family camp night on the school field and Mother and Father’s Day gift sale. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have regard to the guidance issues by the Charity Commission on public Benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policyongrant making | Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment | Para 1.38 |
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| investment |
Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | FOB offer a variety of enriching events both for Brampton families and the general public. One of the most successful events offered is the annual firework night which is a fun, family event open to all including the general public. The event offers a fantastic firework display on the school field run by an external company, stalls offering food, refreshment and light up fun accessories. We have run this even for many years and it is always a great success and brings the local community together offering a more personal event compared to some of the larger displays run throughout the borough. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As at the end of the financial period the accounts reflect a healthy position. In this year we spent some of the unused funds from the previous financial year, making a total of £15k worth of donations to the school. The current bank balance is £13.5k with some funds alreadyearmarked forprojects thisyear. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity has historically taken the decision that a holding a fixed amount of reserve is unnecessary, instead adopting the approach that they ensure adequate funds are held on account to facilitate running any future planned events or financing any specific school projects. It has been agreed that the funds currently held on account will be utilised for buying new tents to support the school ‘sleeping under the stars’ event. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | As at the date of approving the report and accounts at the AGM, there was no reason to believe that the charity would have issues continuing as a going concern. |
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The charity’s principal sources Para 1.47 of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46 objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The governing document held by the charity is a Reach 2 AcademyTrust PTA Constitution document. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | FOB is PTA charity and is registered with the Charity Commission |
| 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 | As specified in the Constitution: 5. Membership 5.1. The PTA committee will be made up of the parents, guardians or carers of any pupil currently attending the school, as well as teaching and non- teaching staff currently employed by the school. 5.2. Members may vote in any meeting. 5.3. The PTA committee will consist of a minimum of two members. 5.4. The PTA committee will not exceed nine members. 5.5. PTA members will come from a mixture of backgrounds, where possible. 5.6. The headteacher has a right and duty to attend PTA meetings. 5.7. Membership to the PTA will be terminated if: • The member dies. • The member resigns by written notice to the PTA. • The majority of members agree that a particular member’s actions or behaviour undermines the objects of the PTA. 5.8. Members will receive confirmation of termination of their membership in writing from the chair within 14 clear days. 5.9. If the chair’s membership is being terminated, the remaining members will elect an individual to carry out the duty of informing the chair. 8. Committees |
8.1. All committee members are trustees of the charity and have control over the association, its property and money. 8.2. Committee members are elected at an AGM and hold office until the next AGM. 8.3. Committee members, except any that are coopted, will be members of the association. 8.4. Committee members will have the power to coopt other members at any time. 8.5. Co-opted committee members will serve until the date of the next AGM. 8.6. The total number of co-opted committee members will not exceed 50 percent of the number of committee members. 8.7. Nominations for election to the committee can be made by any members of the association and seconded by another. The committee will ensure: • Nominations have the consent of the nominee. • Nominations are made in writing to the chair. 8.8. If no, or an insufficient number of, nominations are received before the AGM, any members present will nominate a person, with their consent, and that person will be appointed if there is a majority vote. 8.9. A committee member’s appointment will cease if: • They are disqualified under section 178 of the Charities Act 2011 or any relevant re-enactment from acting as a charity trustee. • They become physically or mentally incapable of managing their affairs, as advised by a medical practitioner. • They are absent from three consecutive committee meetings without notifying the secretary. • They cease to be a member of the association. • They give written notice of their resignation to the committee and at least two other committee members remain in office. 8.10. If the majority of other committee members pass a resolution to remove someone, the committee member concerned will be notified of the proposal and given 14 days to respond. Removal is only in effect following this, and if the matter has been considered in light of any representations made. 8.11. Following resignation, committee members are entitled to indemnity in respect of liabilities incurred while they held office. 8.12. Where the committee members were unaware at the time of a defect in the appointment of a committee member, decisions taken at the meeting do not become invalid.
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees
The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Brampton |
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| Other name the charityuses | FOB |
| Registered charitynumber | 1050657 |
| Charity’s principal address | Brampton Primary Academy School, Brampton Road, Bexley, DA7 4SL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Lucy Allen | Co-Chair | |||
| Alex Brooks | Co-chair | |||
| Louise Goldsmith | Secretary | |||
| Katie Wilkinson | Treasurer | |||
| Jo Wellington | Staff Liaison | |||
| Nichola Ryan | Community Liaison Officer |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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 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)
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Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Exemptions from disclosure
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| 1050657 Friends of Brampton |
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| CC16a Receipts andpayments accounts |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year |
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| A1 Receipts | |
| Receipts on events held during the year £28,248.91 - - 28,249 27356.48 Lottery Fund £1,045.73 - - 1,046 1169.95 Income from sponsors £600.00 - - 600 - Asda cashpot £550.83 - - 551 - libraryfundraiser(ringfenced for book- £428.96 - 429 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sub total(Gross income for AR)30,445 429 - 30,874 28,526 ~~======~~ ~~—~~ |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 30,445 429 - 30,874 28,526 ~~S555~~ |
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| A3 Payments Payments out on events held during the year £17,146.92 - - 17,147 16869.51 Parentkind PTA Membership / Insurance £162.00 - - 162 153 Sponsorship expenditure £600.00 - - 600 - Lottery licence 20 - - 20 20 General expedniture £347.34 - - 347 12.3 Bank Fees £79.58 - - 80 122.9 Donations to school £15,103.13 - - 15,103 5815.79 - - - - - - - - - - Sub total 33,459 - - 33,459 22,994 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 33,459 - - 33,459 22,994 Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,014 429 - - 2,585 5,533 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end £16,182.56 - - 16,183 £10,649.63 Cash funds this year end 13,169 429 - 13,598 16,183 ~~==~~ ~~SBSs=~~ ~~——SS555~~ ~~SSS__~~ |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
08/05/2026
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | ||
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| B1 Cash funds | £13,169.06 £428.96 - - - - - - - 13,169 429 - OK OK OK Bank Balance as at year end 31 July Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) ~~==—~~ |
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| B3 Investment assets | ~~—~~ | - - - - - - - - - - ~~eS~~ |
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) When due (optional) - - - - - Date of approval Print Name Katie Wilkinson Lucy Allen Signature Details Details ~~all~~ |
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| CCXX R2 accounts (SS) | 2 | 08/05/2026 |
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vN CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
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On accounts for the year | 31 July 2025 Charity no | 1050657
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- | report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/07/2025.
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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”).
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| 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, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - e 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.
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Name: | Susan Neeley
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