Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 Sept 2024 31 Aug 2025 To
From
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name FRIENDS OF LONG DITTON INFANTS SCHOOL Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1053236
Charity's principal address DITTON HILL ROAD LONG DITTON SURREY Postcode KT6 5JB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Kathryn Kennedy | Co Chair | Appointed at AGM | ||
| Danielle Domainski | Co Chair | Appointed at AGM | ||
| Charlotte Coltman | Secretary | Appointed at AGM | ||
| Sarah Carvalho | Treasurer | 01 Sept 15 to date | Appointed at AGM | |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| Maritz Carvalho | 24 July17 to date |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Association How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by AGM committee Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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t rustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The object of the Association is to advance the education of the pupils in the school. In furtherance of this object, the Association may:a) Develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.
b) Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.
c) Provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school (not provided from statutory funds), as the Committee in consultation with Governing Body shall from time to time determine.
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During the year 2024 to 2025, fundraising activity undertaken by the Friends of Long Ditton Infant School have allowed for investment in Information Computer Technology licences, and the refurbishment of the school library, creating a new area for students to observe quiet time, take additional lessons, and choose reading literature in a calming environment. The investment and project has been the significant delivery of the 2024 to 2025 funding.
The trustees declare that they have throughout their activities had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
During the year, the charity demonstrated exceptional commitment, Summary of the main energy and community spirit, delivering a wide-ranging programme of achievements of the charity events that brought together families, volunteers and supporters in during the year support of the school. A diverse calendar of events — including the Christmas Fair and wreath workshop, bike ride, food festival, two golf days, summer party, school bounce for children, and the Spring Soirée and disco — showcased both creativity and sustained volunteer engagement. In parallel, supporters undertook significant personal challenges, including the London Marathon, the Three Peaks Challenge and dragon boat racing, reflecting the depth of dedication across the community. Through the collective efforts of volunteers, organisers and participants, the charity raised an impressive £26,207.86 over the year. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, enthusiasm and generosity of all involved.
The funds raised have had a direct and meaningful impact on the school, enabling the completion of the library, funding annual Information and Communications Technology licences to support pupils’ computing needs, and providing ongoing financial support for wider school initiatives. Together, these outcomes underscore the charity’s strong sense of purpose and its vital role in enhancing the educational experience for the children.
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Section E Financial review
The charity does not have a policy on Reserves. At no point in the year Brief statement of the were the accounts overdrawn.
charity’s policy on reserves
Closing balance 31 Aug 2025: £20,903 (31 Aug 2024: £19,490)
Details of any funds materially in deficit
n/a
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the chari ty’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Maritz Carvalho Full name(s) Sarah Carvalho Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer Trustee etc) Date 28/06/26
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Friends of Long Ditton Infants School
CC16a
1053236
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 01-Sep-24 31-Aug-25 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
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| Prior Year 2023.24 | 1,167.75 | - | - | 1,168 | - | ||||||||||
| Invoices from LDIN School | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Other Payments | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Christmas Events | 7,537.19 | 7,537 | |||||||||||||
| Bike Ride & Food Festival | 3,777.55 | 3,778 | |||||||||||||
| Golf Days | 7,577.84 | 7,578 | |||||||||||||
| Summer Party | 2,122.38 | 2,122 | |||||||||||||
| The Bounce | 1,865.60 | 1,866 | |||||||||||||
| SpringSoiree | 4,406.69 | 4,407 | |||||||||||||
| Disco | 616.00 | 616 | |||||||||||||
| Wine Tasting | 903.09 | 903 | |||||||||||||
| Break the Rules | 287.87 | 288 | |||||||||||||
| Lollies | 167.40 | 167 | |||||||||||||
| H&B Annual Sponsorship | 2,500.00 | 2,500 | |||||||||||||
| H&B House Sales | 500.00 | 500 | |||||||||||||
| Donations | 1,284.79 | 1,285 | |||||||||||||
| Elmbridge Lottery | 617.50 | 618 | |||||||||||||
| Legoland | 3,315.00 | 3,315 | |||||||||||||
| LimpingFox Cards | 633.03 | 633 | |||||||||||||
| EasyFundrasing | 119.29 | 119 | |||||||||||||
| Mr Cooper - Marathon | 1,843.98 | 1,844 | |||||||||||||
| Just Giving | 5,797.47 | 5,797 | |||||||||||||
| Bedtime Books | 587.28 | 587 | |||||||||||||
| Book Week | 291.31 | 291 | |||||||||||||
| Cake Sales | 970.63 | 971 | |||||||||||||
| Library | 1,012.29 | 1,012 | |||||||||||||
| Misc | 1,515.83 | 1,516 | |||||||||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
51,418 | - | - | 51,418 | - | ||||||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, | |||||||||||||||
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| Sub total | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Total receipts | 51,418 | - | - | 51,418 | - | ||||||||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||||||||
| Prior Year 2023.24 | 3,115 | - | - | 3,115 | - | ||||||||||
| Invoices from LDIN School | 9,835 | - | - | 9,835 | - | ||||||||||
| Other Payments | 13,265 | 13,265 | |||||||||||||
| Christmas Events | 3,919 | 3,919 | |||||||||||||
| Bike Ride & Food Festival | 3,857 | 3,857 | |||||||||||||
| Golf Days | 6,028 | 6,028 | |||||||||||||
| Summer Party | 933 | 933 | |||||||||||||
| The Bounce | 437 | 437 | |||||||||||||
| Spring Soiree | 3,141 | 3,141 | |||||||||||||
| Disco | 53 | 53 | |||||||||||||
| Wine Tasting | 438 | 438 | |||||||||||||
| Break the Rules | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Lollies | - | - | |||||||||||||
| H&B Annual Sponsorship | - | - | |||||||||||||
| H&B House Sales | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Donations | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Elmbridge Lottery ~~CCXX R1 accounts (SS)~~ |
- | ~~1~~ | - | ~~28/06/2026~~ |
| Legoland | 2,702 | 2,702 | |||||||
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| Limping Fox Cards | 300 | 300 | |||||||
| Easy Fundrasing | - | - | |||||||
| Mr Cooper - Marathon | - | - | |||||||
| Just Giving | 630 | 630 | |||||||
| Bedtime Books | - | - | |||||||
| Book Week | - | - | |||||||
| Cake Sales | - | - | |||||||
| Library | - | - | |||||||
| Misc | 1,351 | 1,351 | |||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 50,005 | - | - | 50,005 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 1,413 | 1,413 | - | |||||||
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| 1,413 | 1,413 | - |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Closing balance in accounts Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 20,903 - - 20,903 Agreement Error Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - - |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
| Signature 3 |
Print Name Sarah Carvalho Maritz Carvalho |
Date of approval |
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| 28 June 2026 | ||
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ FRIENDS OF LONG DITTON INFANTS SCHOOL members of On accounts for the year 31 August 2025 Charity no 1053236 ended (if any) Set out on pages Friends of Long Ditton Infants School Trustee Annual Report pages 4 and 5 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 08 / 2025 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 ( ~~other than that disclosed below~~ *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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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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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
19 June 2026 | |
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| Reena Mamman FCA | ||
| ICAEW (Membership No. 8909702) | ||
| 29 Blagrove Crescent | ||
| Ruislip | ||
| HA4 8FS |
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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