Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 04.04.2023 To 31.08.2024
Charity name: Camden School Community Association (CASCA)
Charity registration number: 1053849
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide resources that advance the education of pupils at Camden School for Girls |
| 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 |
Enhancing the social life of the school community Fund-raising for the needs of the school |
| 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 had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity provides grants to Camden School for Girls which may be for specific purposes or general in nature |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The charity has no social investments |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity is entirely run by volunteers and has no paid staff. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Summerfest 2023 Our much anticipated, SummerFest, was a huge success with Battle of the Bands, Raffle, Bar, Cocktails, fruit Chocolate fountain, Burgers, Games, Kickball Inflatable dartboard & Bouncy Castle. A huge effort by the team to decorate and set up the stalls within a short window resulted in a great party enjoyed by all. Jumble Sale 2023 Yet another fantastic Jumble Sale organised by Mary Kavanagh – sincere thanks to Mary for leading this again. We had more than 80 people volunteering, manning stalls, selling tea and cake and providing security, and many people attending if the overall total takings is anything to go by! Christmas Trees 2023 Many families bought their Christmas trees through our school. Organised by Laurel Ives this provides a good injection of funds. Thank you to Laurel. Table Top Sale 2024 Lucy Baron Thompson is the creative talent behind this event. We have 33 stalls each paying a fee for their stall and then taking home what they make - There were also some young children trying their hand at selling which is great to see. Sellers seemed happy with the footfall. The event felt busy and there were lots of great things to buy and an area to have some Casca tea and cake. Quiz Night & Auction 2024 We sold all tickets to the quiz which included food organised by Sandra, a welcome drink, a fantastic quiz composed by Kathy Neal and presented by Nick Grosso and a Silent and On- the-Night Auction of incredible lots, hosted by Giles and Esther Coren. We also had 2 tables of sixth formers and a table of teachers,who |
won…. again! Thanks to Rosie Dickens for designing the auction website and to Jules for tech support on the night. We also had a lot of extra help from 6[th] formers preparing the food platters. Summerfest 2024 Our anticipated, SummerFest, was a huge success with Battle of the Bands, Raffle, Cocktail Bars, Bubble Tea, Waffles, Burgers, Games & Bouncy Castle. A huge effort by the team to set up attractive stalls that created a party atmosphere & resulted in an end of year enjoyed by all. Bars Casca has supported school music & theatrical events with bars generating significant funds. We now run a bar for an annual alumni event that Miss Law hosts. They provide a warm reception and are a way of getting to meet new parents who often get involved as Casca volunteers. Thanks to those involved As well as the event leads, we have had fantastic support from other parents, and we are very grateful.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As a charity with income below £250,000 the charity has opted to prepare the accounts on a receipts and payments basis. Receipts received from events, activities and small donations during the year were £39,920. Payments for expenses were £7,555 mainly relating to the purchase of food, drinks and consumables for events. Grants totalling £30,000 were made to the school. Reserves of £15,210 were held at the end of the year to provide funds for organising future events. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserves held fluctuate throughout the year as grants are often made as a large lump sum. In addition, the charity holds funds to pay for the cost of events, such as bar stock. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £15,210 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| 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 | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | Elected by parent body, all of whom are de facto members of CASCA |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Casca collaborates with Camden School Foundation of Frances Mary Buss, a charity that owns the school site and buildings. The Foundation partly funds the school along with Camden Council and Casca raises funds to supplement this and enhance the students’ school experience through the funding of some maintenance experience, extra-curricular activities, and equipment. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Camden School Community Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | CASCA |
| Registered charity number | 1053849 |
| Charity’s principal address | Camden School for Girls Sandall Road London NW5 2DB |
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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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| Annabel Price | Co-Chair | |||
| Sandra Capelan | Co-Chair | |||
| Laura Lagana | Treasurer | |||
– 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 n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Laura Lagana ~~pO~~ Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 29/05/2025 ~~pF~~
CAMDEN SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (CASCA) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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Period ended Year ended
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Receipts
Fundraising & social events 35,727 27,876
Other income including donations 4,193 3,922
Total Receipts 39,920 31,799
Payments
Event expenses (7,285) (7,006)
Operating expenses (270) (279)
Grants to The Camden School for Girls (30,000) (56,697)
Total payments (37,555) (63,982)
Net receipts (payments) 2,365 (32,184)
Cash funds last year end 12,845 45,029
Cash funds this year end 15,210 12,845
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Charity number 1053849
CAMDEN SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (CASCA) STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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Period ended Year ended
31/08/2024 03/04/2023
Fixed assets 1,575 1,575
Cash Funds
Cash at bank 15,060 12,695
Cash in hand 150 150
15,210 12,845
Liabilities 0 0
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Signed on behalf of the trustees 19-Apr-25 Laura Lagana (Treasurer)
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Camden School Community Association On accounts for the year 31 August 2024 Charity no 1053849 ended Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above 03/04/2023.
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”) .
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 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
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.
| Signed: | Date: | 20 April 2025 |
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| Name: | Sean Guthrie FCMA CGMA | |
| Relevant professional | Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) | |
| qualification(s) or body | ||
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| Address: | 83 Tenniswood Road | |
| Enfield, Middlesex | ||
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