## **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**
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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:
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|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.|
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## **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|**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
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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**
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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**
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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)**
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|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||
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## **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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## – 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
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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**adviser**
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**Address**|**Type of**
**adviser**
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## **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
31/08/2024 03/04/2023
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||
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|**Relevant professional**|Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)||
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|**Address:**|83 Tenniswood Road||
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**October 2018**
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