Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.09.2024 To 31.08.2025
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: |
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| 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 | Jumble Sale 2024 Another brilliant Jumble Sale organised by Mary Kavanagh – heartfelt thanks to Mary for leading the way again. It was inspiring to see over 80 volunteers getting involved, from running stalls to serving tea and cake and helping with security. The fantastic turnout speaks for itself, with total takings reflecting a very successful day! Christmas Trees 2024 It was lovely to see so many families buying their Christmas trees through the school. Organised by Laurel Ives, this initiative provides a great injection of funds. Thank you, Laurel, for your efforts. Table Top Sale 2025 This event was brought to life by the creative talent of Lucy Baron Thompson. We hosted 33 stalls, each contributing a fee while keeping what they earned, and it was fantastic to see even some of our younger children giving selling a go. The event was busy throughout, sellers were pleased with the footfall, and there was a wonderful selection of items to browse, along with a welcoming space to enjoy CASCA tea and cake. Quiz Night & Auction 2025 The quiz was a sell-out event, with food organised by Sandra Capelan, a welcome drink, and a fantastic quiz she also created. Pip Schofield and Olivia Camillo did a brilliant job as quiz masters. This year, we kept the auction to a silent format, without live bidding. It was especially lovely to see two tables of sixth formers taking part. Thank you to Rosie Dickens for designing the auction website and to Carenn Chu for sourcing many of the auction items, as well as to the sixth formers who helped prepare the food platters. |
Financial Review
| 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 from events, activities and small donations during the year were £31,458. Payments for expenses were £6,395, mainly relating to the purchase of food, drinks and consumables for events. Grants totalling £35,500 were made to the school. Reserves of £4,773 were held at the end of the year to provide funds for organising future events. |
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| 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 | £4,773 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any | Para 1.23 | n/a |
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| uncertainties about the | ||
| charity continuing as a going | ||
| concern |
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: |
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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 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Camden School Community Association |
|---|---|
| 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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| Carenn Chu | 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 |
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 Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 28/06/2026
CAMDEN SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (CASCA) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Receipts Fundraising & social events Other income including donations Total Receipts Payments Event expenses Operating expenses Grants to The Camden School for Girls Total payments Net receipts (payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
Year ended 31/08/2025 30,572 886 31,458 (6,081) (314) (35,500) (41,895) (10,437) 15,210 4,773 |
Period ended 31/08/2024 35,727 4,193 |
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| 39,920 | ||
| (7,285) (270) (30,000) |
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| (37,555) | ||
| 2,365 | ||
| 12,845 | ||
| 15,210 |
Charity number 1053849
CAMDEN SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (CASCA) STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Fixed assets Cash Funds Cash at bank Cash in hand Liabilities |
Year ended 31/08/2025 Period ended 31/08/2024 1,575 1,575 4,623 15,060 150 150 |
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| 4,773 15,210 0 0 |
Signed on behalf of the trustees 20-Jun-26 Laura Lagana (Treasurer)
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Iv Camden School Community Association On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Charity no 1053849 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 0310412023. 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 carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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 Independent examiner's statement 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: 29 June 2026 Name: Charlotte Ainsworth Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Address: IA MOL Ntmx f*eL Qolvts IO Ew LS bN IER October 2018