Registered Charity Number 1060921
Friends of Wimbledon High School
Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
Year ended 31 July 2023
FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
| Registered Charity **Number ** |
1060921 | 1060921 | 1060921 |
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| Correspondence Address |
Wimbledon High School Mansel Road London SW19 4AB |
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| Independent Examiner |
Jing You | ||
| Bankers | Metro Bank plc Units 1 & 2 Wimbledon Bridge House Wimbledon, London Lloyds Bank plc St George's Road Branch Wimbledon, London |
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| President | Fionnula Kennedy (Head of Wimbledon High School) | ||
| Trustees and Officers | The following Trustees and Officers have held office throughout the year, except as otherwise indicated |
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| Lindsay-Jane Lawrence | Chair | ||
| Isobel Clarke | Vice-Chair, Seniors | ||
| VictoriaMcMaw | Vice-ChairJuniors | ||
| Assia Belhaouas | Honorary Treasurer | ||
| Giri Sivalingsam | Honorary Secretary | ||
| SophieHiggins | appointed18.09.23 | ||
| Angela Barton | appointed 18.09.23 | ||
| Gennie Sagar | appointed18.09.23 | ||
| Michelle Ayton | appointed 18.09.23 | ||
| Celine Desaedeleer | appointed 18.09.23 | ||
| Elizabeth Flew | Chair (resigned 18.09.23) | ||
| Michael Pote | Honorary Treasurer (appointed 15.11.21, resigned 18.09.23) |
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| Rowan Yamanaka | Vice Chair Juniors (resigned 18.09.23) | ||
| Alice Sheldon | Honorary Secretary (resigned18.09.23) | ||
| Joanna Levesque | (resigned 12.09.22) | ||
| Shobana Selvadurai | (resigned12.09.22) | ||
| Yeun Ping Yip | (resigned 12.09.22) | ||
| PhilippaRivaldi | (resigned12.09.22) | ||
| Karen Robertson | |||
| Shradha Gupta | (resigned 12.09.22) | ||
| Lara Al-Shanabla | (resigned 12.09.22) | ||
| Victoria McWilliam | (resigned 12.09.22) | ||
| RebeccaFaircloth | (resigned12.09.22) | ||
| Dean Jeeves | |||
| Petra Luckin | (resigned 12.09.22) | ||
| AlicePote | (resigned12.09.22) | ||
| Victoria Porter | (resigned 12.09.22) | ||
| Shumin Liu | (resigned18.09.23) | ||
| Sumedha Menon | (resigned 18.09.23) |
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| Payal Patel | (resigned18.09.23) | |
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| Adrienne Graham | (resigned 18.09.23) | |
| Chantal Koorenneef | (resigned18.09.23) | |
| Eleanor Purser | (appointed 12.09.22, resigned 20.3.23) | |
| Martina Westin | (appointed12.09.22) | |
| Niki Dunipace | (appointed12.09.22) |
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
Objectives and Activities
The Friends of Wimbledon High School (or “FoWHS”) is a charity governed by a written constitution last updated on 22 September 2008.
The object of FoWHS is to advance the education of the pupils of Wimbledon High School (“WHS” or “the School”) by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the School. This is achieved chiefly by organising events amongst the pupils and their parents and donating the net proceeds of those events for the purchase of items which the Trustees agree would benefit the school. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance from the Charity Commission on public benefit and FoWHS has a social remit to encourage cooperation, communication and good relations between the parents, staff and others associated with WHS and to strengthen the links between the School and the local community.
Structure, Governance and Management
FoWHS is managed by a Committee whose members are elected or appointed on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting. Trustees comprise the officers (Chair, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, and Vice Chairs Juniors (to the extent these positions are filled) and up to one Year Representative from each year group.
Achievements and Performance
The social activities are largely achieved through year group based events organised two to three times per term by year representatives, for example coffee mornings and evening events. Fundraising constitutes the bulk of our efforts and our major regular events include Fairs at Christmas and in the summer, sales of Second Hand School Uniform, and a Ball.
Financial Review
In the year to 31 July 2023, FoWHS raised £54,308 (2022: £32,907). The largest contributions were from the Christmas Fair, which raised £9,758 (2022: £10,274); the Ball, which raised £30,916 (2022: £nil); and Second Hand Uniform sales, which raised £9,671 (2022: £7,715).
In the same period, FoWHS made cash donations of £65,582 (of which £9,474 fulfilled commitments made in prior years). FoWHS supported the following School projects: £22,000 for the new second hand uniform pod, £14,000 for indoor cricket nets, £18,061 for provision of greenery on the School site. In support of the School’s local community and its Partnerships Programme, FoWHS also donated: £3,064 to Wimbledon Food Bank, £1,049 to Jigsaw4u, £4,344 to Perseid (a school in Merton), and £3,064 to Medical Lifelines Ukraine (a charity in which certain members of the School community are involved).
A further £12,856 has been committed to support the School’s Partnerships Programme in future periods.
The Trustees would like to thank everyone who has supported the activities of FoWHS this year, through the donation of their time, money or goods, and attendance at the events themselves.
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
Future Plans
FoWHS intend to continue to organise events and fundraise in support of the School.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that FoWHS will continue in operational existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of FoWHS and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of FoWHS and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees assess the risks of each event and are covered by the school insurance policy. Each event is carefully planned within Health and Safety regulations.
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
Independent Examiner
The Independent Examiner this year is Jing You. The Trustees would like to thank Jing You for her time and efforts in fulfilling this important role.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Lindsay-Jane Lawrence Chair
27 August 2024
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts Friends of Wimbledon High School (“The Trust”), for the year ended 31 July 2023, which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's statement
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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jing You Independent Examiner
19 Arterberry Road, SW20 8AF
27 August 2024
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
| Incoming | Resources | |||||
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| Resources: | Resources | Incoming | Expended: | |||
| Activities | Expended: | Resources: | Cost of | |||
| for | Cost of | Net | Activities for | Generating | Net | |
| generating | Generating | Incoming | generating | Funds | Incoming | |
| funds | Funds | Resources | funds | Resources | ||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||||||
| Unrestricted Fund: | ||||||
| Ball | 123,487 | 92,571 | 30,916 | - | - | - |
| Christmas Fair including raffle | 13,379 | 3,621 | 9,758 | 13,131 | 2,857 | 10,274 |
| Donations received | - | - | - | 199 | - | 199 |
| Discos and Parties | - | 831 | (831) | 1,739 | 250 | 1,489 |
| Quiz Night | 1,316 | 636 | 680 | 2,815 | 424 | 2,391 |
| Second Hand Uniform | 9,759 | 88 | 9,671 | 8,447 | 732 | 7,715 |
| Sparkle | 2,638 | 399 | 2,239 | 3,119 | 705 | 2,414 |
| Summer Fair including Fun Run | - | - | - | 11,058 | 2,633 | 8,425 |
| Other Fundraising Activities | 1,875 | - | 1,875 | - | - | - |
| Investment Income – UK Bank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ~~Interest~~ | ||||||
| 152,454 | 98,146 | 54,308 | 40,508 | 7,601 | 32,907 | |
| Restricted Fund: | ||||||
| (None) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ~~Net Incoming Resources before~~ | ||||||
| Charitable Expenditure | 152,454 | 98,146 | 54,308 | 40,508 | 7,601 | 32,907 |
| CHARITABLE | ||||||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||
| Unrestricted Fund | ||||||
| Annual Fund | 68,964 | 38,392 | ||||
| 68,964 | 38,392 | |||||
| Other expenditure | ||||||
| Administration costs | 691 | 310 | ||||
| Equipment | - | 248 | ||||
| 691 | 558 | |||||
| Restricted Fund: | ||||||
| (None) | - | - | ||||
| 69,655 | 38,950 | |||||
| Net Movement in Funds | (15,347) | (6,043) | ||||
| Total Funds Brought Forward | 31,587 | 37,630 | ||||
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 16,240 | 31,587 |
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JULY 2023
| Note | 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Current Assets | |||
| Debtors | 5 | - | - |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 29,096 | 80,168 | |
| Total Current Assets | 29,096 | 80,168 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 6 | (12,856) | (48,581) |
| Net Assets | 7 | 16,240 | 31,587 |
| Unrestricted Fund | 16,240 | 31,587 | |
| Restricted Fund | - | - | |
| Total Funds | 8 | 16,240 | 31,587 |
Signed by two Trustees on behalf of all the Trustees
Assia Belhaouas Honorary Treasurer and Trustee
Lindsay-Jane Lawrence Chair and Trustee
Date of approval
27 August 2024
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
1 Accounting policies
In preparing the accounts the following accounting policies have been complied with:
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a) The accounts have been prepared on the historic cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Charities SORP 2005 (Accounting and Reporting by Charities) and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2005 issued under the Charities Act 1993.
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b) Income from FoWHS events and other fundraising income is accounted for when income is due. Donations are accounted for when received.
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c) Expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis. Costs are allocated to expenditure categories on a direct basis.
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d) Stock is carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Appropriate provision is made for obsolete stock.
2 Fees for examining the accounts
No fees have been paid to the Independent Examiner this year for her services.
3 Trustees' remuneration
No remuneration was paid to any of the Trustees and no expenses reimbursed other than those incurred directly on fundraising events.
4 Related party transactions
Other than donations payable to WHS there were no other related party transactions.
5 Analysis of Debtors
At 31 July 2023 there were no debtors (2022: nil)
6 Analysis of Creditors
| 6 Analysis of Creditors |
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| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable donations | 12,856 |
9,474 |
| Deferred net income from 2022 Ball | - | 39,010 |
| Accrued expenses | - | 97 |
| 12,856 | 48,581 |
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FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
| 7 | Analysis of Net Assets | by Fund | |||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Current Assets | 20,096 | - | 29,096 | 80,168 | - | 80,168 | |
| Current Liabilities | (12,856) | - | (12,856) | (48,581) | - | (48,581) | |
| ~~Net Assets~~ | |||||||
| 16,240 | - | 16,240 | 31,587 | - | 31,587 | ||
| 8 | Analysis of Reserves | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Funds Brought Forward | 31,587 |
- | 31,587 | 37,630 | - | 37,630 | |
| Funds raised | 54,308 | - | 54,308 | 32,907 | - | 32,907 | |
| Donations | (69,655) | - | (69,655) | (38,950) |
- | (38,950) | |
| made/committed and | |||||||
| expenses | |||||||
| ~~Funds carried forward~~ | 16,240 | - | 16,240 | 31,587 | - | 31,587 |
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