Registered Charlty Number 11160921 Friends of Wimbledon High School Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts YeAr ended 31 July 2024
FRILNDS OV WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL Registered Cliarity Numbei. 1060921 Cori'espon(lence Addresy Wimbledon High School Mansel Road London SW19 4AB Independent Examiner Jing You Bankers Metro Bank plc Units1&2 Wimbledon Bridge House Wiinbledon, London Lloyds Baiik plc St George's Road Bl'anch Wimbledon, London Presi(lent rionnula Kennedy (Head of Wimbledon High School) Trustees and OleerS The following Trustees and Officers have held office throughout the year, ekcept a8 Otherwise indicated Lindsa -Jane Lawrence Isobel Ste hen Victoria Mcmaw Assicl Belhaouas Girl Sivaliii sam hie Fli ins ela Barton Gennie Sa ai. Michelle A ton Celine Desaedeleer Elizabeth Flew Chair Vice-chair, Seniors Vice-chair Juniors HoiioraLI Trcasui'er I lonora SecrLta oiiited 18.09.23 resi ned 18.09.23 iesl ned 18.09.23 resi yned 18.09.23 resi ned 18.09.23 Chair resi ned 18.09.23 resi ned 18.09.23 IF Michael Pote Rowan Yainanaka Alic¢ Sheldon Dean Jeeve5 Shuinin Lili Siimcdha Menon Pa al Patel Adrienne Graham Chantal Kooreiineef Martina Westin Niki Duni ace Honorai. Ti-casui'er Vice Chaii. Jiiniors Honora Secitta ointed 18.09.23 resi ned 18.09.23 ned 18.09.23 i'csigned 18.09.23 resi resi resi ned 18.09.23 ned 18.09.23 ned 18.09.23 I'esi resi resi ned 18.09.23 ned 18.09.23 ned 18.09.23 inted 12.09.22 Page I
FRIEIYDS OF WtMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL TRUSTEES, AIYIYUAL PORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 July 2024 Objectives and Activities The Fi'iends of Wiinbledon High School (or"FoWHS') is a charity governed by a written constitiition last updated on 22 September 2008. The object of fioWHS is to advance the ediicatton of the pupils of Wiinbledon High School ("WHS" or "the School") by pi'ovidin8 aiid assisting tn the provision of facilities for education at the Scliool. This is achieved chiefly by oi'ganising events amongst the pupils and their parcnts and donating the net proceeds of thos¢ events foi, the pui'chase of itenis which thc Trustees agree would benefIt the school. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance from the Charity Commission on piiblic benefit and FOWHS has a social remit to encoui'age coopej'ation, coii)Iniinication and good relations between the parents, staff and others associated with WHS and to strengthen tlie links between the School and the local coininunity. Slructure, Governance and Management FOWHS is Inanaged by a Coinmillee whose members al'e elected or appointed on an annual basis al Ilie Anniial Genci'al Meeling. Trustees coinpi'ise the officers (Cliair, Honoi'ary Seci'etaiy, Hoiioi'ary Treasurer, and ViLe Cliairs Juniot's (to th¢ cxtent thcsc positions are filled) and lip to one Year Representative froin each year gt'oup. Achievements and Performance The social activities al'e lai'gely achieved through year group based events organised two to three tiines pei, teiin by year i-epres¢ntatives, for exarnple coftec Inoi'Iiiiig8 and evening events. fiindraising constitutes tl)e biilk of oiir efforts and our Inajoi. i'cgulai. events iiiclude Fairs at Christiiias and in the summer, sales of Second 14and School Unifoi'm, and a Ball. Financlal Review In the year to 31 July 2024, FOWHS raisL'd £50,791 (2023: £54,308). The largest conlribulions were from th¢ Christtnas Fail., which raised £13,927 {2023= £9,758). th¢ Ball, which J'aised £15.386 (2023: £30,916). and Second Iland Uniform sales, which i'aised £14,722 (2023: £9,671). In the same pei'iod, FOWHS made cash donations of £8,112 for the new second hand unifoi.ln pod. A fiirthei. £12,856 is still committed to SlTPPOrt th¢ School's Partnerships Programme in future periods. The TrLlStces would like to thank eveiyone who has supported the activities of FoWE4S this year, through the donation of their time, money or goods, and attendance at the events theinselves. Page 2
FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL TRUSTEEI S, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 July 2024 Future Plans FOWHS intend to continuc to organise events and fundraise in suppoit of the School. Stateinent of Ti'ustees, responsibilities Cliarity law i'eqiiires tlie Trustees to prepare financial statements for each fjnancial year which show a ti'ue and fail. view of the state of affaii's of the charÈty and its financial activities foi. that period. In prepai'ing those financial statements, the trustees al'e i'equired to: select suitable accoiinting policies and tl)en apply them consistently- Inake jiidgeinents and estiinates that are reasonable and prudent. state wlietliei. applicable accounting slandards and slatemeiits of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any depai1iires disclosed aiid explained in the financial stateiiients. and pi'epaiE the financial stateinents on the going concern basis unless it is inappi'opriate to presuine that foWHS will continiie in operational existence. The T'riistees al'e i'esponsible for keeplng proper accounting I'ecords which disclose with reasonablc accuracy at any tiinc the financial position of FOWI IS and to enable thctn to ¢nsiire ihat thc financial stateineiits coinply with tlie Charities Act 1993. They are also irsponsible foi. safeguarding the assets of FOWHS aiid Iience for taking reasoncible steps foi. thc prevention and detection of fraiid and other irregiilai'ities. The Ti'ustees assess the risks of each event and are Covered by the scliool insurance policy, Each event is cai'efully planned wil'hin Health and Safety regulations. Pag¢ 3
FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL TRUSTEI ES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR EI INDED 31 JULY 2024 Independent Examillei. The Iiidependeiit Examinej. this year is Jing You. The Trust¢cs would like to thank Jing You foi. her time and effoits in fiilfilliiig tliis important role. Sigiied on behalf of the Ti'iistees ifjkJ £4L Isobel Stephen Co-chaii. 14 October 2025 Page 4
FIUEI NDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL INDEI PENDII NT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THI TRUSTEES OF THE FRIEIYDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL l i'eport to the trustees on iny exainination of the accoiints Friends of Wimblcdon High School ("TJi¢ Tiwst"), for the yeai. ended 31 July 2024 which are set out 01) pages 6 to 9. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity triist¢cs. you are rcsponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accoi'dance with the Charities Act 2011 (the"Act"), l i'eport in respect of my examination of tli¢ Trust's accounts cal'ried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in cai'i'ying oul iny examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Cliarity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent Examincr's statement I hav¢ ¢oinpl¢ted iny examination. I confIrm that no Inaterial Inatters have Coine to Iny attei)tion in connection with the examination which gives me caiise to believe that in, any material respect: tlie accoiinting r¢cords were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or the accounts did not accord with tl)e accoiinting I'ecoi-ds. or tlie accounls did not coniply with tlie applicable I'equiiements concerning the fortn and content of accoiints set out in the Chai'ities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 otliei. than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view wliich is not a matteT considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come aci'oss no other matters in connection with tlie exainination to wliich atteiition should be drawn in this report in oi'dei. to enable a proper undei'standing of the accounts to be reached. Jing Yoii 19 Artcrbcrry Road, SW20 8Ar. Independent Ixaminei. 14 Octobei. 2025 Page 5
riRIE,NDS OF WlllqBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL STATEMEI NT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 Ineoming Resources: Activities foi. generating funds 2024 Resources Expended: Cost of Geiiei'ating Funds Resources Expeiided: Cost of Generaling Funds 2024 IncoTning Resources: Activitie5 foi. generating funds 2023 Net Incoming R¢sovr¢es Net Jncoiiiing Resources 2024 2023 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Fund: Ball Chr&5tmas fail. includiiig raffle Other Christmas Events Disc05 and Paities Quiz Night 2024 Second Hand Unifomi Quiz Niglil 2023 Summer Fair including fun Run Olhei. Fuiidraising Activities IIivestmei)t Income UK Bank Enterest 75,087 22,348 401 S9,701 8,421 15,386 13,927 401 (710) 1,640 14,722 1,824 {1,376) 4,977 123,487 13,379 2,638- 92,571 3,621 399 831 30,916 9,758 2,239 (831) 710 052 2,292 14,722 1,824 9,759 ,316 88 705 9,671 2,414 la76 4,977 1,875- 1,875- 121,651 70,860 50,791 152,454 98,146 54,308 Reslricted Fund: (None) Nct Inconiing Resources before Cliaritabl¢ Expenditure 12 I,651 70,860 50,791 152,454 98,146 54,308 CHARITABLI EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Fiind Annual Fund 8,112 68,964 8,112 68,964 Other expendilure Adniinistration costs Equipinent 1,043 188 691 1,231 691 Restricted Fuiid: (None) 9a43 69,655 Net tVAovemenl in Funds 41,448 (1SJ47) Total Fuiids Brought Forward 16,240 31,587 Total Fuiids Carried Forward 57,688 16,240 Page 6
FRIEI NDS OF WThIBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JULY 2024 Note 2024 2023 Cui'rent Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 70,544 29,096 Total Current Assets 70.544 29,096 (12,856) Cre(litors: amounts falling due within one year (12,856) Net Assets 57,688 16,240 Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund 57,688 16,240 Total Funds 57,688 16,240 Signed by two Trustees on behalf of all the Trustees JfjILJ Qy Assia Be as Honorary Treasurer and Trustee Isobel Stephen Co-chair and Trustee Date of approval 14 Octobre 2025 Pagc 7
FRIENDS OF WlllIIBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL NOTLS TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEIAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 Accounting policies In pi'epai'ing the accounts tl)e followin8 accounting policies have been complied with: a) The accounts have been pi'epai'ed on the l)istoric cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standaT'ds, the Cliarities SORP 2005 (Accounting and Reportiiig by Charities) and comply with the Chai'ities (Accoiints and Reports) Regiilations 2005 issued under the Charities Act 1993. b) Incoine froin FOWHS eveiits and oiher fundraising Income is accounted for when incoine is due. Donations are accoiinted foi. when received. c) Expenditui'e is included in the accoiints on an accruals basis. Costs al'e allocated to expenditLlI'e categoj'ies on a direct basis. d) Stock is cari'ied at the lower of cost and nel realisable value. Appi'opriate provision is made for obsolete stock. Fees foi. examining the accounts No fees Iiave been paid to the Independent Examiner this year for lier services. Truslees, remunei'xlion No I'emunei'ation was paid to any of the Trustees and no expenses reiinbursed othcj, than those incui'red diirctly on fiindraising events. Related party transactions Oth¢r than donations payable to WHS there were no other related party transactions. Analysis of Debtors At 31 July 2024 there wei'e no d¢btoi3 (2023: nil) Analysis of Ci'editors 2024 2023 Chai'itable donations 12,856 12,856 12,856 12,856 Pagc 8
FRIENDS OF WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YLI AR ENDED 31 July 2024 Analysis of Net Assets by Fund 2024 2023 Unrestricted Fund Total Unr¢stricted Fund Restricted Fund Total Cui-rent Assets 70,544 70,544 29,096 29.096 Current Liabi lities (12,856) (12,856) (12.856) (12,856) Net Assets 57,688 57,688 16,240 16,240 Analysis of Reserves 2024 2023 Unrestricted Fund Total Unrestricted Restricted Fiind Tolal Funds Brougl)t Foard 16,240 16.240 31,587 31,587 Funds raised 50,791 50,791 54,308 54,308 Donations madel¢oinmitted and (9,343) (9J43) (69,655) (69,655) expenses Funds carried foi'ward 57,688 57.688 16,240 16,240 Pagc 9