CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, CONFERENCE
(A company limited by guarantee and
not having a share capital)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
Company Number.. 3407765
Charity Number.. 1063645

CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, CONFERENCE
{A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administration information
Board of Management report
Independent Examiners, Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
10
Notes to the Financial Statements

CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, CONFERENCE
(A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CHARITY NUMBER:
1063645
COMPANY NUMBER:
3407765
REGISTERED OFFICE:
49 Park Road
Torquay
England
TQ14QR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Matthew Burke {Chair}
Sarah Barreto (appointed 16 May 2024)
Christopher Cann
Sarah Conrad {resigned 16 May 2024)
Margaret Giblin
Anthony Hudson (resigned 16 May 20241
John Patterson (resigned 8 September 20231
Jon Reddin
Annie Sutton (appointed 26 September 2023)
Rachel Owens (appointed 19 September 2024
Ed Hesler (appointed 19 September 2024)
GENERAL SECRETARY:
Sarah Barreto
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS: Moore Kingston Smith LLP
6th Floor
9 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2AP
SOLICITORS:
Stone King
13 Queen Street
Bath BA12HJ
BANKERS:
HSBC
55 Corporation St
Coventry
West Midlands CV11GX
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Board of Management, who are also directors, presant theirannual reporttogetharwith thefinar)¢ial
statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Catholic Independent Schools, Conference {CISCI was incorporated in 1997 as a company
limited by guarantee (no. 3407765) and is also a registered charily (No. 1063645). The governing
document of the charity is the Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation, which can b8 found on the
website al www.catholicinde
endentschools.com > About > Key Documents and Policies.
CISC is administered by a Board of Management, whose members are its directors and trustees for
the purposes of Company and Charity law respectively. The names of the directorsltrustees are
shown on page 1.
The Board of Management is elected by the membership. Candidates must be full members (see=
definition of full member on Ihe website at www.catholicinde
endentschools.com > Membership >
Membership Types). Board members serve for a period of six years. The Board of Management
elects Iha Chair of the Board for a period of four years. Antony Hudson was elected Chair in January
2020.
In their committed work for CISC, the Irustees have regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit. in particular with reference to the documents above.
Dr Maureen Glackin was appointed to the post of General Secretary in October 2018.. she stepped
down from this role on 24￿ May 2024. Her successor, Mrs Sarah Barreto. commenced in the role of
General Secretary on 1st May, 2024 during a handover period.
RISK ASSESSMENT
The Risk Statement and Risk Register was presented to the committee (board of management) at
full meeting on 21 sl September, 2023. After a full discussion it was reviewed and approved.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Company's {CISC'sl Objects, as described in the Memorandum and Articles of Association
119971 are..
"To promote education in schools which teach the Catholic faith principally by providing the head
teachers or principals of those schools Wlth the opportunity to meet, discuss, analyse and consider
ommon concerns and to disseminate the outcome of such meetings."
In the year in question, CISC has focused on:
Ensuring the success of our Conference in February 2024, Here l am Lord...Who Am I Called to
Be? worklng with our host school, St John's, Cardiff.
Review and revision of the charity's suite of policies (September 2023} and objeotives (February
2024), to ensure they are reflective of updates in policy and practice with reference to the sector.
All policies are accessible at: www.catholicinde
endentschools.com > About > Key Documents and
Policies.
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Having a range of activities lo meet the charity's objectives: this has included the development of
webinars to address key issues such as the new Catholic Schools Inspection Framework,
presenting on Catholic mission and identity to governors and staff of CISC schools and collaborating
with Educarem on The Tabor Programme, a formation course for middle and aspiring leaders.
Undarslanding tho terrain through informed responses to membèrs, pastoral concerns offering
support and 1..1 conversations for members requiring theologically informed responses to
contemporary concerns and issues. The promolion of Catholic independent schools and Calholic
education has continued more widely through publications, Conference presentations and
collaborations with other Catholic agencies. Articles and chapters have been published in..
Leadership Metters in Catholic Education. (Whittle & Woden, eds. Springer, 2024}', International
Studies in Catholic Education and Intem8tional Journal for the Study of the Christian Church.
Maintaining strategic conversations wilh dioceses and the Catholic Education Service ICES) on
issues of importance to the sector.- leadership formation, canonical inspection, policy and document
development, and particularly the publication of the Religious Education Directory IRED) and the
Prayer and Liturgy Directory.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
CISC'S Strategic Plan for 2021-2025 outlines the following strategic aims.
Support cornmunion and collaboration amongst heads, schools, dioceses and Catholic
partners
Christ-centred education and formation for ourselves and the community we seNe
Sharing faith, sharing in failh through prayer, words and actions and 8 commitment to social
justice
Challenging misconceptions and being an authentic voice for Calholic independent schools
nationally and internationally
Nurturing all in our school communities to their full potential academlcally, physically and
splritually
Articulating and celebrating our mission and vocation in Catholic education
In line wilh previous reports, achievement and performance will be evaluated with reference to these
stralegic Commitments with reference to key elements of the year in question.
Supportlng communion and collaboratlons amongst Heads and key stakeholders and providing
opportunities for sharing faith and prayer are integral aspects of CISC life, fostered through a range of
events and activities.
CISC'S Conference 2024, 'Here l am Lord...Who Am I Called to Be?'took place in our usual slot over
1-2 February. Attendance was higher than the previous two years, with 116 people in total-
compared to 91 last year and 90 the year before. The conference was led by Sr Gemma Simmonds.
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with a focus on spiritual direction and formation and her mixture of theological insight and pastoral
wisdom refreshed, renewed and challenged delegates in their school leadership roles. Workshops
covered a range of issues from Al to translating a Catholic vision of education into the classroom and
there was the usual excellent briefing led by headline sponsors Moore Kingston Smith IMKS) and
Stone King ISK). CISC is grateful to colleagues at MKS and SK for giving their time and expertise in
Ihis way.
Our Friday morning hosted conversation chaired By Antony Hudson and including Prof. Deborah Eyre
(High Performance Learning), Paul Barber (Director, Catholic Education SeNiceJ and Sr Gemma was
a lively and candid conclusion to the Conference.
Many thanks to St John's Cardiff for leading all out liturgical celebration with beauty, prayer and spirit.
'ReaGh Outsl'_ informal on-line meetings for colleagues who share key roles across CISC schools-
continued with a focus on CSI and the CISC Music Hub. Increased online engagement with
members, whilst having limits. does allow member schools lo engage with ease across a wide
geographic range and at no additional cost to them, or CISC, in terms of resource and time.
Individual support to Heads continuos, through e-mail, phone calls or Zoom and through school visits.
The General Secretary offers INSET on Catholic mission and identity to all schools, free of charge,
along with supporting retreat work with pupils. This year, 5 schools have availed themselves of this.
Of critical importance lo CISC, is the formation of leaders and future leaders and this year 1 CISC
Deputy Head has participated in the Tabor Programme. The course, which runs throughout the
academic year and involves an in-school project, receives extremely positive evaluations and it is
hoped that in coming years more CISC colleagues will take part. CISC continues to offer a subsidy to
schools to support this. An online governance formation programme, in collaboration with Educarem,
was also made available to CISC member schools this year.
All of these initiatives conlribute to our aim to support colleagues in their desire to nurture all in our
school communities to their full potential academically, physically and spiritually, enabling
them to provide Christ-centred formatlon and education for their communities.
Challenglng misconceptions and beSng an authentic voice for Cathollc Independent schools
nationally and Internatlonally is of key importance to all members.
CISC members and Committee Members remaln active within associated professional bodies and sit
on their committees, for example the GSA, SOH, HMC. ISC, ISI and Diocesan Inspectorates.
The General Secretary's close collaboration with the Catholic Education Sarvice (CES) on day-to-day
operational school Concerns and strategic policy development continues to ensure that the distinct
nature of CISC schools is recognised and considered in informing thinking. This will only get stronger
as the current General Secretary transfers to her new role as National RE Advisor at the CES.
Relationships wilh dioceses have also been developed with Westminster, Arundel and Brighton and
Birmingham holding meetings in year for CISC schools in order to understand their context better and
to facilitate relationships. This is a useful model in dioceses where a critical mass of CISC schools
reside. The General secretary will encourage other dioceses to follow this model and collaborate
across dioceses where this might be appropriate.
Findings from the first phase of the 'Spiritual Capital, Research Project. examining the contemporary
impact of the charism of a range of Religious Order Trusteeship CISC Schools, have conlinued to be
disseminated through Networking magazine, a chapter in Leadership Matters in Catholic Education
and an article in the academic journal, Intemational Studies in Calholic Education. Phase 2 of the
Project, interviews with pupils, has been delayed due to the changing role of the General Secrelary,
however a pilot survey for pupils in CISC schools has been developed with Luke Ramsden from Sl
Benedict's School, Ealing. It is hoped this mighl be rolled out in the coming year.
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A further article on LGBTQ+ issues was in Networking magazine and also in the academic journal,
International Journal for the Study of tha Christian Church.
These initiatives articulate how faith in CISC schools is realised and shared through prayer, words
and actions and a commitment to social justice whilst articulating and celebraling our mission
and vocation in Catholic education.
THE FUTURE
The coming year will see a focus on..
Successful handover lo the incoming General Secretary
Further development of the 'Reach Outl. programmes
Recruilmenl to Tabor, Christ the Teacher and online Governance programmes
Supporting schools with Canonical Inspection and training as Inspectors
Supporting schools with work on mission and identity
Facilitating and contributing to conversations with regards to succession planning and future-
proofing
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The end of year balance for March 2024 saw a deficit of£11.518 compared with a profit of £13,661 in
2023. We acknowledged in last year's annual report that this profil was largely due to two sets of
conference income falling within the same financial year- Conference 2022 being delayed due to
COVID- therefore a doficit whilst unwelcome, is not unexpected. When this is compared with a
deficit of over £48k in 2019 we can see how far the organisation has come in reducing costs and
realising a more positive financial trajectory. It is hoped that with a continued focus on expenditure, a
move into real and sustained profil will be evident in the coming years.
Membership fees and monies generated by Conference remain the two main sources of income
which means CISC'S continuance is inextricably linked to the strength and viability of its member
schools. Slrategic relationships with business providers and other organisations provide essential
income and CISC is grateful for their support throughout the year and. particularly, at Conference.
The remainder of the grant funding from Porticus and the Jesuit Inslitute is shown as Restricted
Funds and is not set against income and expenditure, with the total carried lorward as Restricted
Funds of £11,248 at 31 March 2024. The grant funding was awarded for the development of CISC'S
Leadership Programme and collaborations with maintained schools. Committee has approved an
annual allocation of up to £4,000 to support partlcipanls in engaging with the CISCIEducareM
formation for Leadership Programmes, the design of which includes and affords engagement and
collaborations with mainlained sector schools. This will continue to satisfy the criteria for which the
funding was received. As only one school sought grant funding this year, the member was afforded a
full bursary of £1,075 which met the total cost of the programme.
The significance of Conference as a pastoral, community and relationship-building event becomes
ever more important as schools navigate the contemporary challenges. The focus for CISC is lo
ensure it continues to deliver a quality service to members in support of their mission and identity as
Catholic Schools with all activities and developments being evaluated in terms of their effectiveness
against three criteria - mission. market and moralily.
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The General Secrelary expresses thanks and gratitude for the support and professional wisdom of Liz
Brown and Katie Smith at Princethorpe, Paula Hawkins at Serendipity Ink, Sam Hudson, Claudia
Marks, Anjali Kothari and Neil Finlayson at Moore Kingston Smilh, Antony Hudson CISC Chair and
the CISC Committee.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Charity has one paid employa8, Ihe General Secretary. Administrative support is provided by a
freelance colleague for which the budget is agreed by the Trustees. The General Secretary's salary
is competitive and there is an annual appraisal and salary review, with the possibility of a salary
increase subject to a successful completion of annual objectives. This incremental increase has been
set aside since 2019 with the agreement of the General Secretary and the Chair in order to mitigate
the financial risk to CISC. Its implementation was revlewed by Committee in September 2022 as part
of the review of the pilot of the General Secretary's reduction in hours and after the General
secretary's appraisal in August 2022. After her appraisal in August 2023 the Committee agreed to
award the General Secretary an incremental salary increase of 5/¢. The General Secretary thanks
the Committee for their affirmation and support.
RISK
Each year the risks to the Charity arg kept under review. These include drop in membership (and,
therefore, income), financial procedures, deviation from core aclivity, reputational damage to the
organisation, ineffective governance, dala loss, health and safety and safeguarding. These have been
carefully considered and the likelihood and impact scored. The key risks to CISC centre upon ils
financial viability occasioned by a downturn in membership, the underlying causes of which could be
an economic downturn, leading to falling roles in schools and potential Glosures. a change in
government policy, most particularly Labour's policy of placing VAT on independent school fees and a
lack of relevance for members. The systems of the organisation for minimising risk are considered
robust and the risk to the organisation, overall, is low. The Risk Register is reviewed annually and
trustees are constantly mindful of the risks faced by the charity. The register can be viewed by
members only in the Members, Area of the website.
RESERVES POLICY
The trustees continually monitor Ihe free reserves of Ihe charity, which are defined as unrestricted
funds less fixed assets and at March 2024 these totalled £10,215. The trustees consider that reserves
of between six and twelve months, expenditure are required to ensure that the charity is able to meel
its long-term charitable objectives. This falls short of that requirement but it is hoped that these
reserves will be sustained and incrementally built upon over the next years.
STATEMENT OF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Management (who are also directors of Catholic Independent Schools, Conference for
the purposes of Company Lawl are responsible for preparing the Board of Management's Report and
the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
{Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.)
Company Law requires the Board of Management to prepare financial statements for each Financial
Year which give a Irue and fair view of the state of the affairs of the Charity and of the incoming
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resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that
period. In preparing Ihese financial statements, the Board of Management are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial staleménls.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charitable Company will continue in business.
The Board of Management are responsible for keeping proper accounting rocords that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time Ihe financial position of the Charity and enable Ihem to ensure that
the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
Safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
AUDITORS
Moore Kingston Smith LLP have been appointed as auditors and independent examiners to the
ompany and a resolution to re-appoint them will be proposed at the AGM.
SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under
Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the Board
1111 Iz*
Matthew Burke
Chair of CISC
Date
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Independent Examiner's report
For the year ended 31 March 2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Responsibilltles and basls of report
As the Charity's trustees (and also its directors for Ihe purposes of company lawl you are responsible
for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Companles Act 2006
("Ihe 2006 Act").
Having satisfied myself that thé accounts oflhe Company are not required to b8 audited under Part 16
of Ihe 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of
your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 {"the 2011 Act"}. In
carrying out my examination I have followed Ihe Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 14515) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe:
1.accounting rocords were not kept in respéct of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act., or
2.the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3.the accounts do not comply with the accounling requirements of seclion 396 of the 2006 Act 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., or
4.the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
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.
Ocfe
LLP
Adam Fullerton
{FCA, DChA)
For and behalf of Moore Kingston Smith LLP
Chartered Accountants
6th Floor
9 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2AP
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Statement of Financial Activities
(incorporating income and expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Note Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Income
Income from charitable activities
Subscriptions
Sponsorship
Conference income
Other inGome
73,597
10,280
57,294
223
73,597
10,280
57,294
223
71,198
31,805
92,348
762
Total Income
141,394
141,394
196,113
Expendlture
Charitable Activities
151,837
1,075
152,912
182,452
Total Expendtture
151,837
1,075
152,912
182,452
Net In¢omel Expendlture) and
net movement on funds
12
(10,443)
(1,075)
(11,5181
13,661
Total Funds Brought Fonmard
12
22,613
12,323
34,936
21,275
Total Funds Carrled Forward
12,170
11,248
23,418
34,936
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in Ihe year.
The notes on pages 11 to 16 form an integral part of these accounts.

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Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Note
2024
2024
2023
2023
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
1,955
2,975
1,955
2,975
Current Assets
D6btors
Short term deposits
Cash and cash equivalenls
33,346
58,197
39,496
64,153
91,543
103,649
Creditors: Amounts falllng due
withln one year
10
70,080
68,689
(70,080)
168,689)
Net Current Assets
21,463
34,960
Total Net Assets
23,418
37,936
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
12
12,170
11,248
23,418
22,613
12,323
34,936
For the financial year in questlon the company was entitled to exemption under section 477
of the Companies Act 2006 relaling to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtaln an audlt of Its accounts for the year
in question in accordance with seclion 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The diroctors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act
with respect to accounting records and preparalion of accounts.
These accounts have been preparéd in a¢¢ordan¢e with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to small companies, regime.
Approved by the Board of Truslees on
and signed on their behalf by:
..ifjiq(Lt...........
Matthew Burke
Chair of CISC
Company number.. 3407765
The notes on pages 11 to 16 form an integral part of these accounts.
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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting Pollcles
Company information
Catholic Indepandènt Schools, Conference is a charity limited by guarantee and incorporaled in
England and Wales. The registered office is 49 Park Road. Torquay, England, TQ14QR.
The following policies have been used consistently in the preparation of the charity's financial
statements.
Basis of Preparation of tho Financial Statements
Th&se financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convenlion and on Ihe
going concern basis which assumes the charitable company will continue in operational
existence for the foreso6able future.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The charity is a public benefit
entity for the purposes of FRS 102 and therefore Ihe charity also prepared its financial
statements in accordance with the Slatemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Iraland (The FRS 102 Charities SORP) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the company.
Monetary amounts in these financlal statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
Going concem
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to
continue as a going concern and that the charity can meet their obligalions for the 12 months
from the date these accounts are approved.
Income recognltion
All income is recognised when Ih8re is entitlement to the funds, the receipt is probable and the
amount can be moasured rèliably. Subscriptions are accounted for in thé period which the
membership relales to and is included in deferred income when the membership relates to the
next period.
Expendlture
Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Aclivilies on an accruals basis, inclusive of
any VAT whlch Gannol be recovered. Expendlture is recognised once there is legal or
constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of
economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently at cost less depreciation
and any impairment losses. Depreciation is provided al rates calculated lo write off the cost less
residual value of each asset over ils expected useful life, as follows-.
Office equipment and furniture
33.30/0 Straight line
The gain or loss arising on Ihe disposal of an asset is determined as the differencé betwéen the
sale proceeds and the carrying value of Ihe asset, and is recognised in the SOFA.

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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting Pollcios (continued)
Intanglble fixed assets
Intangiblè fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently at cost less amortisalion and
any impairment losses. Amortisation is provided al rates calculated to write off the cost less residual
value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows..
Website development costs
20 1 straight line
Cash and cash equlvalent$
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks ands other short-
term liquid inveslments with original malurilies of three months or less.
Baslc flnancial instruments
Baslc financial instruments are measured at amortlsed cost. The charity has no other financial
instruments or basic financial instruments moasured at fair value.
Debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors recelvabla or payable wilhin one year of the reportlng date are carried at their
transaction price and subséquently measured al amorlised cosl less any impairment.
Taxation
The organisation is a registered charity and therefore is not liable for income tax or corporation tax on
income derived from its charitable activities as il falls within varlous exemptions avallable.
Fund Accounting
Funds held by the charity are..
Unrestricted funds - These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at
the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds- These are funds held where the donor has provlded for the donation to be spent in
furtherance of a specific charitable purpose.
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benoflts are reGognised as a liability and an expense. The cosl of
any unused holiday ontitiement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
2 Crltical accounling estimates and Judgements
In the application of the charitrfs accounting policies, the board is required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about Ihe carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Thè &stimates and associated assumptions are based on historical
experience and other factors that are considered to be relevanl. Actual results may differ from these
estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to
accounting estimales aré recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision
affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both
current and future periods.
There aro no astimates and assumptions which have a significanl risk.
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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2024
3 Analysis of Expenditure
2024
Total
2023
Total
Staff Costs (see note 4)
Other Cosls (see below)
75,576
77,338
152,912
72,804
109,648
182,452
Other costs are split as follows..
2024
2023
Conference accommodation & catering
Professional fees
Travelling and subsistence
Computer and office equipmont
Amortisalion
Telephone
Insurance
Networking
Training
Restricted fund projects
Other costs
38,786
12,203
5,070
14,456
1.020
133
838
1.603
1,015
1,075
1,137
77,336
71,834
8,473
4.241
16,052
1,020
123
827
1,668
5,410
109,648
4 Staff Costs
2024
2023
a. Wages and Salariès
Social Security Costs
71,908
3,668
69,091
3,713
75,576
72,804
The average number of employees for 2024 is 1 (2023.. 1).
Those higher earning employees are..
2024
2023
In the band £60,000 - £69,999
In the band £70,000 - £79,999
Tho Trustees consider that the Company Secretary whose wsts are detailed above,
represents the key management of the charitable company.
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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2024
4 Staff Costs (continued)
b. Trustees, remuneration and reimbursed expenses
The trustees did not receive any remuneration as slalulory directors of the company.
During the year no trustees wère reimbursed expenses for travel and subsistencé.
The following expenses ware incurred during the year.. £nil12023.' £1,196} on Irusloelstaff entertaining,
and £nil {2023'. £281) on leaving and 'gel well soon, gifts.
5 Net movement in funds is stated after charging
2024
2023
This is slated after charging..
Independenl Examiner's remuneration (net of VATI
Amortisatlon Gharge
5,330
1,020
5,200
1,020
6 Intanglble Fixed Assets
Cost
Wabsite
Balance at 1 st April 2023
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 31 sl March 2024
5,100
5,100
Amortlsatlon
Balance at 1 st April 2023
Chargo for the year
Disposals
Balance at 31st March 2024
2,125
1,020
3,145
Net Book Value
At 31st March 2024
1,955
At 31st March 2023
2,975
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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2024
7 Tangible Fixed Assets
Office
Equipment
Cost
Balance at 1st April 2023
Additions
Disposals
Balance al 31st March 2024
1.088
1,088
Deprociation
Balance at 1 st April 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
Balance at 31st March 2024
1,088
1,088
Net Book Value
At 31sl March 2024
At 31st March 2023
8 Flnanclal Instruments
2024
2023
Carrylng amount of flnanclal Ilabllltles
Measured al amortised cost..
9,749
9,257
2024
2023
9 Debtors
Prepayments & accrued income
2024
2023
10 Creditors
Subscriptions in advance (see note 11)
Accruals and other creditors
Taxation and Social Security
54,501
9,749
5,830
56,833
9,257
2,599
70,080
68,689
2024
2023
11 Income in advance
At beginning of the year
Released during the year
Additions in the year
56,833
(56,833)
54,501
98,347
(98,347)
56,833
At end of th6 year
56,833
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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2024
12 Reserves
Balance at 1
April 2023
Incomo
Expenditure
Other
lossès
Balance at 31
March 2024
Unrestricted funds
22,613
141,394
(151,837)
12,170
Porticus
Jesuits in Britain
7,660
4,663
(1,075)
6,585
4,663
Restricted resèrves
12,323
(1,075)
11,248
Total reserves
141394
152 912
Reserves
Balance at 1
April 2022
Income
Expenditure
other
losses
Balance at 31
March 2023
Unrestricted funds
8,952
196,113
(182,452)
22,613
Porticus
Jesuits in Brilain
7,660
4,663
7,660
4,663
Restrlcted reserves
12,323
Total rèserves
21,275
196,113
182 452
34,936
Restricted funds
The Porticus fundlng is towards the CISC special schools projects and the CISC school partnership
projects with the community.
Jesuits in Britain funding is towards the CISC leadership programme.
13 Company Status
The charity is a registered company limited by guarantee. The members liability is limited in the event of
the company being wound up to a contribution of £1 towards the assets of the company. Members
comprise the Board of Management.
14 Related Party Transactions
With the exception of trustees reimbursements disclosed in note 4b there were no other related party
transactions during the current and preceding year.
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