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2023-08-31-accounts

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01109122 Period start date To 31108123 Period end date Charity name: WHITCHURCH COMBINED SCHOOL FUND Charity registration number: 1065862 Objectives and Activities SORP refefèn¢s P8r# 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its g()verning document The advancement of education of the children who attend Whitchurch Combined School. Sijmmary of the main ac.livilies in relation lo those Plirposes for the publi bE>nefil, in particular, the a(:livities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17and The bulk of the School Fund's activities are lo receive contribulionslpayments from parents for school trips, activities and uniform. These monies are used lo pay for those trips, activities and uniform. In addition the School Fund receives donations for fundraising activities held within thè school for external charilies and then passes the monies raised on lo those charities. When funds are raised to benefll tlie school, these are usually for a specific project and any monies are used lo fund that Kiroje¢l. Occasionally we receive donation¢,, for the School Fund wilh no specific project in mind. In this case the monies are held within the School Fund until required to provide resources for the school. St'atement confirming whether the Iruslees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 118 The trustees are aware of the guidance on public benefit and comply with Ihe guidance where il is relevant. Additional informatlon loptlonall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference Grant making is not one of the chi¢ rity's purposes and no grants are given. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Social investment is not part of the char*ty's activities. Para 1.38 Policy on so¢ial investment including program related investment There are no volunteers working specifically for Ihe Whitchurch Combined School Fund. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference There are no set targets for the charity. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of ils bpneficiaries and any wider benefits lo society as a whole. PaTa 1.20 Additional infomiation {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives sel Pafa 1.41 Performance of fundraising ac.tivities against objectives se,t Pala 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position al the end of the period Para 1.21 According to the audited accounts of the Whitchurch Combined School Fund, the balance carried forward to the nexl financial year (01109123- 31108124) was £58069.89, Of this amount £15396.42 is due to be paid to cover the cost of trips and activities leaving £42673.47. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1,22 There is no wrillen policy regarding reserves. However, sufficient reseryes are required to cover such things as uiiiform stock or any payments for school visits required before funds are received from parents. An additional amount should be allowed in the event of an emergency payment being required lo support the school budget. Ainount of reserves held Pira 1.22 There are no reserves held in a separate account, however, we would consider il prudent not to allow the balance lo fall below £10,000 to allow for the eventualities listed above, Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund malerially in Paia 1.22 NIA Paia 1.24 NIA Explanation of any uricertainties about thè chartiy continuing as a going concern Par• 1.23 NIA Additional information loptionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about. The principal source of funding Is contributions from the parents of children attending Whitchurch Combined School. Tlie charity's principal sources of funds (including ariy fundraising) Par• 1.47 We have no Investment Policy ! Investment policy and ohjeclives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 NIA A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other

Structure, Governance and Management Description of ¢harily's trusts. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust Deed How is the charity constituted? Para 125 Unincorporated association Ti'uslee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of ariy person or body entitled lo appoint one or more Irijslees Para 1.25 The selection method is based on their role within the school. The trustees are. Head Teacher Chair of Governors Bursar Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. There are no specific policies and procedures for the induction and training of trustees. The school itself follows the financial procedures laid down by Buckinghamshire Council. Governors with a financial oversight role allend training related lo their role as il applies *0 the school as a whole. Policies and procedures aclopted for the induction and training of trustees P8ri 1.51 The trustees of the Charity are eitkier employees or governors of Whitchurch Combined School. The charity's organisational structure and any wider nf>lwork with which the charity works Par& 1.51 Relationship with any related Pclrties Par8 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative detsils Charit name Other name the charit Re istered charit number Whitchurch Combined School Fund NIA 1065862

Charity's principal address Whitchurch Combined School North Marston Lane Whilchurch Aylesbury Bucks HP22 4JG

Namès of the charity trustees who manage the charity Datè5 actèd if not for whol• èar Trustee namè Ollice lif any) Name of person lor bodyl entitled to oint trustee if an Rachel Mobbs Head Teacher Chair of Governors Jo Dallas Angela George Bursar 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee nam• Dates acted if not for whole NIA

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information loptionall Names and address6s of advisers (Oplional infomiation) Type of Name Address advisèr Name of Ghief executive or names of senlor slaff members (Optional inforniationl Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information

Declarations The Irustees declare that they have approved thè trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full namels) Position (èg Secretary> Chalr, etc) Rachel Mobbs Angela George Head Teacher Bursar Date 14106123

Whitchurch Combined School School Fund accounts 202212023 Receipts and payments Account for year ended 31" August 202.1 Receipts Payment% om) 6169.89 3974.23 ' Swimming Trips Book Week 4358.39 2717.20 31983.78 27646.56 1041.811 1041.80 Scliool Productions Charity Inlernal fund raising(Note l ) Commission on photos Web Club 290.4-11 715.00 201.00 5129.93 3352.51 WASI) Club 15126.87 5883.921 10734.04 20490.73 After school Clubs PTA(Note 2) Other 1712.00 11784.18., 677.19 Totals 8.3182.53 73668.)11 Net receipts 9514.221 Nole l Receipts include £500 fr(im J Bridle's Charity for ipads Note 2 Receipts include £2000 for hire of coaches Balances at 31 ' August 2023 Balance brought forward I ' September 2022 Add net receipls for ye Balance C￿ed fonvard at 31. August 2023 The balanc¢ is held at the TSB Bank in Winslow, Bucks. 48555.67,, 9514.22:. 5806C).89 i This stst¢ment has been produced from the records preseiited to Ine. Examined by R A Kirk 30th November 2023

Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent xaminèr's Report. Report to the trusteesl member$ of On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 3i£E 1623 Set out on pages Respectlve The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the cie.counts. responsibilities ol The charity's Irustees consider that an audit is not required for tFiis year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, lo follow the procedures laid down in Ihe general Diredions given by the Chaflty Cornmission (under section 145(5)(bl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basss of independent My examination was carried out in 8Gcordance with general DirÉ%r.tions given examiner's statemgnt by Ihe Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those Fe¢ords. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees con¢erning any such matlers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence Ihat would be required in an audit, and consequently rso opinion is given as to whether Ihe accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statemeiit below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's ststsment 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any mate.rial respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting re.cords and comply with the accounting requirement5 of the Charilies Act have not been met; or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order I'.0 enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in Ihe brack81s if they do not apply. Slgned: Date". Name: Relevant professional quallfication($) or body IER March 2012

(If anyl; Address: Se tion B DISCI￿sure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. IER March 2012