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← The Friends Of Pennthorpe School

2025-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

The Friends of Pennthorpe School

Other names charity is known by Friends of Pennthorpe / FoP

Registered charity number (if any) 1069070 Charity's principal address Pennthorpe School Church Street, Rudgwick Horsham, West Sussex Postcode RH12 3HJ ~~ee~~ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Nicholas Saunders Chair 01/07/2024 – 19/12/2024 2 Emma Carter Secretary 3 Jennifer Bowden Treasurer 4 Danielle Corry Vice Chair 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~=== ===~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution adopted on 27[th] June 2022 Type of governing document

Unincorporated association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are elected by members of the association at the Annual General Trustee selection methods Meeting.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

The charity is managed by a committee of volunteer trustees who meet regularly to oversee activities and make decisions regarding fundraising and expenditure.

The trustees work closely together to ensure the effective running of the charity. New trustees are supported by existing members of the committee to understand their roles and responsibilities.

The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to mitigate those risks.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The charity’s objectives are to advance the education of the pupils of Pennthorpe School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities and equipment at the school, to foster closer relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school, and to support such other charitable causes as the trustees may from time to time determine.

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During the year, activities included a range of fundraising events such as social events, seasonal activities, and sales initiatives, alongside ongoing activities including the second-hand uniform shop.

Funds raised are used to provide facilities, equipment and initiatives that enhance pupils’ education and wellbeing, and to support selected charitable causes.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

In planning and carrying out these activities, the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and consider that the charity’s activities benefit the pupils and the wider school community. The charity relies on the support of volunteers, whose contribution is essential to the success of its activities.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

The trustees would like to thank all the volunteers who have generously given their time and support throughout the year.

The success of the charity’s activities relies heavily on the enthusiasm and commitment of parents, staff and the wider school community.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Without their contribution, many of the events and achievements of the year would not have been possible.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During the year, the charity successfully organised a range of fundraising events which were well supported by the school community. A highlight of the year was the “Night in Bloom” Ball, which raised approximately £12,200 and brought together parents and staff for a successful fundraising event.

Other activities included the Christmas raffle, Christmas card sales with the pupils artwork on, Mother’s and Father’s Day shops, tuck shop and refreshments sales, the Easter egg hunt, and the second-hand uniform shop, which continues to be a valuable resource and strong contributor to fundraising.

These activities generated funds which have enabled the charity to support a number of projects, including contributions towards school facilities and wellbeing initiatives, directly enhancing the educational experience of pupils. The charity has also supported wider charitable causes, including a donation to Chestnut Tree House.

Despite some changes in committee membership during the year, the trustees are pleased with the continued success of fundraising activities, the strong support from volunteers, and the high level of engagement from the school community.

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Section E Financial review

The trustees aim to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to support Brief statement of the ongoing activities and to ensure the charity can meet its commitments. charity’s policy on reserves The current level of reserves is considered appropriate for the charity’s needs.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

There are no funds materially in deficit.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

The charity’s income is primarily derived from fundraising events, activities and the sale of goods such as second-hand uniform.

Expenditure during the year has supported the charity’s objectives, including contributions towards school facilities and wellbeing initiatives.

The main financial risk to the charity is a reduction in fundraising income due to lower participation or external factors. The trustees monitor this and aim to maintain sufficient reserves to mitigate this risk.

Section F Other optional information

The trustees are continuing to explore ways to increase engagement and participation within the school community. This includes the introduction of new communication channels to support volunteering and fundraising activities.

The charity remains committed to building on its successes and continuing to support the school and wider community in the coming year.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) J Bowden

Full name(s) Jennifer Bowden

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)

Date 20/03/2026

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Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/directors/ |THe FRIGWDS OF PEMNMORPE SCHOOL. members of On accounts for the year ae rN ek QOS 7 ended | * WO O Charity no.: As Company no.: sma“ Srasaage Perens} Company| report to forthe thecharity yeartrustees ended 3)on my/O3 examinationjro2sof the accounts of the Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the basis of report company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act’). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, | report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, | have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement le listed : | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention trranthatdisclesedother below *) which gives me cause to believe that: * accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or * the accounts do not accord with such records; or * the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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 ethe accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).

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| 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.

Name: | ANWE COLE i Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |55 441 VON. : Swusséx , 2Wi2. SOX Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of Nor \ a dem any items that the 7 ies examiner wishes to disclose. ‘ a aaa ee IER 2 October 2018

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The Friends of Pennthorpe School The Friends of Pennthorpe School The Friends of Pennthorpe School The Friends of Pennthorpe School 1069070 1069070
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Receipts and payments accounts
01/09/2024
31/08/2025
To
For the period
from
ee
ee ee		 Last year
to the nearest £
CC16a		 to the nearest £
Donations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sale of second hand uniform 2,981 - - - - - - - 2,981 2,981 - - - - -
Bags of Support/Easyfundraising 53 - - - - - - - 53 53 - - - - -
income from fundraising activities 29,957 - - - - - - - 29,957 29,957 - - - - -
Interest 31 - - - - - - - 31 31 - - - - -
Floats 720 - - - - - - - 720 720 - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 (Gross income for
AR)33,742		 - - - - - - - 33,742 33,742 - - - - -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sub total -
-
-
-
-
Total receipts
33,742
-
-
33,742
-
A3 Payments
———~~——~~
Advertising 207 - - - - - - - 207 207 - - - - -
Subscriptions 153 - - - - - - - 153 153 - - - - -
Sundries 274 - - - - - - - 274 274 - - - - -
Expenses from second hand uniform 688 - - - - - - - 688 688 - - - - -
Expenses from fundraising activities 15,876 - - - - - - - 15,876 15,876 - - - - -
Floats 720 - - - - - - - 720 720 - - - - -
Donations - Pennthorpe School 12,549 - - - - - - - 12,549 12,549 - - - - -
Donations - Other charitable causes 1,496 - - - - - - - 1,496 1,496 - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
**Sub total ** 31,963 - - - - - - - 31,963 31,963 - - - - -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sub total -
-
-
-
-
Total payments 31,963
-
-
31,963
-
Net of receipts/(payments)
1,779
-
- 1,779
-
A5 Transfers between funds
-
- -
-
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
20,989
- -
20,989
-
Cash funds this year end
22,768
-
- 22,768
-
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
J Bowden
Current Account
Saving Account
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
19,385
-
3,383
-
-
-
22,768
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Jennifer Bowden		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
30/03/2026

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