CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110912023 To 3110812024 Charity name: Friends at Balfour Charity registration number: 1070234 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 Friends at Balfour - commonly know as FAB, raise funds to enhance the educational experience of the pupils at Balfour Prima School. Over the academic year of 2023124, Friends at Balfour have raised funds from a range of events. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The primary activities used for fundraising during 2023124 included the Summer and Christmas fairs, the FAB swimming school, Quiz Night, Spring Challenge. sale of Christmas Cards and tea-towels designed by the pupils. Funds raised are then spent via donation to school for agreed equipment, trips and other activities which enhance the educational experience for the children at the school. There are currently four roles in the committee: Chair. Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. These roles are re-elected annually at the AGM. Additionally one further trustees is in place to provide some independence. As we are in"Friends Association" all parents, carers and staff are automatically members. Everyone's views, thoughts and ideas are always welcome. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Friends at Balfour holds its AGM in October each year, and also meet once a month at Balfour Primary School where everyone is welcome to attend. The Friends at Balfour committee are responsible for making decisions on how funds are spent. with guidance from staff at the school. Sub committees are set up to manage events, and trustees meet once a quarter to ensure overnance in adhered to. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referen¢ The committee raised over £23,067. during the year through activities and events put on during the year. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Significant donations for 2023124 academic year were.. Nature Shelter EYFS Project £10.938 £15,000 The donation to the school relating to 2023124 activities was paid over in the 2024125 Academic year. During 2024125. a payment of £39,890 was paid in relation to 2023124 activities. '£23,067 is the net amount raised in 2023124, ignoring donations paidldue to the school but including other fundraising liabilities owed but not paid until 2024125. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity has unspent reserves of £28,518. of which £4.618 is committed to projects in the 2024125. Therefore unspent and un-committed reserves balance is £23,900. This includes a £5,000 buffer for unex ected ex enditure. The £5,000 buffer is maintained to allow for unexpected costs or loss of income. The level of this buffer is reviewed annuall The reserve of £28,518, which is made up of £5,000 buffer, £4,618 committed to projects in 2024125 and £18,900 able to donate to the school in future ears. nla Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in def5CIt Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 nla Para 1.23 None Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risk5 facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 NCPTA Model Constitution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Parent Teacher Association Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Election by Committee Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses istered chari number Charity's principal address Friends at Balfour FAB 1070234 Balfour Primary School Balfour Road Brighton BN16NE Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Nam eof pers on lor bod y) Dates acted if not for whole year entit led to app oint trust ee Trustee name Office (if any) {if Alysha Luckin Chair 12 March 2024 EG Sally Appleyard Vice Chair 8" October 2024 AG Marlena Jozwik Treasurer 10 February 2023 EG Beth Warner Secretary 8th October 2024 AG Beth Rutter nla 12 March 2024 EG 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets 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 Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity s own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure ersonnel details Reason for non-disclosure of ke Other o tional information Declarations The trustees,declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s} ALigÉtr* LUWiThJ Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date £Lk(G(Lg **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity Name No (if any)
Friend at Balfour 1070234
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
Period start date Period end date
For the period from 01/09/2023 To 31/08/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Quiz Nights 1,227 - - 1,227 2,326
Christmas Cards 1,032 - - 1,032 2,259
Christmas Fair 9,213 - - 9,213 8,484
Community Day 449 - - 449 844
Corporate Donations 870 - - 870 -
Donations 127 - - 127 175
Easter Egg Hunt 1,276 - - 1,276 1,542
Easy Fundrasing 82 82 461
Other fundrasing activity 403 - - 403 2,891
FAB 100 Club 2,573 - - 2,573 2,725
Happy Circus - - - - 7,382
Spring Challenge 1,111 - - 1,111 1,188
Summer Fair 10,868 - - 10,868 7,845
Swimming 30,968 - - 30,968 34,996
Tea Towels 2,050 - - 2,050 2,618
Leaver Disco 446 - - 446 1,148
Y2 Disco 635 - - 635
Last Year Income 230 - - 230
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Sub total (Gross income for 63,560 - - 63,560 76,884
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 63,560 - - 63,560 76,884
A3 Payments
Quiz Nights 781 - - 781 1,265
Christmas Cards - -
Christmas Fair 2,511 2,511 3,863
Community Day - - 317
Corporate Donations - - -
Donations - - -
Easter Egg Hunt 681 681 436
Easy Fundrasing - - -
Other fundrasing activity - - 1,315
FAB 100 Club 1,178 1,178 1,259
Happy Circus - - 3,567
Spring Challenge 94 94 64
Summer Fair 4,073 4,073 3,124
Swimming 25,474 25,474 20,565
Tea Towels 1,822 1,822 1,980
Leaver Disco 435 435 452
Y2 Disco 381 - - 381 -
Christmas Book - - - - -
Miscellaneous Expenses 2,479 - - 2,479 1,815
Last Years Expenses 1,308 - - 1,308 10,152
Donations to School 17,325 - - 17,325 10,832
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- - - -
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Sub total [ 58,542 ] - - 58,542 61,007
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - -
Total payments 58,542 - 58,542 61,007
Net of receipts/(payments) 5,019 - - 5,019 15,877
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 63,744 - - 63,744 47,867
Cash funds this year end 68,763 - - 68,763 63,744
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|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end**|**of the period**||| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Categories**
**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Restricted funds**
**to nearest £**|**Endowment funds**
**to nearest £**| ||Cash at bank|**68,763**
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**-**| ||**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))|**68,763**|**-**|**-**| |||OK|OK|OK| **----- Start of picture text -----**
||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Restricted funds|Endowment funds| |funds| |Details|to nearest £|to nearest £|to nearest £| |B2 Other monetary assets|-| |-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |=| |Details|Fund to which asset|ES|belongs|Cost (optional)|Current value (optional)| |B3 Investment assets|-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |——=——| |Fund to which asset| |Details|belongs|Cost (optional)|Current value (optional)| |B4 Assets retained for the|-|-| |charity’s own use|-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |===| |Fund to which liability|Amount due (optional)|When due (optional)| |Details|relates| |B5 Liabilities|Donations to School|Unrestricted|39,890| |Summer Fair|Unrestricted|505| |Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees|Signature|Print Name|Date of approval| |——=—| **----- End of picture text -----**
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Friends at Balfour On accounts for the year ended 3110812024 Charity no (if any) 1070234 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)