CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, A.nnual Report for the period From end date 110912024 Period start date To 3110812025 Period Charity name: Friends of Silverstone School Charty registration number. 1072339 Objectlves and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.1 The object of the Association is to advance the education of pupils in the school. In furtherance of this object the association may: Develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it. Provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school (not provided from statutory funds) as the committee in consultation with the Governing Board shall from time to time determine. 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 119 Friends of Silverstone School is a group of parents and staff volunteers. This group raises money for the school by running an extremely active and varied programme of events throughout the school year. The Association holds regular committee meeting where staff, parents and others associated with the School are always welcome to participate. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1,18 The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Associabon's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. Achlevements and Perfonnance ieleifrnc event8 such as tjscos, E8Ster R8ffle & Fair and Colour Run, Summary of the main achievements of the tharity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society 8S 8 whole. FOSS contributed £17,527 to the school, this e(Jomin8tely re18tes to ￿rkShopS (£1,3(X)) Class tripg (£1,965). Art Project (£1,231) (Xher notatje contrilxrtion8 to school duflng 2024 12025 relate to P8nto trips (£1,463) 8nd gift3ftre8ts for the children (£1,327) FOSS 8190 contritxrted towafth the cost of curriculum book9, reathng records and SATS LK)okg for Year 6, P8rn120 Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Pwa 1.21 Opening Balance at September 2023 was £14,640.92. Gross income from events was £50,837.76 with expenses totalling £51,410.84 plus fees of £395.07 leaving a closing balance at £13,672.77 at the end of August 2024. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stsbng why they are held 1.22 The Association may set aside funds for special purposes or as reserves against future expenditure Amount of reserves held 1.22The savings reserves as at 31° August 2022 were £5,024 (at 31° August 2023 were £5,088) as shown in the accounts, of which all is allocated to support ongoing funding promises towards school trips and activib'es, school participation in clubs and Yr 6 specific purchases and not available for use by the PTA. Reasons for hol(fing zero reserves PJa 1.22 Not applicable Details of fvnd materially in Paa 124 Not applicable deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem PJa 123 Not applicable Structure, Govemance and Management Descnption of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Pwa 1.25The present constitution of Friends of Silverstone School Association was approved by the Charity Commission October 2023. How is the charty constitijted? Pwa 125The Charity is constituted as an Associats'on constitutsonal provisions e.g. election to post or name of 8ny person or body entjtled to 8ppoint one or more trustees Reference and Admlnlstrative detalls Charity name Friends of Silverstone School Other name the charity uses FOSS Registered charity number 1072339 Charity's principal address Silverstone CE Primary School, Towcester Road, Silverstone, Northants, NN12 8UB Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for Nthole ame of person (or body) entstled to ear ppoint trustee (if an rustee name ffice (if any) Katy Coles Rachel Cashmore Chair FOSS AGM Chair FOSS AGM Emma Kelly Bethan Fanthorpe reasurer FOSS AGM Secretary FOSS AGM Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Descripb'on of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the charrty on those behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charty's objects Not applicable Detsils of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregatson of such assets from the charrtys own assets Exemptlons from dlsclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Not applicable Other o tional Onformatlon Not applicable Declarations The trustees declarE that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) £&C( Full name(s) Emma Kelly Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) reasurer Date 06 ## **FRIENDS OF SILVERSTONE SCHOOL** ## **Registered Charity 1072339** ## **2024/2025 Accounts Summary** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Opening Balances 1st Sept 2024
Bank Account £ 7,916.46
Savings Account £ 5,088.30
Paypal £ -
Stripe £ -
Petty Cash £ 200.01
Accrued Expenses (2023-2024) £ 468.00
TOTALS £ 13,672.77
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Event Summary
Description Spend Fees Raised Profit/Loss
Interest Gained - Savings Account £ - £ - £ 80.65 80.65
Donations to FoSS £ - £ - £ 19,056.12 19,056.12
FoSS General Expenses £ 1,159.63 £ - £ - -1,159.63
Your School Lottery £ - £ - £ 802.10 802.10
Rag Bag £ - £ - £ 180.50 180.50
The Ink Bin £ - £ - £ - 0.00
2nd Hand Uniform £ - £ 22.29 £ 819.53 797.24
School Reserve Spend £ 6,738.17 £ - £ - -6,738.17
School Wish List Spend £ 2,535.82 £ - £ - -2,535.82
Wreath Making Workshop £ 475.10 £ 25.03 £ 973.30 473.17
Doughnut Friday £ 262.50 £ 12.55 £ 344.00 68.95
Welcome Event £ 99.13 £ 3.69 £ 108.00 5.18
Joke Book £ 307.94 £ 26.46 £ 361.50 27.10
Christmas Disco £ 295.08 £ 76.72 £ 979.35 607.55
Elfridges £ 1,451.99 £ 95.79 £ 1,849.80 302.02
Christmas Fun Run £ 201.03 £ 28.02 £ 461.00 231.95
Christmas Gifts £ 279.41 £ - £ - -279.41
Carols in the Courtyard £ 287.97 £ 8.05 £ 864.90 568.88
Christmas Cards £ - £ - £ 167.00 167.00
Nativity Refreshments £ 43.30 £ 1.02 £ 94.50 50.18
Doughnut Friday £ 262.50 £ 11.68 £ 385.94 111.76
Motherbys £ 574.93 £ 69.80 £ 935.36 290.63
Easter Raffle £ 108.01 £ 78.54 £ 2,429.00 2,242.45
Easter Fair £ 237.41 £ 4.24 £ 733.30 491.65
Leavers Hoodies £ 360.43 £ 11.57 £ 372.00 0.00
Frozen Friday £ 663.30 £ 16.49 £ 1,748.70 1,068.91
Colour Run £ 1,049.83 £ 0.72 £ 3,793.50 2,742.95
Sports Day £ 124.45 £ 2.60 £ 231.50 104.45
Summer Disco £ 330.60 £ 89.88 £ 1,034.35 613.87
Fathers Day £ 518.04 £ 69.87 £ 868.50 280.59
Rainbow Raffle £ 29.62 £ 17.10 £ 468.00 421.28
Year 6 Refreshments £ 20.26 £ 1.43 £ 128.43 106.74
Event £ 18,416.45 £ 673.54 £ 40,270.83 £ 21,180.84
SUMMARY
Gross Income £ 40,270.83
Expenses £ 18,416.45
Fees £ 673.54
Net Income £ 21,180.84
Account Balances
Bank Account £ 8,938.55
Savings Account £ 25,168.95
Paypal £ -
Stripe £ -
Zettle £ -
Peoples Fundraising £ -
Pre-Paid Expenses £ 516.00
Petty Cash £ 230.11
TOTALS £ 34,853.61
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Address: c/o Silverstone CE Primary, Towcester Road, Silverstone, NN12 8UB Email: silverstonefoss@outlook.com CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to th• trusteesldlrectorsl members of FRIENDS OF SILVERSTONE SCHOOL On accounts for the year ended ST 31 AUGUST 2025 Charity no.: Company no.. Set out on pages Page 3 I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report s the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Acr) Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required o be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 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 the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act.). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under sethon 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Indep•ndent examiner's statem•nt I have completed my examinatson. I confirm that no matenal matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that. . accounting records were not kept in accordance with sects'on 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 .the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) I have no COn￿rnS and have come across no other matters in connection ith the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: OIOE ILolk) Name: c KJ SIEELC Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: CLOS LTON) LL L CJ uidance lof ex8miners). iv• her• brlef d•tAi1s of ry items that tho xaminer wish•s to isclos• httPS'llmy.microsoftpersonalcontent.comlpersonall2c63173.. dc3ULlo7CILGbGLgsoNL9bdmDJRb45Q81Rw&ApiVersion-2.0 0910612026, 2:11 pm Page2013 SIIVf IISTOP4t Op•ftkn• ••l•nM• l•Q ••pi x124 t 791&48 £ sw) 01 Ev•rd 8ummwy O••erfOlon 8p•nd t 19,Cfa12 19ryA12 1,1Y)GJ 10 1￿9? ocx) 79724 &210 1WS) t 819.&3 £ &rn17 £ £ 25W2 £ 47S10 £ .25Y> 8Q 4TJ17 co £ rrJJ) 11Y) £ 344C fla.13 £ a￿ £ 94 £ 46 t £ 7872 £ I,451￿ £ 79 £ X11m £ (2 £ Z7941 £ 2B797 £ S18 Z710 1S) 461.Lfi ZI1￿a 816 £ 167CI) 94. 1flJJ) ).18 11176 1.Q2 £ I1,￿ £ A) £ 7854 £ (X) 424 £ 1157 £ 3T2CX) , 18.￿ £ 1.74&70 £ ID49E3 £ 0.72 £ 3,793XI 124,45 £ 2￿ £ 231 Y3.￿ £ £ 1,(X143S 518£14 £ 87 £ 2962 £ 1710 £ 42128 2026 £ 1.43 £ 1&43 1CfA74 £ 1&41&45 £ 6T3S4 t 4027Q&3 £ 21,1KIA4 493 £ 1Ce01 £ Z17,41 £ 43 £ 22WS 491 I74￿J 104.45 61&87 F&xy3 SUMMARY £ 40270 £ 18A1&46 £ 21,1￿￿4 Account Balaftc•8 E 891855 £ 5,1eb ).11 iurAs £ w1 hitps:Ilmy.microsoftpersonalcontent.comlpersonall2c63173...dc3ULlo7CILGbGLgsoNL9bdmDJRb45Q81Rtrv&ApiVersion=2.0 0910612026. 2:11 pm P3ge3Gf3