Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/09/2022 To: 31/08/2023
Charity name: Williams Ransom School and Parents’ Association
Charity registration number: 1080261
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of the pupils of the School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education as the School (not normally provided by the Local Education Authority) and as an ancillary: To foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the School To engage in activities which support the School and advance the education of the pupils attending it • To raise monies for the benefit of The William Ransom School and its pupils • To promote the general welfare of the school and its pupils • To encourage cooperation between parents, members of the School staff and governors/members • To promote the creation of a social environment for the parents, members of staff and friend of the School |
| 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 |
Fundraising activities allowed the WR SPA to donate funds to the William Ransom School for various activities, equipment and excursions in 2022-23; with benefits to all pupils. Working closely with the school community the WR SPA organised and ran a series of events throughout the school year with the aim of both raising funds and building on the school community spirit. The President, Chairman and the SPA committee met monthly during term time to agree on and plan these fundraising events and also to agree where the accumulated funds should be spent. Informing parents of |
| the benefits of the charity and the impact of the generosity of those contributing at events is another core activity. |
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| 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 they have regard for the Charity Commission Guidance on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The WR SPA is reliant on volunteer contributions to carry out all activities with no paid members of staff |
| Other | n/a |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Whilst raising funds for the William Ransom School, the WR SPA has carried out multiple events which have acted to bring the school community closer together. Both for parents, pupils and the wider community (as many events are open to all). Fundraising activities raised a total of £28,376.74 with donations adding £4,806.23 Throughout 2023 funds were used to purchase various equipment for the school, including: Playground markings Reception Playground Equipment Contribution to Pantomime visits Coaches to the take children to the theatre A set of iPads |
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Coronation mugs for each child
Christmas gifts for KS1 children
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Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | |
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| You may choose to include further statements | where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £33,068.42 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No policy for holding reserves. Cash reserves accumulated for the anticipated purchase of Chromebook computers for multiple classes in joint funding with the school |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £33,068.42 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Events held at William Ransom School including Summer Fete, Christmas Story time with Santa, Doughnut Sales, Adult evening events (wine tasting, Murder Mystery), Outdoor Cinema, Secret Present Room, Christmas Raffle |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No material risks |
| Other | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated 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 | Trustees are selected from the existing committee or from new members joining at the AGM and must be proposed by one committee member and seconded by another. An election takes place at the AGM should there be more candidates than vacancies |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | William Ransom School and Parents Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | William Ransom SPA, WR SPA |
| Registered charity number | 1080261 |
| Charity’s principal address | The William Ransom School, Stuart Drive, Hitchin, SG4 9QB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Tony Plunkett | President | September 2023 onwards |
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| Glyn Doggett | Chairman | |||
| Matthew Chapman | Treasurer | |||
| Amanda Hepple | ||||
| MaryDriver | President | Retired August 2023 | ||
| Nikki Beswick |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
n/a
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) Glyn Doggett Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 28.06.24
William Ransom SPA
Receipts and Payments Accounts
For the Period - 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023
Section A - Receipts and Payments
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Column4 Column3 Total Funds Co
A1 Receipts Funds Funds Funds
Fundraising Activities 28,376.74 28,376.74
Donations 4,806.23 4,806.23
Bank Interest 160.58 160.58
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33,343.55 33,343.55
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
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A2 Asset and Investment Sales, etc.
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
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Total Receipts 33,343.55 33,343.55
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Column4 Column3 Total Funds Co
A3 Payments Funds Funds Funds
School Purchases 19,629.43 19,629.43
Fundraising Activities 9,033.10 9,033.10
Donations 1,000.00 1,000.00
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(29,662.53) (29,662.53)
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
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A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc.
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
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Total Payments (29,662.53) (29,662.53)
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Net of Receipts/Payments 3,681.02 3,681.02
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
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A6 Cash fund last year 29,387.40 29,387.40
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Cash Funds at 30th August 2023 33,068.42 33,068.42
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Section B - Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 30th August 2023
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
B1 Cash funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds
Current Account 14,489.89 14,489.89
Bonus Saver 1 10,138.78 10,138.78
Bonus Saver 2 7,805.94 7,805.94
Outstanding Receipts to Clear Bank 633.81 633.81
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Outstanding Payments to Clear Bank
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33,068.42 33,068.42
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B2 Other monetary assets Funds Funds Funds
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B3 Investment assets Funds Funds Funds
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B4 Assets retained for charity use Funds Funds Funds
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B5 Liabilities Funds Funds Funds
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Signed (on behalf of all trustees)
Print Name Date
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Charity Name
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name The William Ransom School and Parents “Association”. members of
On accounts for the year August 2023 Charity no 1080261 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 08 / 2023 .
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)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
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Signed: Hammad Date: 29/06/2024
Name: Muhammad Hammad Farooq
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 27 Hillfield avenue, Hitchin. SG4 0AL
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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