The Seer Green C of E Combined School Charitable Fund
Trustees Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] August 2025
Charity Number 1083427
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
THE SEER GREEN C OF E COMBINED SCHOOL CHARITABLE FUND
(also known as The Seer Green School Charitable Fund)
Registered Charity Number: 1083427
Period: 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025
Section A — Reference and Administrative Details
The charity's principal address is School Lane, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2QJ.
Trustees during the year:
Name Office
Charlotte Antoniou Chair
Omar Razaq Vice-Chair Laura Morel Headteacher
(Note: the Trust Deed specifies that the Trustees shall be the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman for the time being of the Governing Body of Seer Green C of E School, and the Headteacher for the time being of the School, ex officio.)
Section B — Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is constituted as a Trust, governed by a Trust Deed dated 17 October 2000. Trustees are appointed ex officio: the Trust Deed specifies that the Trustees shall be the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman for the time being of the Governing Body of Seer Green C of E School and the Headteacher for the time being of the School.
There are no custodian trustees, advisers or senior staff members relevant to this charity.
Section C — Objectives and Activities
The objects of the charity, as set out in its governing document, are to advance the education of the pupils of Seer Green C of E Combined School by providing or assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities in augmentation of such facilities financed by the Local Education Authority or the Department for Education and Science (or any successors thereto). In furtherance of this object but not further or otherwise, the Trustees may undertake activities which promote the charitable work of the School and further the education and advancement in life of the pupils.
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The Trust helps to advance education, recreation and charitable activities at or connected with Seer Green Church of England School (an academy for 218 pupils aged 4–11). It raises and spends funds in support of its charitable objects.
Charitable donations are made to assist in the provision of:
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books and other resources to facilitate the education and advancement in life of pupils in the School;
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teaching assistants to support the education of these pupils;
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other services and the employment of agencies to facilitate the education and safeguarding of these pupils;
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works on the School premises and grounds to enhance the education, recreation and safeguarding of these pupils;
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the charitable work of the School, for example in supporting provision of children's play/recreational facilities in Seer Green village, and the education and development of children in a school and community in Africa.
The Trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, when planning and implementing the use of charitable funds.
Section D — Achievements and Performance
During the year ended 31 August 2025, the Charitable Fund received income totalling £61,046.82, the majority of which came from voluntary contributions from parents and others, and bank interest. Expenditure of £16,219.32 was devoted mainly to donations to the School budget (£16,000), and other charitable donations.
The main achievements during the year included:
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providing books and educational and other resources for pupils, furthering their education and advancement in life;
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improving facilities in the school estate, enhancing the physical and recreational environment and furthering the environmental education of pupils;
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engaging pupils at Seer Green School in understanding and supporting charitable work, at home and abroad.
Section E — Financial Review
2025 was positive year for the Fund. Total income amounted to £61,046.82 and total expenditure to £16,219.32, resulting in surplus of £44,827.50 for the year. The accumulated balance as at 31 August 2025 amounted to £188,275.90.
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Reserves Policy:
The Trustees' policy, to be reviewed regularly, is to maintain a continuing reserve of at least £60,000 both as a cover for fluctuations in cash flow during the year and as a cushion against major unexpected emergencies or income shortfalls at the School, and to proceed to spend over a reasonable period any surplus funds above that reserve level.
There are no funds materially in deficit.
Section G — Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees' Annual Report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signature: _________
Full name: Charlotte Antoniou
Position: Chair
Date: 15[th] May 2026
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name The Seer Green C of E Combined School Charitable Fund members of On accounts for the year 31[st] August 2025 Charity no 1083427 ended (if any) Set out on pages 5 to 7 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2025
- 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 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.
Signed: Date: 19[th] May 2026 Name: David Jordan Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Dell Lees, Seer Green Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
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THE SEER GREEN C of E COMBINED SCHOOL CHARITABLE FUND
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| INCOME- Receipts Bank interest received Contributions H M Revenue & Customs gift aid Donations - Kitchen Donations - Jordan's music society /other Charity collections Library Book Sale Summer Production tickets Other sundry income EXPENDITURE - Payments Donation to School Charity collection donations RBL Poppy Wreath Accountancy charges Gifts/hospitality Sundry expenses NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR Total Funds at 1st September 2024 Income Expenditure Total Funds at 31st August 2025 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds £ p £ p £ p 2,345.02 - 2,345.02 16,077.50 - 16,077.50 - - - - 41,649.00 41,649.00 519.75 - 519.75 310.35 - 310.35 27.00 - 27.00 35.00 - 35.00 83.20 - 83.20 19,397.82 41,649.00 61,046.82 16,000.00 - 16,000.00 151.60 - 151.60 20.00 - 20.00 - - - - - - 47.72 - 47.72 16,219.32 - 16,219.32 3,178.50 41,649.00 44,827.50 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 143,350.60 97.80 143,448.40 19,397.82 41,649.00 61,046.82 16,219.32 - 16,219.32 146,529.10 41,746.80 188,275.90 2025 |
2024 £ p 2,538.08 14,372.50 3,524.58 97.80 35.00 - - - - 20,567.96 - - 25.00 200.00 512.35 - 737.35 19,830.61 |
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THE SEER GREEN C of E COMBINED SCHOOL CHARITABLE FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank: Current account School Fund Current account Contributions CCLA Investment Total Assets REPRESENTED BY Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
2025 £ p 21,680.03 113,380.73 53,215.14 188,275.90 146,529.10 41,746.80 188,275.90 |
2024 £ p 19,861.96 72,704.64 50,881.80 143,448.40 143,350.60 97.80 143,448.40 |
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The above statement of assets and liabilities, the receipts and payments account and attached notes to the accounts were approved by the Trustees on 15th May 2026 and signed by:
Laura Morel Head Teacher and Trustee
Charlotte Antoniou Trustee
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THE SEER GREEN C of E COMBINED SCHOOL CHARITABLE FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st AUGUST 2025
1. Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared on a cash receipts and payments basis.
2. Accounting policies
a) Income from donations, tax rebates and fund raising activities are accounted for gross when received.
b) Expenditure, including VAT which cannot be recovered is included on a cash basis when paid.
c) Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of the general objectives of the Trust.
d) Restricted funds are funds that that can only be used for specific purposes within the objectives of the Trust. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a specific restricted purpose.
e) The Trust is a registered charity within the definitions of section 506(1) Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 and is therefore able to take advantage of the exceptions given by section 505 of that Act.
3.Trustees Expenses
No sums were paid to Trustees during the year for their work as Trustees.
The Trust had no employees during the year.
4. Restricted Funds
The restricted funds which totalled £41,747 at 31st August 2025 relate to a fund raising appeal in respect of building a kitchen facility at the School in order to provide hot meals which the Trustees believe would be beneficial to the welfare of the pupils.
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