CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110412024 Period stsrt date To 3110312025 Period end date Charity name: Friends of Neston School Charity registration number: 1088052 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To advance the education of pupils within Neston Primary School by providing grants to the school to purchase educational aids and equipment. 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 1.17and 1.19 We raised funds via a variety of events for the village school which allows us to support the school with their educational goals. This has allowed the school to pay for extra technology and educational materials as well as bringing in external resources provided by the local council. statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees are guided by the Charity Commission on public benefit 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 reference We have raised over £12,000, after expenses, during the year. This has allowed us to fund the following items to advance the education of the children at Neston School, and enrich their educational experience: 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 Reading Cloud (Library system) subscription 2024-25 Wiltshire Swindon Learning Resources - Green boxes subscription 2024-25 The Lifebase resourceslLifespace workshops subscription 2024-25 - PSHE resource that provides mental wellbeing workshops for upper KS2 that focus on a variety of areas such as resilience, dealing with adversity, transition etc and full access to the PSHE scheme delivered weekly in assemblies and also in class. supporting wellbeing of pupils. Pantomime performance of 'Cinderella' by M&M Theatrical Productions £7,605 contribution for purchase of a new class set of iPads (total cost £9,645 fundraised for across the last three years). A comprehensive KS2 reading scheme (£2,511) - this includes 7 bandslsets of books (with storage) providing our KS2 children with broad and balanced reads as well as a wide range of high quality texts to see them through their latter journey in school. Selection of new books (fiction and non- fiction) chosen by teachers for their classes. Christmas Discos for KS1 and KS2 and funds for each year group for a class Christmas party. £200 contribution to Year 6 leavers (opted tos end this on earbooks Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Our main fundraising event, Neston Fireworks, had a total takings of over £21 k which is the highest we've ever managed. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performan 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 cash balance remains in a healthy position after significant grants were made to the school to help them pay for iPads Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 We hold a reserve of £8k, as that is the typical cost for running the Fireworks event, which is our most expensive. Should it not happen. the charity will be able to survive and continue to raise funds Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 £8,000 nla Para 1.22 Para 1.24 nla Para 1.23 nla Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Neston Fireworks Charity bike ride Quiz night Various other events throughout the year The charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 nla Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Fireworks being cancelled last minute, after expenses have gone out. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Iruul deecl, ro dl cliailer How is the charity constituted? {p. CJ Lir)ii-Icoi-i)orated a8soc,'iatiori, GIC)) 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 Model Constitution for PTAS in England & Wales Unincorporate Association Para 1.25 Para 1.25 Election to Post 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 charit number Charity's principal address Friends of Neston School 1088052 Church Rise Neston, Corsham SN13 9SX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office {if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Tristan Johnson Laura Holdship Treasurer Secretary 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector 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 Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details 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} Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Tristan J, Laura Holds nson Treasurer Secretary Date 11
Friends of Neston School 1088052
| Receipts andpayments accounts | Receipts andpayments accounts | Receipts andpayments accounts | Receipts andpayments accounts | Receipts andpayments accounts | Receipts andpayments accounts | Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||
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| Fundraising | 27,551 | - | - | 27,551 | - | ||||||
| Donations | 804 | - | - | 804 | - | ||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 28,355 | - | - | 28,355 | - | ||||||
| - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 28,355 - - 28,355 - A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). ~~——————~~ |
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| Cost of Events | 15,734 | - | - | 15,734 | - | ||||||
| Bank Charges | 83 | - | - | 83 | - | ||||||
| Grants to School | 13,651 | - | - | 13,651 | - | ||||||
| Insurance | 152 | - | - | 152 | - | ||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 29,620 | - | - | 29,620 | - | ||||||
| - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 29,620 - - 29,620 - A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ~~——————~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,265 - - - 1,265 - A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 18,639 - - 18,639 - Cash funds this year end 17,374 - - 17,374 - ~~===>~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Money in Bank Details NONE Details NONE Details NONE Details NONE Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 17,374 - - - - - 17,374 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| Receipts | Receipts | Payments | Payments | Payments | |
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| Month | Funraising | **Donations ** | **Cost of Events ** | **Bank Charges ** | Grants to School |
| April May June July August September October November December January February March Total |
£ 150.00 £ 300.00 £ 4.00 £ 396.15 £ 648.36 £ 500.00 £ 716.20 £ 22,316.42 £ 1,413.02 £ 187.00 £ 660.00 £ 1,063.79 |
£ 5.00 £ 5.40 £ 366.19 £ 5.00 £ 238.71 £ 5.80 £ 5.80 £ 5.00 £ 2,453.46 £ 5.00 £ 5,660.25 £ 9,711.17 £ 5.80 £ 1,757.63 £ 22.74 £ 6.20 £ 1,131.30 £ 5.00 £ 75.85 £ 5.80 £ 7,991.00 |
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| £ 27,550.94 £ 804.00 £ 15,734.31 £ 82.54 £ 13,651.25 |
Net Raised £ 12,467.63
| Insurance | In | Out |
| £ 153.00 | £ 150.00 £ 300.00 £ 4.00 £ 396.15 £ - £ 1,148.36 £ 716.20 £ 22,316.42 £ 1,413.02 £ 187.00 £ 660.00 £ 1,063.79 |
£ 5.00 £ 5.40 £ 524.19 £ 244.51 £ 5.80 £ 5.00 £ 8,118.71 £ 9,716.97 £ 1,780.37 £ 6.20 £ 1,136.30 £ 8,072.65 |
| £ 153.00 £ 28,354.94 £ 29,621.10 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of fR161VQS Qt NE£Tofv £6HooL 31 103115 On accounts for the year ended Charity no (If any) 1088051 Set out on pages iÉEI,. I report to the trustees on my examination of the ccounts of the above charity ("the Trusf) for the year ended 3 7 10 3 72025. 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 Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examinats'on. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ( "} in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examIneS statement I have no cOnmS 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. Date.. Signéd: 191oq I ATC HMA/v Name.. l N¢fTJT 9È14 6ff LHhRT6R &0 OAvro Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): A6[OvrI rt/vr Address: WATCHMAN ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED Wiltshire SN15 3DD Email.. chris@watchmanaccountants.com IER October 2018
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. IER October 2018