Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 October 2021 Period start date To 30 September 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Friends of Nettlebed School
Charity registration number: 1091177
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 pupils at Nettlebed Community School in particular by (a) developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and (b) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. |
| 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 |
Each year, the school gives us a list of items that they would like us to raise money for, such as music resources, trips and outdoor learning items, and we put on various events such as a Halloween disco, winter fete, summer fete, quiz night, as well as run more regular uniform sales and cake sales on a smaller scale. At the moment, our largest annual event is a 10k run through the local area, which attracts a large number of runners, whether they are connected with the school or not. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees consider the guidance provided by the Charity Commission on public benefit, as well as the constitution and plenty of guidance provided to it by Parentkind, which guides us through particularly important aspects relevant to parent-led organisations that fundraise for schools. |
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SORP reference We do not offer grants. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
We only raise money for specific projects at Para 1.38 Nettlebed School. Policy on social investment including program related investment Our volunteers are critical to our charity’s Para 1.38 continuation. The board is made up of Contribution made by volunteers and our events are run by volunteers volunteers. Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The charity raised £27,713 during the 21- 22 year. Although not much of this was provided to the school within that year, £25,000 was provided to the school the following year for a new playground, which is a wonderful achievement, highly valued by the school and its pupils. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The main objective during the year was to raise sufficient sums to build the new playground, which was achieved. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As above. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | As above. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We started the year with £21,505.29 in our bank account and ended with £39,049.87. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We always hold on to a reasonable amount of money that could be used in the event of school emergencies. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The amount of reserves varies, and decisions as to how much to retain are made by the board depending on the circumstances. |
| 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 | The only concern is getting parents to agree to be trustees each year. As the school has over 100 pupils, there is a large group of people to ask, so there should always be enough people to do this. |
| 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 | Fundraising at various school-based events, such as winter and summer fetes and a major 10k race which attracts people beyond just the parents. |
| 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 | Our biggest risk is losing trustees and being unable to replace them. We are all subject to the economic climate and waves of people being less able to support events. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Our only asset is money. | |
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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 | Nominations must be made by a member and seconded by another, and then appointed if approved by a majority vote at the AGM. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | There is an Induction Pack on file and handover meetings take place. |
| 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 | Only Nettlebed Community School, our beneficiary. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of Nettlebed School |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1091177 |
| Charity’s principal address | Nettlebed Community School High Street Nettlebed Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 5DA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
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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| Sarah Soles | Chair | Wholeyear | ||
| Melissa Roberts | Treasurer | Wholeyear | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A 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 key personnel details
Other optional 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) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Hoare | ||
Treasurer (from 18/10/23) |
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| 5 December 2023 | ||
| 5 December 2023 |
| Sum of Amount | Sum of Amount | Category |
|---|---|---|
| PnL | Summary | Events |
| Income | 2nd Hand Uniform Sales Amazon Smile Bags 2 School Cake Sales Christmas Events / Initiatives Colour Run Donations and Grants - Happy Days Donations and Grants - Various Easter Events Fetes Float Halloween Events Interest Income Nettlebed Stinger Quiz Night School Fete School Lottery Smarchies Challenge Sports Day Summer Rafe Ukraine Fundraiser Yoga Event |
131.08 298.4 338.43 1916.55 466.39 80 813.12 694 75 711.25 15.93 9878.65 1111.31 2881.47 1270.4 681.91 107.71 725 126.36 110 |
| Income Result | 22432.96 | |
| Expense | Account Fees Cake Sales Christmas Events / Initiatives Colour Run Donations and Grants - Municiples Easter Events Float Halloween Events Nettlebed Stinger Playground Costs Quiz Night School Fete School Invoices Subscription Costs Welcome Event |
-18 -17.44 -299.09 -375.57 -43.87 -155 -62.79 -3433.6 -436.81 -1112.45 -226.18 -104.95 |
| Expense Result | -6285.75 | |
| Total Result | 16147.21 |
| Sum of Amount | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| PnL | Donations Events |
|
| Income Expense |
5231.34 22432.96 -6285.75 |
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| Total Result | 5231.34 16147.21 |
| u | ||
|---|---|---|
| Donations Sundry |
Total Res | |
| 49 159.67 5000 71.67 |
180.08 159.67 298.4 338.43 1916.55 466.39 5000 151.67 813.12 694 75 711.25 15.93 9878.65 1111.31 2881.47 1270.4 681.91 107.71 725 126.36 110 |
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| 5231.34 49 |
27713.3 | |
| -72 -21.34 -366 -2334.05 -156 |
-90 -17.44 -320.43 -375.57 -43.87 -155 -62.79 -3433.6 -366 -436.81 -1112.45 -2560.23 -156 -104.95 |
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| **-2949.39 ** | -9235.14 | |
| 5231.34 -2900.39 |
18478.2 |
| Sundry | Total Result |
| 49 -2949.39 |
27713.3 -9235.14 |
| -2900.39 | 18478.16 |
ult
Donation from Happy Days Nursery (attached to the school)
10K run
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name FRIENDS OF NETTLEBED SCHOOL members of On accounts for the year 30 September 2022 Charity no 1091177 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 (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 30 / 09 / 2022 .
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 have no concerns and have come examiner's statement 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: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | 04-12-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Gennaro Acciarino | ||
| Chartered institute of Management Accountant | ||
| 69 Beaconsfield Road | ||
| SE9 4DS | ||
| London |
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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 N/A any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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| Grand | ||||||||
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| PnL | Summary | Events | Donations | Sundry | Total | |||
| Income | 2nd Hand Uniform Sales | 131 | 49 | 180 | ||||
| Amazon Smile | 160 | 160 | ||||||
| Bags 2 School | 298 | 298 | ||||||
| Cake Sales | 338 | 338 | ||||||
| Christmas Events / Initiatives | 1,917 | 1,917 | ||||||
| Colour Run | 466 | 466 | ||||||
| Donations and Grants - Happy Days | 5,000 | 5,000 | Donation from Happy Days Nursery (attached to the school) | |||||
| Donations and Grants - Various | 80 | 72 | 152 | |||||
| Easter Events | 813 | 813 | ||||||
| Fetes | 694 | 694 | ||||||
| Float | 75 | 75 | ||||||
| Halloween Events | 711 | 711 | ||||||
| Interest Income | 16 | 16 | ||||||
| Nettlebed Stinger | 9,879 | 9,879 | 10K run | |||||
| Quiz Night | 1,111 | 1,111 | ||||||
| School Fete | 2,881 | 2,881 | ||||||
| School Lottery | 1,270 | 1,270 | ||||||
| Smarchies Challenge | 682 | 682 | ||||||
| Sports Day | 108 | 108 | ||||||
| Summer Raffle | 725 | 725 | ||||||
| Ukraine Fundraiser | 126 | 126 | ||||||
| Yoga Event | 110 | 110 | ||||||
| Income Total | 22,433 | 5,231 | 49 | 27,713 | ||||
| Expense | Account Fees Cake Sales |
-18 -17 |
-72 | -90 -17 |
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| Christmas Events / Initiatives | -299 | -21 | -320 | |||||
| Colour Run | -376 | -376 | ||||||
| Donations and Grants - Municiples | ||||||||
| Easter Events | -44 | -44 | ||||||
| Float | -155 | -155 | ||||||
| Halloween Events | -63 | -63 | ||||||
| Nettlebed Stinger | -3,434 | -3,434 | ||||||
| Playground Costs | -366 | -366 | ||||||
| Quiz Night | -437 | -437 | ||||||
| School Fete | -1,112 | -1,112 | ||||||
| School Invoices | -226 | -2,334 | -2,560 | |||||
| Subscription Costs | -156 | -156 | ||||||
| Welcome Event | -105 | -105 | ||||||
| Expense Total | -6,286 | -2,949 | -9,235 | |||||
| Grand Total | 16,147 | 5,231 | -2,900 | 18,478 |
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