CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 September 2023 Period start date 31 August 2024 Period end date Charity name: The Friends of Milford School Charity registration number: 1095906 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 To advan the education of the pupils of Milford School in particular by the provision of equipment and factlities not normally rovided b the local edU(tIOn authori To fvrther enhance engagement by the parents with the school and ensure the enjoyment and education of the pupils, the charity conducted school events to raise funds for equipment as well as giving experiences for the children themselves. The main donation to the school allowed the funding of an Octogen outdoor room for the children to undertake school activities and classes in the summer. Additionally, the charity supported a farm visit for the school children and ran various craft and lego dubs after school at points during the ear. Summary of the main activities in lation to those purposes for the pubfic benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19
Achievements and Perforniance SORP referen During the course for the school year various events such as but not limited to were undertaken: Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the dtfference the charitys work has made to the cirCumstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par8 120 Discos for both parents and pupils Quiz and Film nights Pumpkin, coinjar and bounce competitions Tea towel sales Friday sales - cakes, donuts etc Following lego and playmobil donations by parents. the charity also ran some after school lego and craft clubs. Then additionally, the main Christmas and Summer fairs provtded great enjoyment to the children as well as raising funds to support the charitable donations of the charity. As a result of the funds raised various events were funded to support the pupils, education such as subsidies for swimming lessons and a farm visit. Financlal Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end ofthe nod ststement explaining the policy for holding reserdes stating why they are held Para 121 Please see annual accounts Para 122 The trust looks to hold minimum reserves to meet ongoing expenses and facilitste the running of activities. Any funds excess to this are held until an appropriate project within the school is identified to su ort. £10,049.00 NIA Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reseNes Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charÉty continuing as. a going concern Para 122 Para 122 Pard 124 NIA Pw8 1YJ NIA
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charitys trusts: Type of goveming document Pata 125 Constitution Adopted 18 September 2000 as Amended 14 Janua 2003. Unincorporated As)ciation How is the charity constituted? Para 125 j i(l."Atp.d 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 Pard 1.25 Appointed Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the cha ' uses Re istered chari number Charitys principal address The Friends of Milford School NIA 1095906 Milford School Church road Milford Godalming GU8 5JA Names of the charlty trustees who manage the chaiity Trust08 namo Office {rf any) Name of person (or body) entitled int trustèe rfan Natslie Soden Christopher Bery Christopher Dibben Chair Secretary Treasurer Co orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to Ihe charity Trusteè namè Dates acted rf not forvrt NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this NIA
falls within the custodian charitys objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non41isclosure of ke rsonnd detsils NIA Other o tional inforniation NIA 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) Posltlon (eg Secretary. Chalr. etc) Christopher Dibben Treasurer Date
The Friends of Milford School Registered Charity No: 1095906
Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 August 2024
The Friends of Milford School
Receipts and Payments
Year Ended 31 August 2024
| Receipts Voluntary donations Events and sales Grants External initiatives Interest income Total Receipts Payments Charitable Activities Generating Funds Support Costs Total Payments Remaining Funds |
Current Financial Year Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 3,013 - 3,013 21,879 - 21,879 - - - 1,817 1,817 - 92 92 26,709 92 26,801 25,964 2,075 28,039 7,772 - 7,773 153 - 153 33,890 2,075 35,965 (7,181) (1,982) (9,163) |
Prior Financial Year |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 767 500 1,267 8,097 - 8,097 - - - 1,550 1,550 - 37 37 10,414 537 10,951 |
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| 4,808 300 5,108 2,947 - 2,947 160 - 160 7,914 300 8,215 |
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| 2,500 237 2,736 |
Notes:
1: These statements are prepared on a "Receipts and Payments" basis, i.e. a cash basis.
2: External initiatives refers to income generated from Your School Lottery, Amazon Smile and Easy Fundraising.
3: There were no transactions with trustees or connected persons during the year, other than reimbursement of expenses incurred in supporting the trust.
4: None of the amounts received or profits generated from Events and Sales has or will be used for non-charitable purposes.
The Friends of Milford School
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
Year Ended 31 August 2024
| Assets Cash at bank Current Account Savings Account Cash in hand Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Net Assets |
Current Financial Year Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 9,172 878 10,049 - 7,375 7,375 - - - 9,172 8,253 17,425 - - - 9,172 8,253 17,425 |
Prior Financial Year |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 13,196 2,952 16,148 - 7,283 7,283 3,156 - 3,156 |
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| 16,353 10,235 26,588 |
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| 16,353 10,235 26,588 |
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Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report
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Report to the trustees The Friends of Milford School
On accounts for the year | 31 August 2024 Charity no | 1095906
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| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
| 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, | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have
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examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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e the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Signed: BN Vo.de se} Date: | 23 September 2025
Name: | Sarah Wheatcroft
Relevant professional | N/A
qualification(s) or body
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Godalming
Surrey GU7 1UB
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Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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.
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