Charity Number: 1113408
Polish Parents Association
Report and Accounts
31st August 2022
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Polish Parents Association
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31st August 2022
The Trustees of The The Polish Parents Association present their annual report for the year ended 31st August 2022 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the governing documents and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Objectives and Activities
Objectives and Activities
The Polish Parents Association provides funds for the teaching of the Polish language, history and culture at our school, supporting families in and around the Coventry area
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance.
The Objectives of the charity are to advance the education of pupils in the school, in particular: - Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school, and
- Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
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Polish Parents Association
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31st August 2022
Achievements and Performance
1. Students & Staff
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26 Teachers
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1 Speech therapist - 1 Psychologist - 4 First-aiders
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9 Volunteers
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20 Classes
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-338 pupils completed academic year 2021/2022
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GCSE exams - Grades 9 – highest score (7); 8 (3); 7 (2)
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A level exams - Grades A* (3); A (3);
2. Premises
School classes were conducted in rented classrooms at Finham Park School, Green Lane, Coventry, CV3 6EA.
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3. Exam Results
One of the key objectives of the school is preparation for the Polish GCSE and A level examinations. In previous years we have achieved excellent results and this trend continues. This year 12 sat the GCSE exam, 7 achieved the highest score of 9, 3 achieved a score of 8 and 2 achieved a score of 7. 6 students sat the A level exam, 3 achieved A and 3 achieved A* grades. These are results that will contribute to the UCAS points required for students considering further study at university.
4. Events & Fundraising
Parents, teachers and students took part in a number of cultural and educational events, supporting the functioning of the school and becoming involved in the wider cultural activities of the Polish community in Coventry.
In the 2021/22 school year at the meeting:.
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On the anniversary of Independence Day.
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During Christmas, a nativity play was held every year. The children met Santa.
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We celebrated "Mother's Day" and Father's Day, preceded by a competition for the most beautiful card for Mom and Dad.
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The May was the time with Polish Saturday schools in Great Britain, was Solidarity Day with Ukraine. Another venture
there was a cake sale and a special sale of our students' works for the purpose raising funds for the purchase of consoles and computer games for children from the already mentioned Children's Home.
- First Holy Communion in the church of St. Stanisława Kostka: 2021/22 - 29 children.
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Polish Parents Association
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31st August 2022 Financial Review
The financial statements show net outgoing resources for the year of £30,835 (2021: net outgoing resources £6,764). The source of income are parental contributions. As a charity, the parents have the assurance that all the income is used for educational purposes.
The association ended the year with reserves of £52,488 (2021: £83,324) which will be utilised in the furtherance of our objectives. We aim to hold approximately one year’s worth of parental contributions.
The Trustees regularly review the finances together with a monthly cash flow analysis as part of the effective stewardship of the association.
Structure, governance and management
The Polish Parents Association is an unincorporated association registered with the Charity Commission. Our governing document is the National Confederation of Parent Teachers Associations’ model constitution adopted on 13 July 2005.
Members of the Association are any parent, guardian or carer of a child attending the school.
Reference and Administrative Details
Name: The Polish Parents Association
Charity Commission Registration Number: 1113408
Principal Address: The Presbytery Springfield Road Coventry CV1 4GR
Website: http://www.szkolacoventry.org/
Bankers: CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Ave Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4JQ
Accountants: P&W Social Accountants Ltd 10 Newent Road Birmingham B31 2ED
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Polish Parents Association
The report of the trustees for the year ended 31st August 2022
The Trustees who served during the financial year were: Maria Marzanska Malgorzata Mokrzecka Julia Rutkowski
The Trustees were not remunerated nor paid any expenses for their services as Trustees.
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 15th of October 2024
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Independent Examiner' Report to the Trustees of the Polish Parents Association
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Charities Act require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed , subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met.
Brett Welch Retired Qualified Accountant P&W Social Accountants 10 Newent Road Birmingham B31 2ED
Date: 15th of October 2024
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Polish Parents Association Statement of Financial Activities For the year ending 31st August 2022
| Note Incoming resources Donations Grants Charitable activities Other fundraising activities Interest Total incoming resources Resources expended on charitable activities 3 Total resources expended Net income and movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2022 £ - 60,413 60,413 24,899 - 24,899 - 4,034 4,034 - 9,317 9,317 - 54 54 24,899 73,818 98,717 24,899 104,653 129,552 24,899 104,653 129,552 - (30,835) (30,835) - - 83,324 - - 52,489 |
Unrestricted & Total Funds 2021 £ 4,610 32,242 55,528 241 10 |
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| 92,631 | ||
| 99,395 | ||
| 99,395 | ||
| (6,764) 90,088 |
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| 83,324 |
The net movement in funds referred to above is the net incoming resources as defined in the SORP and is reconciled to the total funds as shown in the Balance Sheet as required by the SORP paragraph 4.60.
All activities derive from continuing operations
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Polish Parents Association Balance Sheet As at 31st August 2022
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As at 31st August 2022 Note 2022 2021
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Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 62,289 88,291
Current Liabilities
Creditors 5 (9,801) (4,968)
Net assets 52,488 83,323
The funds of the charity :
Unrestricted funds 6 52,489 83,324
Total charity funds 52,488 83,323
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This report was approved by the board of trustees on 15th of October 2024
L Galczynska Treasurer
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Polish Parents Association Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31st August 2022
1 General information
Polish Parents Association is a charity registered and domiciled in England. Its principal activity is to operate as a school. Its principal address is The Presbytery, Springfield Road, Coventry , CV1 4GR.
2 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting policies
The financial statements are prepared,on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention as with applicable accounting standards.
The reporting currency is UK £ Sterling.
Going Concern
The trustees considers that there are no material uncertainties about the charities ability to continue as a going concern. There are no material uncertainties affecting the current year’s accounts.
Revenue Recognition
All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is probable (more likely than not) that the resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Where there are terms or conditions attached to incoming resources, such as parental contributions paid in advance of the school year, then the terms or conditions must be met before the income is recognised as the entitlement condition will not be satisfied until that point. Where terms or conditions have not been met or uncertainty exists as to whether they can be met then the relevant income is not recognised in the year but deferred and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income.
Creditors
Creditors are amounts owed by the charity. They are measured at the amount that the charity expects to have to pay to settle the debt.
Amounts which are owed in more than a year are shown as long term creditors.
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Polish Parents Association Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31st August 2022
3 Detailed Income and Expenditure
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Parental Contributions | 60,413 | 55,528 | |||
| Teachers & Administrative expenses | 85,745 | 79,218 | |||
| Accountants fees | 1,000 | 540 | |||
| Books | 5,239 | 2,717 | |||
| Insurance | 2,100 | 2,028 | |||
| School Trips | 2,780 | - | |||
| Computers & Printing | 1,399 | 933 | |||
| Parent supervisors | 6,636 | 3,034 | |||
| Premises | 13,608 | 3,625 | |||
| Parentmail and Mobile Phones | 5,467 | 4,832 | |||
| Sundry | 5,578 | 2,468 | |||
| (129,552) | (99,395) | ||||
| Net Income from Charitable Activities | (69,139) | (43,867) | |||
| Unrestricted | |||||
| Donations | 9,317 | 4,610 | |||
| Other fundraising activities | 4,034 | 241 | |||
| Interest | 54 | 10 | |||
| Restricted | |||||
| Restricted grants | 24,899 | 32,242 | |||
| Other Income | 38,304 | 37,103 | |||
| Net Income | (30,835) | (6,764) | |||
| 4 | Staff Costs | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Wages and Salaries | 80,060.00 | 68,154 | |||
| Taxation & social security costs | - | 9,722 | |||
| Total Staff Costs | 80,060 | 77,876 | |||
| Average number of employees | 24 | 26 |
No employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2021: none).
1 Trustees were paid £20,909.94 (2020: £13,354.22) for time spent teaching in the school. No expenses were claimed by any Trustee.
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Polish Parents Association Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31st August 2022
| 5 Creditors Accruals Deferred Income |
2022 1,000 8,801 9,801 |
2021 1,040 3,928 |
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| 4,968 |
6 Reconciliation of Funds
| Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total Funds |
Balance at 1st August 2021 £ - 83,324 83,324 |
Income £ 24,899 73,817 98,716 |
Expenditure £ (24,899) (104,652) (129,551) |
Balance at 31st August 2022 - 52,489 |
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| 52,489 |
Restricted funds: Government grant to support salary costs during Covid-19.
7 Controlling Party
The controlling party are the Trustees of the Charity.
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