Charity Trustees. Annual Report for Year Ended 31 December 2024
Friends of Lady Bankes Assoclation
Registration number- 1118263
Dawlish Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8TP
Trustees
Kate Needs, Headteacher Ino office)
Amy Doody ICo-Chair}
Morgen Edwards (Co-chalrl
Erin O'shea (Co -Treasurerl
Neesha Muniappa ICo-Treasurerl
Rita (Secretary)
Appointed I/V17
Appointed 3/5122
Appolnted 315122
Appointed 2111121
Appointed 1111123
Appointed 2211125
Structure, Governance and Management
Constitutlon
Friends of Lady Bankes Association Is an unincorporated assoclation, governed by an adopted
Constitu￿On dated 29 September 2006 and reglstered with the Chartty Commlssion in England and
Wales on 7 March 2007. The membershlp Is composed of parents or legal guardlans of puplls
currently enrolled In Lady Bankes Prlmary School. However, the assoclatlon Is fortunate to also enlist
the help and support of the wider school community- members of staff, governors. former pupils,
local residents and buslnesses- for events and fundralsing.
The charities officers are defined as two Co-chalrs, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and these members
are elected at the Annual General Meeting IAGMI. We have other speclfic roles which are: Creative
Coordinator, Community Engagement Offlcer and Year Group Representatives, and numerous Other
volunteers. Each trustee automatically retires with effect from the next AGM followin8 their
appointment, but is eligible for re-election at that AGM If they are proposed and seconded by the
membership and willlng to stand.
Mission and Ob
ectlves
FOLBA'S misson and objectives are to organise events and engage In activi￿e5 to raise funds to
support the school and other charities which enrich the experience of our children's school life. It
works In partnership with our parents, carers, staff and other members of our local communlty to
ensure the children's success and well-being.
Activities
With due regard for the Charity Commissioi)'s public benefit guidance and in Ilne wlth our objectives,
each year.the PTA runs a wide range of events both to ralse funds towards the school's 'Wish Llst,
and to provide social opportunities for the pupils, parents, staff, governors and wider school
community. These include events such as discos, bake sales, 5ummerfete, Christmas fair, non-
uniform days, raffles. second books and uniform sales. The committee welcomes suggestions from
the membership and organize5 one-off fundraising initiatives.
All activities are planned by the committee, havlng ￿gard to safeguarding and risk assessment.

The work of the PTA enables the advancement of pupils. education by giving money to the school for
the purchase of equipment, resourts5, facilities and other 'Wish List, items it would otherwise not be
able to afford.
Achievements
FOLBA plays such an important role in supporting the school funding, especially in a time when
nationally schools have financial struggles. We have supported the school by providing vital
re50urce5, Opportunities and experiences for the children. There Is a lot of effort and commitment
given by its core members and we are extremely fortunate to have an active and supportive
Headteacher, as well as staff who support the events in and around the classroom, and parents and
other members of the local community who all lend a hand when they can.
With all the fundraising activities (see below), we have been able to help the school with purchasln8
the following items:
Wellbelng workshop and assembly
Quad refurbishment
Book vending machine
Children's University
Pantomime vislt to school
Nursery reSoUr￿S
Sound system
Kindness bench
£3,204 Worry boxes
£3,122 Long jump mats
£2,869 Mindful boxes
£1,140 New unlform
£785 Games for Games Club
£531 Welcome Back balloons
£524
£518
£340
£221
£221
£221
£136
£120
Performance
Throughout the year, FOLBA runs a number of fundraislng events. These not only raised funds of an
amazing £17k but a150 brings parentslcarers, teachers and the communlty together.
ment and Enrlchment
This year was filled with events that the children thoroughly look forward tool FOLBA ran three
themed discos IHollywood VIP, Wild West and Superheros & Vlllainsl which raised an astonishing
£2.6k and included the use of a photo booth and a rodeo bull, that were both popular with the
chlldren.
The Summer Fair ralsed an impressive £2.5k and was a huge success wrth families who enjoyed the
food, music and entertainment. Bouncy castles were a hit and were sponsored by Gibson Honey la
local Estate Agent). For Christmas, FOLBA raised another nearly £1.5k from the Children's Xmas Fair
and Xmas Movle & Jumper Day.
A new addition to the list of events this year was World Book Day where FOLBA sold Golden Ticket
Chocolate Bars. This was a huge success and a sell-out. Whilst raising around £250, the event was a
lot of fun and we were 8rateful for the donation of prizes from a parent, Laura Ardouln.
An Easter bonnet competition was held as a free event and klndly sponsored by Phllippa Hester,
Millinery UK. This year Saw the m05t amount of bonnets than ever before. Every chlld wa5 provided
with a certificate and sm811 gift for participating and prizes were awarded to the best hats In each
vear group. This shows how FOLBA is in keepin8 With its mission of enriching the children's lives.

Fundraisin
To raise more funds for the school, FOLBA held two raffles this year, one at Easter which was kindly
sponsored by Gibson Honey and raised nearly £800 and another at the end of term in July, which
raised an amazing £1.3kl These raffles cannot be achieved without all the generous gifts and
donation5 from local sponsors and the parent and friends of the school.
The Coin Challen8e in Oct ra15ed nearly an amazing £900, all from chlldren bringing in100se change
from home and seeing which class collerted the mostl The winners were awarded a movie and
snacks afternoon.
We continue to generate money from encouraging members to SUPPOrt the PTA via online Initiatives
such as EasyFundrasing.org.uk when they shop online1£971, Asda Cashpot {£6191 and clothlng
collections by Astra Recycling raised over £460.
We are extremely fortunate to receive regular payments from CAF via payroll giving from one of our
parents Peter Hogg. For this year we received an astonishing £1,455 via CAF- big thanks to Peter
and his employerl
At the end of the year, we organized for each chlld to deslgn a Christmas card which families would
then have the opportunity to purchase via the IQ cards ordering system. This is an event which we
run annually, and It Ss always very well supported. For this year we raised £396 in profit.
We continue to sell Pre Loved uniform which we know our members are grateful for a5 they provide
all parents/carers the opportunity to dress children In school unlform at reasonable prices. We now
have an onllne ordering system which is working well and have held sales throu8hout the year,
generating £600.
In the run up to Christmas, in association with the Beck Theatre, we sold discounted pantomime
tickets. We were thrilled to make over £610 profit. whilst giving the opportuntty to families of the
school to purchase discounted tickets for the pantomime.
Anothertrip, organlsed by FOLBA, saw chlldren and their families having a great day out at Le8oland
Windsor, purchaslng tickets at a reduced rate and raising nearly £8001
Communl
As members of the local community, FOLBA have a huge presence with a games stall in local events,
namely the Ruisllp Manor Fundays in summer and Xmas- these events are well attended by local
families {although Summer was a washout with rain all day). These events raised over £1600 in
profit.
We also continue to work with Ruislip Roundtable at Xmas and participate in the Chrlstmas Santa
Walk. We will receive £300 as profit.

Financial Review and Reserves Polic
Friend of Lady Bankes Association ends the financial perlod havlng funded some fantastic facilities for
the school as per its mission and holds pragmatic reserves for planned events and investments in the
following period.
On 31 December 2024 we held £20,016.72 in our bank account. Reserves are held where we are
savlng for larger investments that cannot be funded instantly. For example, In July 2024 we paid a
deposit for a Circus event to be held in 2025.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on thelr behalf bv:
Neesha Muniappa {Co-Treasurerl
Erin O'shea ICo-Treasurerl
Treasurer
Dated . Ol" Aprll 2025

Unaudited Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
for
Friends of Lady Bankes As50cialion

Friends of Lady Bankes Association
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Decernber 2024
Page
General Information
Client Approval Cerknficate
Income and Expenditure Account
Balance Sheet

Friends of Lady Bankes Association
General Infomiation
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
PARTNERS:
Mrs Amy Dotxly- (Co-chair)
Mrs K Needs- Headteacher- (no Chair)
Mrs Erin O'Sh8a - (Co-Treasurer}
Mrs Morgen Edwards- (Co-chair)
Mrs Neesha Muniapp8 - (Co-Treasurer)
Rlta Prajapal- (Secretary)
ADDRESS:
Dawllsh Drive
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 9SF
ACCOUNTANTS:
M Ashton Aecountanls Limited
Chartered Cèrtified Accountant8
18 Tiverton Road
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 OBW

Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 De¢ember 2024
Friends of Lady Bankes Association
Client Approval Certificate
We the Trustees approve the Income and Expenditure Account and confirm that we have made available all relevant
records and information for ils preparation.
eeds
Mrs E O'shea
Mrs N Muniappa
Date: 19 June 2025

Friends of Lady Bankes Association
Income and Expenditure Account
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Income
Fundraising events
Donations
Recycling income
Deposit account interest
40,677
5,981
461
38,855
1,636
47,119
38,940
Expenditure
Equipmenl purchased
Fees and licences
Fundraising expenses
Accounlancy
Bank charges
9,716
82
33,476
930
11,009
28,231
450
248
39,938
44,185
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITUREI
EXCESS EXPENSES OVER INCCME

Friends of Lady Bankes Association
Balance Sheet
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank account
20,017
16,602
20,017
16,602
Creditors
Accruals
480
19.537
16.602
NET CURRENT ASSETS
19,537
16,602
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
19,537
16,602
NET ASSETS
19,537
16,802
TOTAL FUNDS
Unreslricled Fund8
19,537
16.802

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustee￿ r
member8 of l Friends of Lady Bankes Assoclation
On aGcounts for the year
ended
31 December 2024
Charity no '
(if any)
Set out on pages
34
I report to the truBtees on my examination of tho accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust.) for th& y8sr ended
Rgsponslbllitles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responslble 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 account8 Carried oul
Linder section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrylng out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under seGtion 145<5)(bl of the Act.
I have completed my examination. l Gonfsmi that no material matters have
come to my atlention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with
the examination which gives mé cause to belleve that in, any material
respect..
accounting records waré not kept in accordance with sectlon 130 of
thé Act or
the accounts do not accord with the aecountino record8
I have no concern8 and have come across no other matters in Gonnection
with the examination to whlch attention should be drawn In order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Plgase delete the words In the brackets rfthey do not 8ppIy.
Independent
8xaminor's statom8nt
Signed: ["..6i-_-
Name: | Matthew Owen
Relevant profa85ional | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
qualification(s> or body
(If any): L_
Address:
18 Tiverton Road
Ruislip
L IAiddles8x, HA4 08W
October 2018
IER

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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 brlef detalls of
any items that the
examlner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Octobor 2018