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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/09/2022 Period start date to 31/08/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Cambridge Russian School
Charity registration number: 1121075
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To advance the education of the public in the
the charity as set out in its subject of Russian language and culture.
governing document To advance the education of the pupils at
Cambridge Russian School by providing and
assisting in the provision of facilities for
education at the school.
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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 the public in the subject of Russian language and culture. To advance the education of the pupils at Cambridge Russian School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. |
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| 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. |
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The academic year 2022-2023 was successful, for Cambridge Russian school. Our pupils all pass and received great results for Russian GCSEs exams. Our pupils have received three grade 8’s and twelve grade 9’s. The school has been continuing to provide a wide variety of classes ranging from academic subjects like Russian language and literature, exam courses GCSE and A-level, to vocational subjects like programming, ceramics and Russian dance for students aged 3 to 18, and classes of Russian language for adults. We also offered several classes in Ukrainian for kids who arrived in the past year. Full year school operations have been run smoothly and effectively by our wonderful and very hardworking administrative team – the director Jelena Carter and the senior administrator Marina Olefir, helped by our dedicated duty team. Trustees and administrations held several online and in person meetings during the school year. Halloween party for kids and their parents. been organised before the half term. 3rdof December winter concert/performance organized byourjunior drama class. |
| On December 10, a wonderful and fun traditional Christmas celebration was held at the school for our students and guests of the school. For younger students from 4 to 7 years old we held a Christmas Round Dance with Santa Claus and gifts, and then in the Student Center it was possible to do crafts with school teachers Valentin Rusinov, Svetlana Mellusko, Elena Rodionova, Svetlana Shmeleva and Yulia Lutseeva. Our teachers together created a Christmas nativity scene, made various decorations for the Christmas tree, painted pebbles and decorated cookies. A children’s room was open for the kids, Santa Claus and his elves handed out gifts, held a lottery. The older kids Played board games together with teacher Olga Romanova, and everyone could bring their home-made treats for the Feast. In addition to that, On December 10, our school also organized free Christmas party in Ukrainian, for children who have recently arrived from Ukraine, with the help of our colleagues, teachers from Ukraine: Diana Gaivanyuk, Irina Ustinova and Yulia Orshovskaya. AGM and Trustees election been organised at school. 27/05/23 Open Day at our school on June17th for new kids and parents. Annual BBQ organised by Trustees for parents and kids 01/07/23. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The school operates as a not-for-profit organisation. For many years we have been striving to keep lesson fees to the minimum to keep attending the school affordable to as many families as possible. For families facing hardships, we offer payments in instalments and partial bursary payments. We offered money returns and postponed payments for families who’s been more than others affected by cost-of-living crisis. Discounts and subsidies been offered for Ukrainian families and Teachers. |
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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
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| 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 | Cambridge Russian School (CRS) together with the HAF Program in Cambridgeshire organised a summer camp for children from Ukraine. The camp was hosted by St Clements Church, Cambridge. The participants worked on their English, learned to navigate their surroundings, painted in the open air and played games both indoors and outdoors in the nearest park. A big thank you to the teachers from our school and our colleagues from Ukraine for the fact that we managed to launch the camp at such short notice. Special thanks to Suzi Brandes: without her active work on this project, the camp would not have taken place. Various classes presented their work at School’s end-of-year celebration/ Open Day |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We achieved a healthy financial result despite the difficulties during this year which been mainly linked with cost-of-living crisis. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
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| Other |
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The year resulted in a small loss, due to a slight increase in additional activities, however this has not impacted the reserves |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £20,091 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Charity’s principal source of funds is the school fees paid by parents, the key costs are paying freelance teachers and administration and renting the premises. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | All funds are held in a bank account, no investment activities undertaken. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Principal financial risks are 1. Excess of costs over income, however this is being managed by careful management of profitability on a class by class basis. 2. Sudden increase in key costs, such as rent (or insurance). Reserves provide additional assurance over sudden rent increases. A significant compliance risk is associated with runningsuch an organisation. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | Elected by members |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cambridge Russian School |
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| Other name the charity uses | CRS |
| Registered charity number | 1121075 |
| Charity’s principal address | Registered address: 6 Dacre Green, Royston SG8 7LH Activities take place at Long Road Sixth Form college, Long Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Aleksei Komarov Chair
2 Suzy Brandes Treasurer
3 Artem Babayan
4 Richard Putikis 01/09/2022 - 10/02/2023
5 Artem Babayan
6 Andrei Bejan Secretary
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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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 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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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) Mr Aleksei Komarov Position (eg Secretary, Chair of the Trustee Board Chair, etc) Date 29/06/2024
Profit and Loss comparatives
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Cambridge Russian School P&L 2022-2023 Cambridge Russian School P&L 2021-2022
Course fees and sundry 99,184.40 Course fees and sundry 98,744.11
Donations/fundraising 869.77 Donations/fundraising 631.16
Traders fees, tea/coffee 766.22 Traders fees, tea/coffee 608.00
Interest 146.35 Interest 7.81
Total income 100,966.74 Total income 99,991.08
Salaries - 59,377.13 Salaries - 55,585.13
Admin salaries - 17,877.24 Admin salaries - 15,149.00
Rent - 16,446.00 Rent - 16,446.00
Travel expenses - 505.70 Travel expenses - 725.37
Print and Photocopy - 4,444.39 Print and Photocopy - 1,184.37
Teaching materials - 1,218.13 Teaching materials - 2,369.26
School events - 2,162.60 School events - 1,509.45
Gifts for teachers - 343.93 Gifts for teachers - 1,290.57
Admin expenses - 68.70 Admin expenses 230.52
Insurance - 296.80 Insurance - 296.80
Refunds - 103.00 Refunds - 1,212.25
Gifts for students - 332.10 Gifts for students - 1,032.85
Textbooks, exams - 875.19 Textbooks - 572.31
Total expenditure - 104,050.91 Total expenditure - 97,142.84
Profit/(loss) for the year - 3,084.17 Profit/(loss) for the year 2,848.24
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Profit and Loss comparatives
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Cambridge Russian School P&L 2022-2023 Cambridge Russian School P&L 2021-2022
Course fees and sundry 99,184.40 Course fees and sundry 98,744.11
Donations/fundraising 869.77 Donations/fundraising 631.16
Traders fees, tea/coffee 766.22 Traders fees, tea/coffee 608.00
Interest 146.35 Interest 7.81
Total income 100,966.74 Total income 99,991.08
Salaries - 59,377.13 Salaries - 55,585.13
Admin salaries - 17,877.24 Admin salaries - 15,149.00
Rent - 16,446.00 Rent - 16,446.00
Travel expenses - 505.70 Travel expenses - 725.37
Print and Photocopy - 4,444.39 Print and Photocopy - 1,184.37
Teaching materials - 1,218.13 Teaching materials - 2,369.26
School events - 2,162.60 School events - 1,509.45
Gifts for teachers - 343.93 Gifts for teachers - 1,290.57
Admin expenses - 68.70 Admin expenses 230.52
Insurance - 296.80 Insurance - 296.80
Refunds - 103.00 Refunds - 1,212.25
Gifts for students - 332.10 Gifts for students - 1,032.85
Textbooks, exams - 875.19 Textbooks - 572.31
Total expenditure - 104,050.91 Total expenditure - 97,142.84
Profit/(loss) for the year - 3,084.17 Profit/(loss) for the year 2,848.24
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