REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06545269 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1128369
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Segrave & Partners LLP Chartered Accountants Turnpike House 1208/1210 London Road Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 2UA
THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | to | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Charity are to advance education for the public benefit by supporting schools and colleges to improve access to education, in particular but not exclusively, by providing support services for pupils, their families and staff, including but not limited to counselling, mentoring, support groups and advice, predominantly but not solely in Essex.
Public benefit
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
The Rochford District Schools Partnership Trust has continued to meet its goal in providing essential support services to schools, pupils and their families.
The SEES team has expanded over the last year and we have been able to utilise the services of very experienced, highly qualified specialists in their field. These include three Educational Psychologists, three counsellors, two SENDCOs, family support workers and mentors. The team work in a holistic way to offer bespoke support to schools, children and families in a timely manner. We are able to assign the best team member to a referral by operating a triage process. Due to the team's commitment, we have been able to deliver the service to the standard required by the Trust.
Over the past year, we have received many amazing testimonies from schools and parents supporting the work we do. We believe our approach and delivery is quite unique. Families feel listened to and supported, pupils attendance at schools has improved and mental health issues have been addressed.
By offering support and counselling to school staff and Head Teachers we have enabled staff to continue working and offered our young people the best and consistent education available.
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) staff training which was introduced this year, has proved very successful.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The financial statements continue to show a healthy position. The Trust achieved a positive net income again this year and reserves continue to grow. At the year end, unrestricted funds amounted to £105,466 (2023 : £77,633). The Trust requires a certain level of funds to enable it to continue providing services in the short term and to provide for certain contingencies.
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Trust is non profit making but continues to create a surplus net income each year. Since the year end, the trustees have discussed ways in which surplus funds can be utilised and be offered to all participating schools. The following free services have already been provided from excess reserves:
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Staff training - we are currently offering bespoke training videos for school staff to access, either individually, or more productively, as part of ongoing group/staff training, on ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) This has proved a great resource for staff training with a member of the SEES team that people are familiar with. Feedback from schools has been very positive
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Staff training - we have met with a highly recommended Speech and Language team who are commissioned to deliver speech and language training for school staff, following an initial taster session. Schools who attend the training will also be able to book 1:1 consultations with the professionals to discuss individual pupils and advise on support and resources to support.
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Staff training - ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) We have just completed our 2nd cohort of training with dedicated LSAs, trained on a UK recognised programme run by two Educational Psychologists. The 2nd programme was heavily subsidised by the Trust to allow all interested schools to take part without cost being a barrier.
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Identification of a gap in provision/support for parents of teenagers who are not/ or struggle to attend school. Most of these young people have a diagnosis of /suspect there is ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). A half-termly bespoke parents support group has been established to engage with these families.
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Recently we have offered schools the chance to have a consultation with a specialist Autism Teacher at a time mutually convenient for both parties. This is a prompt, quick time response for some very complex issues with pupils and families. Sometimes, there is no need for a follow up after the consultation, but if necessary, the school will then be offered 1:1 support for pupils and families. This service has been very well received with a limited wait time. School staff feel supported and more confident with their diagnosis and planned programme for moving forward.
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Many school staff suffer with mental health issues, either personally or within the school setting. Buying in staff counselling on a regular basis is costly for schools and often prohibitive. We are planning on offering a service of online counselling for school staff with one of our trained, experienced specialists to support staff and to enable them to feel able to continue working, rather than go on sick leave.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06545269 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1128369
Registered office
The King Edmund School Vaughan Close Rochford Essex SS4 1TL
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
J I S Osborn L A Nelson (resigned 30.6.23) N A Paterson L J Walker K Sansom R E Goodier J L Milner (appointed 17.11.23)
Company Secretary
K L Chant
Independent Examiner
N A Bailey ACA FCCA Segrave & Partners LLP Chartered Accountants Turnpike House 1208/1210 London Road Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 2UA
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 December 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
J I S Osborn - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Rochford District Schools Partnership Trust ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I 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.
N A Bailey ACA FCCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Segrave & Partners LLP Chartered Accountants Turnpike House 1208/1210 London Road Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 2UA
20 December 2024
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations 4,232 Investment income 2 17 Other income 310,412 Total 314,661 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Costs of generating income 255,920 Other 30,908 Total 286,828 NET INCOME 27,833 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 77,633 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 105,466 |
Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 4,232 17 310,412 314,661 255,920 30,908 286,828 27,833 77,633 105,466 |
2023 Total funds £ 2,092 15 252,598 |
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| 254,705 | |||
| 205,162 23,179 |
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| 228,341 | |||
| 26,364 51,269 |
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| 77,633 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 85,300 Cash at bank 181,647 266,947 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 7 (161,481) NET CURRENT ASSETS 105,466 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 105,466 NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 105,466 FUNDS 8 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 85,300 181,647 266,947 (161,481) 105,466 105,466 105,466 105,466 105,466 |
2023 Total funds £ 103,988 122,003 225,991 (148,358) 77,633 77,633 77,633 77,633 77,633 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
J I S Osborn - Trustee
N A Paterson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Bank interest received | 17 | 15 |
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
4. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
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| Administrative staff No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations 2,092 Investment income 15 Other income 252,598 Total 254,705 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Costs of generating income 205,162 Other 23,179 Total 228,341 NET INCOME 26,364 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 51,269 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 77,633 |
2024 1 Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - - - - |
2023 1 Total funds £ 2,092 15 252,598 |
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| 254,705 | ||
| 205,162 23,179 |
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| 228,341 | ||
| 26,364 51,269 |
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| 77,633 |
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 6. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Prepayments 7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditors Prepaid income Accrued expenses 8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 77,633 TOTAL FUNDS 77,633 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 314,661 TOTAL FUNDS 314,661 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.4.22 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 51,269 TOTAL FUNDS 51,269 |
2024 2023 £ £ 85,300 103,376 - 612 85,300 103,988 2024 2023 £ £ 27,636 - 624 - 2,808 177 128,715 146,567 1,698 1,614 161,481 148,358 Net movement At in funds 31.3.24 £ £ 27,833 105,466 27,833 105,466 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (286,828) 27,833 (286,828) 27,833 Net movement At in funds 31.3.23 £ £ 26,364 77,633 26,364 77,633 |
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 254,705 254,705 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (228,341) 26,364 (228,341) 26,364 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (228,341) 26,364 (228,341) 26,364 |
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| 26,364 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | |||
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| movement | At | ||
| At 1.4.22 | in funds | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 51,269 | 54,197 | 105,466 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 51,269 | 54,197 | 105,466 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 569,366 569,366 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (515,169) 54,197 (515,169) 54,197 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (515,169) 54,197 (515,169) 54,197 |
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| 54,197 |
9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations Voluntary income Grants Investment income Bank interest received Other income School fees received Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Other Wages Pensions Support costs Governance costs Telephone Postage, stationery and website costs Accountancy fees Specialist support fees Clothing and bedding Sundry expenses Parent support group refreshments Office use of home Legal fees ELSA room hire and books Total resources expended Net income |
2024 £ 132 4,100 4,232 17 310,412 314,661 30,174 734 30,908 139 333 1,698 242,030 4,639 176 - 318 4,620 1,967 255,920 286,828 27,833 |
2023 £ 42 2,050 |
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| 2,092 15 252,598 |
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| 254,705 22,328 498 |
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| 22,826 60 451 1,614 199,438 2,663 13 4 132 1,140 - |
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| 205,515 | ||
| 228,341 | ||
| 26,364 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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