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2024-08-31-accounts

Friends of Bousfield

Registered Charity No. 1140002

Trustees’ Annual Report and Annual Accounts

for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

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Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod
Period start date To Period end date
1 September 2023 31 August 2024

Section A Reference and administration details Charity name FRIENDS OF BOUSFIELD Other names charity is known by FOB Registered charity number (if any) 1140002

Charity's principal address Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens London Postcode SW5 0DJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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6		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)
Sofia Caicedo Chair Elected as Chair 15thSep2023
Constantine Wolf Secretary Elected as Secretary 15thSep
2023
Niki Kohli Vice-Chair Elected as Vice- Chair 15th
Sep2023
Durucan Baltas Treasurer Elected as Treasurer 15thSep
2023
Virginia Castellano Events Elected as Events trustee15th
Sep2023
Melissa Woolford Secretary Resigned as Secretary 15th
Sep2023

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Registered Charity How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Election by Committee Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

For all events on school premises, Friends of Bousfield will be bound to You may choose to include school policies on safeguarding, Behaviour and Equal opportunities. additional information, where All these policies can be found on the school website: relevant, about: http://www.bousfieldprimaryschool.co.uk/school• office/policies/?searchterm=policies

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Section C

Objectives and activities

This is a charitable organisation set up by the parents of Bousfield Primary School to promote:

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

Fundraising to support the school’s educational and extracurricular activities

Social events for the children to enhance their school experience Social interaction and community building among parents – particularly for new families joining the school During the 2023–2024 financial year, with the invaluable support of parents, carers, staff, and volunteers, Friends of Bousfield (FoB) organised and managed a variety of events and initiatives aimed at raising funds and strengthening the school community. These included:

In addition to these events, we raised funds through a variety of other means:

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

A significant highlight of the year was the renovation of the school's amphitheatre – now named the Beatrix Potter Glove – supported by parents from the school community and TLC Estate Agents, a local business with strong community ties. This revitalised space has already served the wider public benefit by hosting community-inclusive events, such as the West Side Story musical performed by TLC in collaboration with the school, as well as other events that have enabled FoB to raise additional funds for the school.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

This year marked a significant milestone for Friends of Bousfield, as it was the third academic year since the COVID-19 pandemic. With renewed energy and the lifting of restrictions, we were able to offer a wider range of activities for children, families, and the broader school community, while continuing to operate in line with governance and safeguarding regulations.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

A key development was the introduction of a Direct Debit giving initiative launched toward the end of the reporting period, setting the school community on a path toward more consistent and sustainable fundraising. This new model will help Friends of Bousfield better plan and support long-term projects and school needs.

We remain a 100% volunteer-run organisation, and the dedication of our parent and staff volunteers continues to be the backbone of everything we do. From planning events and running stalls to managing finances and communications, the contribution of our volunteers is essential and deeply appreciated.

Section D

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Through its fundraising efforts, Friends of Bousfield (FoB) was able to support a wide range of enriching activities and acquisitions for the school. This year, FoB trustees committed to raising £40,000 to fund an in-house counsellor to support the wellbeing of students and parents/carers, as well as to enhance the school’s music provision.

Items and activities funded during the 2023-2024 financial year include:

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Financial review

Section E

Brief statement of the The Friends of Bousfield's reserves policy outlines the charity's intention
and commitment to maintaining a prudent level of reserves to ensure the
charity’s policy on reserves continuity of its operations and ability to respond to unforeseen
Details of any funds materially
in deficit		 circumstances.
Reserves are held to safeguard the charity's core fundraising and support
activities during periods of financial uncertainty or shortfalls. The
calculation of the required reserve level is a key part of the charity's
annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. It takes into
account:
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Risks associated with variances between planned and actual
income or expenditure
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The scale and frequency of planned events and commitments
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Current and future funding commitments, including the £40,000
goal set this year for an in-house counsellor and enhanced music
provision
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Potential upcoming projects proposed by the school
In light of these factors, and the introduction of a Direct Debit initiative to
build a more sustainable income base, the trustees have agreed to
maintain a minimum reserve of £10,000. This buffer ensures that Friends
of Bousfield can continue to meet its financial obligations and provide
meaningful support to the school even in times of income disruption,
thereby supporting longer-term planning and stability.
Not applicable.
Further financial review details (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include
additional information, where
relevant about:		 The main sources of funds for the charity are events run during the year
at school, donations and fundraising events by parents and friends of the
school.
•the charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising);
•how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity;
•investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.

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Section F

Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Sofia Caicedo Niki Kohli Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair Vice Chair etc) Date 26 June 2025

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FRIENDS OF BOUSFIELD TREASURER'S REPORT YEAR ENDED AUG 31, 2024

Reference In Out Net
Bank account opening balance(1 Sep 2023) £
56,487
Christmas Grotto & Kids Christmas Fair Dec 2023
Halloween & Christmas Tree Lighting Event 2023
Christmas Card Project
Parents & Teachers Football Tournament 2024
Quizz Night 2024
International Disco Night - March 2024
TLC Summer Events 2024
International Summer Fun Fair & Auction July
2024
Cake Sales Sep23 - Jun24
Donations Sep23 - Sep24
Ongoing FoB Projects and Initiatives
Other Sales & Income Sep23 - Aug24
Other Costs Sep23 - Sep24		 £
3,847
£
2,167
£
620
£
514
£
4,860
£
3,633
£
2,044
£
13,105
£
7,071
£
30,053
£
2,529
£
-		 £
175
£
1,118

£
-

£
249
£
658
£
669
£
1,462
£
1,911
£
53
£
-
£
33,130
£
184

£
1,682
£
3,671
£
1,050

£
620

£
265

£
4,201

£
2,964
£
582
£
11,194

£
7,018

£
30,053
-£
33,130

£
2,345
-£
1,682
Total £
70,443		 £
41,293		 £
29,150
Undeposited cash
Undeposited cheques £
-
Bank accounts closing balance(31/08/2024) £
86,535

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examlngr's Report Report to tha truste&s FRIENDS OF BOUSFIELD On accounts forthe year ended 31 AUGUST 2024 Charity no Ilf any) 1140002 Set out on pages I report lo the Iruslees on my examination ol Ihe accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31108 12024. Responsibilities and basi5 of report As the Charity's Iruslees, you are responsible lor the preparabon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acr'i. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with seciion 130 of the Charities Act., OT the accounts did nol accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requiremellls conceming the form and conlenl of accounts set oul in Ihe Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Signed: Date-. 25 June 2025 Name.. Nadezhda Merkulova. FCCA Relevant professional qualification{sl or body {if any).. Association of Chartered Certrfied Acwunlanls {ACCA} Address: 248 Old 8romplon Road. flat 6A SW5 gHL London UK IER TAR 202>2024

Sectlon B Disclosure Only complete il the examiner needs lo highlight material mallers of concern (see CC32, Independent examin81ion of charity accounts.. directions and gLJidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. No matertal matters of concern IER TAR 202>2024