## **Friends of Bousfield**
## **Registered Charity No. 1140002**
**Trustees’ Annual Report and Annual Accounts**
**for the Year Ended 31 August 2024**
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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)**|
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||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
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
- the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
- relationship with any related parties;
- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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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:
- Halloween Celebration
- Christmas Tree Light-Up
- Christmas Grotto & Fair
- Christmas Market
- Quiz and Auction Night
- International Disco
- Cake Sales and Easter Egg Hunt
- Sports Day – Parents vs Staff Football Match
- International Family Day
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)**
- Regular Direct Debit donations from parents and friends of the school
- Charitable donations via bank transfers from parents and local neighbours
- Online fundraising through platforms such as Give as you Live and Easyfundraising
- Participation in the Q. Blake Christmas Card Project
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:
- policy on grantmaking;
- policy programme related investment;
- contribution made by volunteers.
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.
- Another major achievement was the renovation of the school’s amphitheatre, now renamed the Beatrix Potter Glove. This project was supported by school parents and TLC Estate Agents, a valued local business with strong ties to the community. The renewed space has already begun to benefit the wider public through events like the West Side Story musical, performed by TLC in collaboration with the school, and it has also served as a venue for FoB fundraising events.
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:
- Bigfoot Theatre Company's pantomime performance
- Duck hatchling kit (for science and life-cycle learning)
- Fresh fruit for pupils on Sports Day
- Contributions to the Music Hub programme
- Christmas lunch for school staff
- Six Forest School sessions for SENCO-supported children
- New sports equipment shed
- Year 6 leavers' books
- Gardening Club and green space resources
- The Welcome Path Garden Project
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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|
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|**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)**|
|You**may choose**to 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**|
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|**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
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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
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