| Trustees’ annual report for theperiod | |||||||||
| From | Period start date | To | Period end date | ||||||
| Day | Month | Year | Day | Month | Year | ||||
| 01 | 08 | 2021 | 31 | 07 | 2022 |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS | REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS |
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| L’Amicale André Malraux L’Amicale 1140438 Ecole André Malraux 44 Laurie Road Postcode W7 1BL |
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| Ecole André Malraux | |
| 44 Laurie Road | |
| Postcode | W7 1BL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office | Office | (if Dates acted if not for |
Name | of | person | (or | |
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| any) | whole year | body) | entitled | to | ||||
| appoint trustee (if any) | ||||||||
| 1 | Fanny Deroulede | Appointed Annual | ||||||
| meeting2019 | ||||||||
| 2 | Raphaelle Godfrey | Appointed Annual | ||||||
| meeting 2019 | ||||||||
| SECTION B | STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT | |||||||
| Description of the charity’s trusts | ||||||||
| Type of governing document | Constitution adopted 5th January 2011 | |||||||
| How the charity is constituted | Parents’ association consisting of the parents or carers of pupils | |||||||
| attending the school who all benefit from an automatic | ||||||||
| membership | ||||||||
| Trustee selection methods | Trustees are elected or reelected annually by all members present | |||||||
| at | the Annual General Meeting |
Additional governance issues (Optional Information)
Annual General Meeting is held at the beginning of the school year.
The Trustees on the date this report was approved were:
Raphaelle Godfrey, Fanny Deroulede, Monique Ducher & Paul Leclercq And all the Trustees are registered at the Charity Commission.
Criminal Records Bureau checks are carried out before commencement of trusteeship as well as for all trainers in the afterschool clubs.
All trustees are covered by a public liability insurance included in the association’s affiliation to PTA (the confederation of parents’ associations). Prior to contracting with our association, all trainers for afterschool clubs must provide a certificate for their public liability insurance.
Bank account operates on a dual signatories/authorisation basis.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or any other benefit.
| SECTION C | OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects |
The object of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by (1) developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and (2) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. Our main activities, running throughout the school year, are the daily after school clubs and the Friday Boulangerie. The after-school clubs run from 3:40-5pm each weekday, except Wednesday when they run from 1:20-2:45pm. The Amicale is committed to enabling as many students of the school to engage in sports, arts, theatre and cultural activities thus advancing their education. These activities further benefit the children by developing self-confidence, and social skills. Our school is a French school, and follows the French curriculum, with French as the main teaching language. However, as it is based in the U.K., improving English language skills for all pupils is a big part of the curriculum. The after-school clubs run in French can thus be used by English speakers to improve their French skills whereas many families where only French is spoken will happily resort to English-run clubs to improve their children's English language skills. For term 1, 2 & 3, there has been between 237 and 252 registrations to Amicale clubs. The feedback from the parents of the school is that the after-school activities provided by the Amicale is becoming an essential service that gives the children a great opportunity to explore, learn and have fun in a familiar environment. We continue to keep in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance of public benefit and each project was thoroughly scrutinised in order to benefit as many children as possible in the school. Demand for places at our clubs remains high. In normal times, we are fortunate to have access to Hanwell Community Centre where our basketball club can take full benefit of a covered well-lit basketball court allowing us to accept more children in this activity. Due to the increase in number of children attending the after-school activities, 2 activities supervisors are present in the school on a daily basis and a caretaker is at the gate to control entrances and exits for security reasons. Although, this increases our expenditures, it allows us to run the after-school activities more efficiently. |
| Our main activities, running throughout the school year, are the daily after school clubs and the Friday Boulangerie. The after-school clubs run from 3:40-5pm each weekday, except Wednesday when they run from 1:20-2:45pm. The Amicale is committed to enabling as many students of the school to engage in sports, arts, theatre and cultural activities thus advancing their education. These activities further benefit the children by developing self-confidence, and social skills. Our school is a French school, and follows the French curriculum, with French as the main teaching language. However, as it is based in the U.K., improving English language skills for all pupils is a big part of the curriculum. The after-school clubs run in French can thus be used by English speakers to improve their French skills whereas many families where only French is spoken will happily resort to English-run clubs to improve their children's English language skills. For term 1, 2 & 3, there has been between 237 and 252 registrations to Amicale clubs. The feedback from the parents of the school is that the after-school activities provided by the Amicale is becoming an essential service that gives the children a great opportunity to explore, learn and have fun in a familiar environment. We continue to keep in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance of public benefit and each project was thoroughly scrutinised in order to benefit as many children as possible in the school. Demand for places at our clubs remains high. In normal times, we are fortunate to have access to Hanwell Community Centre where our basketball club can take full benefit of a covered well-lit basketball court allowing us to accept more children in this activity. Due to the increase in number of children attending the after-school activities, 2 activities supervisors are present in the school on a daily basis and a caretaker is at the gate to control entrances and exits for security reasons. Although, this increases our expenditures, it allows us to run the after-school activities more efficiently. |
On some Fridays, we have a bakery products sale.Unfortunately, since Covid this is not as regular as it used to be. The Boulangerie also offers an annual “Galettes des Rois” sale to give the school community a taste of French cultural tradition. This contributes to the social aspect of the association’s objects.
A great contribution is made by member volunteers. We are grateful for the many hours’ volunteers have spent contributing to the Additional details of smooth running and success of all of the association’s projects and objectives and activities (Optional Information) events. Without the valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much.
| SECTION D | ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE | |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the period |
September 2020 to June 2021-After school clubs In this reporting period, we have been successful in welcoming more children in our after-school activities and the number of activities offered is stable with up to 26 activities offered, accommodating all age groups each day, as suggested by parents. This meant further investment on our website and the online registration system. On termly basis, pupils can participate in afterschool activities as various as judo, football, gymnastics, basketball, ballet, badminton, rugby, multisport, mini-tennis, Art, music club, Chess, Backgammon, Science club, coding and robotics, Creative writing, Zumba, Fencing, Capoeira, roller skating, Lego club. These clubs are run by professionals. They give the children the opportunity to learn, have fun and socialise. At the end of the term or the year, the children were proud to show what they learned to their parents in performances, exhibitions and friendly matches. These events are very popular with the children and parents alike. Friday_Boulangerie_ Some Fridays at pick-up time, parents and staff get a chance to purchase bread, croissants and other French bakery specialties. It is a popular social event that everyone looks forward to in the school. School planner We offer a customized school planner for our children. These planners are given to the school to distribute to the children from CE1 to CM2 (eq. year 3 to year 7). We work closely with the teacher’s to make this planner a helpful tool for the children. This year we had an art competition to illustrate the school planner. The theme was “The school of my dreams”. School directory Upon written authorisation of publication by the parents (with the insurance of non-commercial use of their details), a school directory was compiled with all contact details per class to facilitate the organisation of school runs, play dates, sleepovers and homework catch up. Printingcosts were covered |
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| September 2020 to June 2021-After school clubs In this reporting period, we have been successful in welcoming more children in our after-school activities and the number of activities offered is stable with up to 26 activities offered, accommodating all age groups each day, as suggested by parents. This meant further investment on our website and the online registration system. On termly basis, pupils can participate in afterschool activities as various as judo, football, gymnastics, basketball, ballet, badminton, rugby, multisport, mini-tennis, Art, music club, Chess, Backgammon, Science club, coding and robotics, Creative writing, Zumba, Fencing, Capoeira, roller skating, Lego club. These clubs are run by professionals. They give the children the opportunity to learn, have fun and socialise. At the end of the term or the year, the children were proud to show what they learned to their parents in performances, exhibitions and friendly matches. These events are very popular with the children and parents alike. Friday_Boulangerie_ Some Fridays at pick-up time, parents and staff get a chance to purchase bread, croissants and other French bakery specialties. It is a popular social event that everyone looks forward to in the school. School planner We offer a customized school planner for our children. These planners are given to the school to distribute to the children from CE1 to CM2 (eq. year 3 to year 7). We work closely with the teacher’s to make this planner a helpful tool for the children. This year we had an art competition to illustrate the school planner. The theme was “The school of my dreams”. School directory Upon written authorisation of publication by the parents (with the insurance of non-commercial use of their details), a school directory was compiled with all contact details per class to facilitate the organisation of school runs, play dates, sleepovers and homework catch up. Printingcosts were covered |
by the sale of the directory at a small price and announcers could purchase advertising space in it thus enabling the association to raise funds.
Children’s Xmas
Xmas time is a festively busy time at school and l’Amicale provided for most events and expenditure. A volunteer father played Father Christmas, visiting each class and distributing class presents and goodies. The Amicale funded a Xmas tree which was decorated by the children. For the Xmas show, the Amicale offered to pupils the Bubble man show.
Quiz Night 2020 for parents
The Quiz night is usually organised in the Spring. Volunteer parents team up to organise and run the evening. Unfortunately due to COVID, we could not run the Quiz night this year.
Fête de la musique talent show
In France, each year since 1982, on June 21st, music is played everywhere in streets to celebrate the arrival of Summer. We have maintained this tradition by holding a “fête de la musique” at school and organising a day where all children could demonstrate their musical skills to their friends in the audience. The purpose of it is to keep valuing music and the children's multiple talents. Our young musicians received medals and diplomas and after playing in front of the pupils.
Yearbook 2020
As the school had stopped providing a yearbook, we had re-introduced it a few years ago. Two volunteer parents prepared each yearbook: one school-wide sold to all the parents at cost price and a customised one offered to the graduating CM2 class. It is a good way to remind the children of the school, their friends and events.
Teacher’s fund
The Amicale continues to separately manage the Teacher’s fund (Amicale 2 bank account). Money raised comes from the Kermesse (school fair), the money raised by the teachers from the Christmas cards and parents from the school photos and events around Young Voices. Transactions relating to the Teachers’ fund are shown as restricted funds.
The school grant was spent on the following items:
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school planners
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Twinkl membership
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Christmas tree, show for children, and christmas class presents
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CM2 graduating class yearbook and hoodies
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School books project (Equipment for classrooms, Books such as Max l’Ecole des Loisirsl, incorruptibles) - Investment in the after-school activities equipment/materials - Twinkl membership - Miscellaneous (Aquarium, Maternelle outdoor toys, Cones and caution tape)
| SECTION E | FINANCIAL REVIEW |
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| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional Information) |
At the yearend, we held unrestricted reserves The reserve was designated for: - Equipment for the library (books) - Investment in the after-school activities - See future plans - School furniture and equipment (lockers, bike and scooter racks) Additional reserves are held in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur as well as being able to set up activities in the following year before funds can be raised. Unfortunately during these Covid yearsx we could not invest in the school as much as previous years because all school projects were put on hold but we hope to resume next year. Not applicable Funds were mainly raised through the afterschool clubs’ fees, the Red noses, and class photos. Our main costs are the fees of the instructors running the after-school activities and the supplies required to run the activity. The funds that are not used to run the activities are granted to the School for the purchase of equipment and the financing of projects benefiting the children. We aim to keep the cost of the activities to parents affordable and for the surplus generated to be spent during the schoolyear |
| Funds were mainly raised through the afterschool clubs’ fees, the Red noses, and class photos. Our main costs are the fees of the instructors running the after-school activities and the supplies required to run the activity. The funds that are not used to run the activities are granted to the School for the purchase of equipment and the financing of projects benefiting the children. We aim to keep the cost of the activities to parents affordable and for the surplus generated to be spent during the schoolyear |
within the limit of our reserves policy stated above. We try to keep running costs down by relying on volunteers wherever possible.
SECTION F
OTHER OPTIONAL INFORMATION
Future plans :
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To invest in the after-school activities by funding materials, events and outings
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To further improve the online registration system to allow efficient management of the after-school activities (set up of a basket)
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To keep investing in a high-quality Xmas shows
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To keep certain activities affordable to parents such as Coding, Capoeira, Science
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To fund the school show’s costumes
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To keep funding the “Incorruptible” reading project
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To invest in Artists’ and writers’ workshops
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To invest in workshops for CM2 kids about social media
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To invest in recurring school expenses such as the outdoor floor markings
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To invest in a cycle shed
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To invest in an outdoor gazebo against rain
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To fund a potential road crossing project
SECTION G
DECLARATION
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 May 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
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Signature(s)
RAPHAELLE Fanny DEROULEDE
Full name(s)
GODFREY
Trustee Trustee
Position
Date 29 [th] May 2023
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Charity Name L'AMICALE ANDRE MALRAUX
Receipts and pay For the period Period start date from 08/01/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted funds
to the nearest £
Restricted funds
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
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After School Activities 78,936
Bakery -
School Directory -
Merchandise (Incl Year Book) 2,120
Events Income 2,527
School Photographs
Other 1,593
85,176 -
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- -
- -
Sub total [ - ] -
Total receipts 85,176 -
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A3 Payments
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After School Activities 58,780
Grant to André Malraux School -
Christmas Party and Presents -
Year Book -
School Directory -
CM2 Graduation -
Classes gift -
Supplies -
Fundraising -
Direct expenses 8,016
Running Costs 12,862
Sub total 79,658
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A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- -
- -
Sub total - -
Total payments 79,658 -
Net of receipts/(payments) 5,518 -
A5 Transfers between funds - -
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| A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
27,754 | - | |
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| 33,272 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the
Categories
Details
B1 Cash funds
Current Account Petty Cash
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details
B2 Other monetary assets
Details
B3 Investment assets
Details
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
Details
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
No (if any) 1140438
yments accounts
CC16a
Period end date To 07/31/2022
Endowment funds
to the nearest £
Total funds Last year
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
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- 78,936 47,521
- - 92
- - 1,130
2,120 2,185
2,527
- 310
1,593 44
- 85,176 51,282
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- - -
- - -
- 85,176 51,282
- 58,780 36,488
- - -
- - 141
- 988
- - 250
- 1,243
- 595
- 3,508
- -
8,016 -
- 12,862 6,602
- 79,658 49,815
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- 79,658 49,815
- 5,518 1,467
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- 27,754 26,287
- 33,272 27,754
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e end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
33,272
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33,272 - -
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Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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Fund to which asset Current value
Cost (optional)
belongs (optional)
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Fund to which asset Current value
Cost (optional)
belongs (optional)
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Fund to which Amount due When due
liability relates (optional) (optional)
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Print Name Date of approval
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilties and basis of report |
Charity Name L'AMICALE ANDRE MALRAUX |
Charity Name L'AMICALE ANDRE MALRAUX |
Charity Name L'AMICALE ANDRE MALRAUX |
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| 31st July 2022 | Charity no (if any) |
1140438 | |
| 1 and 2 | |||
| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31/07/2022. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation 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 accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. |
Independent I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of examiner's statement AAT. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body |
30/05/2023 | |
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| Julie Brierley | ||
| AAT Licensed Accountant |
1
May 2023
IER
(if any):
Address: Avesta Accounting, 60 The Marlowes, London, NW8 6NA
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to N/A disclose .
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May 2023
IER