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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024
Charity name: North London Swedish School Limited
Charity registration number: 1141864
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose of the charity is to provide lessons in Swedish language, culture and society to children with at least one Swedish parent and Swedish as one of their home languages. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activity of the charity is to provide Swedish lessons for two hours per week every Saturday morning during British school term time. Classes are divided into year groups where pre- school children have circle time, singing and crafts activities, whereas school age children have lessons in reading, writing and speaking Swedish in relation to topics covering Swedish language, culture and society. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The public benefit is for children with at least one Swedish parent and Swedish as one of their home languages. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Board members work on a voluntary basis and contribute to the running of the school as chairperson, treasurer, secretary, trustees, directors etc. |
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N/a Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The main achievements of the charity are that our beneficiaries (students) improve their Swedish language skills and that their sense of community is strengthened through their improved knowledge about Swedish culture and society. The charity’s work has made a difference to the circumstances of its beneficiaries by providing an inclusive environment where children at all levels of Swedish proficiency can take part in Swedish activities relating to language, culture and social life to give them a better sense of community and keep their Swedish heritage alongside the British majority culture in which they live. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/a |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/a |
| Other | N/a |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As per enclosed financial statements for the financial year ending 31 March 2024. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Any reserves are to be applied in the future running of the school and its normal day to day expenditure. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As per enclosed financial statements. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/a |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | N/a |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/a |
| Other | N/a |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is a registered charity as well as a company limited by guarantee. It is governed by its Articles of Association as incorporated 9 March 2010 and amended 1 April 2011. The charity registration number is 1141864 and the company number 07183323. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | See above |
| 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 | Governed by the charity’s articles. See above. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | N/a |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/a |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/a |
| Other | N/a |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | North London Swedish School Limited |
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| Other name the charity uses | Norra Londons Svenska Skola (NLSS) |
| Registered charity number | 1141864 |
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| Charity’s principal address | 145 Alexandra Park Road London N22 7UL |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mari West | Chairperson | Whole year for purposes of report but resigned on 25 October 2024 |
The board of North London Swedish School as per the articles |
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| Asa Samuelsson | Treasurer | Whole year for purposes of report but resigned on 25 October 2024 |
The board of North London Swedish School as per the articles |
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| Emilie Jones- Ransley |
Secretary | Appointed 25 October 2024 |
The board of North London Swedish School as per the articles |
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| Minna Skirgard | Trustee | Appointed 25 October 2024 |
The board of North London Swedish School as per the articles |
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| Lisa Wood | Chairperson | Appointed 25 October 2024 |
The board of North London Swedish School as per the articles |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emilie Jones-Ransley | Director / Secretary | |
| Minna Skirgard | Director | |
| Lisa Wood | Director / Chairperson | |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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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) Position (eg Secretary, **Chair, etc) ** |
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| Lisa Woods | Emilie Jones-Ransley | Minna Skirgard | |
Chair |
Secretary | Trustee |
Date 31 January 2025
Comp•ny registratlon number: 07183323 NORTH LONDON SWEDISH SCHOOL LIMITED Company limited by guarantee Unauditéd fill•ted flnancial stat•mènts 31 March 2024 •ADILZfXL• 23112r2tr24 COMPANIES H(XtsE 1111
NORTH LONDON SWEDISH SCHOOL LIMITED Company limlted by guarantee Contents Page Directors and other irrformation Statement of finanual position
NORTH LONDON SWEDISH SCHOOL LIMITED Company limited by guarantee Directors and other infom&ition Directors Mrs A Samuelsson Mrs Awesl MsLmwcd Ms M L Skirgard Ms E M Jones-Ransley (Resigned 25 October 2024) (Resigned 25 October 2024) (Appointed 25 October 20241 (Appointed 25 October 20241 (Appointed 25 Oettsber 20241 Company number 07183323 Registered oifice 145 Alexandra Park Road London N22 7UL Page 1
NORTH LONDON SWEDISH SCHOOL LIMITEO Company limitsd by guarantee Statement of financial position 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Current assets 13,749 12,922 Creditors- amounts falling due wlhin one year (1.500} (3.170) Net current assets 12.249 9.752 Total assets less current liabilities 12.249 9,752 Accruals and deferred income {960) 19601 Net assets 11,289 8.792 Capital and reserves 11.289 8.792 For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entilled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Acl 2006 relaling lo small companies. Directors responsiblilies.. The members have not required the company tr) oblain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibililies for complying the requirements of the Act with spect lo accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The financial statements have beèn prepared in accordance the microenlity provisions and have been delivered in accordance wlh the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. These financial statements wère approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 18 December 2024, and are signed on behalf of the t#)ard by_ -27 Ms M L Skiryard Oirector /2 Company registration nufflber.. 07183323 The company is 8 private company limited by guarantee. registered in England & Wales. Page 2
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out
NORTH LONDON SWEDISH SCHOOL LIMITED
31-Mar-24 Charity no (if any)
1141864
on pages
1-8 OF THE ATTACHED ACCOUNTS
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
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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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date:
18/12/2024
Name: TNC ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Relevant professional ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Address: 17 VICTORIA ROAD RAYLEIGH SS6 8EG