REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07815901 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1145111 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 FOR FRIENDS OF DANES HILL A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL corirENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 Page Report of the Trustees I to 3 Independent Examiner's Report ststement of Flnanclal Actlvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 12
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL REGISTERED NUMBER: 07815901 REPORT OF TrIE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 The trustees who are aLs0 officers 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 July 2024. The trust&s have adopted the provisK)ns of Accounting and Reporting by Charilies., 51atemeni of Recommended Prartice applicable to charitses preparing their accounts in accordar1 with the Financial Rewrting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FFiS 102) (effive l January 2019). OBJEcfIvES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The trustees conflrm rhat they have had due regard to rhe Charlty Commlsslon's guldance on publlc beneflt when revlewlng Friends of Danes Hill's aims and objectives and in planning activities and priorities for the year. Details of how the charity's aCtivleS are for the public benefit are detailed below, The charity's objectives are to advan the education of the pupils of the school by., (a) Providing and assisb'ng in the provision of facilities for education at the school and as an ancillary thereto, (b) Fostering more extended relationships betheen the staff, parents and others associated with the school, (c) Engaglng In actlvitles which support the school and advance the educatlon of the pupils attending It, and. (d) Doing all such other lawful things as are necessary for the attainment of the said objects. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitsble artivities The charity managed to generate a voluntsry income of £129,629 (2023 £75,779) and received bank interest of £26 (2023 £56), Total expenditure for the period was £123,259 {2023 £57,252), leaving a net Increase In funds of £6,396 (2023 - £18,583). FINANCIAL REVIEW ReseN¢s policy In the Trustees, view, the reserves should provide the charity with adequate financial stability and the rneans for it to meet its charitable objective5 for the foreseeable future. The trustees propose to maintain the charity's reserves at a minimum level of £20,000 tc ensure it can meet any unforeseen emergency or unexpected need and to ensure sufficient resèrves to meet the costs of its fundraising activities. The trustees review the amount of reserves that a required to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil the charity's continuing obligations. The charity had closing reserves c)f £72,944 as at 31 July 2024 (£66,548 as at 31 July 2023). STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is constituted by its governing document, the Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 19 October 2011 and is registered with The Chirity Commissioners under number 114511 l in the name of Friend5 of Danes Hill. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees Potential trustees are required to complete a nomination form and this must be proposed and seconded. The potential trustee must also provide a brief biodata before the nomination date. The nomination date will be notified by the previous trustses. Trusts' decisions are arrlved at by majority In accordance with the Articles. Page I
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL REGISTERED NUMBER: 07815901 REPORT OF TrIE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 srRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Oryanisational structure All parents or guardians of children attending the school are automatically friends of the charity, and any other person connerted wth the school can become a friend if approved by an ordinary resolution of the members. Friends are not members of the charity and have none of the duties or rights of members under the articles, although they may attend general meetings of the charity as observers. The maxlmum number of trustoes (and dlrertors) Is seven who are to be voted In at the Annual General Meetlng of the Representatives each year. On 12 September 2013 a resolution was passed to co-opt an additional trustee in accordance with Article 23.4 of the Articles and therefore the charity can appoint up to eight trustees. Trustees are members. Every year each class of Bevendean, the Lower School, the Middle School and Upper School may appoint one friend to be a representative of the charity. The trustees may appoint any number of friends to be representatives of the charity, up to a maximum of fifteen board-appointed representatives at any one time. The charlty has no connected charltles or companSes. Rlsk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATtVE DETAILS Registered Company number 07815901 (England and Wales) Reg•stsrod Charity number 1145111 Reglstered office Danes Hill SchDoI Leatherhead Road OxslTh)tt Surrey KT22 OJG Trustees B Gaion (resigned 14.9.23) H Mitchell (resigned 1.9.23) G R E Ruddick Chairrnan 2024 (resigned 17,6.24) A M Sullivan (resigned 17.6.24) L Morana (appointed 1.9.23) (resigned 17.6.24) 5 Elhag Dos Santos (appointed 1.9.23) (resigned 17.6.24) E L Greenhalgh (appointed 17.6.24) A M Ala {appointed 17.6.24) S J Channon (appointed 17.6.24) N J Mitchell (appointed 17.6.24) All trustees, apart from N J Mitchell, the company secretary, are also appointed as directors. Treasurer B Matulovith is the charity's treasurer. Company Secretary N J Mitchell Page 2
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL REGISTERED NUMBER: 07815901 REPORT OF TrIE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATNE DETAILS Independent Examiner RJP LLP Ground Floor Egerton House 68 Baker Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8AL This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provIsnS of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. E L Greenhalgh - Trustee Page 3
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF DANES HILL Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Friends Of Danes Hill {'the Company,) report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 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 Att 2006 ('the 2006 ACYI. 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 Commlsslon under Sectlon 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement have completed my examination, I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe., accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records; or 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 ivhich 15 not a rnatter considered as part of an independent examination. or the accounts have not been prepared In accordance with the method5 and principle5 of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charitie5 preparing thelr accounts In accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IrelaThJ (FRS 102)). I have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention 5Uld be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Simcfi Paterson FCCA RJP LLP Ground Floor Egerton House 68 Baker Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8AL 20 March 2025 Page 4
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 31.7.24 Unrestricted fund 31.7.23 Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Fundraising activities Investment income Total 129,629 26 129 655 75,779 56 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 117,249 50,075 Other Total 123 259 NET INCOME 6,396 18,583 REcONcILTION OF FUNDS Totsl funds brought forward 66,548 47,965 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL REGISTERED NUMBER: 07815901 BALANCE SHEET 31 JULY 2024 31.7.24 Unrestricted fund 31.7.23 Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2,897 3,837 CURRENT ASSErs Debtors Cash at bank io 5,162 6,698 87,454 66,891 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year li (17,407) (4,180) NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREMf LIABILITIES 72,944 66,548 NEf ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds: General fund TOTAL FUNDS 12 72 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2024. The members have not requlred the company to obtaln an audlt of its flnancial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 In accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowlethje their responsibillties for (a) ensurlng that the charltable company keeps accountlng records that comply wlth Sectlons 386 and 387 of the Companles Art 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitsble 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, 50 far as applicable to the charitable company. (b) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL REGISTERED NUMBER: 07815901 BALANCE SHEET- continued 31 JULY 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 19 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: E L Greenhalgh Trust The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial siatements of the charitsble 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 accordantr with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective l January 2019]., Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and ReputAic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon. The financial ststements are presented in Sterling. Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions The charitsble company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,: the requirements of Section 7 Ststemert of Cash Flows. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the fund5, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilitie5 are recognised as expenditure as soon as there 15 a legal or constructive obligation commiting 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 all(xated to attivities on a basis consistent with the use of resources, Intangible fixed assets Intangible fixed assets are website costs which were amortised evenly over their estimated useful life of six years. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Plant and machinery 200k on cost Taxation The charity is exempt fr(xn corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used In accordance wlth the charltable objectives at the dlscretlon 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 dIor or when funds are raised for PartUlar restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes ta the financial statements. Page 8
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 FUNDRAISING AcrIvrrIES 31.7.24 31.7.23 Uniform shop Family day Fireworks Christmas fayre and card5 Christmas shoppe Qulz nlght Summer ball Race day 26,434 9,353 17,795 11,012 23,657 15,458 11,790 7,539 10,597 8,048 56,987 129 INVESTMENT INCQME 31.7.24 31.7.23 Bank account interest 26 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs ManeMent Finance Other Totals Other resources expended 992 oi The independent examiner was paid £1,380 for their external scrutiny of the financial ststements. NET INCOMEI(EXPENDfTURE) Net income/(expenditurel is stated after charging/(Cd1ting). 31.7.24 31,7.23 Depreciatlon - owned assets Website amortisation 940 859 TRusfEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 july 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023. TNstees' expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023. Page 9
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 STATUTORY INFORMATION Friends of Danes Hill is registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered offitr address can be found within the Report of the Trustees. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Website COST At l August 2023 and 31 July 2024 AMORTISATION At l August 2023 and 31 July 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 July 2024 At 31 July 2023 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machlnery COST At l August 2023 and 31 July 2024 DEPRECIATION At l August 2023 Charge for year At 31 July 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 July 2024 At 31 July 2023 859 io. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.7.24 31.7.23 Other debtors Prepayments 90 303 Page 10
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 ii. CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.7.24 31.7.23 Accruals and deferred income Deferred income of £2,917, brought fomard from the prior year relating to ticket sales on the postponed Family Day event, was released and recognised as income in the current year. 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.7.24 At 1.8.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 66,548 6,396 72,944 TOTAL FUNDS Net movement In funds, included In the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 129,655 (123,259) 6,396 TOTAL FUNDS 123 259) Comparatlves for movement In fvnds Net movement in funds At 31.7.23 Al 1.8.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 47,965 18,583 66,548 TOTAL FUNDS 47 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 75,835 (57,252) 18,583 TOTAL FUNDS 57 252) Page 11
FRIENDS OF DANES HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in funds At 31.7.24 At 1.8.22 Unrestrlcted funds General fvnd 47,965 24,979 72,944 TOTAL FUNDS A cUrnt year 12 months and prlor year 12 months comblned net movement In funds, Included In the above are as follows., Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 205,490 (180,511) 24,979 TOTAL FUNDS 205 490 18CI 511) 13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transattions for the year ended 31 July 2024. 14. SHARE CAprrAL The company has no share capital, but is limited by guarantee, The liability of each member is limited to £1.00. Page 12
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