Charity registration number 1150466 Company registration number 07584163 {England and Wales) LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mrs W S Calhie Ms C Williams Mrs E Lightfoot Ms C Burns Ms M Daley Ms J Hankinson Ms S Leck (Appointed 5 April 20221 (Appointed 5 April 20221 (Appointed 5 April 20221 (Appointed 5 April 20221 Charlty number 1150466 Company number 07584163 Registered office Leigh Sl Thomas CE Primary School Leigh Lancashire WN7 2AS Independent examiner S Wlcock Incom House Waterside Trafford Park Man¢hesler M17 1V￿D LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP CONTENTS Pagg Trustees report Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 6-10 LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 The Trustees present their annual report and financial slalements for the period ended 31 August 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out In note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charty's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and 'A¢counling and Reporting by Charities". Stslemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finan¢ial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accoLJnting periods commencing from 1 January 20161 ObJectlves and actlvltles The Charity's objects of the charity are '. To advance the education for the public benefit by creating and maintaining a partnership of schods in the Wgan and Warrington borough. The Charty achieves ils objectives by holding seminars and conferences lo promote best educational practice. The Trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what aLtivilies the Charity should undertake. Achievements and perforniance This period the charity's expenditure exceeded income and there is a deficit for the year. The Iruslees are pleased with the results for the year. The charity is pleased with ils achievement in supporting school improvements and facilitating the professional development Df staff.. The company's achievement for the year has been to maintain a successful track record wth our schools continuing to work together to secure on-going improvement. 96Q/o of our schools were judged good or better at their latest Ofsled inspection. Training has been accessed for all teachers and senior leaders in school lo further develop their skills in the planning, implemenlalion and assessment of the curriculum and il's delivery in an attempt to secure the highest quality of education for our pupils. The company's future plans are to secure excellent teaching and lèadership across the company, with a relentless drive for a first class education and improved outcomes for the pupils in all our schools. Through continued challenge and support. we will further promote school improvement and raised standards for our children, which is ultimately our fundamental purpose and moral responsibility lo those families and children in our care. Flnanclal revlew The Iruslees have no fomial policy to maintain a level of reserves however they are conscious of their responsibilities and monitor the level of reserves lo ensure the charity can meet ils liabilities. During the period, the charty made a deficrft of £13,121. At the ￿riod end, the reserves were £46,027 (2021 £59,148). ## **LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP** ## **TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**_ ## **Structure, governance and management** The company was incorporated at Companies House on 30 March 2011 and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 14 January 2013. It commenced its activities on 9 June 2011. The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association (as amended by special resolution). The company provides a support service to a cluster of schools. Trustees are elected by members of the charity in General meeting. Trustees hold office until the Annual General Meeting when Trustees can offer themselves for re-election or re-appointment. The Trustees delegate the daily running of the Charity to the Project Manager, Mrs A Davies, who acts as Charity Co-ordinator, and her support staff. The charity is considered to be under the control of the Board of Trustees as a whole. The chair of the Trustees is responsible for the induction of any new trustee which involves awareness of a trustee's responsibilities, the governing document, administrative procedures and the history and philosophical approach of the charity. A new trustee would receive copies of the previous year's annual report and accounts, and a copy of the Charity Commission leaflet 'The Essential Trustee: What You Need to Know'. The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the period and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mrs W S Cathie Mrs AJ Davies (Resigned 5 April 2022) Ms C Williams Mrs A Burkes (Resigned 5 April 2022) Mrs E Lightfoot Mr D Sheriff (Resigned 5 April 2022) Ms C Burns (Appointed 5 April 2022) Ms M Daley (Appointed 5 April 2022) Ms J Hankinson (Appointed 5 April 2022) Ms S Leck (Appointed 5 April 2022) ## **Plans for future periods** The trustees intend to continue to be a dynamic and highly successful partnership of schools working positively together in Leigh, Lowton and Golborne to enhance the life chances and opportunities and aspirations for all our children. The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees. ## _M c viimr_ Ms C Williams **Trustee** Date: .....09/05/2023....................................... . **- 2 -** ## **LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT** ## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP** I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Leigh, Lawton and Golbome Schools Partnership (the Charity) for the period ended 31 August 2022. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity 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 the Charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: - 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or - 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or - 3 the financial statements 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 which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or - 4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). 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 financial statements to be reached. ## **S Wilcock** lncom House Waterside Trafford Park Manchester M171WD Dated: ...........09/05/2023............. . **- 3 -** LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2022 2021 Notes Charitable activities 54.580 27,523 Charitable activities 67,701 24,565 Net lexpenditurellincome for the periodl Net movement in funds 113,121} 2,958 Fund balances al 1 April 2021 59,148 56,190 Fund balances at 31 August 2022 46,027 59,148 The ststemenl of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the period. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. ## **LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## _**AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022**_ |||**2022**||**2021**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**Notes**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**| |**Current assets**|||||| |Debtors|**9**|1,547||9,794|| |Cash at bank and in hand||95,398||96,201|| |||96,945||105,995|| |**Creditors: amounts falling due within**|||||| |**one year**|**10**|(50,918)||(46,847)|| |Net current assets|||46,027||59,148| |**Income funds**|||||| |Unrestricted funds|||46,027||59,148| ||||46,027||59,148| The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the period ended 31 August 2022. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ...09/05/2023..................... . ## _Mr c w1Uimr_ Ms C Williams **Trustee** ## **Company registration number 07584163** - 5 - LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 Accountlng pollcles Charity infomiation Leigh. Lowton and Golborne Schools Partnership is a private wmpany limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered Offi￿ is Leigh St Thomas CE Primary School. Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial slalements have been prepared In accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 20161. The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial slalements are prepared in sterfing, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial stslemenls are rounded to the nearest £. The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below. 1.2 Going concern Al the lime of approving the financial slatemenls, the Trustees have a ￿aSonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial ststemenls. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the finanaal statements. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the Charity is legally enlilled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income ￿ll11 be re￿ived. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless perfomance conditions require deferral of the amount. Tumover is measured al the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and setvices provided in the normal course of business. LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 A¢¢ounllng poll¢lg$ Icontlnugdl 1.$ Expanditurg Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the ststemenl of financial sctivities to which (( relates". expendrture on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, norFcharilable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further ils charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating ID the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable aclivilies. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related lo raising funds for the Charity nor part of ils expenditu￿ on charitable activities. l ¢osls are allocated lo expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct Costs atlribulable lo a single activity are allo¢ated diredly to that activity. Shared costs are apprortioned be￿een the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. 1.6 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-lerm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 1.7 Flnanclal Instrum8nl$ The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Inslrumenls, and Section 12 'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls. Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the conlraclual provisions of the inslrumenl. Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements. when there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and setue the liability simultaneously. Basic financial assgts Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balan￿s, are initially measured at Iran5aclion price Including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable thin one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequenuy measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 A¢¢ounllng poll¢lg$ Icontlnugdl Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.8 Period of accounts The accounts have been prepared for a 17 month period. This is to coincide with the school year. The comparative figures are for a 12 month period. Crltlcal accountlng estlmatss and Judgements In the application of the Charity's accounting poliaes, the Trustees are required lo make judgements, eslimales and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other Sour￿$. The eslimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these eslimales. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects C￿lY that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Charitable activities Income 2022 Income 2021 Servi￿$ provided under contract 54,580 27,523 Charitable activities Expenses 2022 Expenses 2021 Room hire Insurance Legal and professional fees Conference expenses Consultants and speakers General expenses Training 1,527 263 1,822 6,344 56,317 1,028 400 258 1,026 22,335 746 200 67,701 24,565 67,701 24,565 LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 Trustees None of the Trustees lor any persons connected with Iheml received any remuneration or benefits from the Charty during the period. Employees The average monthly number of ernployees during the period was.. 2022 Numbar 2021 Number Total There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Taxallon The charity is exempl from lax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. Indepgnd9nl Examlnatlon During the year , the charity paid £600 for an Independent Examination and £402 for other Se￿1￿$. Debtors 2022 2021 Amounts falling due within one year- Trade debtors Pfepaymenls and accrued income 7,000 2,794 1,547 1,547 9,794 10 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2022 2021 Accruals and deferred income 50,918 46,847 11 Analysis of net assets between funds Unr9slridgd Unr9$tridgd funds funds 2022 2021 Fund balances at 31 August 2022 are represented by.. Current assetsllliabililiesl 46,027 59,148 46,027 59,148 LEIGH, LOWTON AND GOLBORNE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022 12 Related party transactlons There were no disclosable related paty transactions during the period12021 none). 10- Leigh, Lowton and Golborne Schools Partnership Leigh St Thomas CE Primary School Astley Street Leigh Lancs WN7 2AS Topping Partnership (Accountants) Limited 40 Church Street Leigh Lancs WN7 IBB 9 May 2023 Dear Sirs Re: Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2022 This representation letter is provided in connection with your preparation of the accounts of Leigh, Lowton and Golborne Schools Partnership for the year ended 31 August 2022 for the purpose of filing the statutory accounts of Leigh, Lowton and Golborne Schools Partnership with Companies House in accordance with The Companies Act 2006 and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK GAAPI. We acknowledge as trustees our responsibility for preparing financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 which give a true and fair view of the financial position of Leigh, Lowton and Golborne Schools Partnership as of 31 August 2022 and of the results of its operations for the year then ended and for making accurate representations to you. All accounting records and relevant information have been made available to you for the purpose of your preparation of the accounts and all transactions undertaken by the company have been properly reflected in the accounting records provided to you. All other records and related information, including minutes of all management and shareholders, meetinES, have been made available to you. We have provided to you all other information requested and given unrestricted access to persons within the company from whom you have deemed it necessary to obtain information. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of internal control to prevent and detect error and fraud. We confirm the financial statements are free from material misstatements, including omissions. We believe that those uncorrected misstatements identified during the preparation of the accounts are immaterial both individually and in aggregate to the financial statements as a whole. We have disclosed to you all information in relation to fraud or suspected fraud that we are aware of and that affects the entity and involves management, employees who have significant roles in internal control or others, where fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements. We have disclosed to you all information in relation to alleEations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the entity's financial statements communicated by employees, former employees, analysts, regulators or others. - 4 We confirm that we are not aware of any possible or actual instance of non-compliance with those laws and regulations which provide a legal framework within which the company conducts its business. The company has complied with all aspects of contractual agreements that could have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of non­ compliance. - 5 We have no plans or intentions that may materially alter the carrying value and where relevant the fair value measurements or classification of assets and liabilities reflected in the financial statements. - 6 We confirm that we have disclosed to you the identity of the entity's related parties and all related party transactions relevant to the company and that we are not aware of further related party matters that require disclosure other than those already disclosed in the accounts. Related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of accounting standards. - 7 We confirm that, having considered our expectations and intentions for the next twelve months and the availability of working capital, the company is a going concern. - 8 The company has satisfactory title to all assets and there are no liens or encumbrances on the assets except for those disclosed in the accounts. - 9 There are no liabilities, contingent liabilities or guarantees to third parties other than those disclosed in the accounts. - 10 There have been no events since the balance sheet date which require disclosure or which would materially affect the amounts in the accounts, other than those already disclosed or included in the accounts. - 11 The company has at no time during the year any arrangement, transaction or agreement to provide credit facilities (including loans, quasi-loans or credit transactions) for the trustees nor to guarantee or provide security for such matters, except as disclosed in the accounts. - 12 We have disclosed all known actual or possible litigation and claims whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements and these have been disclosed in accordance with the requirements of the accounting standards. - 13 Significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, including those measured at fair value, are reasonable. We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief that the above representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience and, where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation sufficient to satisfy ourselves that we can properly make each of the above representations to you. Yours faithfully _M_ c _w,Uimr ts_ Mrs C Williams Trustee ## **Minutes of a Meeting of the Trustees** ## **of** ## **Leigh, Lawton and Golborne Schools Partnership {Company Limited by Guarantee)** ## **held at** ## **Leigh St Thomas CE Primary School, Astley Street, Leigh, Lanes, WN7 2AS** ## **on 9 May2023** Present: Mrs W S Cathie Mrs C Williams Mrs E Lightfoot Mrs C Burns Mrs M Daley Mrs J Hankinson Mrs S Leck In attendance: Mrs A J Davies The Meeting has been called to consider and agree the company's financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2022. The financial statements were considered and it was agreed by all present that the financial statements show a true and correct position. The meeting authorises the Trustees to formally agree and approve the financial statements and they should do so by Mrs C Williams appending her signature to the relevant copy financial statements and these should then be returned to Topping Partnership (Accountants) Limited for appropriate action. There being no further business the meeting was declared closed. _Mr_ C _'1Uiamr_ LLGSP 1 Final Audit Report 2023-05-17 Created.. 202￿5-16 By.. Topping Partnership ladobe@toppiwpartnership.co.ukl Sl8lus'. Signed Tr8nsaclion ID.. CBJCHBCA4BAAeSLA2-C_uuRg45EsYqTdn44XOJHJOadm "LLGSP 1" History Document created by Topping Partnership ladobe@toppingpartnership.co.ukl 2023-05-16- 2..58..45 PM GMT Topping Partnership ladobe@toppingpartnership.co.ukl set a password lo protect the signed document. 2023-0&16- 2..58..45 PM GMT . 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