## _**Czech School Without Borders, London/ Česká škola bez hranic, Londýn**_ 

## **Trustees Annual Report Czech School Without Borders, London** 

**for the period from 1.4.2023 to 31.3.2024** 

## _**Reference and administrative details of charity:**_ 

Charity name: **Czech School Without Borders, London** Other names the charity is known by: **Czech School** Registered charity number: **1151158** Company registration number: **7323697** Charity's registered office: **CZECH CENTRE LONDON, Embassy of the Czech Republic in London, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY** 

## _**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** :_ 

April 2023 – November 2023 Jana Ernoult, Chair Dasha Kraft, Secreatry Lucie Wenigerova, Treasurer Kazi Cisarova, Member Simona Ručková, Member 

November 2023 – March 2024 Jana Ernoult, Chair Dasha Kraft, Secreatry Lucie Wenigerova, Member Kazi Cisarova, Treasurer Simona Ručková, Member Klára Naimanová, Member Isabella Kraft, Member Magda Aksamitová, Member Jarmila Korcakova Sypecka, Member 

## _**Names of senior staff members CSWBL:**_ 

Zuzana Jungmanová, Director Bára Miklasová, Assistant Director Tereza Dvorník, Curriculum coordinator, Accountant Eliška Šperková, Co-coordinator 

## _**Structure, governance and management**_ 

The charity is governed by its Articles of Association dated 14[th] July 2010 and is constituted as a company limited by guarantee. 

The charity currently has five trustees, who are also Directors, and who are responsible for the overall management and control of the charity. The senior staff are responsible for running the school together with its teachers, assistant teachers, and volunteers whose purpose is to provide a Czech education to our children. The charity uses the services of a bookkeeper and a speech therapist. New trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity's governing document by ordinary resolution if the person is willing to act as a trustee/director. All trustees are appointed either annually at the AGM by the members, or in the course of the school year by the trustees. All parents and carers automatically become members. Trustees meet on a regular basis at least six times per academic year; the meetings are properly minuted. Urgent matters are dealt with via 



normal communications channels (voice, video or written) and notarised as required. 

The charity has adopted the following policies and procedures which are reviewed on a yearly basis: 

_Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy_ 

_Data Protection Policy Health and Safety Policy Financial Policy Equal Opportunity Policy Volunteer Policy Confidentiality Policy Conflict of Interest Policy Off Site Visits Policy Complaint Procedure Disciplinary Procedure Debit Card Policy Online Safety best Practice Policy Reserves Policy_ 

## _**The trustees identified the major risks to the school as follows:**_ 

- dependency on one set of rental premises; 

- cost of rental premises; 

- decrease in the number of pupils due to Brexit 

- shortage of volunteers, due to Brexit related impacts to the Erasmus program; 

- departure of senior teachers; 

- partial dependency on grants and a change of law. 

The major risks are being reviewed on a regular basis by trustees, and systems and procedures have been established in order to manage those risks. 

## _**Financial Review**_ 

The Trustees regularly review the finances together with a half-term cash flow analysis as a part of the effective stewardship of the school. 

Net Income for this financial year shows a deficit of £2,573. This is due to less funds received from the Czech Ministry of Education and less fees collected, both in comparison to the previous year. The trustees took a number of measures throughout the year to ensure the optimum financial result at the end of the financial year. Despite the reported deficit the school continues to operate (maintain current activities and training of staff) and support those families, in desperate financial need, to continue with the Czech education of their children at our school. 

The organisation has a reserves policy which is reviewed on an annual basis. Cash reserves were £112K at 31/03/2024. 

The charity is mainly funded from the fees collected from its members, approximately 60%. The rest is funded by the following grants: 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic London Borough of Islington 



## _**Public benefit statement**_ 

The school exists to provide further education for its pupils in Czech language, history and culture. The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's Guidance on public benefit and consider that they have fulfilled their duties in the light of that guidance. 

## _**Objectives and activities**_ 

Charity objectives are, as specified in the governing document, to advance education for the public benefit in the language, history, geography, art, culture and heritage of the Czech Republic. 

The charity's key objective is to provide a quality education in the Czech language and to maintain and enhance the academic success of the school. The charity achieves its objectives through the energy and devotion of its trustees, senior staff, teachers, assistant teachers and volunteers. 

Our volunteers form an important part of our school and thanks to the dedication of their own time our charity can flourish and develop. The trustees are volunteers who run the charity. We also have volunteers who assist in our classes, usually university graduates who want to gain experience living and working abroad, or who live in Britain and are interested in helping in our school. We have been lucky to find fantastic volunteers amongst our parents who run our library, music club, help with reading with our children and assist in other ways. By volunteering all volunteers receive professional experience which they can use to enhance their work record. 

Our other objectives for the year included: 

- ⁃ to broaden our academic curriculum, including developing educational materials for our pupils 

- ⁃ to improve efficiency in running the charity 

- ⁃ to provide continuing support for our pupils already in receipt of assistance with fees 

- ⁃ to provide necessary training to our staff 

- ⁃ to continue strategic planning for the growth of the school 

- ⁃ to continue strengthening our relationships with other supplementary schools and organisations in the Borough of Islington 

- ⁃ to continue strengthening our relationship with other organisations providing a Czech education in Great Britain and abroad and other Czech bodies in the UK. 

## _**Achievements and performance**_ 

The Charity has an open and constructive relationship with its teachers, assistant teachers, volunteers and parents who are encouraged to actively contribute to school life. The trustees communicate with members mainly through senior staff and have at least two meetings with members a year including an AGM. The relationships with funders are strong and enduring. 

The main school activities take place on Saturday for more than 190 students. The school provides an education from pre-school to Year 9 (the equivalent of Year 10 in the English education system). Traditionally, classes are conducted in-person at Tufnell Park Primary School in the London Borough of Islington, for years 6, 7, 8, and 9 there were lessons in person every other Saturday and lessons on line in between until July 2023. From the new school year in September 2023, all students resumed in-person classes every Saturday. 

Our school also provides Wednesday language workshop classes on-line for those that miss out on a lesson. These lessons focus on the expansion of vocabulary and communication skills. 

19 students attend regular individual online classes, either following the same curriculum or focusing on vocabulary and communication skills. 

The school library is open every Saturday, each class takes turns in visiting the library and borrowing Czech books. Our fantastic librarians provide advice and encourage students to borrow new books. They also organize a fee book exchange three time a year for students and parents. 



We are proud to have provided many other activities throughout our academic year 2023/24. 

We motivate our students in many ways, taking part in local and international competitions. Our students took part in an international translation competition of English fiction to Czech language. 

Our teachers also arranged cross border friendships with students from the Czech Republic, writing and receiving letters in the Czech and English languages, and exchanging experiences from both countries. 

In December, we arranged for St Nicholas to join us personally and virtually in all classes. We also took part in “Krajane zpivaji koledy” (Countrymen sing carols). 

- (1) 1. 4. 2023 **Velikonoční oslavy** (Easter celebration): On the 1st of April, we celebrated the upcoming Easter. In the morning, the students were studying, but in the afternoon, they took part in a programme prepared in the sports hall. 

- (2) 21. 5. 2023 **Sportovní olympiáda** (Sports Olympics): On Sunday, May 21, the 2nd Czechoslovak Sports Olympics took place. The younger and older athletes fought with all their strength until the last moment and all earned amazing gingerbread medals. 

- (3) 30. 5. - 2. 6. 2023 **Jarní kemp** (Spring camp): During the holidays, we traditionally organise a spring camp. This time it took place in the wonderful surroundings of The Mill Residential Centre in Surrey and its topic was Czech fables and legends. 

- (4) 24. 6. 2023 **Certifikované zkoušky z češtiny CCE** (Certified Exams CCE): The certified Czech language exam for 8th and 9th grades organized by Czech School without Borders took place on the 24 June 2024. 

- (5) 1. 7. 2023 - **Šerpování absolventů na ambasádě** (Graduation ceremony at the Czech Embassy): On Saturday 1. 7. 2023 at 16:00 the 9th grade students of the Czech School without Borders gathered at the embassy of the Czech Republic to ceremoniously mark an end to their studies along with their parents, teachers and leaders of the school. 

- (6) 8. 7. 2023 - **Letní párty** (Summer party): On the 8th of July, we enjoyed the last Saturday of Czech School. This year's final day was themed around fairy tales and bedtime stories. 

- (7) 9. 9. 2023 **Čtení s rodiči** (Reading with Parents): At the beginning of the school year, we started having our students' parents assist with one-on-one reading to support their children's Czech reading abilities. 

- (8) 9. 9. 2023 **Knihovna** (Library): Every week, our school offers short library sessions for our students. During these sessions, students can find and borrow any type of book they like, read it at home, and exchange it for another one during their next visit. 

- (9) 9. 9. 2023 **Pěvecký sbor Citrónky** (Choir Citronky): Every Saturday, before regular school begins, more than a dozen singing enthusiasts meet and sing together in the Citrónky choir. 

- (10) 9. 9. 2023 **Individuální lekce** (Individual lessons): Starting from the first day of the school year, the Czech school offers online individual classes for anyone interested in a one-on-one learning experience. These lessons are tailored to the needs of each student to best accommodate them. 

- (11) 9. 9. 2023 **Skupinové online lekce** (Group online lessons): In addition to inperson education, the Czech school runs online classes for each grade every Saturday. 



These classes are designed for students who are unable to commute to the school premises but remain eager to learn about the Czech language and culture. 

- (12) 9. 9. 2023 **Soutěž o nejepší prázdninový deník** (Competition for the Best Holiday Diary): Have you ever written a holiday diary about your travels, about friendship, full of fun and adventure? Fifth-graders, or to be precise, the fresh sixth-graders, have. 

- (13) 13. 9. 2023 **Czech Through Play** : Wednesdays in our school are devoted to playful online sessions, with each semester having its own fairy tale theme. 

(14) 30. 9. 2023 **Kavárna s rodiči** (Coffee with parents): An informal meeting with parents, the committee, and the teachers was held. During this meeting, the committee and the school management outlined what the 2023/2024 school year will hold. 

(15) 22. - 25. 10. 2023 **Podzimní kemp Za poklady faraonů** (Autumn camp After the Treasures of the Pharaohs): On the first day, the children built pyramids and demonstrated their strength, agility, and teamwork - so well that the next day, the pharaohs closed them inside the pyramids and wanted to take them to the afterlife! 

- (16) 23. 10. 2023 **Workshop v Natural History Museum Lidská evoluce** (Workshop at the Natural History Museum: Human Evolution): On October 23rd, we visited the Natural History Museum, where we became explorers for a day and examined the evolution and natural wonders of all kinds. 

(17) 30. 10. 2023 **Překladatelská soutěž** (Translation competition): Children from the Czech School participated in an international translation competition organized by the ČŠBH association, which was attended by over 140 children from Europe, the USA, and Canada. 

- (18) 13. 11. 2023 **Prezentace RAF projektu** (RAF Project presentation): On Monday, 13 November, representatives of the Czech School Without Borders and the University of Creative Communication (VŠKK) in Prague attended the Veterans Day at the Czech Embassy in London, by invitation of Defence Attaché Brigadier General Vratislav Beran, where they presented their project. 

(19) 18. 11. 2023 **Hrátky s češtinou** (Play with Czech): The first session took place on 18th November 2023, when children aged 6 to 10 had the opportunity to play, stretch, and create something nice. The classes are intended for children for whom regular schooling is too challenging. 

- (20) 2. 12. 2023 **Mikuláš** (St. Nicholas Day): On 2 December, St. Nicholas, accompanied by his angels and devils, visited the Czech School. While the devils rattled their chains outside the classrooms, the children prepared a song or a rhyme for St. Nicholas. 

- (21) 9. 12. 2023 **Baby group:** On the 9th December 2023 we started classes aimed at children from 6 months to 2 years old. Babies and toddlers can look forward to free play with natural and other materials, listening to and singing children's songs, and a pleasant atmosphere during these sessions. 

- (22) 9. 12. 2023 **Vánoční pečení** (Christmas baking): As part of the Christmas celebrations and the preservation of Czech traditions, each class had an allocated time when the children gathered in the kitchen to not only bake but also decorate traditional Christmas gingerbread. 



- (23) 9. 12. 2023 **Vánoční koncert s Tomášem Vaňkem** (Christmas concert with Tomáš Vaňek): The choir of the Czech School, Citrónci, was invited to sing alongside Czech musical theatre singer Tomáš Vaněk at Conway Hall in London. The performance consisted of classic Czech Christmas songs, one Spanish song (Feliz Navidad), and one Slovak song. 

- (24) 14. 2. 2024 **Workshop Po proudu řeky času** (Workshop Along the Flow of the River of Time): On 14 February 2024, a workshop titled "Along the Flow of the River of Time" took place. The workshop focused on the history of London (specifically Londinium) during the Roman era. 

(25) 17. 2. 2024 **Vědecká přednáška Pavly Hubálkové** (Scientific Lecture by Pavla Hubálková): On February 17th, our school had the honour of hosting Pavla Hubálková, a renowned scientist, with an informative lecture about her latest research and professional journey. 

(26) 20. 2. 2024 **Mezinárodní den mateřského jazyka** (MTSSP): Islington Mother Tongue and Supplementary School’s Partnership, along with Islington schools including Czech School Without Borders, London, celebrated the children's linguistic heritage on Tuesday, February 20th. 

- (27) 18. 3. 2024 **Burza knih** (Books Exchange): Parents could bring Czech books for kids and adults and in turn take away those that interested them. It was an opportunity to meet over the books and chat with other parents. 

- (28) 22. - 23. 3. 2024 **Noc s Andersenem** (Night with Andersen): On the 22nd and 23rd of March, an event called Night with Andersen took place at our school. This year's inspiration for this event was the book "Prašina" by the writer Vojtěch Matocha. 

This school year 2022/23, Czech School Without Borders, London, provided an after school drama/art and cooking clubs at Tufnell Park Primary School for its British pupils. 

We provide a robust and dynamic syllabus to our students. This is thanks to our excellent teachers and teaching assistants, brilliant parent/carer helpers and our dedicated management team. All the events detailed here, held over 2023/24, have helped us strengthen and maintain our parent/student relationships and continue to deliver our core objective: the teaching of the Czech language, culture and heritage to our local and internationally based families. 

## **Plans for the future** 

The trustees of the school intend to continue the current strategy, with a focus on maintaining the quality of education while looking to improve the efficiency of the Charity. The trustees will also look to strengthen our relationships with our current grant providers to help ensure the financial position of the Charity. 

The trustees will continue to develop strong relationships with other schools and organisations in the Borough of Islington, where the main school is based, and other Czech organizations in the UK. 

Written by 

Dagmar Kraft, Chair 

Czech School Without Borders, London 



CZECH
SCHOOL
WITHOUT BORDERS
LONDON
Charity No: 1151158
Company No: 7323697
ANNUAL REPORT &
ACCOUNTS
3110312024

CZEC
SCHOOL
Czech School Without Borders, London
Ceska skola bez hranic, Londyn
WITHOUT BORDERS
LONOO
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 3U0312024
Reference and administrative detw-ls of charity."
Charity name: Czech School Without Borders, London
Other names the charity is known by.. Czech School
Regislered charity number.. 1151158
Company registration number.. 7323697
Charity's registered office: CZECH CENTRE LONDON. Embassy of the Czech Republic in London, 30
Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
Names of the charity twstees who manage the ch￿lty..
A ril 2023- November 2023
Jana Ernoult, Chair
Dasha Kraft, Secreatry
Lucie Wenigerova, Treasurer
Kazi Cisarova, Member
Simona Rutkova, Member
November 2023- March 2024
Jana Ernoult, Chair
Dasha Kraft, Secreatry
Lucie Wenigerova, Member
Kazi Cisarova, Treasurer
Simona Ruèkova, Member
Klara Naimanova, Member
Isabella Kraft, Member
Magda Aksamitova, Member
Jarmila Korcakova Sypecka, Member
Names of senior staff members CSWBL."
Zuzana Jungmanova, Director
Bara Miklasova, Assistant Director
Tereza Dvornik, Curriculum coordinator, Accountant
Eligka gperkova, Co-coordinator
Structure, governance and management
The charity is governed by its Articles of Association dated 14° July 2010 and is constituted as a company limited by
guarantee.
The charity currently has five trustees. who are also Directors, and who are responsible for the overall management
and control of the charity- The senior staff are responsible for running the school together with its teachers, assistant
teachers, and volunteers whose purpose is to provide a Czech education to our children. The charity uses the
services of a bookkeeper and a speech Iherapist. New Irustees are appointed in accordance with Ihe charity's
governing document by ordinary resolution if the person is willing to act as a trusteeldirector. All trustees are
appointed either annually at the AGM by the members, or in Ihe course of the school year by the trustees. All parents
and carers automatically become members. Trustees meet on a regular basis at least six times per academic year.,
the meetings are properly minuted. Urgent matters are dealt with via normal communications channels (voice, video or
written) and notarised as required.

CZEC
SCHOOL
Czech School Without Borders, London
Ceska skola bez hranic, Londyn
WITHOUT BORDERS
LONOO
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 3U0312024 cont.
The charity has adopted the following policies and procedures which are reviewed on a yearly basis=
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Data Protection Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Financial Policy
Equal Opportunity Policy
Volunteer Policy
Confidentiality Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Off Site Visits Policy
Complaint Procedure
Disciplinary Procedure
Debit Card Policy
Online Safety best Practice Policy
ReseNes Policy
The trustees identified the major risks to the school as follows."
dependency on one set of rental premises:
cost of rental premises-
decrease in the number of pupils due to Brexit
shortage of volunteers, due to Brexit related impacts to the Erasmus program"
departure of senior teachers-
partial dependency on grants and a change of law.
The major risks are being reviewed on a regular basis by trustees, and systems and procedures have been
established in order to manage those risks.
Financial Review
The Trustees regularly review the tinances together wth a half-term cash flow analysis as a part of the effective
stewardship of the school.
Net Income for this financial year shows a deficit of E2,573. This is due to less funds received from the Czech Ministry
of Education and less fees collected. both in comparison to the previous year. The trustees took a number of
measures throughout the year to ensure the optimum financia result at the end of the financiaf year. Despite the
reported deficil the school continues to operate (maintain current activities and training of stafQ and support those
families, in desperate financial need. to continue with the Czech education of their children at our school.
The organisation has a reserves policy which is reviewed on an annual basis. Cash reserves were £IIOK at
3110312024.
The charity is mainly funded from the fees collected from its members, approximately GO￿. The rest is funded by the
following grants..
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic
London Borough of Islington

CZEC
SCHOOL
Czech School Without Borders, London
Ceska skola bez hranic, Londyn
WITHOUT BORDERS
LONOO
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 3U0312024 cont.
Public benefit statement
The school exists to provide further education for its pupils in Czech language, history and culture. The trustees have
considered the Charity Commission's Guidance on public benefit and consider that they have fulfilled their duties in
the light of that guidance.
Objectives and activities
Charity objectives are, as specified in the governing document, to advance education for the public benefit in the
language, history, geography, art, culture and heritage of the Czech Republic.
The charity's key objective is to provide a quality education in Czech language and to maintain and enhance the
academic success of the school. The charity achieves its objectives through the energy and devotion of its trustees,
senior staff, teachers, assistant teachers and volunteers.
Our volunteers form an important part of our school and thanks to the dedication of their own time our charity can
flourish and develop. The trustees are volunleers who run the charity. We also have volunteers who assist in our
classes, usually university graduates who want to gain experience of living and working abroad, or who live in Britain
and are interested in helping in our school. We have been lucky to find fantastic volunteers amongst our parents who
run our library, music club, help wth reading with our children and assisl in other ways. By volunteering all volunteers
receive professional experience which they can use to enhance their work record.
Our other objectives for the year included=
to broaden our academic curriculum, including developing educational materials for our pupils
to improve efficiency in running the charity
to provide continuing support for our pupi15 already in receipt of a55lStance with fees
to provide necessary training to our staff
to continue strategic planning for the growth of the school
to continue strengthening our relalionships with other supplementary schools and organisations in the Borough of
Islington
to continue strengthening our relationship with other organisations providing a Czech education in Great Britain and
abroad and other Czech bodies in the UK.
Achievements and perfomjance
The Charity has an open and conslructive relationship with its teachers, assistant teachers, volunteers and parents
who are encouraged to actively contribute to school life. The trustees communicate with members mainly through
senior staff and have at least two meetings with members a year including an AGM. The relationships with funders are
strong and enduring.
The main school activities take place on Saturday for more than 190 students. The school provides an education from
pre-school to Year 9 (the equivalent of Year 10 in the English education system). Traditionally, classes are conducted
in-person at Tufnell Park Primary School in the London Borough of Islington. for years 6. 7, 8, and 9 there were
lessons in person every other Saturday and lessons on line in between until July 2023. From the new school year in
September 2023, all studenls resumed in-person classes every Saturday.
Our school also provides Wednesday language workshop classes on-line for those that miss out on a lesson. These
lessons focus on the expansion of vocabulary and communication skills.
19 students attend regular individual online classes, either following the same curriculum or focusing on vocabulary
and communication skills.

CZEC
SCHOOL
Czech School Without Borders, London
Ceska skola bez hranic, Londyn
WITHOUT BORDERS
LONOO
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 3U0312024 cont.
The school library is open every Saturday, each class Lakes turns in visits.ng the library and borrowing Czech books.
Our fantastic librarians provide advice and encourage siudents to borrow new books. They also organize a fee book
exchange three time a year for students and parents.
We are proud to have provided many other activities throughout our academic year 2023124.
We motivate our students in many ways, taking part in local and international competitions. Our students took part in
an international translation competition of English fiction to Czech language.
Our teachers also arranged cross borders friendships with students from the Czech Republic, writing and receiving
letters in Czech and English language, and exchanging experiences from both countries.
In December, we arranged for St Nicolas to join us personally and viriually in ￿1 classes. We also took part in "Krajane
zpivaji koledy" (Counirymen sing carols).
1. 4. 2023 Velikonocni oslavy (Easter celebration).. On the 1st of April, we celebrated the upcoming Easter.
In the morning, the students were studying, but in Ihe afternoon, they took part in the programme prepared in
the sports hall.
21. 5. 2023 Sportovnl olympiada (Sports Olympics).. On Sunday, May 21. the 2nd Czechoslovak Sports
Olympics took place. The younger and older athletes fought with all their strength until the last moment and all
earned amazing gingerbread medals.
30. 5. 2. 6. 2023 Jarni kemp (Spring camp)- During the holidays, we traditionally organise a spring camp.
This time it took place in the wonderful surroundings of The Mill Residenlial Centre in Surrey and its topic was
Czech fables and legends.
24. 6. 2023 Certifikované zkousky z Cestiny CCE (Certified Exams CCE).. The certified Czech language
exam for 8th and 9th grades organized by Czech School without Borders took place on the 24 June 2024.
1. 7. 2023 - Serpovanl absolventu na ambasadè (Graduation ceremony at the Czech Embassy).. On
Saturday 1. 7. 2023 at 16=00 the 9th grade students of the Czech School without Borders gathered at the
embassy of the Czech Republic to ceremoniously mark an end to their studies along with their parents,
teachers and leaders of the school.
8. 7. 2023 - Letni party (Summer party): On the 8th of July. we enjoyed the last Saturday of Czech School.
This year's final day was themed around fairy tales and bedtime stories.
9. 9. 2023 Cteni s rodièi (Reading with Parents).. At the beginning of the school year, we started having our
students. parents assist with one-on-one reading to support their children's Czech reading abilities.
9. 9. 2023 Knihovna (Library): Every week. our school offers short library sessions for our students. During
these sessions. students can find and borrow any type of book they like. read it at home. and exchange it for
another one during their next visrt.
9. 9. 2023 Pevecky sbor Citronky (Choir Citronky): Every Saiurday, before regular school begins, more than
a dozen singing enthusiasts meet and sing together in the Cilronky choir.
9. 9. 2023 Individualni lekce (Individual lessons)= StarDng from the first day of the school year, the Czech
school offers online individuai classes for anyone interested in a one-on-one learning experience. These
lessons are tailored to the needs of each student to best accommodate them.

CZEC
SCHOOL
Czech School Without Borders, London
Ceska skola bez hranic, Londyn
WITHOUT BORDERS
LONOO
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 3U0312024 cont.
9. 9. 2023 Skupinové online lekce (Group online lessons)- In addition to in-person education, the Czech
school runs online classes for each grade every Saturday. These classes are designed for students who are
unable to commute to the school premises but remain eager io learn about the Czech language and culture.
9. 9. 2023 Soute> o nejepsl prazdninovy dentk (Competition for the Best Holiday Diary): Have you ever
written a holiday diary about your travels. about friendship. full of fun and adventure? Fifth-graders, or to be
precise. the fresh sixth-graders. have.
13. 9. 2023 Czech Through Play.. Wednesdays in our school are devoted to playful online sessions, with
each semester having its own fairy tale theme.
30. 9. 2023 Kavarna s rodici (Coffee wilh parents): An informal meeting with parents, the committee, and Ihe
teachers was held. During this meeting, the committee and the school management outlined what Ihe
202312024 school year will hold.
22. - 25. 10. 2024 Podzimni kemp Za poklady faraonu (Autumn camp After the Treasures of the Pharaohs)..
On the first day, the children built pyramids and demonstrated their strength, agility, and teamwork - so well
that the next day. the pharaohs closed them inside the pyramids and wanted to take them to the afterlifel
23. 10. 2023 Workshop v Natural History Museum Lidska evoluce (Workshop at the Natural History
Museum: Human Evolution): On October 23rd, we visited the Natural History Museum, where we became
explorers for a day and examined the evolution and natural wonders of all kinds.
30. 10. 2023 Prekladatelska soutez (Translation compeiilion).. Children from the Czech School participated in
an international translaiion competition organized by the tÈBH association, which was attended by over 140
hildren from Europe, the USA, and Canada.
13. 11. 2023 Prezentace RAF projektu (RAF Project presentation): On Monday, 13 November,
representatives of the Czech School Without Borders and the University of Creative Communication (VSKK)
in Prague attended the Veterans Day at the Czech Embassy in London, by invitation of Defence Attaché
Brigadier General Vratislav Beran, where they presented their project.
18. 11. 2023 Hratky s cestinou (Play with Czech).. The first session took place on 18th November 2023,
when children aged 6 to 10 had the opportunity to play, stretch, and create something nice. The classes are
intended for children for whom regular schooling is too challenging.
2. 12. 2023 Mikuial (st. Nicholas Day): On 2 December. St. Nicholas. accompanied by his angels and devils,
visited the Czech School. While the devils rattled their chans outside the classrooms, the children prepared a
song or a rhyme for St. Nicholas.
9. 12. 2023 Baby group: On the 9th December 2023 we started classes aimed at children from 6 months to 2
years old. Babies and toddlers can look lo￿ard to free play with natural and other materials, listening to and
singing children's songs, and a pleasant atmosphere during these sessions.
9. 12. 2023 Vanocni peceni (Christmas baking): As part of the Christmas celebrations and the preservation of
Czech traditions, each class had an allocated time when the children gaihered in the kitchen to not only bake
but also decorate traditional Christrnas gingerbread.

CZEC
SCHOOL
Czech School Without Borders, London
Ceska skola bez hranic, Londyn
WITHOUT BORDERS
LONOO
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 3U0312024 cont.
9. 12. 2023 Vanocni koncert s Tomasem Vankem (Christmas concert with Tomas Vanek).. The choir of the
Czech School Citronci was invited to sing alongside Czech musical thealre singer Tomas Vanek at Conway
Hall in London. The performance consisted of classic Czech Christmas songs, one Spanish song (Feliz
Navidad), and one Slovak song.
14. 2. 2024 Workshop Po proudu leky èasu (Workshop Aong the Flow of the River of Time).. On 14
February 2024, a workshop titled "Along the Flow of the River of Time" took place. The workshop focused on
the history of London (specifically Londinium) during the Roman era.
17. 2. 2024 Vèdecka plednagka Pavly Hubalkové (Scientific Lecture by Pavla Hubalkova).. On February
17th, our school had the honour of hosting Pavla Hubalkova, a renowned scientist, with an informative lecture
about her latest research and profession￿ jOUTney.
20. 2. 2024 Mezinarodni den materského jazyka (MTSSP): Islington Mother Tongue and Supplementary
School's Partnership, along with Islington schools including Czech School Without Borders, London,
celebrated the children's linguistic heritage on Tuesday, February 20th.
18. 3. 2024 Burza knih (Books Exchange)= Parents could bring Czech books for kids and adults and in turn
take away those that interested them. It was an opportunity to meet over the books and chat with other
parents.
22. - 23. 3. 2024 Noc s Andersenem (Night with Andersen): On the 22nd and 23rd of March, an event called
Night with Andersen took place at our school. This year's inspiration for this event was ihe book "Prasina" by
the writer Vojtech Matocha.
This school year 2022123, Czech School Without Borders, London, provided an after school dramalart
and cooking clubs at Tufnell Park Primary School for its British pupils.
We provide a robust and dynamic syllabus to our students. This is thanks to our excellent teachers and
teaching assistants, brilliant parentlcarer helpers and our dedicated management team. All the events
detailed here, held over 2023124, have helped us strengthen and maintain our parenustudent
relationships and continue to deliver our core objective- the teaching of the Czech language, culture
and heritage to our local and internationally based families.
Plans for the future
The trustees of the school intend to continue the current strategy. with a focus on maintaining the
quality of education while looking to improve the efficiency of the Charity. The trustees will also look to
strengthen our relationships with our current grant providers to help ensure the financial posltion of the
Charity.
The trustees will continue to develop strong relationships with other schools and organisations in the
Borough of Islington, where the main school is based. and other Czech organizations in the UK.
Written by
Jana Ernoult, Chair
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
I report on the accounts of Czech School Without Borders for the year ended 3110312024, which are set out on pages
9tol6.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Irustees (who are also the direclors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 (2) of
the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act) and that an independent examinalion is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent
examinalion, it is my responsibility to.
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
• to follow the procedures laid down in ihe General Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5)b} of the 2011 Act.. and
• to state whether particular matters have come lo my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Generd Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with ihose records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide
all Ihe evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenlly no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(l) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., and
to prepare accounis which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reponing by Charities have not been met
(2) To which. in my opinion, attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached
Matthew Kadel
Independent Examiner
Matthew Kadel Accountancy
8 Mount Pleasant Villas
London
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Statement of Financial Activities for year ended March 2024
(including Income Statement)
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donab'ons and legaaes
ChariLAble actiMtEs
Invesknents
Other
270
132.989
1.785
270
214,692
1,785
30
224,316
460
81.703
135,044
81,703
216,747
224,807
Expenditure on:
R&singfunds
CharilaJ)le actiiritEs
Other
138.024
81.296
219,320
197,992
138,024
81,296
219,320
197,992
Net g￿n￿{lo$￿$} on investhents
Net incomeKexpenditure)
(2.980)
407
(2,573)
26,814
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gainsl(losses}:
Net movement in lunds
(2,980)
407
(2,573)
26,814
ReconcilHtion of lunds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds
112,204
109.224
112,204
109,631
85,390
112.204
407
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
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Balance Sheet as at 3U0312024
(including Statement of Financial Position)
2024
2023
Current assets:
Debiors
Prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
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4,980
454
130,648
136,082
2,015
975
113,004
115,994
Liabilities:
Creditors.. Amounts fdling due within (Me year
Lkferred incorre
(15,503}
(10,949}
{1,590)
{2,200}
Net current assets ￿ liabililies
109,631
112,204
Total assets less current liabilities
109,631
112,204
Creditors.. Amounts fdling due after more than one year
Pro)risions for liabilities
ined benefit pension ￿he[lle asset or IbaL¥lity
Total net assets or liabilities
109,631
112,204
The fwds of the chariiy:
Restrrted income funds
Unre*ncted funds
407
109,224
109,631
112,204
112,204
For the year ending 3110312024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors. responsibilities:
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476- the directors ackn￿edge their responsibilities for complying wilh the requirements of
the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.. these accounts have been prepared in
accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section IA- small entities
These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board on 21° September 2024.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees..
Jana Ernoult, Chair
The notes on pages 11 through 16 form part of these accounts.
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Notes to the Accounts
(i)
Statutory information
Czech School Without Borders is a private charitable company, limited by guarantee. domiciled in England
and Wales, Company Number 07323697, Charity No: 1151158. The registered office is 26-30 Kensington
Palace Gardens, W8 4QY London.
(2)
Compliance with Accounting Stsndards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section IA - small entities.
There were no material departures from that standard.
(3)
Accounting policies
(3.1) Basis of preparation
The financid statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January
2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Czech School Without Borders meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic￿ cost or transaction value unless othe￿iSe stated in
the relevant accounting policy note(s).
The presentation currency is £ sterling, which is the functional currency of Czech School Without Borders.
(3.2) Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required
by FRS 102 and Ihe Charities SORP FRS 102 a restatement of comparative items or of an opening balance
of an asset or liability was needed. No resiatements were required.
(3.3) Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a going
concern.
(3.4) Funds accounting
Unrestricted ftjnds are available to spend on aaivities that further any of the purposes of charity. The charity
has a single (general) unrestricted fund.
Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the
Trust's work. Over the course of the year the Trust received funds from the Czech Embassy, MSMT and
Islington Council for the provision of its core educationd services.
Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 14.
(3.5)
Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to
the item{s) of income have been met, it is probable Ihat the income will be received and the amount can be
measured reliably.
Income from grants, whether'capitd. grants or'revenue. grants, is recognised only when any conditions for
entitlement have been met. The "Performance Model" is used for recognition of grant income.
Donations. are recognised by the Trust on receipt. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that
require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not
recognised until either those conditions are met.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when re￿1vable and the amount can be measured reliably by the
charity,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Dividends are recognised
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Notes to the Accounts (cont.)
once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due. This is normally
upon notification by our investment advisor of the dividend yield of the investment portfolio.
Other income is recognised on an accruais basis.
(3.6) Donated professional services and facilities
Donated professional services and donaled facilities are recognised as income when Ihe charity has control
over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit
from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised and refer to the
trustees, annual report for more information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of
the gift to the charity which is the amount Ihe charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or
facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market: a corresponding amount is then recognised in
expenditure in the period of receipt.
(3.7) Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can
be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounled for on an aCcru￿S basis.
All expenses are allocated or apportioned to the applicable activity (including support costs and governance
costs). For more information see note 3.9.
(3.8)
Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.
(3.9) Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable
activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which
support the Trusts core programmes and activities. These costs have been allocated be￿leen cost of raising
funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The basis on which support costs have been allocated are set
out in note 9.
(3.10) Tangible Fixed Assets
The Trust holds no current or historic assets of a value greater than £1,000.
(3.11) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prep&d net of any trade discounts due.
(3.12) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of
three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
(3.13) Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charty has a presenl obligation resulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can
be measured or estimated reliabw. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement
amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
(3.14) Finan¢ial instruments
The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.
Basic financi￿ instruments are Initi￿lY recognised at transaction vaiue and subsequerltly measured at their
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Notes to the Accounts (cont.)
(3.15) Pensions
The charity has fulfilled its obligations for auto-enrolment. Its currently has no employees.
(4)
Related party transactions and trustees. expenses and remuneration
The trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash
or kind (2022-3: £0). £29 in expenses were paid to the trustees (2022-23: £0).
There were no Related Paty transactions.
(5)
Income from charitable activities
2024
2023
Fees
Fundraisru
129,772
3,217
141,141
1,644
Grant- Czeth Ministry of Foreun Affairs
Grant - Czeth Ministry of Edu(xb"on
Grant - Lonik)n Pi)rough of Isliwon
Tufnell Park Primary Sc*KK)I
Grant - Czech Minist
of Education. Exira Curriculum
8,527
55,811
6,0(X)
3,000
8,365
214.692
5,718
65,813
4,000
6,000
224.316
(6)
Income from investments
2024
2023
Bank interest
1,785
1,785
460
(7)
Analysis of expenditure on ChariL￿le activities
in
ool
Trips
& (Xher
Total
Staff (x)sts
Rent
149.445
31.955
373
1,903
15,720
165,165
31,955
516
3,325
593
1,867
1,216
811
8,095
219,320
143
1,422
509
Printyng & materias
Refreshments
Website
Insuran(
other
Support & govemance costs
1.867
1.216
673
6.881
194,397
138
1,214
24,923
An analysis of support & governance costs can be found in noie 8.
Expenditure on charitable activities was £219,320 (2022-23.. £197,992) of which £138,024 was unrestricted
(2022-23.. £115,282) and £81,703 was restricted (2022-23 £82,710).
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Notes to the Accounts (cont.)
(8)
Analysis of support & governance costs
General Governance
pport
pport
Total
Support
£ Basis of apportionnpnt
Staff costs
Refreshments
AdministratDn
Postage
Travel
Volunteer travel
Bank charges
DBS checks
Menl)erships
Independent ExaminatK)n
use of support
use of support
1,596 use of support
338 use of support
2,061 use of support
1.320 use of support
219 use of support
993 use of goveman
163 use of goveman
71K) use of goveman
8.095
1.5%
2.061
1320
219
993
163
71))
1,856
6239
The Trust has identified the costs related to governance functions and to other support functions. The costs
have been apportioned between key charitable activilies undertaken (see note 7) in Ihe year. Refer to the
table below for the basis for apportionment and the an￿ysiS of support and governance costs.
(9)
Analysis of staff costs and key management personnel
2024
2023
Salaries & wages
S)ciaJ security costs
Pension co*s
165,165
149,287
165,165
149,287
The average number of employees during the year was O (2022-23.. 0). Salary costs includes payments to
self-employed persons,
No employees had employee benefils in excess of £60,000 (2022-23: none).
The Trust considers its key management personnel comprise the trustees and the Director. The total
employment benetits including employer pension contributions of the key managetnent personnel were £0.
(io)
Creditors: amount falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade dei)tor5
4,980
4,980
2,015
2,015
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Debtors
2024
2023
Trade creditors
15,503
15,503
1,590
1,590
(12)
Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds - Current year
Balance
3110312023
Balance
3110312024
Income EXpen(fi￿re
Transfers
General funds
112.204
112,204
135.044
135,044
138.024
(138,024)
109,224
109,224
Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds - previous year
Balance
3110312023
3110312022
Income Expenthlure
Transfers
General funds
84,210
84,210
143,276
143,276
115,282
(115,282)
112,204
112,204
Analysis of movement in restricted funds - current year
Balance
3110312023
Balance
3110312024
Income Expenqfjtyre
Transfers
LBI {Fun F￿ry Tales)
Czech Min. Foreign Aff￿rS
Czech Min. of Education
MSMT Extra Curri￿lUM
9,0(XJ
55.811
8.527
8.365
81,703
(8,593)
(55.811)
(8,527)
8,365
(81,296)
407
407
Analysis of movement in restricted funds - previous year
Balance
3110312023
3110312022
Income Expen(Styre
Transfers
LBI {Fun F￿ry Tales)
Czech Min. Foreign Affdts
Czech Min. of Education
MSMT Extra Curriculum
1.180
4,O¢J)
65,813
5.718
6.O¢JJ
81,531
(5,180)
(65.813)
(5.718)
1.180
(82,710)
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Notes to the Accounts (cont.)
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
General
nd
Restricted
nds
Total
Cash at bank and in hand
Olher net current a￿ets]
135.628
25,998
109,631
135,628
25,998
109,631
iabilitses
Analysis of net assets between funds - previous year
General
Fund
Restricted
Funds
Total
Cash at baJ)k and in haJKI
Other net current assetsl
115,019
2,816
112.204
115,019
2,816
112,204
iabililies
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