REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1152119
FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
Contents
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 ........................................................ 3 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS .................................................................................... 3 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ............................................................................ 3 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................ 3 ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE ...................................................................................................... 4 FUNDRAISING EVENTS ...................................................................................................................... 4 DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND CHARITY .................................................................................... 5 RESERVES POLICY.............................................................................................................................. 5 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER ’ S REPORT .................................................................................................. 6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 7
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FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The Trustees of the Friends of The Roche School (FORS) present their annual report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025 and confirm that they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the PTA-UK Model Constitution, and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP). The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1152119
Principal Address
11 Frogmore
Wandsworth London
SW18 1HW
Trustees
During the year and since year end the following served as charity trustees:
Rohini Regunathan
Fiona Evans
Lydia Loxton
Bara Ayche (appointed 28 September 2023)
Emma Fleming (appointed 28 September 2023, resigned 24 September 2024)
Martje Forster (appointed 28 September 2023, resigned 24 September 2024)
Beatrix Czikora (appointed 24 September 2024)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Friends of The Roche School was established as a parent teacher association on 7 December 2012 and was granted charity status on 21 May 2013. It is an unincorporated charity governed by the PTAUK Model Constitution.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees from the membership body are encouraged to apply and appointed by election at the annual general meeting.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
FORS ’objectives are to advance the education of pupils in the school by encouraging a strong school community and raising money for activities and equipment that will enhance the educational experience for all pupils at the school.
In setting objectives and planning activities, the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.
This report presents a summary of our activities and financial performance for financial year 2025, which coincides with the 2024/25 academic year.
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FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE
The Trustees of FORS were able to raise £39.632 against expenditure of £24,873. Donations to the school and to the school charities, totalled £12,278.
The charity ’ s cash funds increased by £2,212 during the financial year.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
In 2024/25, FORS raised a total of £14,490 net of costs from the following fundraising activities:
Nearly New Uniform Sales
Second hand uniform sales are held each term and are popular events which enable parents to sell, and buy, school uniform. Parents receive the income from the uniform they sell, net of 25% commission paid to FORS. FORS also receives all proceeds on the sale of donated uniform. Total receipts for uniform sales were £4,687, and payments made to parents totaled £1,445. FORS earned £3,242 in the financial year from uniform sales (held: October 2024, March 2025, June 2025)
Christmas Activities
FORS ’Christmas activities included
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The sale of Christmas cards, wrapping paper, tags and mugs (Cauliflower)
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The Merry Market in which Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, panettone and
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biscuits were sold
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Mini Christmas fair held during school hours on 10 December 2024 for the children
Total receipts to the charity were £4,903 with attributable expenses of £3,723. The total, net of expenses, raised was £1,180.
At Christmas time we also sold tea towels and totes with the children’s artwork. This raised £2,798 in funds against costs of £2,108, raising £690 for the charity.
Quiz night
A quiz night for parents and staff was held in school on the evening of 7 March 2025. A quiz master delivered the quiz and food and drinks were provided. Total receipts to the charity were £6,795 with attributable expenses of £2,562. The total, net of expenses, raised was £4,233. The evening included a silent auction which raised funds of £1,718 which were donated to the school charities.
Disco
A lower and upper school disco were held on the evening of 14 March 2025. Both events were successful and saw children dancing and enjoying various snacks. Total receipts to the charity were £1,826 with attributable expenses of £1,630. The total, net of expenses, raised was £196.
Movie Night
Two movie nights were held in the year. During Christmas movie night on the 7 December 2024 children watched Elf, ate popcorn and candy canes. The on Saturday 17 May – children came to the school for the evening and watched the films ‘Mufasa’ and ‘Despicable Me’. They also enjoyed fruit and popcorn. Total receipts to the charity for both nights were £2,041 with attributable expenses of £592. The total, net of expenses, raised was £1,449.
Tapas and Curry Night
In the winter term FORS organized two parent events Tapas Night and Curry Night, with food and dancing. Tapas Night was arranged with the assistance of the staff at school. For Tapas Night total receipts to the charity were £2,911 with costs of £1,764. For Curry Night total receipts to the charity were £2,916 with attributable expenses of £2,092.
Summer party
A summer evening party for parents and staff was held on the evening of 27 June. This was held at Le Gothique where dinner, cocktails and music were provided.
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FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
Total receipts to the charity were £4,252 with attributable expenses of £5,264.
Summer Fair
A full summer fair held on Saturday 14 June took place at the school. Children, staff and their families got to enjoy a variety of fun games and stalls. A raffle also took place. Total receipts to the charity were £7,635, including takings from the raffle of £778, with attributable expenses of £4,600. The total, net of expenses, raised was £3,035.
DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND CHARITY
During 2024/2025, FORS made the following donations to the school:
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Contribution to school charities of £2,908.
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Contribution to school activities £4,771 including support for STEM week with an explosive presentation to assembly, a fabulous Opera experience day with singers visiting the school and a visiting farm at easter. In summer there was a tennis experience day.
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Coffee van mornings for parents and staff for £324. These mornings have been held once a term in order to give parents and staff an opportunity to socialize on Friday mornings at school drop off.
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Year 6 leavers party contribution of £500
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Playground & Sport equipment of £1,815 including new Gazebos, a new speaker system and new judo mats
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Supporting Toy Club operations at a cost of £960
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Bursaries of £511
RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves to cover the initial costs of future fundraising events, and known or estimated financial commitments. The Trustees will always strive to maintain a balance of £3,000 in respect of future Toy Club commitments. We actively seek projects where funds can be usefully applied, and will benefit the children who attend The Roche School. Funding suggestions are positively welcomed, and will be considered in collaboration with school representatives, wherever practicable.
Approved by the trustees on 31 May 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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Chair
Date: 31 May2026
Treasurer
Date: 31 May 2026
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FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 set out on pages seven to ten.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required. I am qualified to undertake the independent examination as I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General 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 those 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 the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently 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 statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Oisin O’Neill Date: 31 May 2026
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FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2023/2024 | |||
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| Notes | Unrestricted | Funds £ | Restricted Funds £ |
Total £ | Total £ | |
| RECEIPTS | ||||||
| Operating activities to generate | funds | |||||
| Summer Fair | 7,635 | - | 7,635 | 6,798 | ||
| Festive Fair & Merry Market | 4,903 | - | 4,903 | 5,058 | ||
| Movie Nights | 2,041 | - | 2,041 | 1,049 | ||
| Uniform Sales | 3,242 | - | 3,242 | 4,146 | ||
| Quiz & Silent Auction | 6,795 | - | 6,795 | 9,655 | ||
| Disco | 1,826 | - | 1,826 | 2,536 | ||
| Freaky Friday | 43 | - | 43 | 77 | ||
| Curry Night | 2,916 | - | 2,916 | 2,770 | ||
| Tapas Night | 2,910 | - | 2,910 | - | ||
| Tea towels and totes | 2,798 | - | 2,798 | - | ||
| Summer Party | 4,253 | - | 4,253 | 4,497 | ||
| Miscellaneous | - | - | - | 35 | ||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 39,362 | - | 39,362 | 36,620 | ||
| PAYMENTS | ||||||
| Payments for generating funds | ||||||
| Summer Fair | 4,600 | - | 4,600 | 5,152 | ||
| Festive Fair & Merry Market | 3,723 | - | 3,723 | 3,503 | ||
| Tea Towels and totes | 2,108 | - | 2,108 | - | ||
| Movie Nights | 592 | - | 592 | 696 | ||
| Quiz Night | 2,562 | - | 2,562 | 4,451 | ||
| Disco | 1,630 | - | 1,630 | 2,132 | ||
| Freaky Friday | 74 | - | 74 | 181 | ||
| Curry Night | 2,092 | - | 2,092 | 2,553 | ||
| Tapas Night | 1,764 | - | 1,764 | - | ||
| Summer party | 5,264 | - | 5,264 | 6,317 |
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| Miscellaneous | 464 | - | 464 | 404 |
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| 24,873 | - | 24,873 | 25,222 | |
| Donations to the School | ||||
| Donations to School Charities | 2,908 | - | 2,908 | 2,443 |
| Badge Machine | 238 | - | 238 | - |
| Activall Boards | - | - | - | 9,000 |
| New Outdoor equipment | - | - | - | 268 |
| Bursaries | 511 | - | 511 | 2,344 |
| First aid training | - | - | - | 495 |
| Year 6 Leavers Party | 600 | - | 600 | 393 |
| Toy Club | - | 960 | 960 | 1,950 |
| Poetry Week | - | - | - | 1,632 |
| Pupil experiences | 4,771 | - | 4,771 | 3,236 |
| Mrs Adams Leavers event | - | - | - | 566 |
| Sports equipment | 1,816 | - | 1,816 | 603 |
| Recycling bin | - | - | - | |
| Roche 40th Birthday celebrations | - | - | - | 427 |
| Coffee Van Morning | 324 | - | 324 | 865 |
| Other | 150 | - | 150 | 462 |
| Total Payments related to year | 11,318 | 960 | 12,278 | 24,911 |
| Prior year Payments | - | - | - | - |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 36,191 | 960 | 37,151 | 49,912 |
| TOTAL (receipts less payments) | 3,172 | (960) | 2,212 | (13,512) |
| Opening cash funds | 12,355 | - | 12,355 | 25,867 |
| Transfer to restricted funds | (960) | 960 | - |
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| Increase / (Decrease) in cash during year |
3,172 | (960) | 2,212 | (13,512) |
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| Closing cash funds | 14,567 | - | 14,567 | 12,355 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities, as at 31 July 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 14,567 | 12,355 |
| NET ASSETS | 14,567 | 12,355 |
| Unrestricted funds | 11,567 | 9,355 |
| Restricted funds | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 14,567 | 12,355 |
Approved by the trustees on 31 May 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Fiona Evans Treasurer
Notes to the financial statements
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP).
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in Receipts and Payments when the charity is in receipt of the income.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on a cash basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
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FRIENDS OF THE ROCHE SCHOOL Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion 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 donor, or when funds are raised for particular purposes.
The charity has no endowment funds.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
No interest was received in the year (2024: £Nil).
3. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2025. There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2025.
4. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| At 01/08/2024 | Net Movement | At 31/07/2025 | |
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| in Funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | 9,355 | 2,212 |
11,567 |
| Restricted funds | 3,000 | - |
3,000 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 12,355 | 2,212 |
14,567 |
Toy Club expenditure of £960 from restricted funds was offset by a £960 transfer from unrestricted funds.
5. KNOWN FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
The Trustees have made a commitment in the year ending 31 July 2025:
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Fund bursaries of up to £2,000
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Contribute £500 to the Year 6 Leavers Party
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Support the operation of Toy Club
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First Aid Course of circa £450
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