2023-03-31-accounts - Friends Of Collett

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Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Audited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2023

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Contents Page

For the period ended 31 March 2023

Reference and administrative information	3
Report of the Trustees	4
Independent Examiners Report to the	7
Trustees
Statement of Financial Activities	8
Statement of Financial Position	9
Notes to the financial statements	10

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Reference and Administrative Information

Name of charity

Charity Registration Number

Principal Address

Accountant

Friends of Collett 1157000 The Collett School Lockers Park Lane Hemel Hempstead HP1 1TQ Mayflower Accountancy & Tax Limited 10 Alma Farm Road Toddington LU5 6BG

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Trustee Report

For The Year Ended 31 March 2023

The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s trust deed.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The Charity was set up on 9[th] May 2014 and is registered with the Charity Commission, registration number 1157000.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustee positions are approached personally or advertised for. We have a clear procedure for the recruitment of Trustees and appointment of Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees, which is confirmed at the Annual General Meeting, normally held in October. All trustees are DBS checked in line with our safeguarding policies, and references are collected. All trustees are supplied with appropriate information ahead of their considered application for Trusteeship, and are appointed in line with the charity’s constitution.

Organisation, Structure and Process

The Board of Trustees meet regularly to fulfil their key role and function of overseeing and directing the affairs of the Charity, ensuring that it is well-run and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it is established. One of those meetings comprises of the ‘Annual General Meeting’ where trustees review their overall strategy for the charity, review of previous year and set priorities for the following year. The trustees entrust day to day management of the Charity to the ‘Fundraising Lead’ who delegates through the small staff team.

Public Benefit Statement

In setting our programme each year we have regard to both the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit. The trustees always ensure that the programmes we undertake are in line with our charitable objectives and aims.

Charity Objectives

To advance the education of pupils in the school, in particular;

Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school (The Collett);
Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of pupils.

Results

The results for this year, as given in the Statement of Financial Activities, are considered satisfactory by the trustees. Trustees acknowledged that this year has been challenging since the main fundraising team moved on for new adventures.

The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to engage reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Review of The Year

Over the past year Friends of Collett has not been as active as we would like due to the main fundraising team moving onto new and exciting adventures. This has unfortunately impacted on fundraising and charity activities. We have however, successfully raised funds to provide music therapy, science experiments and classroom kitchen areas.

Music Therapy

Music benefits many people in different ways. We all know that people listen to music to reduce stress, improve their mood, relieve anxiety and depression, but did you know that music can also improve learning, boost creativity, protect brain health, regulate the nervous system and boost your immune system. The pupils at The Collett School benefit from these and many more. Music therapy takes place in small groups and individuals. It brings together intellect and feelings which enables personal expression and emotional development. The pupils improve their communication, cognitive skills, memory and concentration, all whilst having fun playing different instruments.

Science Experiments

We have been fortunate enough to fund a science provision again this year which has helped the pupils engage. What better than unusual and existing experiments to engage the pupils. It has made a real difference to the pupils learning and engagement.

Kitchen Areas

We all wish for our children to be independent, to be able to make a drink, a snack, to be able to keep themselves and their environment clean and tidy. All the pupils at The Collett School start from a young age learning the skills needed to do these

things. One of the best ways is to have facilities available to them all the time. This is why The Friends of Collett has proudly funded for kitchen areas to be fitted in the classrooms.

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Some classrooms already had old kitchen areas that required improvement but for other classes we had to create kitchen areas. Each classroom now has a sink with running hot and cold water, a draining board and storage cupboards. By having these areas in their classrooms, the pupils are able to make drinks (hot and cold) and snacks with assistance and guidance. This will lead on to them later being able to make them independently. Part of preparing drinks and snacks is cleaning up after themselves, so washing up facilities are available and fully equipped. The kitchen facilities not only provide the pupils with the prospect of learning life skills, it also creates opportunities for communication, dexterity and boosting selfconfidence.

The charity wishes to thank all those who have so generously supported its work whether by gift or their time, talents, products or financial donations.

Plans for The Future

Friends of Collett, supports The Collett School which forms part of The Blue Tangerine Federation, a federation of Specialist and Special Educational Needs Schools in Hertfordshire. Each school within The Blue Tangerine Federation, has a registered ‘Friends Of’ charity. We had previously hoped that from 1[st] July 2022 the ‘Friends Of’ charities would combine and be known as Friends of The Blue Tangerine Federation. Unfortunately this was not possible due to unforeseen circumstances and the charities still operate independently.

During the coming financial year, Friends of Collett hope to raise funds to enable The Collett School to continue to provide music therapy, develop the cookery room to allow height adjustable working areas and improve accessibility across the site. We will also continue to provide additional funds to support our children within the classroom by providing additional classroom resources, sensory equipment and specialist IT equipment and programmes.

The report was approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:-

Rachael Lampey

Trustee & Treasurer

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts

For The Year Ended 31 March 2023

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023.

Responsibilities and basis of the report

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiners 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 aspect:

Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
The accounts do not accord with those records;
The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

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 accounts to be reached.

13/12/2023

………………………………………..

Rubina Anjum MBA ACMA CGMA Pyramid Point Limited 118 Pall Mall, St. James London SW1Y 5EA

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 31 March 2023

Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Other trading activities 3 Total Expenditure on: Fundraising 4 Charitable Activities 5/6/7 Total Net income / expenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Transfers Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 6,063 31,352 37,414 75,423 3,240 - 3,240 5,582
	9,302 31,352 40,654 81,005
	3,894 - 3,894 6,832 3,002 37,069 40,071 54,858
	6,896 37,069 43,964 61,690
	2,406 (5,717) (3,311) 19,315 41,563 5,446 47,009 27,694 (271) 271 - -
	43,698 - 43,698 47,009

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 March 2023

Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Prepayments Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets The funds of the charity Restricted income funds 9 Unrestricted income funds 9 Total funds	2023 44,586 - 44,586 (888) 43,698 43,698 43,698 - 43,698 43,698	2022 49,224 325
		49,549 (2,540) 47,009
		47,009
		47,009
		5,446 41,563
		47,009

The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

……………………………

Trustee

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

Notes to The Financial Statements

For the period ended 31 March 2023

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘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 1 January 2015)’. Financial reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.

Friends of Collett meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

2. Income from donations and legacies

Donations received Grants received Sponsorships	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2023 2022 6,063 - 6,063 24,478 - 31,352 31,352 50,945
	6,063 31,352 37,414 75,423

3. Income from other activities

Unrestricted Funds

. Income from other activities Unrestricted Funds
Fundraising activities	2023 2022 3,240 5,582
	3,240 5,582

4. Expenditure on trading activities

Fundraising events	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2023 2022 3,894 - 3,894 6,832
	3,894 - 3,894 6,832

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

5. Costs of charitable activity by fund type

Donations to Collett school Support costs	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2023 2022 - 37,069 37,069 47,232 3,002 - 3,002 7,626
	3,002 37,069 40,071 54,858

6. Costs of charitable activity by activity type

Donations to Collett school	Activities undertaken directly Support costs 2023 2022 37,069 3,002 40,071 54,858
	37,069 3,002 40,071 54,858

7. Analysis of support costs

. Analysis of support costs
Donations to Collett school Advertising & marketing Office costs Governance costs	2023 2022 73 4,040 400 1,941 2,530 1,645
	3,002 7,626

8. Comparative for statement of financial activities

Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other trading activities Total Expenditure on: Fundraising Charitable Activities Total Net income / expenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 22,978 52,445 75,423 78,109 5,582 - 5,582 2,259
	28,560 52,445 81,005 80,368
	6,832 - 6,832 692 7,626 47,232 54,858 62,212
	14,458 47,232 61,690 62,904
	14,102 5,213 19,315 17,464 27,461 233 27,694 10,230
	41,563 5,446 47,009 27,694

9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals	2023 2022 888 2,540
	888 2,540

Charity number: 1157000

Friends of Collett

10. Movement in funds

	Balance at 1	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Balance at
	April 2022	resources	Resources		31 March
					2023
Unrestricted Funds	41,563	9,302	(6,896)	(271)	43,698
RestrictedFunds	5,446	31,352	(37,069)	271	-
Total Funds	47,009	39,099	(44,839)	-	43,698

Prior period

Prior period
	Balance at 1	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Balance at
	April 2021	resources	Resources		31 March
					2022
Unrestricted Funds	27,461	28,560	(14,458)	-	41,563
Restricted Funds	233	52,445	(47,232)	-	5,446
Total Funds	27,694	81,005	61,690	-	47,009