CHINGFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No: 1157227
Trustees’ Annual Report for CHINGFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Year Ending: 31st December 2022
1. Introduction
The Trustees of CHINGFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ending 31st December 2022.
2. Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives:
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To advance the education of pupils in Chingford C of E School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the Local Education Authority.
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To engage in activities that support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.
Main Activities:
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Organising fundraising events such as school fairs, bake sales, and Quiz Nights.
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Coordinating volunteer programs to assist in school activities and events.
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Providing funding for learning materials, equipment and extracurricular activities.
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Facilitating communication between parents and the school administration.
3. Achievements and Performance
Key Achievements:
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Successfully raised £42,550 through various fundraising events.
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Funded 4 activities benefiting 420 students.
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Purchased new equipment for the school, including Interactive White Boards and football equipment..
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Increased parent engagement with approximately 150 parents participating in events and meetings.
Impact:
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Enhanced the educational experience of students through improved resources and opportunities.
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Strengthened the school community by bringing together parents, teachers, and students through fundraising events and fairs
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Provided activities/ experiences for students that they might otherwise never get to experience.
4. Financial Review
Financial Summary:
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Total Income: £42,550
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Total Expenditure: £26,031.23
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Net of receipts/ (payment: £16,518
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Cash carried over from year before: £17,070
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Reserves at Year End: £33,588
Income Sources:
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Fundraising Events: £42,550
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Donations: £0
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Grants: £0
Expenditures:
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Activities: £1,776.43
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Equipment and Supplies: £14,456.57
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Event Costs: £9,198.42
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Administrative Expenses: £599.81 (XERO & Parentkind)
Reserves Policy:
The trustees have established a reserves policy to ensure that CHINGFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION can continue its activities in times of financial uncertainty. The target is to maintain a reserve of £8,000 to be able to put on the Summer/ Christmas Fair at a minimum.
5. Structure, and Management
Trustee Recruitment and Appointment:
Trustees are elected annually at the AGM by the members of the association. The board seeks to maintain a range of skills and experiences to ensure effective governance and management.
Trustee Induction and Training:
New trustees undergo a basic induction that includes an overview of their responsibilities, the association’s activities, and financial matters, which takes place during their voting in at the AGM.
6. Plans for the Future
Future Objectives:
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Expand the PA membership to support larger projects, such as a Circus Event, Colour Run etc.
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Increase parent event participation through targeted outreach and engagement initiatives.
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Enhance the association’s communication and fundraising.
Key Priorities:
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Focus on sustainability and long-term planning to ensure continued support for the school.
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Develop partnerships with local businesses and community organisations to enhance resources and opportunities.
7. Conclusion
The Trustees of CHINGFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION are proud of the accomplishments achieved over the past year and are committed to continuing to support Chingford CofE school in the future. We extend our gratitude to all parents, staff, volunteers, and donors for their invaluable contributions.
Approved by the Trustees on 23rd May 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Kelly Piper, Chair
Ramona Lerche, Treasurer
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Chingford COFE School PA No (if any)
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/01/2022 31/12/2022
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Fireworks 9,760.47 - - 9,760 -
Christmas 2,424 - - 2,424 1,217
Summer Fair 25,629 - - 25,629 6,399
100 club 654 - - 654 1,607
Christmas cards 2,201 - - 2,201 -
School lottery 769 - - 769 -
Other 1,113 - - 1,113 1,416
Summer trail - - - - 2,569
Sub total (Gross income for
42,550 - - 42,550 13,208
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 42,550 - - 42,550 13,208
A3 Payments
Fireworks 5,583 - - 5,583 4,426
Christmas 680 - - 680 842
Summer 3,069 - - 3,069 -
Other 1,643 - - 1,643 2,242
donations to school for equipment 14,457 - - 14,457 17,768
IT + subs 600 - - 600 425
Gifts - - - - -
Mural - - - - 1,350
- - - - -
Sub total [ 26,032 ] - - 26,032 27,053
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 26,032 - - 26,032 27,053
Net of receipts/(payments) 16,518 - - 16,518 - 13,845
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 17,070 - - 17,070 30,915
Cash funds this year end 33,588 - - 33,588 17,070
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
16/05/2024
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Barclays Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 33,588 - - - - - 33,588 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
16/05/2024
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustsesl members of CHIN(sfoth) COF£ ffftPL P4 On account8 for the year ended Charlty no (if any 3 1 oec 2021 Set out on pageg I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {llhe Trusf} for the year ended Respon$ibilltles and As the charity tTU8tees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. l ¢onfimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Indepond•nt oxaminerfs 8tatem•nt I have no conrn3 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please dele e the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: Dats: 16.oJ.2 Name: A5iff Relevant profe88lonal quallflcatlon(s) or body (if any): Address: fyLILo (5¥1 f 46-1 Sfj IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the exarniner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of chanty accounts". directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef details of any Items that the examiner wlshes to dlsclose. IER October 2018