Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2019 To 31/08/2020
Charity name: Nicolaus Copernicus Polish Saturday School in Birmingham
Charity registration number:1158308
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the CIO is acting for the benefit of children with Polish background and their families living in Birmingham and its neighbourhood providing educational courses in their mother tongue as well as maintain and upholding Polish culture, traditions and Catholic values. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We have continued to provide our community with opportunity to learn in all age groups from Early Years to A-level. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, from March to July 2020, the school was operating on remote teaching system. Our students were awarded predicted grades for their GCSE and A-Level exams. During the lockdown we strongly advised our students to take part in wide spectrum of online activities provided bythe School. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We have continued to provide our community with opportunity to learn in all age groups from Early Years to A-level. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, from March to July 2020, the school was operating on remote teaching system. Our students were awarded predicted grades for their GCSE and A-Level exams. During the lockdown we strongly advised our students to take part in wide spectrum of online activities provided by the School. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | Our aim is to hold a reserve of no less than £25000 to cover any unforeseen expenses, that mayoccur duringacademicyear. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To cover any unforeseen expenses, that may occur during academic year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £25000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees appointed and reappointed annually by General Meeting of Members |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Nicolaus Copernicus Polish Saturday School in Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | PSS |
| Registered charity number | 1158308 |
| Charity’s principal address | 40 Orwell Drive B38 8HZ Birmingham |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Sliski | Chair | General Meeting | ||
| Elzbieta Szota Bujalska |
Treasurer | General Meeting | ||
| Rafal Chorodecki | Trustee | General Meeting | ||
| Edyta Kilimar Knap | Secretary | General Meeting | ||
| Barbara Dowman | Trustee | General Meeting | ||
| Agnieszka Glogowska |
Trustee | February 2020 onwards | General Meeting | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary , Chair, etc) Date |
Adam Sliski | Edyta Kilimar-Knap |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Sliski | Edyta Kilimar-Knap | |
Chair |
Secretary | |
| 05/06/2021 | ||
| 05/06/2021 |
Financial Report for academic year 2019/2020
Bank Accounts
| Bank Accounts | |
|---|---|
| Opening Balance 01/09/2019 | £34,012.69 |
| Closing Balance 31/08/2020 | £31,481.89 |
| Cafe - opening balance 01/09/2019 | £6,567.06 |
| Cafe - closing balance 31/08/2020 | £6,567.06 |
Income for the year
| School fees-cash | £10,787.10 |
|---|---|
| School fees-online | £24,378.35 |
| Zurich insurance refund | £8.76 |
| SWP Funds from Poland | £2,092.68 |
| total | £37,266.89 |
Expenditure
| Books, teaching resources, stationery |
£6,417.94 |
|---|---|
| Polish School Society Membership | £393.76 |
| Insurance | £421.76 |
| Premises rent | £8,008.67 |
| Teachers'expenses | £18,446.28 |
| Fundraising & event expenses | £4,408.97 |
| Accountancy & Returns | £100.00 |
| School website | £324.72 |
| Fee returns | £190 |
| DBS | £277.20 |
| total | £38,989.30 |
| School profit for the year -£1,722.41 Café profit for the year £0.00 |