## **for the period**
## **From August 2024 Period start date To July 2025 Period end date**
## **Charity name: Richmond Dutch School**
## **Charity registration number: 1162146**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The Charity provides Dutch language and
Dutch/Flemish culture classes to primary
school-aged children from homes with one or
two Dutch-speaking parent(s), as a means to
help these families maintain the Dutch
language and retain links with their cultural
heritage. The geographical limit of the charity is
the London Borough of Richmond upon
Thames and close surrounding areas.|
|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|During the year, the charity delivers Dutch
language and Dutch/Flemish cultural education
to primary school-aged children from families
with one or two Dutch-speaking parents.
Classes run once a week throughout term time,
providing both structured language instruction
and cultural enrichment activities such as
celebrations of Dutch traditions, storytelling,
music, and crafts.
These activities support our charitable purpose
by helping children maintain fluency in Dutch
and fostering an appreciation of their cultural
heritage. The charity’s services are delivered in
the London Borough of Richmond upon
Thames and the surrounding areas, and are
accessible to families who share this cultural
and linguistic background.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had due
regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance
on public benefit in carrying out the charity’s
activities.|
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SORP reference n/a Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
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|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|n/a|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The charity relies on the contributions of
volunteers to support its activities. Trustees
serve on a voluntary basis, giving their time to
oversee governance, planning, and financial
management.|
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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|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|During the year, the charity successfully
delivered regular Dutch language and culture
classes to children from Dutch- and Flemish-
speaking families in the London Borough of
Richmond upon Thames and surrounding
areas. These classes helped children maintain
and develop their Dutch language skills in a
supportive and engaging environment, which is
particularly important for bilingual development
and long-term fluency.
Through lessons and cultural activities -
including celebrations of traditional Dutch
holidays and customs - the charity enabled
children to deepen their understanding of their
cultural heritage, fostering a strong sense of
identity and belonging.
The charity also contributed to the well-being of
the wider community by creating a space for
Dutch-speaking families to connect and support
one another. This sense of community helps
reduce isolation among expatriate families and
reinforces cultural links across generations.
Overall, the charity’s work continues to make a
meaningful difference in helping families
preserve their language and cultural traditions,
contributing to a more inclusive and culturally
diverse local society.|
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Achievements against
objectives set|
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of the financial period, the charity’s
reserves have decreased due to ongoing
operating losses. These losses are primarily
attributable to a reduced number of pupils
attending classes, which has led to lower tuition
fee income, the charity’s sole source of funding.
The charity continues to hold sufficient reserves
to meet its current liabilities and commitments.
However, the trustees are mindful of the need
to restore financial sustainability and are
actively taking steps to manage costs and
increase income.|
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|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity aims to hold sufficient reserves to
ensure that it can meet its ongoing
commitments and liabilities, particularly to cover
essential costs such as rent and staff salaries,
in the event of fluctuations in pupil numbers or
income.
Reserves are held to provide financial stability
and allow the charity time to implement
strategies to increase income and reduce costs
without compromising its charitable activities.
The trustees regularly review the level of
reserves to ensure they remain appropriate to
the charity’s needs.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£15,902|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22||
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24||
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The trustees have reviewed the charity’s
financial position and future plans in light of
recent operating losses and a reduction in pupil
numbers. While these challenges create some
uncertainty about the charity’s future financial
sustainability, the trustees have taken proactive
steps to reduce costs and are actively working
to attract more pupils to increase income.
Based on these measures and the charity’s
current cash reserves, the trustees consider
that the charity remains a going concern for the
foreseeable future. The situation will continue to
be closely monitored to ensure that appropriate
actions are taken to secure the charity’s
ongoing viability.|
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The charity’s principal
Para 1.47
|sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|||
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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**
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Trust deed|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable trust|
|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|Under the charity’s governing document,
trustees are elected by the existing trustee
body. All trustees are appointed in accordance
with the provisions of the constitution, which
sets out the process for election and the term of
office.
The trustees are responsible for identifying
suitable candidates based on the skills and
experience needed to support the charity’s
governance and objectives. New trustees are
provided with an induction and background on
the charity’s work.
There are no external bodies or individuals
entitled to appoint trustees.|
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|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||
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
Charity name Richmond Dutch School Other name the charity uses RDS
|Registered charity number|1162146|
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|Charity’s principal address|8 Warren Avenue
RICHMOND
Surrey
TW10 5DZ|
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## – 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 held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for 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)** Marieke Johanna Imhof **Position (eg Secretary,** Secretary **Chair, etc) Date** 8 September 2025
## **Profit and Loss**
## **Richmond Dutch School**
## **For the year ended 31 July 2024**
|**Profit and Loss**
**Richmond Dutch School**
**For the year ended 31 July 2024**||
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||**2024**|
|**Turnover**||
|Other Revenue|220.50|
|Sales|16,066.05|
|Tuition Fee|10,194.25|
|**Total Turnover**|**26,480.80**|
|**Cost of Sales**||
|Direct Expenses|35.00|
|Direct Wages|2,827.35|
|**Total Cost of Sales**|**2,862.35**|
|**Gross Profit**|**23,618.45**|
|**Administrative Costs**||
|General Expenses|291.06|
|IT Software and Consumables|526.35|
|Printing & Stationery|125.00|
|Professional Teaching Services - Bought-in|16,606.00|
|Rent|2,312.50|
|**Total Administrative Costs**|**19,860.91**|
|**Operating Profit**|**3,757.54**|
|**Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation**|**3,757.54**|
|**Profit after Taxation**|**3,757.54**|
Profit and Loss Richmond Dutch School
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## **Subject: Clarification Regarding Audit Requirement**
Dear Sir/Madam
I would like to clarify that, under current Charity Commission regulations for England and Wales, our charity is **not required to undergo a statutory audit** . This is based on the following:
- Our **annual income is below £30,000** , which is well under the audit threshold.
- We have **no direct employees** .
- Our **gross assets are below £3.26 million** .
- Our **governing document does not mandate an audit** , nor has any funder or the Charity Commission requested one.
According to the Charity Commission, an audit is only required if a charity’s **gross income exceeds £1 million** , or if its **gross assets exceed £3.26 million and income exceeds £250,000** . For context, over the past years, we have been loss making most years due to a falling number of pupils and we need to be frugal on expenses.
Given our financial position and structure, we continue to meet our reporting obligations through annual submissions to the Charity Commission.
Please let me know if you need any further documentation or clarification.
Kind regards,
## **Tom Vanoverschelde**
Treasurer Richmond Dutch School 07872180061
Tom_vanoverschelde@hotmail.com