2024-07-31-accounts - Jeannine Manuel Parents' Association

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Trustees’ Annual Report

From: 01/08/2023 To 31/07/2024 Charity name: Jeannine Manuel Parents’ Association Charity registration number: 1165189 Charity’s Principal Address: 43-45 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DN

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing document: Constitution adopted 18 January 2016.

The Charity Jeannine Manuel Parents’ Association (JMPA) is an association consisting of all the parents & tutors of any pupil attending the Ecole Jeannine Manuel located at 43-45 Bedford Square, London.

It is managed by a group of trustees and coordinators, all volunteers:

TRUSTEES :

President/Chair : Maya SAAD Secretary : Julie LEBKIRI Treasurer : Sofia BELCADI Events : Maya SAAD Networking: Tami Chuang Primary Coordinators: Iphigenie Fossati & Evelyn Gebran Maternelle Coordinators: Kawtar Horn-Smith & Amal Daher Head of Website: Gaelle Gilbert Middle School Coordinators: Constance de Montessus & Thimanh Lemaire-Sicre Upper School Coordinator: Yuko Kimura-Drye New Families: Sylvia Nadal Transversal/Photography: Nirit Sumeruk Abbou

As an update on the team, Constance and Thimanh have raised her hand to be involved with the PA and joined as co-coordinator for Middle School (replacing Gaelle in this role). Nirit Sumeruk joined the team helping notably on the class photos.

Objectives and Activities

In line with its constitution, the JMPA's purpose is to enhance the educational experience of students at the school by contributing to their academic and recreational life, developing strong relationships between parents, staff, and the wider school community, and supporting school-organised events and activities. During its ninth year, the JMPA

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successfully delivered a wide array of events, projects, and initiatives that fostered school spirit and deepened community ties.

The academic year began with a series of community-building events designed to - welcome new and returning families. A Welcome Picnic in Regent’s Park and a week long series of coffee mornings at Cordon Bleu provided a warm environment for families to connect. Teacher meetings followed by informal gatherings at Cabana created further opportunities for social cohesion. In October, a parent networking event was organized at Riding House Bloomsbury.

Festive celebrations featured prominently throughout the year. Halloween decorations were installed in early October, allowing students to enjoy them for an extended period. Primary students celebrated by dressing up and receiving treats, while the Winter Festivities in December included school decorations and a visit from Santa. The winter period was marked by a series by cultural tours and musicals including Gallery tour in Mayfair, The Golden age of Dutch painting, The British Museum enlightenment gallery, Elf the musical, The impressionists ahead of their 150th anniversary, Guided tour through younger art galleries.

Chinese New Year was marked across all three school buildings with themed decorations and chocolate coin giveaways. A parent In March, Spring Festivities included Easter bonnet parades and chocolate gifts for pupils from PS to Year 13. The year ended with a Talent Show in June and the PA-sponsored Terminale Year-End Prom.

Sporting events brought energy and collaboration to the community. In April, 60 students participated in the Mini London Marathon, with places secured in coordination with the school and Cedric Jalbaut. The “Run Against Hunger” event in May engaged students from PS to 3e in fundraising runs for Action Against Hunger. A Football Tournament in March invited parents, staff, and students to compete together. The Family Funday, held - in June at Regent’s Park, was another highlight, thanks to the efforts of Kawtar Horn Smith, Amal Daher, and a team of dedicated volunteers.

The JMPA also actively supported career development through its revitalised Parents Network. Events included a Google networking evening, in-person and virtual career panels in law, media, journalism, finance, and the arts, with parent speakers engaging with upper school students. Work placements were facilitated for students in 3e and 2e, and parents also served as jurors for these experiences.

In terms of community service, the JMPA organised several charitable drives. A food drive in November supported the Camden Foodbank, while December saw a toy collection for children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The annual tea towel fundraiser, led by Lynn and Nirit, raised funds.

Throughout the year, the JMPA continued to support the school’s daily functioning through second-hand uniform sales, management of class lists, communications via a regular newsletter, and updates to the PA website. Class photos were also taken for school use. Lost and found operations were maintained in partnership with school staff, with updates shared through the JMPA newsletter and unclaimed items donated or recycled. The JMPA also conducted canteen visits in March and May, providing feedback to support healthy school meal services.

The Class Correspondent programme remained an essential element of the JMPA’s structure. Recruitment and placement were completed early in the school year, and a

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welcome coffee was held in October to brief volunteers on their responsibilities. In June, the PA hosted a thank-you drinks event at Cabana to honour the contributions of correspondents and volunteers. A centralised gift-giving initiative was also organised in June to ensure that all teachers and staff received year-end appreciation.

Achievements and Performance Review

The 2023 – 2024 academic year has been marked by both continuity and innovation, with a wide range of impactful events and renewed community engagement. The JMPA succeeded in integrating new families into the school community while strengthening connections among students, parents, and staff. The breadth of cultural, sporting, academic, and social programming reflected the commitment of JMPA volunteers and their ability to respond creatively to the evolving needs of a growing school.

The PA’s support extended beyond the school walls through charitable giving and community action, reinforcing the values of empathy, service, and social responsibility. The Parents Network played a central role in helping students understand diverse career paths and in linking families with similar professional interests. The association also deepened its collaboration with the school administration, providing feedback on canteen services and facilitating initiatives that enhanced the student and parent experience.

This year, the JMPA continued to sponsor special items such as the Terminale hoodies and created content for the yearbook, reinforcing student pride and preserving memories. The dedication of the PA team, class correspondents, and volunteers has made all of this possible.

Financial Review

At the end of this 2023-2024 school year, the net result was up to £ 12,116 in addition to the cash funds that were held at the bank, which brings the reserve funds up to £63,107. The spend is slightly lower compared to the previous yea r given we didn’t have a parents evening this year.

The JMPA intends to hold approximately £9,000 as reserve funds to ensure the PA will be able, at any time, to provide help to families who might require financial support to let their children take part in school trips, per our Financial Aid for Residential Trips policy.

As the JMPA’s income is more than £25,000 (precisely £82,470 for the 2023 -2024 school year), external scrutiny is required. To comply with this Charity Commission requirement, the JMPA will continue to use Mr Simon Knee, as an Independent Examiner, to review the JMPA’s Annual Accounts and Returns.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
Full name(s)	��	Maya Saad
Position		President
Date	��	23-05-2025

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	Jeannine Manuel Parents Association	Jeannine Manuel Parents Association	Jeannine Manuel Parents Association	1165189
	For the period from	1-Aug-2023	To	31-Jul-2024

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 38,110 8,920 35,278 162 82,470 82,470 5,966.10 60,992.18 1,891 1,504.50 70,354 - - - 70,354 12,116	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 38,110 8,920 35,278 162 - - - - 82,470 - - - 82,470 5,966 60,992 1,891 1,505 - - - - - 70,354 - - - 70,354 12,116	Last year to the nearest £
Members Subscription	38,110				41,070
FundraisingActivities	8,920				8,479
CharityEvents	35,278				51,696
Bank interest	162				174
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	82,470				101,419

A2 Asset and investment sales,(see table).

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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
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Cost of FundraisingActivities	5,966.10				4,528
Cost of CharityEvents	60,992.18				78,068
Administrative Costs	1,891				735
Donations	1,504.50				5,846
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**Sub total **	70,354				89,177

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					89,177

	12,116	-	-	12,116	12,242
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	50,991	-	-	50,991	38,749
	63,107	-	-	63,107	50,991

5/22/2025

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details *Total cash funds* Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 63,107 - - 63,107 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs	Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional)	Endowment funds to nearest £
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Details Details	Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates	Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) -	Current value (optional)
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5/22/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

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	Maya Saad					23-05-2025

5/22/2025

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

`Section B Statement`	`of.assets and liabilities at the end`	`of.assets and liabilities at the end`	`of the period`	`of the period`
		`Unrestricted`	`Restricted`	`Endowment`
`Categories`	`Details`	`funds`	`funds`	`funds`
		`to nearest £`	`to nearest £`	`to nearest £`
`B1 Cash funds`		`63.107`
	`Total cash funds`	`63,107`
	`(agree balances with receipts and payments` `account(s))`	`OK`	`OK`	`OK`
		`Unrestricted`	`Restricted`	`Endowment`
		`funds`	`funds`	`funds`
	`Details`	`to nearest £`	`to nearest £`	`to nearest £`
`B2 Other monetary assets`
	`Details`	`Fund to which` `asset belongs`	`Cost (optional)`	`Current value` `(optional)`
`B3 Investment assets`
	`Details`	`Fund to which` `asset belongs`	`Cost (optlonal)`	`Current value` `(optional)`
`B4 Assets retained for the`
`charity's own use`
		`Fund to which`	`Amount due`	`When due`
	`Details`	`llability relates`	`(optlonal)`	`(optional)`
`B5 Liabilities`

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