Independent Examiner's Report on the
Accounts
Report to the trustee5/member5 of
Friends Of St￿athaffi Common
On accounts for the year ended
31" March 2024
Set out on pages
Respective responsibilltles of trustees
and examiner
The charlty's tru5tee5 consider that an audit is not required for thi5 year
(under sertion 43{21 of the Charlties Att 1993 Ithe Actll and that an
Independent examlnatlon 15 needed. It is my re5ponsibllity to-
• exarnine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act),
• to follow the procedures lald down In the General Dlrectlons glven by
the Charity Commission (under section 4317}Ibl of the Act}, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention,
Basls of Independent examlner's report
My examinatlon was carried out In accordance with the General
Directions Blven by the Charity Commi551on. An examination Includes a
review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of
the accounts presented wlth th05e records, It a150 include5 conslderation
of any unusual Items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanation5 from you as Tru5tee5 concernsng any such matter5. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be
required in an audit, and consequently no opitlion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examlner'5 Statement
In the course of my eKamination, no matter h35 come to my attention:
l. Which glves me reasonable cause to believe that in, any materlal
respect, the requirements:
to keep accountin8 records In accordan¢e with sectlon 41 of the Act;
and
• to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accountlng records and
comply with the accountin8 requirements Of the 1993 Act
have not been met,. or
2. To which, in my oplnlon, attention should be drawn in order to enable
a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached.
signed:
Date:
30 January 2025
Name:
Dr Kevin Riley
Relevant professional qualificatlonls) or
body (if any).,
nla
Address:
12 Braxted Park
London
SW16 3DW

Disclosure Section
rok';,@r,;:
Gl¥e here brlef detall3 of I￿￿e> that
the ¢xamln¢i ￿$he$ to dlxlose.
As In previou5 years, a final copy of the Trusteeg Annual Report was th)t
avallable at thls ilme. The Accounts revSewtd are those as seen by the
Trustees and a5 presented to the Annual General Meetlng.
The reasonableness of any slgnifieant estintste5 orJud8ments that have
been made in preparin8 the Accpunts has been assessed and accepted.
The T￿aSurel ha5 provlded all ne¢essary documentatlon In elertronic and
physlcal form, supported by face-tfrface dlscu5sion. I belleve that
sufficient information has been provlded to be able to come to a
reasonable vlew of the accounts. In my view the attounts are consistent
wlth the available documentatlon and so appear to offer a reasonable
vlew of the flnanclal p05itlon of the Frlends of Streatham Common.
Analysls of the fundlng p05ft1on suggests that the tharity 1$ finandalty
robust and re5illent. Compartson of the 3-year averages for Totsl Income
1£30,117), Total Expendlture1£25,885) and current Total Cash Funds
(£79,386) shows that opeiallons aft curTently robustly self-SUPPOrtlng. In
addltlon, In a worst<asè s¢enario with all fiJndSn8 to be drawn fr¢m
Teserves, the Charity could be self-supportlng for a further 3 years.
It appears that the pattern of environmental Improvements under
eommisslon is evolvln8 away from a sm311 number of large-scale projects
nd towards a lar8er number of smaller PfoJect5. Thl$1s Ilkely to requlre
that the form of thÈ Controls required to ensure that project work
remaln5 consistent with the Charities, Alms and Objectlves Is ¢ontlnuously
•dapted. It Is therefore recommended that the Tru$tees regularly revlew
projed rlsk control and transfer as a standard asenda item, on an anhual
basls.
Sumrnary Recommendatlons:
l. Re8ularly revlew, ¢>n an annual basls. prolect risk ¢ontrol and
transfer as a standarnl a8enda item.

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2023 To 31 March 2024
Charity name: Friends of Streatham Common (FOSC)
Charity registration number: 1166961
Objectives and Activities
SOAP f818renc8
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
FOSC exists to: 1 . promote the conservation,
protection and improvemerbt of the
environment, including Streatham Common,
th@ Flookery and the Streatham Memorial
Garden,. 2. advanc8 the education of the
public in the areas of the charity's operation;
3. promote the provision ol safe facilities,
including children's play areas, nature
resenies, community events and gardening
spaces, in the interests of social welfare.
Summary of the main
aclivities 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
In 2023-24 Fosc's activities supported the
purposes above.
FOSG conlinued to work with Streatham
Common Co-operative <SCCoop) to raise
lunds which have beenlwill be spent on
improvements to the Rookery Garden e.g.
purchase of plants.
Fund raising included business sponsorship.
FOSC also worked with Lambelh Council on
Ihe wider Common, discussing requirements
lor maintenance and olher enhancements.
The centre-piece of Fosc's efforts was Kite
Day held in May. This free event was
attend8d by several thousand people,
including a number of expert kite fliers. In
addition there were children's play facilities,
lood & drink vendors and many community
group stalls. Although a lack of wind
inhibited kite flying, it was an enjoyable day.
Other events organis8d by FOSC included
an Easter Egg Hunt, open-air Shakespeare
and a fun Dog Show.

FOSC also ran a number of natural history
walks around the Common. Some were on
its own account and some jointly with
Lambeth Council.
Conservation volunteering took place,
including work wilh Sccoop on horticulture
in the Rookory. Consgrvation mgasurgs
were also undertaken in Ihe woods e.g.
improving paths and eflorts to reduce
erosion.
FOSC continued to provide a regular
newsletter, Common Knowledge, to its
memb8rs.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit.
Para1.1B
The Trustees have had regard to the public
benefit in the activities above. Promoting
Improvemenis to the Common and Rookery
is likely to enhance the public's enjoyment of
those spaces. The Trustees see public
benefit as central to Fosc's
ur
Ose.
Additional information (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements where relevant about..
SORP r8ferellGe
Policy on grani making
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Para 1.38
Para 1.38
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP refaror)e

Sumtnary 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.
FOSC has been able lo support new planting
in the Rookery Garden and environmental
improvements, especially in the Slreatham
Common woods.
Para 1.20
It has also engaged Lambeth Council to
effect various repairs to the Common which
benefited all users and hélpéd protèct its
Environment. It continues to engage the
Council on concerns such as the future of
the old car park. old road and placement of
large bins. A particular recent concern has
been to repair damage to the Common
caused by a visiting circus's heavy vehicles
on wet ground in the Spring.
Additional information (optional)
You ma
choose to include further stalements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activiti8s against objectives
set
Inveslment perforrnance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Para 1,41
Other
Financial Review
Review ol the charity's
financial position at the end
of tho period
Pala 1.21
Friends of Streatham Common is in a
healthy financial position. It can cover its
normal running experbses from regular
income such as memb8rship fees, which are
adjusted from time to timg. Fundraising is
used to pay for improvements to the
Common / Rookery or to support public
events.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
staling why they are held
Para 1.22
Unrestricted ReseNes are held principally to
support improvements on the Common and
to cover basic running expenses. Restricted
Reserves arise Irom donations for a specific
purpose or project. Current restricted
reserves largely relate to spending on
projects with Streatham Common Co-
operative SCCoop' in pursuit of shared
purposes. These include planting,
maintenance and restoration in the Rookery
Garden.

'SCCoop, full name Streatham Common
Community Operations Limited, is an Industrial
and Provident Society for the Benefit of the
Community which has an agreement with
Lambeth Council to undertake the management
of, and gardening in, the Rookery.
Amount ol reserves held
Para 1.22
Total funds held at the year-end were
£79,38fj.97.
NIA
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund rnaterially in
def icit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
NIA
Para 1.23
NIA
Additional information (optional)
You ma
choose lo include further statem8nts where relevant about:
The charity's principal
In 2023-24, fundraising was spread across a
sources of funds (including
number of activities e.g. appeals for specific
any fundraising)
purposes and Christmas Fair.
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investrnent policy
ado
ted
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Para 1.46
other
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type ol governing document
Parn 1.25
Association Constitulion
How is the charity
constituted?
Para 1.25
Charity Incorporated Oiganisaiion
"Truslee selection methods
including details of any
constitulional provisions e.g.
8lection to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Trustees are 8lected by members of the
Friends of Slreatham Common at its Annual
General Meeting. The Truslees may co-opt
to fill vacanciès, but such appointments must
be confirmecj at the subsequent AGM.
Additional information (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and
rocedures

adopted for the induction and
training of trusteas
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
The Trustees delegate day-to-day
responsibility for FOSC to an executive
committee. Most of the trustees are active
members of the Committee,
Pafa 1.51
As noted above. FOSC works closely with
Streatham Common Co-operative {SCCoop)
in pursuit of shared objectives. Sccoop, as
manager of the Rookery Garden, undertakes
work on behalf of the Friends e.g. planting
and maintenance. FOSC makes frequent
grants to Sccoop in support of the latter's
work in the Rookery and indeed the rnajority
of Fosc's spending is through Sccoop.
Relationship with any related
parties
Paia 1,51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
Other name the chari
uses
Re
istered chari
number
Charity's principal address
Friends of Streatham Common
FOSC or the Friends
1166961
48 Strathbrook Road, Streatham, London, SW16 3AY
Names of the ch8rity trustees who manage the charity
Tru8to? name
Offic• (if any)
Dal88 act8d If not lor
wholo year
Name of person lor
body) enlllled to
olnt tru8t8e
Ilan
Nicholas Cattermole
Treasurer until AGM
AGM
Anne Hamilton
Caroline Anne Hewitt
David Jonathan Malley
Peter Newmark
Until 28 June 2023
AGM
Chair from AGM
Secretary
AGM
AGM
AGM
Richard Payne
Michael Flobinson
Tracey Jean Williamson
Treasurèr from AGM
From 28 June 2023
AGM
AGM
Chair until AGM
AGM
10
The AGM was held on 28 June 2023.
12
13
14

15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at th8 date the r8
Director nam
ort was a
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charily
Trustee name
Dale8 acted if not for whole
ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held In thls capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the cuslodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
Irom the charity's own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforrnation)
Type of
Name
Addres6
adviser
Name of chiel executive or names of senior Stsff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional information
Declarations
The Irustee8 declare that Ihey have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charily's trustees.
Signature{s)
Full name(8)
Caroline Anne Hewitt
David Jonathan Malley
SeGretary
Position (eg
Secretary, Chair,
elc)
Chair
Date

I CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALES
Friends of Stwvatham Common
1166961
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For Ihe period
from
01-Apr-23
31.Mar.24
To
Section A Receipts and payments
UnrestriGted
fund$
Flo8triGtod
tunds
Endowmenl
funds
Total tunds
Last year
to th• n￿1•51
to th• near•81 £
to th• n•ar•st £
to fv n•ar•8t E
to lh• rn8rJBt £
A1 Recei
Mambarshi
Evanls
Donations
Bank Inlarosl
1$
730
27.081
91
380
517
517
Roundin
ross income
A2 Asget and Investment ul•3,
(gee table).
Sub total
Total recelpts
9,011
26,119
35,930
30,646
A3Pa
ments
Environmenlal Im
Eveiil Ex
Common Knowled
Insurance
Adminislralion Ex
Pa
P8VWorklPa
0on8llons
Roun(Jln
rovements
550
880
442
729
525
1,057
enses
Chai
gs
75
75
637
Sub total
16.417
7.320
A4 A888t and Investment
purchases, (see table)
Sub total
Total payments
6,417
10,000
16A17
4T￿20
Net ol receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between fund8
A6 Cash funds lasi year end
Cash funds this year end
3D94
16,119
19,513
16,674
32,904
36,298
26,969
43,088
59,873
79,386
76,547
59.873
CCXX R1 accounts ISS)
2710112025

Section B Statemenl of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
lunds
lo nearest £
Restricled
fund8
Endowment
funds
Cotegories
L)etaiiS
lo nearesl £
to neafe8t £
B1 Cash funds
Llloyds Bank Current Account
Llloyds Bank Deposit Account
Llloyds Bank Bond
PayPal
Cash in Hand
5,759
20.068
23.020
25,008
5,259
272
Tot81 cash fvnds
36,298
I￿re& balaro8s with r8c8ikls and payments
accounll811
Unrestrlcted
lunds
lo neare•t £
RÈsirleted
funds
n*are•l £
Endowment
funds
to neare81 £
Delails
Fvnd lo which
8Qt bglon
Currenl vAIu•
tlonal
Detgils
COBI loptioTrHI
B3 Investment assats
Fund lo which
Ais•t b•lon
Currnnt valu•
tlonal
Detail$
Cool loptioTh•l
B4 A$8et3 retalned for the
charlly's own use
Fund lo whSch
Ilablllt Fo18ts8
Amount d
Ilona
When dug
Dèlails
B5 Llabilltles
Signed by ohe or ￿ Irusteeson
behalf of all the Iruslees
Date ol
approval
Signature
Print Name
Caroline Hewitt
David Malle
£7
CCXX R2 actx)unts ISSI