Fryderyk Chopin Polish School in Southampton Charity Report for the year ending 30 July 2024
The Board of Fryderyk Chopin Polish School in Southampton present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 30 July 2024 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the trust deed and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
OUR AIMS
Our School is designed to provide Polish children and young people living in Southampton and surrounding area with an opportunity to learn the Polish language and culture. The primary aim of the School is to promote and maintain the Polish language, customs, traditions, and cultural heritage among the Polish diaspora.
Specifically, the aims of Fryderyk Chopin Polish Saturday School in Southampton includes:
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Language acquisition: To teach the Polish language to children who may not have had the opportunity to learn it in their daily lives and those who may want to improve their language skills and knowledge. We aim to provide a first class education in native language for boys and girls from the age of 5 to 16.
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Cultural education: To teach Polish history, traditions, customs, and values to the students.
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Preservation of identity: To help students maintain their Polish identity and connection to their heritage.
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Socialization: To provide students with the opportunity to meet and interact with other Polish children and young people, thus creating a sense of community.
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Preparation for future education and career opportunities: To prepare students for further education, including studying abroad in Poland, and to provide them with an advantage in career opportunities that involve Polish language and culture.
We seek to provide a structured educational environment that develops our pupils’ capabilities, competences and skills. We promote the academic, moral and physical development of our pupils through our academic curriculum, sporting and other activities. We provide an educational environment where each student can develop and fulfil his or her potential, building their self-confidence and inculcating a desire to contribute to the wider community. In so doing, we prepare our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience of later life and support the development of Polish language and culture among the diaspora, ensuring that the younger generations have a strong connection to their heritage and language.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Our objectives are set to reflect our educational aims and the ethos of the School. It is important to us that we maintain and enhance the academic success of the School. This objective is, however, set in the context of the broader goals we set for the School and its pupils. Our key objectives for the year included:
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to broaden our academic curriculum and extend the range of activities provided to Polish students via structured classes and after school clubs
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to enhance and improve the knowledge about Polish culture, history and language and foster cultural awareness
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to continue to develop the first class care we provide for pupils and socialisation opportunities
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to provide continuing support of our pupils already in receipt of fee assistance and overall support for families with Polish use of language.
EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
In 2023/2024 the School provided education for 384 pupils with Polish background.
Education and activities for benefit of the pupils and public included but are not limited to:
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Teaching Polish language, literature, history, geography, culture, tradition and Christian values
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Preparation for Exams: GCSE and A-Level in Polish
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Teaching takes place during 30 Saturdays per school year.
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Organisation of in school events:
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Official acceptance of new students
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Independence Day
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Christmas market
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Constitution Day
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Easter Market and Ukrainian Help fundraiser
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Ukrainian food and clothes charity collection
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Children Day
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Sport Day
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Polish Language Day
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Carnival Disco
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Theatre
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Organisation of out of school events:
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Multiple Theatre trips - London
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GCSE student trip - Wookey Hole
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Organisation of The Great Charity Orchestra in Southampton
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Polish Heritage Day
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Family Day and Sports Day
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Competitions:
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Participation in Poem Competition Wierszowisko - London
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Participation in Singing Competition - Spiewowisko
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Best Easter Egg design in-school competition
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In-school Competition - Knowledge of Poland
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Organisation of Annual General Meeting for Parents and Guardians
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Board and Staff General Meeting
ACHIEVEMENTS
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1st place in Spiewowisko Competition organised by POSK in London
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Recognition Award in Poem Competition Wierszowisko
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Charity's funding is principally derived from School fees and grants received from the Ministry of Poland. Usually it is supplemented by various fundraising activities. The main expenditure is for the hire of the premises, for the expenses incurred by the staff and for books and materials necessary in education process.
The Charity structure, governance and financial performance can be reviewed via accounts submitted to the Charity Commission.
Signed by
Barbara Pawlowska
Director of Fryderyk Chopin Polish School in Southampton
Company registration number: 09698579
Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Company limited by guarantee
Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024
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129, Kathleen Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8LP, United Kingdom
Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Unaudited Financial Statements
Year ended 31 July 2024
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
|---|---|
| Offcers and Professional Advisers | 1 |
| Directors’ Report | 2 |
| Accountant’s Report | 3 |
| Income Statement | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 5 - 6 |
| The following pages do not form part of the fnancial statements | |
| Detailed Income Statement | 7 - 9 |
Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Officers and Professional Advisers
Year ended 31 July 2024
Directors
M Dondajewska B Pawlowska
Company secretary Barbara Sowa Registered office 78 Mallards Road Southampton Hampshire SO31 8LQ England
Accountant
Taxpage Limited 129 Kathleen Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 8LP United Kingdom
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Directors’ Report
Year ended 31 July 2024
The directors present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 July 2024.
DIRECTORS
The directors who served the company during the year were as follows:
M Dondajewska
B Pawlowska
SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.
This report was approved by the board of directors on 29 April 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by:
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Report of the Accountant to the directors of Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton
Year ended 31 July 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with my terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Acts that relate to preparing the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 July 2024.
I have prepared these financial statements based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you. I do not express any opinion on the financial statements.
On the statement of financial position you have acknowledged your duties under the prevailing Companies Acts to ensure that the company keeps adequate accounting records and prepares financial statements that give a "true and fair view".
You have determined that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for this accounting year. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited.
The financial statements are provided exclusively to the directors for the limited purpose mentioned above, and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person, and we shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance.
Taxpage Limited
129 Kathleen Road Southampton Hampshire SO19 8LP United Kingdom
Date: 29 April 2025
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Income Statement
Year ended 31 July 2024
| Turnover Other income Cost of raw materials and consumables Staff costs Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Other charges Defcit |
2024 £ 134,787 1,515 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| 98,602 | ||
| 4,448 | ||
| 136,302 (5,204) (66,332) (185) (70,110) |
103,050 | |
| (1,182) | ||
| (53,039) | ||
| (93) | ||
| (61,199) | ||
| (5,529) | (12,463) | |
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Statement of Financial Position
31 July 2024
| Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital and reserves |
2024 £ |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| 32,296 (490) |
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| 11,042 | ||
| 1,946 | ||
| 31,806 | 12,988 | |
| 31,806 | 12,988 | |
| 31,806 | 12,988 | |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 General information
The company is a private company limited by guarantee and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 78 Mallards Road, , Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8LQ, England.
2 Average number of employees
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was Nil (2023: Nil).
For the year ending 31 July 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors’ responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476;
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions.
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Statement of Financial Position (continued)
31 July 2024
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 April 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
B Pawlowska
Director
Company registration number: 09698579
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Detailed Income Statement
Year ended 31 July 2024
TURNOVER
| TURNOVER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sales Discounts allowed OTHER INCOME Other income COST OF RAW MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES Purchases Materials Other direct costs STAFF COSTS Total subcontracted staff |
2024 £ 134,627 160 |
2023 |
| £ | ||
| 103,897 | ||
| (5,295) | ||
| 134,787 98,602 2024 2023 £ £ 1,515 4,448 |
98,602 | |
| 4,448 | ||
| 136,302 | 103,050 | |
| 2024 £ 935 2,977 1,292 |
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| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 1,182 | ||
| 5,204 2024 £ 66,332 |
1,182 | |
| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| 53,039 |
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Detailed Income Statement (continued)
Year ended 31 July 2024
DEPRECIATION AND OTHER AMOUNTS WRITTEN OFF ASSETS
| Total depreciation of tangible assets Bad debts |
2024 £ 184 1 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| - | ||
| 93 | ||
| 185 | 93 |
OTHER CHARGES
| Training costs Rent Travelling Subsistence Staff entertainment Client entertainment Printing, postage and stationery Computer costs Legal fees Accountancy fees General insurance Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Bank charges Charitable donations Subscriptions Loss on foreign exchange Sundry expenses |
2024 £ 360 32,555 3,664 160 5,601 5,190 9,303 735 40 1,440 1,316 - 954 - 1,001 5,151 - 2,640 |
2023 |
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| £ | ||
| 498 | ||
| 29,695 | ||
| 1,602 | ||
| 232 | ||
| 3,406 | ||
| 5,395 | ||
| 8,763 | ||
| 835 | ||
| 40 | ||
| 1,440 | ||
| 1,157 | ||
| 88 | ||
| 36 | ||
| 1 | ||
| 2,368 | ||
| 1,138 | ||
| 1 | ||
| 4,504 | ||
| 70,110 | 61,199 |
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Fryderyk Chopin Polish School In Southampton Detailed Income Statement (continued)
Year ended 31 July 2024
(5,529) (12,463)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees Fryderyk Chopin Polish School in Southampton On accounts for the year 30/07/2024 Charity no 1167952 ended (if any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/07/2024 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 16/05/2025
Name: Karolina Snarska
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 129 Kathleen Road
Southampton SO19 8LP
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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