F.I.S.H.E.S FREEGROUNDS INFANT SCHOOL HELPERS AND EXTRA SUPPORT Trustees. Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2025 Charity Registration No: 1169971
Part A: Trustees, Annual Report Thls report has b88n prepargd in accordance with the Charrties Act 2011 and the Charitie$ IAccounts and Reports} Reoulaiions 2008 (Regulations W411. The charity prepares its accounts on a receipts and payments basis as permitted for a non-company charity with gross income nol exceeding £250,000. 1. Reference and Administrative Information Item Detsils Charfty nama F.I.S.H.E.S FREEGROUNDS INFANT SCHOOL HELPERS AND EXT SUPPORT-F.I.S.H.E.S" Chartty rogl8tratlon numb•r 1169971 Reglsterad addrnss Freegrounds Infarrt Sthool, Hobb Lang, Hedge End, Southamplon, S030 OGG Governlng documènt Type of charity Flnanclal year Bankers Consttithn a¢h)pted 18 Septomtrw 2023 UnincrQT2ted associatton I charitable trust (non-companyl 1 September 2024 to 31 ALtgust 2025 N8tWesl Bank plc TrustO05 $eThlng durfng the Yr. Name Role Dates served Carly Haines Beatrits Santo>Carey Chloe Paullgy Chair Full year Treasurer Full year Secretsry Full year 2. Structure, Governance and Management Govemlng document: F.l.S.H.E.S is govemed by its (£rf)striution adopted cvt 18 Septomber 2023. A copy Is available on request. Recruitment and appointmgnt of tru$tse8: Trustees are elected by rrMberS al AGM and shall hold office until the next AGM. Organisalonal stru¢ture: The charity is managed by a board of trustees who me8t qLtartedy lo oversee strategy, finances and govemance. R•lated parttes and connectlons: There are no relatgd party relationships requlring disclosure. 3. Oblectlves and Aetivitles Charftsble obje¢ts: The objects ofthe tharity. a8 set out in its goveming documen( are: To advance the education of puplL8 in the s(knol in partitrjlar by.. - Developing effective relationship between the SL. Pants and other associated wth the schoc4. - Engaging in aclivibes ty providing facalities or equipment which support thè school and advance the 6dUCaOn of wpil8. Public beneflt Statement: The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when exerusin9 thr powers and duti8$. in parblwlar Ythen reviemng the charity's
aims and objectwes and in planning tL5 actiwlies for the yeaf. The tteeS are satisfied that the activrtses of the charity provtde a clear and identifiable benefit lo the public. s[ficallY the cwrent and future pupils of Freegrounds Infant School through the purchase of equipmenc books and improvement of sthool facilities as well as by holding events and activibes to develop th& relationship befvfftn the sclw)ol. teacher and parents. 4. Achievomènts and Perforniance During the year ended 31 August 2025, the trustees ret the follo1ftg artiveS and achievements: The chartty organisgd several fundraising events over the course ol the year including a Summer fayre, Easter f8yre. Christmas Fayre and various discos. and quiz nights. A particular suSS in the year was the inaugural school laser show. These main evants were supplemented by ad-hoc O)nalions from individuals and local business. sponsored sporting events and the sales of frAid and drink. The total receipts for the year were the highest on record for the charity. The tharity was pl&ased lo be able lo donate a signifieanl piece of play equipment for Freegrounds Infant sch(x)l using some of the funds raised in the year as well as providing equipment lo creats a dedicated special education needs rwm In the schoc4. Volunteers". The three trustees are the primary vdunleers for the charity and mange it on a daY-t(daY basls including the arrangement of fijndraising events. Other volunteer5 (ty'calty teacrS and parents associated the schcoll SUPkY)rt the tharity on an ad-hoc basis durirKJ furKlraisrng events. 5. Flnanclal Revlow O¥&rviow: Total roGeipts for the year were £38220 and totsl payments were £30.473. reSUng In a surplus of £7,748. Includo in the total paym8nts was £16.169 of purchases lo support Freegounds Infant School. The closing bank balance at 31 August 2025 was £23.574. Princlpal soure8s of In¢om8: The principal sourca of income are donabons from indiwduals and businesses, fundraising events. sponsored events and grfl aid. Resenres pollcy: The trustees aim to maintsin freg res8eS equlvant to 1 to 2 monlhs of expenditure lapproximately £3,000) to ensure the charity ean continue tts aclivitigs betwèén fvndraising events. R•strlcted funds: AJI funds hekl by the charity during the year were unr8stricted Going concern." The Injstees have considwed the financial position of the charity 8t the year end and are satisfied that il is able lo continue to operate for the foreseeab futu. Investment pollcy: The charity held no investments durirwJ the year. All funds were hekl in a current account with Natwest Bank pl¢. Payments to trustees: No trustee received any payment or re1mbuernent of expenses during the year. 6. Declaration by the Trustees The trustees dedare Ihal they have approved this Trusl89$' knnual Rgwt and cyjnfimi that it meets the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charibes {AC(Uts and Rewrtsl Regulations 2008. Slgned on behalf of th8 trustees: Signature.. Iq ts. Ioz(ts Full name: Cady Haines Role: Chair of Truste8s
Part B: Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2025. prepared on a receipts and paymenls basis in ac£ordan(* with th8 Charities Act 2011. Receipts and Payments Account Unrestricted funds £ Corporate donations and event SprsorShIp Income from ovents 4.213 Income from resale oftheme park tickets Online donations 202 2,501 Income from stsll hire 360 TOTAL RECEIPTS Prizes and raffle costs 2.596 Purchasg of event food arKI czteriNJ Event entertainment 2,502 4.070 Event gquipmenl hire Puhase of event equipment Payment for events other scJ)ools Purchase5 for sch)ol 1.595 753 1.942 16.169 Other TOTAL PAYMENTS 30.473 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 7.748 Statemont of Assets and Llabllltles As at 31 August 2025 As at 31 August 2024 Cash at bank 23,574 15,826 Other assets TOTAL ASSErs 23,574 15,82 Amounts owed lo suppliers I credrtors TOTAL UABILITIES Nll NET ASSETS 23,574 15,826
Noles to th8 Accounts Not• 1 Accounting pollcl•s: These accounts have been prepared on a receipis and payments basls in accordance wth the Charities Act 2011. Irme is reccgnised lthen receNed and expenditure when paid. The accounts cover the pefiod from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. Note 2- Related party transactions: No trustee or connected person received any payment from the Charity during the year. nor did the charity enter into any transaclions wrth related parties. Note 3- Restrlcted funds: The charity held restricted funds during the year. Note 4- Grants recelvgd: None
Independent Examlnofs Report to the Trustses of F.l.S.H.E.S Rgport on tho ae¢ounts for th• year end 31 August 2025 R8SPOCtive resp4)n$ibiliti•s of truste•s and ?xamlnor: The charriys trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under seckn.on 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed under section 14511) of that Act.11 is my responsibility to examine the aCcUnts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and lo slatè whether particular matters have com8 lo my attention. 8a$5s of the Independent examlnerfs report: My examinabon was carried OLrt In accordance wlth Regulation 11 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. tt also includes consideration of any unusu81 irnS or disdosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees COnmIrJ any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audtt. and consequgnlly no audrt opinion Is exprossal. Independ•nt examinerfs ststsment: In connecb.on Vth my examination, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect.. la} accounting and other records have not baen kept in resW of tha charity as raquirèd by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011,. or Ibl the accounts do not accord with those records.. or Icl the accounts do not comply th the appliGable requirements (nCernIng the ft)rni and content of accounts sel out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe accounts gNe a 'true and fair wev/ which is not a matter considered a5 part of an indeperKlent examination. Signaturn: IC(IGla6 Full nam•: Relovant quallllcatlc*n I werienee: NJIA