THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FUND
Annual Report & Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 Aug 2024
Charity No 1172505
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
CONTENTS
| Trustees’ Report .............................................................................................................................. | 1 – 3 |
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| Independent Examiner’s Report ....................................................................................................... | 4 |
| Statement of Receipts & Payments................................................................................................... | 5 |
| Statement of Assets & Liabilities ...................................................................................................... | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements..................................................................................................... | 7 - 9 |
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements together with the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31 Aug 2024.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Fund Charity No 1172505 Contact Address Mrs Imogen Lavelle The Good Shepherd RC Primary School 35 Gayford Road London W12 9BY Website Address goodshepherdrc.lbhf.sch.uk Current Trustees Catherine Goacher Chair Imogen Lavelle Treasurer Wesley Harcourt Trustee Bankers National Westminster Bank Independent Examiner Mark Hill ACMA Living Lightly Ltd 95 Bridge Lanes Hebden Bridge Halifax HX7 6AT
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements, together with the independent examiner’s report, for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Governing Document
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation (“CIO”) governed by its constitution dated 10 Apr 2017 and granted charitable status by the Charity Commission on that date.
Objects & Activities
The objects of the charity are:
Providing outstanding additional supplies, resources, and activities for pupils as part of an extended curriculum. Offering advocacy, advice, and information to support the school community.
Achievements & Performance
During the year, the fund has provided significant support to the school’s staffing and the extracurricular events. These events have had a measurable positive impact on the children’s overall performance and well-being, enhancing their confidence, teamwork, and creativity.
The charity’s support has also enabled specialist provision in Art, Music, Drama, and Sports, ensuring all children have access to high-quality experiences in these areas. This continued focus on holistic development has allowed pupils to excel, with many demonstrating exceptional skills and talents in these disciplines.
As a result of these initiatives, the school continues to perform significantly above the national average in end-of-keystage national tests, reflecting the charity’s ongoing contribution to academic and extracurricular excellence.
Future Plans
The trustees aim to continue supporting the school in delivering exceptional educational opportunities and enriching the overall experience for its pupils. Potential uses of the school fund in the future include:
Improved Facilities and Resources:
Upgrading outdoor play and learning areas
Investing in state-of-the-art IT equipment, including interactive boards, tablets, and robotics kits, to support digital learning.
Well-being and Mental Health Support:
Funding therapy sessions, and well-being programs for pupils and staff.
Access to Specialist Teaching and Programs:
Expanding specialist-led lessons in modern foreign languages, performing arts, or competitive sports. Subsidising music lessons or instrument rental programs to ensure inclusivity.
The trustees will review these opportunities regularly to ensure alignment with the school’s goals and priorities.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview
Income has come from membership subscriptions, and donations from individuals. Expenditure was minimal and comprised fixed cost items such as insurance and trustees expenses.
Summary of Receipts & Payments
| all figures in £000s Operating receipts Operating payments Net receipts/(payments) for the year Balance |
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 145.8 129.6 125.3 73.8 90.1 (162.1) (107.3) (133.3) (83.7) (77.8) |
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| (16.3) 22.3 (8.0) (9.9) 12.3 |
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| 8.5 24.8 2.5 10.6 20.5 |
Reserves Policy
Trustees consider that it is appropriate to hold minimal cash reserves to allow as much funding as possible for events. Reserves at the year-end, were £8.5k (2023: £24.8k).
This report was approved by the trustees on 27[th] February 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Catherine Goacher
Chair
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 Aug 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act).
You are satisfied that the charity is not required by charity law to have its accounts audited and you have chosen to have an independent examination instead of an audit.
It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Having completed by examination, I confirm that no matter came to my attention giving me cause to believe in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I confirm there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mark Hill, ACMA 27[th] February 2025
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
| All Figures in £ Note Primary Purpose Trading Charitable Trading Receipts Uniform income 5a Event 5b-5h Other income Total Charitable Trading Payments Uniforms 6a Clubs/Events 6b-6g Total Surplus (Loss) on Primary Purpose Trading Charitable Donations and Expenditure Receipts Donations 7a-7f Capital Funding 8a-8b Total Payments School Counsellor 9 Curriculum Enrichment/ (Counsellors) 10 Capital Investment 11a-11d Administration 12a-12q Governance costs 13a-13b Donations Made 14a-14b Other costs 15 Net receipts/(payments) Balance as at 01 Sept Balance as at 31 Aug |
Note | 2024 2023 2022 |
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6,425 29,976 3,627 64,516 36,760 26,385 - - |
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| 70,941 66,736 30,107 5,488 3,340 2,861 38,434 42,327 39,523 |
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| 43,922 45,668 42,384 |
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| 27,019 21,070 (12,277) |
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| 74,879 62,815 95,145 - 2 - |
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| 74,879 62,818 95,145 |
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| 20,075 28,305 18,870 18,149 18,404 12,612 15,471 9,131 - 7,730 4,764 3,454 1,600 1,000 1,000 54,728 - 54,997 472 |
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| 118,225 61,604 90,933 |
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| (16,326) 22,282 (8,065) 24,778 2,496 10,561 |
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| 8,452 24,778 2,496 |
All funds are unrestricted.
The above statement includes funds raised for other charities as shown in Note 14
The Notes on pages 7 to 9 form an integral part of these accounts.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 AUG 2024
| Bank & cash Balances Bank current account Bank deposit account Debtors Liabilities Creditors: Accrued /unpaid Accounting Creditors: Unpaid Shooting stars bill Funds Unrestricted Funds |
Note 2024 2023 2022 |
Note 2024 2023 2022 |
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18,956 31,460 3,496 Nil Nil Nil |
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| 18,956 31,460 3,496 |
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| Nil Nil Nil (1,550)(2,000) (1,000) (8,954)(4,682) Nil 8,45224,778 2,496 |
All funds are unrestricted.
The Notes on pages 7 to 9 form an integral part of these accounts.
These accounts were approved by the trustees on 27[th] February 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Catherine Goacher
Chair
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Preparation
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
2. Fund Accounting
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(a) Unrestricted funds are those that can be expended at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the charity.
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(b) Restricted funds are those that may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor, or when funds are raised for specific purposes.
Currently all of the charity’s funds are unrestricted.
3. Taxation
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(a) The charity is not liable to corporation tax nor capital gains tax on its charitable activities.
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(b) The charity is not registered for VAT; thus all costs are shown inclusive of VAT charged.
4. Trustee / Related Parties expenses and remuneration
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(a) There were no related party transactions to report this year.
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(b) No remuneration was paid to trustees during the year or in the previous year.
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(c) The charity's insurance policy includes trustee indemnity insurance cover for all of its trustees. (d) There were no expenses paid to trustees this year.
5. Trading Receipts
| All Figures in £ 5(a) Uniform Income 5(b) Sports + Music Clubs / School Trip 5(c) Ball Tickets 5(d) Other Events Other income 6. Primary purpose trading Payments 6(a) Uniform Payments 6(b) Premises Costs 6(c) School Trips 6(d) Sports and Music Clubs 6(e) Food 6(f) School Ball 6(g) Other events SURPLUS on Primary Purpose Trading |
2024 2023 2022 |
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| 6,425 29,796 3,627 59,018 36,314 22,383 5,498 1 4,002 -1 - - (5) 95 |
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| 70,941 66,736 30,107 |
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5,488 3,340 2,861 - 395 - - - 1,459 22,665 29,865 24,431 714 485 785 10,920 10,003 9,615 4,135 1,580 3,232 |
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| 43,922 45,668 42,384 |
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| 27,019 21,068(12,277) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
| 11. Capital Investment 11(a) Playground 11(b) Class Room 11(c) Other Capital Investment 11(d) Other Equipment incl. Air-condition 7. Donations 7(a) Charity Trust 7(b) Easy fundraising 7(c) Individual Contributions 7(d) Large Private donations (over £3k) 7(e) Gift Aid 7(f) Onward Donations Donations income includes onward donations made of 8. Devolved Capital Funding There was no Devolved Capital Funding this year. 9. School Counselling for Pupils 9(a) School Counsellor 10. Curriculum Enrichment 10(a) Curriculum enrichment |
2024 | 2024 20232022 1,008 1,821 - 2744,356 6,902 39,948 35,117 29,000 16,500 14,275 59,243 12,354 7,245 - 4,7951 - 74,879 62,815 95,145 - - 2,650 20,07528,305 18,870 |
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| 20,07528,30518,870 | ||
| 18,149 18,404 12,612 |
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| ~~-~~ 18,14918,404 12,612 |
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| 2023 2022 2021 |
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4,300 9,311 92 1,768 |
- - - - - - 1,818 - - 9,131 - - |
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| 15,471 | 9,131 - 1,818 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUG 2024
12. Welfare Services for staff
| All Figures in £ 12(b) Welfare Work for staff 12(c) Teaching Materials (additional) 12(i) Postage & delivery 12(j) Office Supplies 12(p) Bank charges 12(q) Diocesan Administration Other 13. Governance costs 13(a) Trustees' travel expenses 13(b) Independent examiner's fee 14. Donations Made 14(a) Donations to the School itself 14(b) Donations to other charities 15. Other Costs 15 Other costs |
2024 2023 2022 502,856 741 6,862 - - 430 - 395 - - 136 - 1 374 204 1,680 1,544 184227 264 7,730 4,764 3,454 Nil Nil Nil 1,550 1,000 1,000 |
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| 1,550 1,000 1,000 |
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| 48,500 - 52,347 6,228 - 2,650 54,728 - 54,997 472 - - |
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| 472 - - |
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