## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From Period start date 01/09/2024 to Period end date 31/08/2025**
## **Charity name: LA RECRE**
## **Charity registration number: 1174400**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The object of the CIO is to enable French
speaking children in Southampton and the
neighbouring area to use and further
develop their linguistic capabilities as well as
knowledge of French language and culture
in an extracurricular environment. The
children will be able to complement the
education they receive in English Schools,
by following a programme based on the
guidelines established by the French
Education Ministry (Ministère de l’éducation
nationale) for teaching French as a mother
tongue. The supplementary education is
aimed primarily at children aged 18 months
to 18 years old. The CIO also aims to be a
meeting point and sharing environment for
French speaking families through the
provision of various activities.|
|Summary of the main
activities 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|La Récré was founded in May 2015 as a
community group, started its activities in
June 2015 and became a Charitable
Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in August
2017 (registration number 1174400).
This report concludes the 8th year operating
as a charity with both volunteers and self-
employed members of staff.
As in the previous years, sessions were held
in person at Bitterne Park Secondary school.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit.|Para 1.18|We confirm the trustees have had regard to
the Charity Commission’s guidance on
public benefit and taken them into account
when making any relevant decision.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
~~|~~ SORP reference
|Policy on grant making.|Para 1.38|Not Applicable|
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|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment.|Para 1.38|- All staff are DBS checked and/or we check
their French ‘extrait de casier judiciaire’ if
they have been in the UK for less than 1
year.
- To facilitate the integration of new staff, we
provide an induction process, covering the
ethos of our charity, the structure, the
procedures and expectations.
- La Récré maintains its membership of UK
Parapluie FLAM (Français Langue
Maternelle or French as a mother tongue)
and global FLAM monde. These networks
enable us to exchange ideas and processes
and provide training courses for the board,
the teaching and administration staff.
- All members of the education,
administration and board teams undertook
safeguarding training also organised by the
Parapluie FLAM network.
- All staff are invited to attend FLAM
meetings if interested and La Récré covers
the session fees and expenses if applicable.|
|Contribution made by
volunteers.|Para 1.38|La Récré has many volunteers ready to help
and to support when needed, covering
during the absence of other staff, and
helping at the school library.|
|Other|||
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|Summary 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.|Para 1.20|As of July 2025, La Récré had 104
registered pupils, a small increase from the
101 of the previous year.
In 2024/2025, La Récré was run by a team
of 11 teachers and assistants.
For the 7th year, La Récré continued to
partially subsidise fortnightly two extra
classes to prepare for three “Diplôme
d'études en langue française” (DELF),
namely DELF A2, DELF B1 and DELF B2.
Since its creation La Récré has maintained
an efficient running of the organisation and
provides quality lessons to children by
qualified and enthusiastic staff.
This has not always been an easy task due
to staff turnover and difficulties in
recruitment.
La Récré’s vision remains to expose children
to the French language and culture whilst
having fun and making friends.
This year was a special year for La Récré as
we celebrated our 10th anniversary with a
school fayre and a special celebration.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set.|Para 1.41|This year, having sent our annual
satisfaction survey to families a little bit
earlier, we received a much better response
rate with 27 members out of 67 families
Noting that members response can include
multiple children:
26 respondents were satisfied with the
sessions, none expressed dissatisfaction.
24 respondents were satisfied with the
cursus
22 respondents noticed significant progress
in French, mainly in enthusiasm, speaking
and vocabulary abilities.
26 respondents were satisfied with the
teaching team
26 respondents were also satisfied with how
La Récré is run and none were dissatisfied.
Overall, this survey shows that La Récré
continues to achieve its goals, mainly by
supporting and improving children’s learning|
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of the French Language and their curiosity for French language and culture. We believe in an engaging and relaxed environment in small classes, managed by enthusiastic teachers and assistants and this is our key to this success which we are keen to maintain. No fundraising activities were organised. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set. Not applicable Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives. Other
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|For the academic year 2024/2025, La Récré
had healthy accounts, with a net balance of
£15,561 at the end of the last term.
We have had to introduce a small increase
in membership fees to counteract the
various increases in rent and wages.
Membership during the period increased
from 55 to 67 families.|
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|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|These reserves enable the school to
weather unforeseen additional expenses
should they arise.
They will also be used to organise special
events such as theatre shows or thematic
sessions.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|At the end of August 2025, we
had£15,561left in reserve.|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|Not applicable|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|No funds were materially in deficit.|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The main difficulties and uncertainties are
still related to the recruitment of suitable
teachers. However, we are lucky to have
parent volunteers ready to step in, allowing
us to maintain teaching quality and cover
during the absence of other staff.
The increase in running costs due to inflation
and high energy costs (mainly rooms
renting) is a concern and should the
increase in rents not be sustainable, La
Récréshall look for alternative and cheaper
spaces to rent.
An additional concern appeared during the
last term of 2024/2025, with BPS
outsourcing its rental operations to a
commercial third-party called Vivify Venues
(https://www.vivifyvenues.com/),
which introduces several operational
challenges and policy changes likely to
cause significant disruption to our operations
in the near future.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
||The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The principal sources of funds are
membership and fees from participants|
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|Not applicable|
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|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The increase in running costs due to inflation
and high energy costs.
As the current managing team is faced with
their own children outgrowing the school, the
Board has recognized the need to recruit
Board members amongst the intake of new
parents to ensure the continued survival of
La Récré.|
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of
charity’s trusts:||||
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|Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)||
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g
unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO||
|Trustee selection
methods including
details of any
constitutional
provisions e.g.
election to post or
name of any
person or body
entitled to appoint
one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Elected at the AGM by the members. Or appointed by
Trustees until the next AGM||
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.|Para 1.51|A guidance document on the roles & duties
is provided to all new trustees, in
accordance with Charity Commission
guidelines.|
|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works.|Para 1.51|La Récré works closely with Bitterne Park
School in Southampton. La Récré rents the
premises as the lessons are held in the 6th
form building of Bitterne Park School.|
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|La Récré is part of the UK Parapluie FLAM
(Français Langue Maternelle) network which
regroups about 50 FLAM schools in the
United Kingdom. This network is recognised
and supported by the French Agency for the
Teaching of French Language abroad.
La Récré also joined the newly created
FLAM Monde (https://flammonde.org/)
organisation regrouping all country-specific
FLAM entities. FLAM Monde is supported by
the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign
Affairs (MEAE) and the Agency for French
Education Abroad (AEFE).|
||Other|||Risks:
●Considered by all board members.
●Regular policy review process.
●Particular attention is given to the
safeguarding policy and its
implementation.
●With the increase of members and of
responsibilities, the board continues
to hold a trustee’s insurance.|
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|La Récré||
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|Other name the
charity uses|La Récré Southampton||
|Registered
charity number|1174400||
|Charity’s
principal
address|36 Salisbury Street
Fordingbridge,
Hampshire SP6 1AF||
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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**for whole year**|**Name of person**
**(or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee**
**(if any)**|
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||1|Jeanne-Francoise
Williamson|Chair||Members|
||2|Sandrine Morawek|Secretary||Members|
||3|Caryl Takvorian|Trustee||Members|
||4|NellyPayne|Trustee||Members|
||5|Maggie Adams|Treasurer||Members|
||6|Lina Rebaine|Trustee||Members|
||7|Christine Courtier|Trustee||Members|
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
## **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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**adviser**
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**Address**|**Type of**
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## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Caryl Takvorian ~~Ria~~ **Full name(s)** Sandrine Morawek ~~E i~~ **Position (eg** SECRETARY/TRUSTEE TRUSTEE **Secretary, Chair,** ~~a~~ **etc) Date** 4/12/2025 4/12/2025 ~~a eeeee~~
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LA RÉCRÉ**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of La Récré (the Charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’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 examiner’s statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Mr J P Foxwell FCCA FCIE independent-examiner.net
12 Hillbourne Road, Poole, BH17 7JB
Date: 24 January 2026
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|La Recre|1174400|
|Receipts and payments accounts|CC16a|
|For the period|01/09/2024|31/08/2025|
|To|
|from|
|Section A Receipts and payments|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|
|Total funds|Last year|
|funds|funds|funds|
|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|
|A1 Receipts|
|Membership|(all members)|840|-|-|840|804|
|Student fees|25,507|-|-|25,507|24,857|
|Interest|146|-|-|146|120|
|Donation|3|-|-|3|-|
|Grant|-|-|-|-|-|
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|=|Sub total|(Gross income for AR)|[ 26,496 ]|-|-|26,496|25,781|
|A2 Asset and investment sales,|
|(see table).|
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|Sub total|[ - ]|-|-|-|-|
|SS|Total receipts|26,496|-|= ===|-|26,496|25,781|
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|A3 Payments|
|Hire of rooms|5,000|-|-|5,000|3,240|
|Stationary & teaching resources|463|-|-|463|604|
|DELF exam fees|-|-|-|-|-|
|Teaching staff|12,633|-|-|12,633|12,636|
|Insurance|969|-|-|969|936|
|Administration staff|3,450|-|-|3,450|2,485|
|Training|53|53|17|
|Health & safety|931|-|-|931|47|
|Marketing & Com|121|-|-|121|424|
|FLAM membership|248|-|-|248|117|
|Events|2,176|2,176|248|
|Sub total|26,044|-|-|26,044|20,753|
|A4 Asset and investment|
|purchases, (see table)|
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|Sub total|-|-|-|-|-|
|==|Total payments|26,044|-|=|-|=|26,044|20,753|
|Net of receipts/(payments)|452|-|- 452|5,028|
|A5 Transfers between funds|-|- -|-|-|
|A6 Cash funds last year end|15,109|- -|15,109|10,081|
|Cash funds this year end|=====|15,561|-|- 15,561|15,109|
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