Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-APR-2024 to 31-MAR-2025
Charity name: Friends of the Cavendish School (FotCS)
Charity registration number: 1182441
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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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 advance the education and welfare of the pupils at the Cavendish School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the local education authority at the school Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable. |
| 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 |
During the period the charity has received donations from both the public and companies. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees for the charity have had regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Trustees would like to note the support and guidance provided by the Charity Excellence Charity (number 1195568) in our work supporting governance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | A grant-making policy is in place and has been used to support acquisitions for the school. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We have no policy at the moment. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the volunteers and staff who have generously contributed their time and effort to support our events this year. Their dedication and enthusiasm have been instrumental in making these events a success. Whether helping with planning, setting up, running activities, or assisting on the day, the efforts of volunteers have had a meaningful impact on our school community. We are truly grateful for your support. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | During this period we continued operating and complying with financial, legal and regulatory requirements. We have gained several new volunteers. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No objectives were set for this period. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Minimal effort was done regarding Fundraising - but, thanks to parents in the school, funds were still raised. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable. |
| Other | ||
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Financially the Charity is in a good condition. We have quite a large amount of money on hand in Barclays bank. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have not identified reserves within our funds - not do we have a defined policy. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No funds are materially in deficit during the period. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Without an increase in volunteers and Trustees in the coming years and without further engaging with the school it’s difficult to see the Charity has a long-term future. |
| Additional information (optional) Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatementswhererelevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk is the significant lack of resources for developing the charity - fundraising, expanding the Board of Trustees, engaging with the School/ Trust/ Wider community. |
| Other | Charities registered in England and Wales that are not companies are allowed under section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Charities Act’) to prepare receipts and payments accounts provided the charity’s gross income is not over £250,000. Trustees believe that Receipt and Payments accounts are the best way of showing the charity’s progress during the period. An audit or independent examination of the charity's accounts is only required if the charity’s gross income is over £25,000, or if the trustees choose to have an audit or an independent examination. |
Trustees have chosen not to have the accounts externally audited.
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Not applicable | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution (Based on CIO Template) |
| 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 | Trustees are drawn from the parents of children attending the Cavendish School. We have yet to be oversubscribed for Trustees and so have never needed to hold an election. No person/ body (beyond the Charity itself) is automatically entitled to appoint any Trustees. |
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 |
At the moment we have no specific policies in place. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Friends of the Cavendish School |
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| Other name the charity uses | FotCS |
Registered charity number |
1182441 |
Charity’s principal address |
Friends Of The Cavendish, c/o The Cavendish School, Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge. CB24 9LX |
Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity
| Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity | Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity | Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity | Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity |
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| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| 1 | Paige Collingbourne | Chair of Trustees | Jan-2025 to date |
| 2 | Joanna MaryGrazebrook | Secretary | Jan-2025 to date |
| 3 | AndyPelew | Treasurer | Fullperiod |
| 4 | Rebecca Kirsten MacLellan | Trustee | Jan-2025 to date |
| 5 | Christie Evans | Trustee | Fullperiod |
| 6 | Karen Tate | Trustee | Until Jan-2025 |
No body (or people) are entitled to appoint a trustee.
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
| None | N/A |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | N/A |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | |||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
FRIENDS OF THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1182441
ACCOUNTS AND REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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FRIENDS OF THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL
TREASURER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
I report to the trustees/members of the Friends of the Cavendish School (Charity number 1182441) on the accounts for the year ended 13 March 2025 as set out on page 3.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As Treasurer I am responsible for keeping track of income and expenditure for the Charity over the period. As income is less than £5,000 I am required to report income and expenditure only.
Under Section 145(1) of the Charities Act 2011 the threshold for when an independent examination (or audit) becomes mandatory, which is generally when a charity's gross annual income exceeds £25,000.
I note that for charities with a gross annual income under £5,000, there is no statutory requirement to register with the Charity Commission or to have an independent examination, as specified in guidance related to the Charities Act 2011, section 30(2)(d).
I believe the low figure in this reporting period was a significant deviation from normal operation and my expectation is that for the following periods income will rise to over £5,000.
Treasurer’s statement
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the accounts 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
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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 would like to draw the attention of Trustees to the £5,000 paid into the main bank account by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) during the period. This money, as it was paid into the account in error, is not included in the income figures.
I can confirm, reviewing the accounts for the next period that the money has been returned.
I confirm that these accounts represent a “true and fair” view of the charity's operations during the period.
Andy Pellew
5 January 2026 | Andy Pellew 1 Foxhollow | Bar Hill | Cambridge | CB23 8EP
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FRIENDS OF THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL
Signed by one of the trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Position:
Date:
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