Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.03.2024 (Period start date) To 28.02.205 (Period end date)
Charity name: Building Futures Together
Charity registration number: 1185855
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of pupils at Kite Ridge School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at school which the trustees in their absolute discretion determine and which are not provided by the local education authority. Also, to improve the quality of life experience by providing and assisting in the provision of opportunities for young people with disabilities in High Wycombe and local areas which the trustees in their absolute discretion determine and which are not provided by the local authority. This would include the continuous development of KiteFest. |
| 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 |
Annual event called KiteFest at our school which is a FREE two-day music festival full of singing, dancing, performing and fun. Its aim is to break down barriers between mainstream and special school students through shared performance and creativity. Every year is a great success and it always gives the young people a great opportunity to showcase their talent; whether they choose to perform individually or as a group, of just the chance to enjoy some live music. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Due to school staffing levels, and lack of funds, we were inactive this year – we were unable to provide / put on KiteFest. Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | Review of balance, income and expenditure took place at the end of the Financial Year 2024. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold a small reserve to ensure we are able to pay deposits towards securing bookings for future events. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,824 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We have no concerns about the continuation of this charity. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Executive Committee |
| 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 | There have been no selection methods used to date as the three members of the Executive Committee are original, founding members. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| 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 | Building Futures Together |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1185855 |
| Charity’s principal address | Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue Buckinghamshire HP12 3NE |
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 |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Steven Sneesby | Chair | |||
| CarlyWeybourne | Treasurer | |||
| AmyHarrison | Secretary | |||
| Tessa Willard | ||||
| Mateusz Atamanczuk |
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| Katie Sinclair | ||||
– 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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) C. Weybourne
Full name(s) Carly Weybourne
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date 09.12.2025
The Friends of Kite Ridge Accounts
| Date | Details | **Paid out ** | Paid in | Balance |
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| 01.03.2024 | Opening Balance | £2,143.28 | ||
| Residual fees for KiteFest 2023 | £297.98 | £1,845.30 | ||
| 28.02.2025 | Closing Balance | £297.98 | £0.00 | £1,845.30 |