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2024-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Period start date Period end date 01 09 2023 31 08 2024 To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name BRIT SCHOOL PARENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Other names charity is known by BRIT PEC

Registered charity number (if any) 1187931

Charity's principal address The BRIT School 60 The Crescent Croydon Postcode CR0 2HN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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6		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
James Hillier Chair
Michelle Brooking Treasurer
Rebecca Northover Secretary 04/07/2024 to date
Astero Neville

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Type of adviser
Name
Address
Bank Charites Aid
Foundation (CAF
Bank)		 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent,
ME19 4JQ

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution adopted 21/03/2019

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Unincorporated association How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed or reappointed by current trustees by vote annually at Trustee selection methods the Annual General Meeting usually held late June / early July (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Although the charity is an independent organisation, it exists solely to support The BRIT School. All net funds raised are used to benefit the school community, typically through capital expenditure projects or targeted programme support. The charity receives proposals from the school annually, which are reviewed and approved by the trustees before any funds are allocated.

The trustees, who are parents of students at the school, serve on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration. Meetings are held as required to consider these proposals and to plan fundraising events, ensuring that funds are used effectively and in line with the charity’s objectives. The structure is designed to maintain independence while working closely with the school to ensure alignment with its needs.

Section C Objectives and activities

The object of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school by:

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

  1. Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.

  2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of pupils. During the year, the charity supported The BRIT School through a range of fundraising activities, including two main fundraising events specifically held for parents, as well as the sale of refreshments (e.g. Summary of the main snacks and beverages) at school performances and events across activities undertaken for the the various strands. public benefit in relation to these objects (include within The funds raised were used to support the school by providing this section the statutory additional resources, equipment or facilities that enhance students’ declaration that trustees education, wellbeing and wider school experience. These activities have had regard to the also helped to strengthen relationships within the school community, guidance issued by the in line with the charity’s stated objectives. Charity Commission on public benefit)

The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and reviewing the charity’s activities and objectives.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

The charity is enormously grateful to all of the parent volunteers who generously give their time to support our events throughout the year. Their involvement, whether helping to organise or support strand events or open days, is vital to the success of our fundraising efforts and building relationships. Without their valuable energy and commitment, many of these events simply would not be possible. All volunteer support is given freely, with no remuneration, and is deeply appreciated by the trustees and the school.

Section D Achievements and performance

The charity organised two main fundraising events during the year, both Summary of the main of which were well attended and supported by parents of the school. achievements of the charity These events include either a silent auction or an online raffle. In during the year addition, the charity provided refreshments at a number of school events, including open days and student performances across the year. Funds raised from the activities were used to support key projects within the school. This included contributing to ‘BRIT Fit’, an ongoing fitness and wellbeing initiative originally launched with funding from the charity and supported annually since. The charity also funded the purchase of a new school oven, enhancing catering provision for students.

Section E Financial review

As at 31[st] August 2024, the charity held a balance of £886 in its general Brief statement of the current account, which is used for day-to-day income and expenditure. charity’s policy on reserves An additional £3,107 is held in a separate ‘Gold’ account, in line with a £3000 reserves policy previously agreed by former trustees.

The charity does not have fixed overheads, other than for modest annual insurance, or regular financial commitments, and does not anticipate unexpected costs. However, a modest reserve is maintained to enable - the pre purchase of stock and supplies for fundraising events if required.

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The trustees intend to review the current reserves policy to determine whether a lower reserve level would be more proportionate to the charity’s operational needs.

A small historical cash balance of £26 is held securely, awaiting banking, but is not in active use, as the charity has not operated using cash since prior to 2023.

Details of any funds materially Not applicable in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

The charity’s principal source of income continues to be fundraising You may choose to include activities organised for and by the school community. As detailed above, additional information, where expenditure during the year was directed toward supporting projects that relevant about: enhance pupils’ education and wellbeing in line with the charity’s • the charity’s principal objectives. The charity does not hold any investments beyond standard sources of funds (including bank accounts and has not adopted an ethical investment policy, as this any fundraising); is not applicable to its current financial structure.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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
R NORTHOVER		 M Brooking

REBECCA NORTHOVER		 MICHELLE BROOKING

Secretary		 TREASURER
09/06/2025 09/06/2025

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees

Charity Name BRIT School Parent Engagement Committee

On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages		 31 August 2024 Charity no
(if any)		 1187931
7 and 8

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024.

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed:[G Heath (Signature on File) ] Date: 09/06/2025 Name: G Heath Relevant professional Chartered Institute of Management Accountant qualification(s) or body Registered Member ID No. on file (if any): Address: Redacted – Address on File

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the None to Disclose. examiner wishes to disclose .

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BRIT PARENTS CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES iaritv Name BR￿ SCHOOL PARENT ENGAGEMENT COMMrrrEE lo Irf anvl 1187931 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period flown -eno 01109r2023 3110812024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endo*Tnent funds Total funds Lastyear to ihe neafe lo ihe r)eawes1 £ to ihe neare51 t lo ihe neawe51 £ io the neaiest A1 Recei Fynd Rais￿$ Bai Income MatchlvTroln DoThaiiOnS Bark Inieresi 17.050 7.380 1.500 5.059 92 17.050 7.980 1.500 5.059 92 7.556 7.812 2.500 475 45 Sub total(Gross income for AR) 3t681 31.681 .388 A2 Asset and investment sales, see table . None Sub total 31,681 31.681 18,388 A3 Pté wnents hoolcontributions FundRaisingCostS Bai Cosis Exp@nses 25.272 5.062 25.272 s.l￿2 17.097 3.778 223 32.7XI 223 3Z.730 205 24.407 Sub total A4 Asset and investrnent purchases. Isee table) Sub total 32,730 32.730 24A07 Net of receipts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between funds AG Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 1,049 1,049 6,019 5,068 4,019 5,068 4,019 11,087 5,068 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period TAR June 2025

BRIT PARENTS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Categories Deiails io nearest t io neavesi £ io ne￿est £ B1 Cash funds CAF Aojount 886 CAF Gola Acccdjnt 3.107 Cash Total cash funds 4,019 (agree balar￿*S￿ilh iecwws and paymeNs Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Deiails None lo nearesl £ to nth•west £ to ne4wesl £ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to vhich assei belon Details Non• Cost loplionall Cuwrenl value ionall 83 Investmenl assets Fund to vhich assei belon Current value ionall Details Non• Cosi lowionall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund io ¥hioh ielaies due iionall When due r•onall Delails Non• 85 Liabilities Slgned by one 01 two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Dale of Signature Print Name M Brooking (Prepared Dyl 06106r2025 J Hillier (Chairl 07106r2025 TAR June 2025