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2024-08-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1193284

Company registration number CE024724 (England and Wales)

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER

CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO)

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees M Coombes O T Raharison H Tucker E Roche-Miller C Collins Charity number 1193284 Company number CE024724 Principal address 8 Chestnut Walk Groby Leicestershire LE6 9EU Registered office 8 Chestnut Walk Groby Leicestershire LE6 9EU Independent examiner Thomas Mayfield BA FCA Mayfield & Co (Accountants) Ltd 2 Merus Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1RJ

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 14

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's Constitution, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity, La petite ecole de Leicester was granted charitable status on the 27 January 2021 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Charitable objects

The aims and objectives of the CIO are for the public benefit, to advance the education of bilingual or plurilingual children in the East Midlands community, by teaching them French as a native language, promoting the culture of French speaking countries and bilingualism.

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.

La petite ecole de Leicester is a Saturday French school in Leicestershire, open to French-speaking children from pre-school onwards and beginners. It seeks to advance the education of bilingual or plurilingual children in the local community, by teaching them French as a native language, promoting the culture of French speaking countries and bilingualism. Classes are held in a primary school in Leicester. All our activities are designed to provide services for the public benefit of our service users.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

La petite ecole de Leicester opened its doors in September 2021, and now welcomes over 80 children split over five classes and a play group for the under-fours. The four classes are run by qualified teachers and assistants who are all native French speakers. The lessons are adapted to the age and ability of the children, and cover a range of activities including reading, writing, spelling, arts and crafts. The play group involves singing, reading, arts and crafts, with a different weekly theme. La petite ecole de Leicester has set up a French library with books for all age groups and abilities.

La petite ecole de Leicester has organised a series of seasonal events to celebrate cultural traditions. For example, galette des rois (January 2024) and Mardi Gras (March 2024).

The children enjoy socialising with other Leicestershire French-speaking children from different schools in the area. From a governance perspective, we have a safeguarding and child protection policy and a risk assessment in place. DBS checks are obtained for all trustees, teachers and assistants.

All teachers have received safeguarding training. The school is member of the French umbrella association “Parapluie FLAM” that provides support and establishes cooperation between other similar schools in the UK.

Financial review

The statement of financial activities on page 5 shows a total income of £34,053 and expenditure of £25,666 across our unrestricted and restricted funds. Thus reporting a surplus for the year of £8,387.

The overall reserves carried forward as at the year end 31 August 2024 stands at £17,890, which is significantly up from last year's reserves of £9,503.

Going Concern

The charity has no known uncertainties as there is funding for the academic year ahead.

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for an alternative specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of normal expenditure. The trustees estimate normal ongoing annual costs to be between £25,000 and £50,000 per year. The reserves on the face of things look below what may normally be needed. In normal circumstances, the trustees estimate that reserves at a level of approximately £10,000 would ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they would be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)

The charity's principal source of funds are the school fees paid by the attending families. The school fees are determined every year at the lowest possible level to balance operational expenditure. La petite ecole de Leicester received a grant from the AEFE (Agency for French education abroad) in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 to aid the start up of the charity. The charity reserves are kept at a level that are adequate to fulfil our continuing obligations.

A description of the principal risks facing the charity

The trustees consider that a major risk is one, which if it materialised, would have a significant adverse impact on the charities ability to function and achieve its purposes as identified in its Constitution. The trustees recognise that risks can arise not only from the charity’s activities but also from failure to act or exploit opportunities. Our principal risk is lack of funding. The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that they have established systems to mitigate any significant operational or business risks.

Structure, governance and management

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

M Coombes

O T Raharison H Tucker E Roche-Miller C Collins

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

Trustees are appointed by the Board. Voting usually takes place during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Trustees are eligible for reappointment every year at the AGM, until either their position is challenged, or they resign.

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees

DBS checks are obtained for all trustees, teachers and assistants. All trustees, teachers and assistants have to provide a Safeguarding training certificate and to familiarise themselves with the charity’s Safeguarding policy.

The charity also employs an administrator, five teachers, two teaching assistants and one coordinator for the play group.

A number of volunteers help us run the library and organise various events throughout the year.

The school is a member of the French umbrella association “Parapluie FLAM” that provides support and establishes cooperation between other similar schools in the UK.

The charity also employs an administrator, four teachers, three teaching assistants and one coordinator for the play group.

A number of volunteers help us run the library and organise various events throughout the year.

The school is a member of the French umbrella association “Parapluie FLAM” that provides support and establishes cooperation between other similar schools in the UK.

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

H Tucker

Trustee

11 January 2025

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of La Petite Ecole De Leicester (the Charity) for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving 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 financial statements to be reached.

Thomas Mayfield BA FCA

Mayfield & Co (Accountants) Ltd 2 Merus Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1RJ

Dated: 11 January 2025

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
-
4,948
Other trading activities
4
29,105
-
Total income
29,105
4,948
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
20,718
4,948
Total expenditure
20,718
4,948
Net income and movement in
funds
8,387
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 September
2023
9,503
-
Fund balances at 31 August 2024
17,890
-
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
4,948
300
10,073
29,105
24,579
-
34,053
24,879
10,073
25,666
16,723
10,073
25,666
16,723
10,073
8,387
8,156
-
9,503
1,347
-
17,890
9,503
-
Total
2023
£
10,373
24,579
34,952
26,796
26,796
8,156
1,347
9,503

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024

Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
11
Net current assets
Net assets excluding pension liability
The funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
2024
£
24,704
(6,814)
£
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
2023
£
17,781
(8,278)
£
9,503
9,503
9,503
9,503

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 August 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 11 January 2025

M Coombes

Trustee

Company registration number CE024724 (England and Wales)

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The charity, La Petite de Ecole Leicester was granted charitable status on the 27 January 2021 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Donations and gifts
-
-
Other general grants
-
4,948
-
4,948
Donations and gifts
Private Donations
-
-
-
-
Grants receivable for core activities
AEFE Grant
-
4,948
-
4,948
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
-
300
-
4,948
-
10,073
4,948
300
10,073
-
300
-
-
300
-
4,948
-
10,073
4,948
-
10,073
Total
2023
£
300
10,073
10,373
300
300
10,073
10,073

4 Income from other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Annual membership subscriptions 2,240 2,205
Fundraising events 1,666 1,087
Sundry income - 36
Term fees 24,535 20,377
Stay and play fees 664 874
Other trading activities 29,105 24,579

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

5
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Teaching materials and
stationery
-
513
Rent
3,584
1,821
Administration fees
-
148
Insurance
-
371
Equipment purchases
-
-
Staff expenses
16,545
-
Stay and play expenses
-
374
Computer running costs
-
75
Training expenses
-
54
Subscription fees
-
35
Sundry expenses
-
46
Telephone
-
60
20,129
3,497
Share of support and governance costs (see note 6)
Governance
589
1,451
20,718
4,948
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
20,718
-
Restricted funds
-
4,948
20,718
4,948
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
513
-
778
5,405
-
5,640
148
-
101
371
-
407
-
-
340
16,545
16,669
-
374
-
285
75
-
61
54
-
76
35
-
35
46
-
124
60
-
-
23,626
16,669
7,847
2,040
54
2,226
25,666
16,723
10,073
20,718
16,723
-
4,948
-
10,073
25,666
16,723
10,073
Total
2023
£
778
5,640
101
407
340
16,669
285
61
76
35
124
-
24,516
2,280
26,796
16,723
10,073
26,796

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

6
Support costs
Support costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Independent examiner fees
-
1,740
Accountancy
-
300
-
2,040
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
2,040
2024
£
1,740
300
2,040
2,040
2023
£
1,980
300
2,280
2,280

Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiner of £1,740 (2023- £1,980) for examination fees.

7 Net movement in funds 2024 2023
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements 1,740 1,980

8 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
Total - -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

11
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Deferred income
12
Accruals and deferred income
12
Deferred income
Other deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 September 2023
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred in the year
Deferred income at 31 August 2024
2024
£
4,834
1,980
6,814
2024
£
4,834
2024
£
4,834
6,298
(6,298)
4,834
4,834
2023
£
6,298
1,980
8,278
2023
£
6,298
2023
£
6,298
9,777
(9,777)
6,298
6,298

13 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 September Incoming Resources At 31 August
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 9,503 29,105 (20,718) 17,890

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

13 Unrestricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 September Incoming Resources At 31 August
2022 resources expended 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 1,347 24,879 (16,723) 9,503

14 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 September
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
£
£
£
AEFE Grant
-
4,948
(4,948)
Previous year:
At 1 September
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31
£
£
£
AEFE Grant
-
10,073
(10,073)
August
2024
£
-
August
2023
£
-

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
At 31 August 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities) 17,890
17,890
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
At 31 August 2023:
Current assets/(liabilities) 9,503
9,503

LA PETITE ECOLE DE LEICESTER CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

16 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

Signature Certificate

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