Davenant Foundation School Parents Association (the Charity) rewstered number. 1193613 Trustees'Annual Reportfor the period 1 September2023 to 31 August 2024 Trustees and Officers Name Kim Osbourne Sara Rivas Agata Rumbelow Danielle King Debbie Torrie Alison Fortescue Positlon held Trustee Trustee Chair Deputy Chair Secretary Treasurer Date5 acted Irf not for whole yearl OOjectlV8S The oblect of the Charity is to advance the educatlon of pupils in Davenant Foundation School (the School). In furtherance of thls obJectlve the Charity mav: al Develop effectlve relationship5 between the staff. parents and others associated with the School- bl Engage in activities which sUPPOrt the School and advance the edu¢atlon of the pupils attending it; cl Provide and assist In the provision of such facilltles or equipment for education at the khool as the committee, in consultation with the governing body, shall from time to time determine. Activities and Achi8V8ments During the year. a number of fundraisin8 artivities have been undertaken to raise fvnds and further the alms of the Charity. These have included= Year 7 Qulz night Fireworks Display for Guy Fawkes Non-unifomi day for all year group5 Christmas fair Provision of refreshments at the School concerts and play, sports day and at open evening. Easter Raffle Year 7 and 8 disco The Charity has also received sponsorship and donations from local businesses. This year our fundraising activities and donations have raised a gross income of just over £30,0(K) as set out in our accounts. During the spring term we invite each department in the School to enter bids for books and equipment etc, which they would othen¥ise be unable to purchase, due to budget limitations. After careful review by the Trustees and Committee. bids to the walue of £8866 were awarded to the School. This has and will be paid to the School in two tranche5 during the 2024 Autumn term. The beneficiaries of the Charity's activities are ultimately the pupils of the School who are given access to books and equipment. including minibus, which would otherwise not be available. During the year, the Trustees have had reEard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Future plans The committee plans to contlnue with our current strdtegy of devising fun ways to raise fund5 for the School. We aim to be a5 inclusive as possible by involving as many of the school population, in the activities we promote. as we can. Financial r8v18W After a busy year, the Charity's accounts show an increase in gross income, while the costs of fundraisin8 activities are In line with the prior year. Donations made to the School include sponsorship of the School minibus. The bid5 award decision made during the year will not become payable to the School until Autumn term 2024 and so is recorded as a liability. Equipment purchased inclLtded a cold box and card reader machines. More details can be seen in the Charity's account5. The Charity has a Reserves Pollcy that allows us to manage unforeseen financial shocks and help5 in the smooth management of cash flow. The Trustees had due regard to the Reserves Policy when awardlng grants I donations to the School. Governance The Charity operdtes under a Constltution. which governs the operatton of the Charity and the appointment of Trustees. The prlncSpal address of the Charlty is: DAVENANT FOUNDATION SCHOOL CHESTER ROAD LOUGHTON ESSEX IG102LD Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signatur8'. Kim Osbourne- Trustee Date.. 11 2c>2S Signature: Sara Rivas- Trustee Date.. Sign8ture: Lauren James-Trustee Date: ## _Declarations_ The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signature: Kim Osbourne - Trustee Date: Signature: Sara Rivas - Trustee Date: Signature: Lauren James – Trustee Date: 26.03.25 Dec18r8tions The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signature: Kim Osbourne-Trustee Date: Signature: Sara Rivas - Trustee D8te= 20.04- 161£ Signature: Lauren J8mes-Trustee Date: CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WAiES Da¥enanlFoundalitin School ParertsAssocfaiion Nolyi anyl f193613 Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For the period from 01-Sep23 31-Aw-24 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted EAdowtneit funds fund5 funds IDth•m•x¥st E tothg The4￿$t£ t0th•r￿n*t¢ Total funds La5ty¢ar tothènoaMt£ t01h•￿¢•reSt£ Al Recèl Fundr•& 29J33 760 33 750 62 20.782 to ross wMme or AR) 3Q14S 30.145 20,806 $et an nvestme tofa 3D,145 30,145 20,806 A3Pa ertts Costs w4er15 GrafflTsldonatAXS- Da%*nlrtF￿Jnd¥ 0￿02 8218 6.IM 6,104 16212 mefflb8ishipsv￿ 140 200 Sub total 15319 15.319 24,570 A4 Assel and Inv￿lMent tnent for events 227 Sub total 227 15,$46 16,646 24,570 Net of receipt$/(payn￿ntsj A5 Trdnsf8rs b8h¥een funds A6 Cash funds last ygar end Cash funds this yearend 14.$99 14,599 3.764 14.$99 14,599 3.764 CCXXR1 ar￿￿ts ISS) 161W2025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted tunds Reslricted lund f*4rNt¢ Endowment fut)ds B1 Cash lund• 24M•i Tolal Cash fv*ids furtds funds funds Det811$ ¢￿¥re￿Valuy OMI 83 Inv•8tment assets Details eurr•nlv•lu• B4 Assets Tetained for th charlty'$ own use Fund Details •wuntd Vlh•ndu• a5 Uabiliti88 Aulun￿l•M 2024 Prfni N* Date of roval osf>ou L(Q¥ 16103125 **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Report to the trustees Davenant Foundation School Parents Association
On accounts for the year 31 [st] August 2024 Charity no 1193613
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|**Responsibilities and**
**basis of report**
**Independent**
**examiner's statement**|| |---|---| ||I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity for the year ended**31/08/2024**.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
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.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn.| |**Signed:**
**Name:**
**Relevant professional**
**qualification(s) or body**
**(if any):**
**Address:**|K.Leigh
**Date:**|03/03/2025| |---|---|---| |||| |||| ||Katie Leigh|| |||| ||IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers)|| |||| ||2 College Close|| ||Loughton|| ||Essex, IG10 3FD|| 1