Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 10/3/23 To 5/4/23
Charity name: Danesfield Parents Association
Charity registration number: 1198200
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document
To advance the education of pupils in Danesfield manor school in particular by: developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; engaging in activities or providing facilities, finance, or equipment that supports the school in the advancement of the education of the pupils
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.
Danesfield Parents Association runs fund raising events such as children’s discos, children and adults summer and winter fairs, and an annual adults-only summer part. Funds raised from these events are used to purchase equipment or services to support the school in the advancement of the education and health and wellbeing of the pupils
Objectives
Our objectives are set to reflect our educational aims and the ethos of the School. It is important to us that we maintain and enhance the academic success of the School. This objective is, however, set in the context of the broader goals we set for the School and its pupils. In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Governors have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance.
Our key objectives for the year were:
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to support the school and children by co-funding a new outdoor play facility, encouraging team work and healthy exercise, developing gross motor skills and planning capabilities, and the value of sharing
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to purchase new audio/video equipment to enable the school to:
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record plays and assemblies, so that parents who are unable to attend in person may see their children thrive
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allow children to see themselves in their plays and assemblies
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utilise the slow motion features of the equipment to record high-speed science experiments and review these with the children
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support children who wish to develop their skills in videography
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To deliver one school disco per term to further develop the children’s social skills
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To deliver a summer and winter fair, to encourage the whole school to socialise
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To deliver an adults-only Summer party, enabling parents/carers of all year groups to socialise, further developing the school’s social agenda
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To ensure that all events be designed to raise funds, where possible, and to at least break-even, though advanced budgeting and tight controls over potential exposure
Achievements and Performance
Danesfield Parents Association was able to deliver on all of its objectives for this period.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Opening balance on 10/3/22 | : £23,612 |
| Funds raised during the period | : £10,155 |
| Total Income | : £10,155 |
| Cost of running events | : £4,527 |
| Donations to school: | |
| Clamber Stack | : £16,312 |
| Audio/Video equipment | : £2,539 |
| Total outgoings |
: £23,377 |
| Closing balance on 5/4/23 | :£10,391 |
Reserves Policy
It is Danesfield Parents Association policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (where possible) of £5,000, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. Our target has been exceeded for the last period and funds over the minimum are retained to support future investment in the school, for the benefit of the children.
Uncertainties
There are no concerns regarding the charity at this time.
Structure, Governance and Management
Danesfield Parents Association is a CIO and requires 3 trustees to operate effectively, with a maximum of 6 permitted and 4 being the preferred number at this time. New trustees may present themselves to the board for consideration and the existing trustees shall assess their suitability before taking a majority vote on the proposed application. A quorum must be present for a vote to take place and a 75% majority must be in place for a motion to be approved.
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Danesfield Parents Association |
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| Registered charity number | 1198200 |
| Charity’s principal address | Rydens Avenue Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 3JB |
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 (if any) |
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| BenjaminGarner | Chair | |||
| Joanne Smith | Trustee | |||
| TeresaWilson | Trustee | |||
| Mark Simms | Treasurer | |||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above, with the same being signed on their behalf by Benjamin Garner, Chair.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Benjamin Garner Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 27/5/24
Charity Name No (if any) Danesfield Parents Association 1198200 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 3/10/2022 4/5/2023
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Section A Receipts and payments
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| A1 Receipts Fundraising- fairs, discos, summerparty 10,155 - - - - - - - 10,155 - - Sub total - Total receipts 10,155 A3 Payments Cost of runningevents 4,527 Donation - Video camera for school plays 2,539 Dontation - Clamber stack for outdoor play 16,312 - - - - - - Sub total 23,377 - - Sub total - Total payments 23,377 Net of receipts/(payments) - 13,222 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 23,613 Cash funds this year end 10,391 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 10,155 - - - - - - - 10,155 - - - 10,155 4,527 2,539 16,312 - - - - - - 23,377 - - - 23,377 - 13,222 - 23,613 10,391 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Balance at year end Details Details Details Details Signature #VALUE! Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
Details Balance at year end Details Details Details Details Signature #VALUE! Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 10,391 - - - - - 10,391 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Benjamin Garner Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| #VALUE! | Benjamin Garner | 5/27/2024 |