Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2025 (Period start date) To 31 December 2025 (Period end date)
Charity name: ORCHARD HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Charity registration number: 1198567
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | (a) To advance the charitable education of pupils at Orchard House School of 16 Newton Grove London W4 1LB in such manner as the trustees shall think fit so long as the same shall be charitable and in particular through the award of bursaries, scholarships, exhibitions, prizes and grants to such pupils, and by making such payments as they shall in their absolute discretion determine for the development of the said school, its grounds and buildings (including the provision of recreational areas and facilities), for the purchase of books (or any other educational publications) and equipment (including musical instruments) for the said school, and by funding specialist teaching posts at the said school. (b) To support such charity or charities or for such charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion determine. |
| 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 |
The charity has raised funds through donations, mainly from parents at Orchard House School and the owner of the school, Dukes Education, and used those donations to fund means-tested bursaries for children at Orchard House School. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning our activities, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and in particular to its supplementary public benefit guidance on advancing education. |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main 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. |
Para 1.20 | The charity continued to fund the fees of pupils at Orchard House School, giving the pupils access to educational facilities which those pupils would not otherwise have been able to access, and providing a variety of opportunities for those pupils’ development. One bursary student completed their time at Orchard House School, going on to secure a full bursary at their future secondary school. Recruitment for a new bursary student took place during the year, with an offer made to one students who commenced at the school in Year 3, in September 2025. Five of the charity’s trustees remained in place throughout the year, providing it with continuity of leadership and skills. In addition, three new trustees were appointed in July to replace current treasurer, and bringing additional compliance and secretariat skills. The charity has continued to forge relationships with the leadership team at Orchard House School, the Orchard House School Parents Association and the ownership group of Orchard House School, Dukes Education. |
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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 | There were net incoming resources of (£14,387.68) during the period, resulting in a healthy end-of-year net asset figure of £183,370.50. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees review the finances of the Trust at each meeting and have regard to the available cash reserves and likely future income in deciding the ability to grant bursaries. The guiding principle is to hold a minimum of two terms’ fees per bursary student on reserve. At present, our excess over this amount is not a concern. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £183,370.50 |
| 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 | None |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
School based fundraising and parental donations are the principal source of funds. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | (a) Identifying suitable candidates for bursaries. (b) Fundraising to ensure sufficient resources to support bursaries granted. |
| 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 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| 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 | Trustees are interviewed upon application. Candidates’ skills sets and biographies are circulated to all trustees, and the board then votes on appointments. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
All trustees receive copies of relevant Trust documents and financial statements. New trustees have access to existing trustees in the event of any queries. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The trustees split the roles of fundraising, marketing and bursary student liaison between them. The Chair typically liaises with the school heads and owners and there is a Treasurer to deal with finances. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The owner, Dukes Education, discounts the school fees of the scholar by 50% per financial year. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Orchard House School Educational Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1198567 |
| Charity’s principal address | 16 Newton Grove London W4 1LB |
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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| KimberlyGroat | Trustee | |||
| Alicia Heeneman- Wong |
Trustee | 01.01.25 – 06.07.25 | ||
| ChipHorne | Chair | |||
| Sarah Roberts | Trustee | |||
| Mina Sokmen- Kossoras |
Trustee | |||
| Lina Tebbs | Trustee | |||
| TracyYam | Hon Treasurer | 01.01.25 – 06.07.25 | ||
| Joana Castro da Fonseca Orvalho |
Treasurer | 06.07.25 - 31.12.25 | ||
| Kerri Farah | Trustee | 06.07.25 - 31.12.25 | ||
| Yannis Lionis | Trustee | 06.07.25- 31.12.25 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| 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) Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
| Orchard House School Educatonal Trust Registered Charity Number 1198567 Accountng Statement Receipts and Payments Basis forperiod 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 |
Orchard House School Educatonal Trust Registered Charity Number 1198567 Accountng Statement Receipts and Payments Basis forperiod 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 |
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| Incoming Resources Donatons Fundraising Income Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Charitable Actvites Cost of Generatng Funds Costs of Fundraising (including advertsing for bursary students) Administratve Costs/Other Costs Total Resources Expended Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources Cash Funds at 1 January 2025 Cash Funds at 31 December 2025 Statement of Assets and Liabilites for 2025 Cash Funds Metro Bank Other Monetary Assets Amount due from Fundraising Actvites in 2026 Secured Donatons in 2026 Liabilites Commitments made for Charitable Actvites in 2026 Net Assets |
2025 £ £ |
| 12,763 16,271 29,034 (42,418) (1,004) 0 (43,421) (14,388) 197,758 183,371 183,371 183,371 0 11,887 11,887 (29,182) (29,182) 166,075 |
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| All the trust's funds are unrestricted funds. Joana Orvalho Treasurer We approve the accounts and acknowledge our responsibility for them, and for providing all information and explanations necessary for their compilation. Signed on behalf of the Trustees |
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Orchard House School Educational Trust
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Orchard House School Educational Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
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: Johnny Kritzinger Johnny Kritzinger (Jun 30, 2026 23:34:30 GMT+1)
Name: Johan Cornelius Kritzinger
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Chartered Accountant (CA), ICAEW Membership No: 5483062
Address: The Courtyard , 4 Evelyn Road , Chiswick , W4 1BZ
Date: 30 June 2026
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