CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 5th April 2022 4th April 2024 Charity name: Chobham Friends Charity registration number: 1201104 Objectives and Activities SORP referen I Summary ofthe purposes of the Gharity as set out in its governing docLsment Para 1.17 The aim of the charity Is to advance the education of pupils in Chobham Academy developing effective relationships betsyeen people associated with the school by engaging in activities le.g. fundraising and hosting events) or providing facilrf(ies, equipment or funds which support the school and advance th8 èducation of pupils. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or servi￿$ identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and The main activities are.. Fundraising events ran for pupils or parentslcarers of Ihe school. These not only raise funds but also bring parents, teachers, pupils and the community together. These have included a quiz, discos, a movie night, fun njns and seasonal fairs. Pre-Loved School Uniform, this raises funds and provides all parentslcarers the opportunity to dress children in school uniform for reasonable prices. Wearing the uniform is part ofthe way the sGhool encourages a communily ethos within the pupils. Funds were given to Harris Academy Chobham for educational enrichment activities such as the purchase of mLSsical instruments, paying for music1essons, purchasing coding kits, purchasing sports equipment and kit, purchasing SEND equipment and purchasing circus tickets. Donations received fmm Hadley Property Group, Easy Fundraising, Bank of England, Inspiring Eats Village Community FLsnd as well as generous individual donalions from the school community. Statement confiming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publi benefit Para 1.18 In planning our activities for the year. we kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The activities run by the charity are designed to benefit as many children as possible across all economic groups, this includes events and activities with no cost to the pupiSs or their families. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statem6nls where relevant about= SORP referen Together with members of the school leadership team, the PTA has identified a number of fundraising themes that will benefit as many children as possible. Thes8 include wellbeing, music and robolics and coding. These themes will be reviewed periodically. In addition, the school provides a 'wish list, of items they would like, and the committee takes this into consideration when choosing how to spend the PTA'S funds. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment We are grateful for the many hours the trustees and other member volunteers have spent with organising our fundraising events. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. Pars 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers NIA Other Achievements and Performance SORP ￿fe￿n The period 2022-2024 has seen the successful introduction of Chobham Friends as a registered charity and PTA for Harris Academy Chobham. It has been a period of getting to know the school community, each other and building our profile We are lucky to have an amazing group oftrustees who are committed to the running of Chobham Friends and lots ofthanks go lo them for their d8dicat8d support so far. 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. Pgra 1.20 Chobham Friends have run events to promote effective relationships between the parentslcarers and the school and supporting the HarrisAcademy Chobham community of pupils, staff, and parentsl carers. The PTA has run different types of fundraising initiatives over this period, including a quiz night for parents and staff, Christmas Discos for Years 1-6, Christmas, Easter, Summer and Black History Month Fairs, and an Easter film. For two years running we have taken part in a sponsored run with Run Kids Run to raise money and receive a donation from the charity. This is in addition to several of our parents running sponsored runs for Chobham Friendsl We have also embraced online payment methods and plafforms during this period such as Sumup, ParentPay and PayPal. Our net income from fundraising events and other income sources was £16,508.36. We extend gratitude to everyone who has supported Chobham Friends this year so far. umn 2022 The Big PTA Quiz Badge sales 'Run Chobham Run, sponsored run Christmas Fair Disco rin Sponsored parent half marathon Easter Film matinee Easter Fair Sponsored parent half marathon Ice pop sale Summer Fair Sponsored parent half marathon 'Run Chobham Run, sponsored run Black History Month Fair Christmas Fair Additional information (optional You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. During this first reporting period Chobham Friends has succeeded in advancing the educalion of pupils in the schoo5 by providing additional sporting equipment and kit, new musiGal instruments and musi tuition, new robotics equipment suitable for all year groups and funding new clubs and activities. Children have access to leaming opportunities which they wouldn't have had before. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 By organising a range of fun and inclusive activities and events for pupils, their parents, carers and guardians as well as the teaching staff we have helped to foster a positive, fri6ndly and welcoming environment at the school. The PTA successfully acts as a conduit between the school and parents and has resulled in belter sharing of information and feedback. Generally, the fundraising activities have been very SUC￿ssful with good turn out and support from the school and teaching and non-teaohing staff. Some events, such as the sponsored runs and the discos have been very successful in ternis of generating funds. Other events, such as the Easter Film have been less successful and so the harity has evaluated and leamt from these experiences so that we can run more successful fundraising activilies in the future. Perf0Mian￿ offundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 NIA Investment perfomian against objectives Para 1.41 The charity is cognisanl that the school has a broad socio-economic Gatchment and includes many low-income households. We have considered public benefit in organising activities, events and Contributions lo the school and work with the school to ensure that children and families are not excluded due to limited financial resources. Vvhile fundraising is important, it is balanced against the other objectives of the charity. Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period statement explaining the policy for holding reseNes stating why they are held Para 1.21 Cash funds at year end £16,508 Para 1.72 ReseNes are held to cover any costs which could incur for events and requests for school expenditures as well as the running costs of the PTA, which include ParentKind membership and insurance and bank charges. Reserves are held in the bank. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £1,000 NIA Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 NIA Explanation of any uncertainties about the charily continuing as a going concem Para 1.23 NIA Additional information loptionall You may choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Our principal sources offunding are various fundraising events held throughout the year. The biggest fundraising events were the sponsored runs, the Christmas Discos and the Autumn Quiz. Our programme of fundraising activities and donations (minus payments and expenses) brought in a net income of £16,508.36. The charity's principal SoUr￿S of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 For the past two years we have received generous donations of £5,000 from the Run Kids Run charity and £1,700 from an employee volunteering scheme from the Bank of England. We have also been SUC￿SSfUl in obtaining £5,000 in funding from a local community fund and £1,000 from Tesco. The money raised in the accounling period 2022-2024 which is still held by Chobham Friends will be rolled over to spend on supporting Ihe improvement of coding and robotics provision in the school through the purchasè of new equipment. In addition. it will be spent on initiatives within the school to address wellbeing with a particular focus on playground and gardening provision. The remaining incom8, plus any other income raised or donated, will be given as donations in the fvture to projects decided at the AGM. NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The charity has healthy resources, slrong support from the school leadership team and committed Irustees and committees. Consideration does need to be given to recruiting truslees and committee members for future years to ensure continuity of the charity. Chobham Friends will continue lo promote the PTA at future events, engage with parents of new pupils in nursery and reception years and encourage greater familylcarer involvement in the running of the charity. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 NIA Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity'5 trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution, adopted 4th May 2022 How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Registered charity association, CIO) Trustee selection methods i 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 elected or re-elecled annually by members of the PTA in attendance at the Annual General Meeting held in May. Additional information {optional) You may choose to include further stslements where relevant about: Trustees with specific roles will handover to their direct replacements. It is expected that all new trustees will read the adopted policies of the charity prior to or on commencement of their role. Policies and procedures adopted for th8 induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The PTA is open to the parents. guardians or carers of all pupils currently attending the school and the teaching and non-teaching staff currently employed or engaged at the school. The PTA holds at least 3 Committee Meetings a year and an AGM once a year. The offi¢ers of the PTA are the Chair. Secretary, Treasurer and Social Media Officer. All of these are also trustees. The charity's organisalional structure and any wider netwoth with which the charity works Para 1.51 The PTA works closely with the school when arranging activities, many of which take place on school premises. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other All trustees give their time voluntsrily and received no remuneration or other benefits. Reference and Administrative detsils Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Chobham Friends 1201104 Charity's principal address Chobham Academy 40 Cheering Lane London E201DB Names ofthe Charity trustses who manage the charlty Trus￿ n8me Offic• {if •nyl Dates acied If not for whole year Name of pernon lor body) ontStlfrd to appolnt trustee lif any) Amanda King Chair Alex Baldwin Treasurer Fiona Kennedy Secretary Johanna Kolerski- Bezerra Social Media Officer Farhan Hassan Trustee Michelle Kennedy Trustee Corporate trustees- names of the directors at the date the report was approved Dlr¢¢tOf narne NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trusteè name Dat¢¥ acted if notforwholè year NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional infomiation) Type of Name Address adviser NIA Name of chief executlve or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation) NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disdosure of key personnel details NIA Other optional infomiation NIA Declarations The trusteas declare that they have approved the trustses. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustses Signature(s) Full name(s) Alexandra Frances Baldwin Position {e.g. Secretarys Chalr, etcl Treasurer Date 0310212025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For th8 Pe￿0d from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restrl¢ted funds Endowment funds Total fund$ Last year to the nearest to nearut£ to tho ¢waMt £ ttsthe nearest £ to thp nearest t A1 Rg¢ol Fundraising Donations ,870 21,670 ss Income AR) 32JJ7 32.J37 ar see table . Inves en 32.337 A3Pa 8nt8 Fulldrai8ing expenses DonatiDnS to ¢hobh¥m Prim PTA thin191￿tive eNpen*$ Z,609 12,794 2.809 12.Y94 425 Sub total ¢S,828 15,828 A4 A888t and Investment Sub toL71 1S,828 15,828 Net of reC￿"pts/{payM0￿tsj A5 Transfèrs b8twoen fund8 A6 Cash fund8 lastyear end Cash funaTs this year end 16.S08 16,508 16,508 16,508 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0310212025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrèstricta fund8 to n￿rOSt £ Restricted fvnds to nèarg¥t£ Endowm&nt funds to noar•5tt Categorig$ Detai15 B1 Cash funds B*¢Lqy¥ BU[￿ne$¥ A¢e4xint 16,608 Total cash funds 16.506 bal￿5￿￿ recolpts and pay[[￿Trts 2LKountlyll Unr•strletèd fund$ to 11oar88t£ R•8tr1ctsd funds to nearest£ End¢)wmènt funds to ntr8reit £ Detalls Fund to whlch asset bpl Detatls Cost loptlonal Curront valu• onal Futhd to whlch Currfjnt valu• 01￿1 Detalls Cost loptlonal) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fut)d to whlch Amwntdu• due Detsils B5 Llabllltlos Signed by on8 or two Irusteas c behalf of all the trustee5 Sign*u Print Name Date of roval ALEK 03 oi CCXX R2 aco)unls ISSI 03102r2025 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name Chobham Friends **members of On accounts for the year** 2024 **Charity no** 1201104 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 04/04/2024. **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** 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 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Date:** 03/02/2025 **Signed: Name:** Janine Wilis **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 18 Festive Mansion 10 Napa Close London E20 1EA 1 **October 2018** **IER** **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **October 2018** **IER**