CHARITY COMMISSION FQR ENfjLAND ANQ WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st April 2023 To 1st April 2024 Charity name: WEST LONDON SCHOOLS FA Charity registration number: 1203542 Objectives and Activities SORP relwEn Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel out in its governing document Para1.17 To advance in life and help young people by providing educatiorp and support which develop Iheir skills, Capacities and capabilities to enable thèm to participate in societ as mature and res onsible adults 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 The Main activities are.. Schtx)Is Association Football and Coaching PhYCal Fitness. Education, and Training Life Skills and Healthy Lifestyle Wothshops . +knlental Toughness COnfenS and Seminars Public Benefit In line with the Charities Act 2011, we ensure that all our activrties serve a clear and identifiable public benefit. Our work is designed lo benefrt the young people of West London and the wider community by promoting education, physical well-being. and personal development. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Benefft Aspect: The activities and serViS we offer are beneficial to the participants. helping them develop their skills. mental resilience, and physical health. We ensure that any potential harm, such as injury or exduston. is carefully managed lo prevent detriment. and we aim to provide maximum positive impact. Public Aspect: We cater to a broad section of young people in West London, regardless of background. Our programs are open to all who wish to participate. with special efforts to supp)rt disadvantaged groups to access opportunities that they may otherwise struggle to reach. The personal benefft to individuals is always secondary to the overall goal of serying the public g(N)d.
Commitment to Public Benefit As trustees. we are committed to ensuring that our charity's purposes are mel in a manner that is beneficial and inclusive- Providing Clear Beneffts: We make decisions that locus on delivering tangible benefits through our educational and developmentsl programs. These benefits are measurable through participant feedback. improvement in physical health. mental well-being, and overall engagement in community life. Managing Risks of Hami: We are proactive in identsfying and managing any risks that may arise. such as safeguarding concems. ensuring that all activities are safe and accessible. particulady for young people from vulnerable backgrounds. Broad Accessiblllty: We ensure that our services are available to as many young people as Eh)ssible. We regularfy review our programs to make sure that they are s$S1b to individuals from all soci0en0mic backgrounds. We offer sUPPOrt lo those who may firKI it difficult to afford or access such services. Mlnimlzlng Personal Beneflt: Any personal benefit derived by individuals participating in our programs {such as coaches or vo5unteers} is always incidental and reSSary to fulfilling the chanty's purpose. These benefits are a natural by-product of providing the public benefit and do not detrart from the core mission. We continually assess our work against the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance and lake appropriate actions to ensure that our decisions remain in the best interests of the public and align vrith our charitsble purposes. West London Schcols FA remains committed to helping young people reach their full rx)lenlial. corbtn"buting txisilively to the community, and advancing the welF-being of all who engage with our charity. Concluslon West London Schools FA'S charity activrties align with the Charities Act 2011. ensuring that we provide public benefit through our educational, sporting, and personal developmelli programs lor young people. we aim to make a lasting impact on their futures and on the wider community of Wesl London.
Additlonal infomiatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP relerw Pa 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment PaTr lJ8 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referEn West London Schwls FA IWLSFAI has made significant strides in engaging with local schools. families. and communities across West London. Re-engagemenl of Schools, Families, and Communities The charity has successfully rengaged local schools and families in the West London area. developing a sense of belonging and participation. contributing lo creating a positive environment for young people lo thrive in both their educab.on and personal development. The cha¥ity has established a central hub at the Dawes Road Hub. a pivolal location that serves as a communty resource for local organisalions. This space not only supports the charity's programs bul also facilitates the growth and development of other community organisations, offering a collaborative environment Ihat strengthens the overall impact on the region. The charity's work has made a tangible difference in the lives of young people and the broader West London community. By providing access to football u)aching, life skills workshops. and mentsl toughness seminars. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. idents'fying 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
Addltional information (optionall You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectsves set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1A1 Investment performance againsl objectives Parn 1_41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves staling why they are held Para 121 Para 1.22 ReseNes PolKy. August 2024 I. DEFINITION OF RESER VES The c$6 ol Govemance for chari1$ and IPCS (Gwd8h"nè 6.3.1J slates that hile alldJaritS should m8Antsin some 18V81 of serves lo ensure I0-tem? finanaal sustainatslity, rhe charity should disdose its SenS wlACy Ilj the annual rep.- The tem7 "ReseTres"is used fo descnbe Ih8tpart ofa charitys incc¥ne funds Ihat is freely av&"lable forits operating puryx)s8s not suiyect lo 711tRents, p18nned expenditure andspendiry limils. Reseryes do 1701 include endowment fvnds, stricted funds and enated funds. 2. WHY DO WE NEED A RESER VES POLICY? aj Hawng a reserve5 wlicy help West Lon¢ton Schools FA inform the way in whiGh we manages our cash, Iwuid assets and debt, that is, our treasury management approach. b) A c(Nnptshgnsrve resèrvès policy wffll assisl West London SCh(s FA when planning and explaining our appmach to slakehold8ts. It 11 contribute sjgnificantly to th& 8oarrl's ability to balartce the needs of current and firt beneficiaries, to pmvide Stake1KderS with assurances that Ihe charity is well managed and that it has, Whe appropriate, a slr8t8gy for building up reserves. CJ Wilhout a reserves policy, the Board cannot be confident Ihat their reseThes level matches th8 chall$ needs at the time. The chaiity ould be tldIng r8s&rves that are lth) hwh ortcx) low for its needs. No rserveS held Have reoive(I no fvndirwJ Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a oin concem Para 1.22 Pwa 1.22 Para 1.24 nla Pwa 1.23 Additlonal infonnation (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising) Para 1_47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46
A desGriplion of the principal risks facing the charity Pa 1A6 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Para 125 Constitutlon How is the charity conslitLrted? .,o_g unincoiyoraled rini Para 125 Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion Trustee s8lection methods induding details of any constitutK)nal provisions e.g. eleCtn to post or name ol any person or body entitled to appoint one or rn0 lrnslees Para 1.25 Elbgibility for trusteeship lal Every chafity Irustee must be a natural person. Ibl No indNidual may be appointed 85 a tharity trustee of Ihe CIO.. il he or she is under the age of 16 years,. or if he or she would automats"cally cease to hold office under Ihe provisions ol dause11211llell. Icl No one is èntrtled to act as a charity trustee whether on appoinfment or on any rè-appointment unfil he or she has expressly scknoedged, in whatever way the charity trustees deade, his or her aePtrn of the office of charty trustee. Ildl At least one of the trustees of the CIO must be 18 years of age or over. If there is no trustee aged at least 18 years. ihe Temaining trustees rnay only aci to (311 a meeting ol the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee.] 131 Number ol charity trustees {al There must be at lèast lthreel charity truslees. If the number falls below ihis minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the tharity trustees, or a nl a new charit trustee. Additional information {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and prOdreS adopted for Ihe induction and training of trustees Par8 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship wilh any related parties Para 151 Other
Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses istered chari number Charity's principal address WEST LONDON SCHOOLS FA 1203542 Dawes Road Hub 20 Dawes Road SW6 7EN
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted rf not for whol8 ear Trustee namè Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitlet toa Int truste ifan SAMUEL ESSIEN CHAIR SAMANTHA HALFORD TRUSTEE CLAUDIA WAThS TRUSTEE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Dire¢tor name ortwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Tru5t8e name Dates acted rf not for whole ear NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charily on whose behalf the assels 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 (optlonal} Names and addresses of advisers {Optional Infomiatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for nonadisclosure of ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional infomiation
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) SAMUEL ESSIEN CHAIR Date 201212025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES LQI fi LcNlkn) lkJ£S r-A Receipts and payments accounts For the period trom To Section A Receipts and payments Unre$tri¢ted tunds tothH nwosl Endowment funds tottrA r•ar•st È Restricted funds Total funds to U twrest £ to the I#rs1 £ A1 Recti ts Sub tOtal{GrO income forAR) A2 Asset and inv8Stment sales. see table . Sub total Totalreceipts . O.c)(3 A3Pa ments Sub total A4 Asset and inv8Stm•nt PUhaS•s. {see table) Sub total Totalpayments o)J. Net of receiptsl(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end _ o. c)o. CCXX R1 act>unls ISSI 2010212025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period UnrEstrict•d fund$ Restricted lunds C2teaorips DÈtsils to rffjarest £ to wre81 £ B1 Cash fund$ Totalcash funds UnrestrTrct8d funds to w•rtst f R•$trfCt funds Detalls to nTrJr•st £ B2 Other monetary assets 83 Investment assets to tdch asset Detai,s B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use towl¥th liatslity relate5 Details 85 Llabllitres SvJnèd by one or truslaes on behalf of all the Iru5tÈes Priit Name Jnature CCXX R2 accounls ISSI 2010212025