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Chiltern Wood School Fund

AGM of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday 26[th] November 2024

Those present: Ann Waterman - Chair of Trustees Rachel Chapman - Trustee David Buckle - Trustee Jonathan Allcock - Trustee Julie Whyte - School Business Manager Becky Horwood - Finance Manager

1. Apologies

None

2. Declaration of Interests

None declared.

3. Statement of Account

The current account balance is £9256.87

A donation of £1500 was received from a Little Wings’ parent via their Company.

A further donation was received of £1786.50. A grandparent of two children in school passed away and they left wishes for donations from their funeral to be sent to the school.

As agreed, £7652.90 was paid out to the School budget to fund the memorial garden works which were completed in the summer.

4. Gift Aid

The charity is now set up for Gift Aid.

5. Just Giving

The charity has been officially registered with Just Giving.

This will initially be focussed on specific projects i.e. adventure play for all three sites .

Discussion around regular standing orders for donations and best mechanism for this. JW and RH to research. JA confirmed he can update on the Charities Aid Foundation.

6. Expenditure Requests

We have no specific expenditure requests at this time.

7. Annual Audit

JW will update the charity website with the annual accounts and will circulate a copy to the Trustees.

8. AOB

Coppice Kitchen

JA has been investigating donations of equipment and kitchen cupboards from Howden’s and asked if the school has any contacts for electrical and plumbing work. Agreed that we would update JA following a meeting with the Local Authority on 17/12/24 as this will consider longer term use of the flats.