Friends of O'malley Dancers Trustees, Annual Report The trustees presenttheirAnnual Reporttogetherwith the accounts ofthe charity forthe period ended 31" March 2025. The report has been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and Charity Commission guidance. 1. Reference and Administrative Details Charity name: Friends of O'malley Dancers Charity number: 1207227 Principal address: 51 Jenkins Way. Frenchay. Bristol. BS162NS Trustees duringthe year: o Gemma Kate Boyce {Chair) Lisa Williams (treasurer) o Joanne Louise Mccarthy {Secretary) 2. Structure, Governance and Management Friends of O'malley Dancers is a foundation cio governed by its Constitution. Alltrustees are also members ofthe CIO. The trustees are responsibleforthe overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. Newtrustees are recruited by advertisingand voted in bythe current trustees. The charity has adopted a suite of governance policies including Financial Controls, Safeguarding, Risk Management. Conflicts ot Interest, Trustee Expenses, Reserves. and Serious Incident Reporting.
- Objects and Activities The Ghariws object Is to advance the education of the pupils at The O'malley School of Dance by providing and a&sisting in the provision of facilities for education at the sch(x)l in such ways as the charity bustees think fit In its first year. the charity's main activity was setting up the necessary infrastructure. including registeringwith the Charity Commission, opening a bank account and planning f und raising activities. The trustees confirm thatthey have had regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit when planning activities.
- Achievements and Performance Duringthe reporting period. the charity held its first Ceili night. This is expeGted to be an annual event and one ofthe largest fund-raisingevents forthe charity.
- FinanciaL Review Income and expenditure Total incomefortheyearwas £635 (no previousyear). Expenditure forthe year was £0 Ino previous yearl. The charity recorded a surplus of £635forthe year. Reserves policy The trustees aim to hold reserves of a minimum of £1.OOOwhere possible. As this is the first yearlorthe charity. It is currently in the process of building up these reseNes. At the year end. free reserves amounted to £635.
- Risk Management The trustees have assessed the major risks towhich the charity is exposed and have implemented proportionate controls to mitigate those risks. A simple risk register is reviewed at least annually.
- Trustees, Responsibilities Staternent The trustees are responsiblefor preparingtheTrustees' Annual Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The trustees are satisfied thatthe charity is a going concern. 8. ApprovaL This reportwas approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf. Signed: Name: [C Date: air]
Friends of O’Malley Dancers
Statement of Receipts and Payments for the period 27[th] February 2024 to 31[st] March 2025
| Previous year | ||
|---|---|---|
| £ | Current year | – n/a |
| Income | ||
| Donations and grants | - | – |
| Fundraising income | 635 | – |
| Other income | – | – |
| Total income | 635 | – |
| Expenditure | ||
| Charitable activities | – | – |
| Governance and administration | – | – |
| Total expenditure | 0 | – |
| Surplus / (Deficit) | 635 | – |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 31[st] March 2025
| As at 31stMarch 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Previous year – | ||
| £ | Current year | n/a |
| Assets | ||
| Bank and cash | 635 | – |
| Other assets | – | – |
| Total assets | 635 | – |
| Liabilities | ||
| Creditors | – | – |
| Total liabilities | – | – |
| Net assets | 635 | – |
Notes to the Accounts
1. Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments in accordance with Charity Commission guidance for small charities.
2. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustee received remuneration during the year.