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2025-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 09 2024 To 31 08 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name FRIENDS OF STILLNESS INFANTS

Other names charity is known by FOSI

Registered charity number (if any) 1208165

Charity's principal address STILLNESS JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL

BROCKLEY RISE LONDON Postcode SE23 1NH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Storm Yee-Chong Chair 11/07/2025 – 31/08/2025
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Porter
2 Harriet Fish Trustee 11/07/2025 – 31/08/2025
3 Charlotte Duncan Trustee
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Constitution adopted 17[th] November 2023

(eg. trust deed, constitution) Unincorporated association How the charity is constituted

Trustees are appointed at Annual General Meetings Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Section C Objectives and activities

To advance the education of pupils in Stillness Infant School, Brockley Rise, London SE23 1NH (the “School”) by:

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

  1. Developing relationships between the staff, parents and other school associations.

  2. Engaging in activities which support the school and advance its pupils education.

  3. Providing educational facilities or items (not provided from statutory funds) as the committee in consultation with the school

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leadership team shall determine.

  1. Providing financial grants as the committee in consultation with the school leaderships team shall determine.

  2. Other charitable activity, as the committee deems appropriate, that support the charity's objects.

In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings.

The charity’s main activities during the year were focused on raising funds and strengthening the school community in order to support the education and wellbeing of pupils at Stillness Infant School. Key activities included:

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

  1. Organising a wide programme of fundraising events, including the Winter and Summer Fairs, Christmas raffle, grotto and tree sales, quiz night, film nights, discos, playground treat sales, welcome breakfasts and other community-led activities.

  2. Delivering initiatives to support pupils’ learning environment and enrichment, with funds raised contributing towards resources such as outdoor learning equipment, reading and phonics books, IT equipment, school trips and wider educational activities.

  3. Strengthening engagement across the school community, including increased collaboration with Stillness Juniors through joint events and activities, helping to build a cohesive parent and school network.

  4. Encouraging and enabling volunteer participation, with parents, staff and class representatives playing a central role in organising events, delivering activities and supporting fundraising efforts throughout the year.

  5. Promoting additional fundraising mechanisms, including employer match funding schemes and easyfundraising, to maximise income at no additional cost to families. These activities have provided clear public benefit by enhancing the educational experience of pupils, supporting school resources and facilities, and fostering a strong, inclusive school community.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During the year to August 2025, the charity had another highly successful year of fundraising, volunteering, and community engagements.

Throughout the year, dedicated volunteers and class representatives organised a wide range of successful events and activities, including flower sales, the Christmas fair, raffle and tree sales, quiz and film nights, and the Summer Fair and Disco.

An important achievement during the year was the increased collaboration between Stillness Infants and Stillness Juniors through more joint events, helping to strengthen the wider school community.

The charity also benefited from employer match funding initiatives, helping to maximise the impact of fundraising efforts.

Overall, the year reflected strong community spirit, excellent volunteer support, and continued success in bringing families together while raising valuable funds for the school community.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Cash at bank at 31/08/2025 was £21.4k in unrestricted funds. The main financial risk to the charity is reduced donations.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds during the year were community fundraising activities organised by volunteers, parents, and class representatives. Total income for the year ended 31 August 2025 was £29,528, with fundraising events generating £28,175 of this amount. The most significant contributors included the Christmas Fair, Grotto, Trees and Disco (£11,731 income), Summer Fair and Disco (£5,797 income), Film Nights (£2,513 income) and Tea Towels (£2,439 income). The charity also received donations from individuals totalling £1,353.

Expenditure during the year supported the charity’s objective of enhancing the educational experience and wellbeing of pupils at Stillness Infants through funding for school initiatives, enrichment activities, and wider community events. Total expenditure for the year was £59,335, including £31,944 towards new playground equipment, £14,310 towards the Reading Retreat, £2,448 towards the School Rise Up Fund and £400 for staff gifts. Expenditure on fundraising events amounted to £8,695. Administrative and service costs remained modest in comparison with overall fundraising income.

Section F Other optional information

Future Plans

Key priorities for 2025–26 include contributing towards school coaches and educational trips, supporting plans to revamp the school art room, and continuing to enhance opportunities and resources for pupils.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Charlotte Duncan

Full name(s) Charlotte Duncan Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Trustee ]

Date 29/06/2026

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name FRIENDS OF STILLNESS INFANTS members of

On accounts for the year 31 August 2025 Charity no 1208165 ended (if any) Set out on pages 8 (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 31/ 08/ 2025.

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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed: Olya Purikova Date: 29/06/2026 Name: Olya Purikova Relevant professional Chartered Accountant, ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 56 clock tower way

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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).

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IER

Give here brief details of None to disclose any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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FRIENDS OF STILLNESS INFANTS

Charity Registration Number: 1208165

Accounts for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Year Ended:
INCOME		 31-Aug-25
Income
Expenditure
Net
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,353
0
1,353
0
0
0
1,353
0
1,353
11,731
(3,355)
8,376
227
(188)
40
2,513
(119)
2,393
1,013
(549)
464
0
0
0
0
0
0
417
(179)
238
0
0
0
931
(704)
226
378
0
378
0
0
0
1,500
0
1,500
5,797
(1,229)
4,567
2,439
(1,486)
953
1,231
(887)
344
28,175
(8,695)
19,479
29,528
(8,695)
20,832
(900)
(900)
(479)
(479)
(159)
(159)
(1,539)
(1,539)
(2,448)
(2,448)
(31,944)
(31,944)
(14,310)
(14,310)
(400)
(400)
(49,101)
(49,101)
0
0
(50,640)
(50,640)
29,528
(59,335)
(29,808)
49,721
19,913
Opening balance
Increase/
(decrease)
Closing balance
47,906
(26,493)
21,414
3,312
(2,800)
512
51,219
(29,293)
21,925
(1,498)
897
(600)
0
(1,303)
(1,303)
0
(109)
(109)
0
0
0
(1,498)
(515)
(2,012)		 31-Aug-24
Income
Expenditure
Net
16
0
16
203
0
203
759
0
759
1,070
0
1,070
2,048
0
2,048
11,998
(3,117)
8,880
1,252
(563)
689
2,198
(169)
2,029
0
0
0
3,132
(1,470)
1,661
249
0
249
30
(19)
11
0
(384)
(384)
1,000
(545)
455
0
0
0
917
(610)
307
3,278
(155)
3,122
5,378
(1,424)
3,954
0
0
0
989
(340)
649
30,419
(8,797)
21,622
32,467
(8,797)
23,670
(558)
(558)
(722)
(722)
(149)
(149)
(1,428)
(1,428)
(2,238)
(2,238)
0
0
(7,120)
(7,120)
(325)
(325)
(9,683)
(9,683)
0
0
(11,111)
(11,111)
32,467
(19,908)
12,559
37,162
49,721
Donations, Legacies and Grants
Corporate Sponsorships
Donations from Individuals - General
Donations from Individuals - Rise Up Fund
Donations from Individuals - Reading Retreat
Fundraising Events
Christmas Fair, Grotto, Trees and Disco
Doughnut Sales
Film Nights
Flowers
Magic Show
Obliteration Room
Other Events
Parent Socials
Quiz Night
Summer Raffle
Sports Day
Steps for Stillness
Summer Fair and Disco
Tea Towels
Welcome Breakfast & Drinks
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Other Expenditure
Service Fees
Accounting Fees
Other Fees and Expenses
Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Donations to Stillness Infant School:
School Rise Up Fund
School Playground Equipment
School Reading Retreat
School Staff Gifts
Donations to Others:
Other Donations
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME /(EXPENDITURE)
Balances
Opening Balance
Closing Balance
ASSETS
Opening balance
Increase/
(decrease)
Closing balance
39,156
8,751
47,906
376
2,936
3,312
39,531
11,687
51,219
(1,796)
298
(1,498)
(574)
574
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Cash Funds
Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Amounts due to Suppliers
Amounts due to Related Charities
Amounts due to Volunteers
Other Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
(2,369)
872
(1,498)

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