Friends of Willowbank Trustee Annual Report For the perlod endlng 3ty0312025 Structure, Governance and Management Frlend5 of Willowbank Is a Charltable IncorFiorated Organlsation ICIOI operattng under the 'Foundatton' model consfjtuilon, last amended on 18 June 2024. The CIO'S only Voting members are $ charity trustees. Obj8Ctives and Activities The oblectfve of the assoclatlon Is to advance the educatton of the puplls at Wlllowbank School bv provldlng and asslsttng sn the provlsion of faclllles for educatton not normally provlded by the Local Fducailon Authorlty. In furtherance of thls oblecdve, the assocIaOn alms to.. Foster extended relationships between staff, parents, and other5 a$50clated wlth the school. Engage in athVIe5 that support the school and advance the education of It5 pupIIs. The assoclatlon remalns non-polltlcal and non..se¢tarlan. Governance The CIO Is mana8ed by Its trustees, who are the only vofjng members, Trustees meet regularly to revlew pro8re5s, plan acdvifjes, and ensure compllance with the con5titutton and charlty law. Decislons are Inade collectivelyi and all trustees share responslbllity for the governance and strateglc direction of the organisation. Durlng thls repordng perlod, the trustees focused on planning future fundrai51n8 athvIes and 5trenBthenSng engagement with the school communlty. Achievements and Performance Durin8 this reporting period, no funds have been raised. However, the trustees have a¢tively planned t'uture fundraising initiatives to support the school community. Planned fundrai51ng activities Incl¥Jde'. Ralsin8 funds for extra-curricular activlties to enrich pupils, learnlng experiences. Securing funds for the purchase of a mlnibLSS, which will enhance opportunifjes for educatfonal vlslts nd off-slte learning.
Although no Income was generated thls year, the trustees have focused on bulldlng reladonships and laying the groundwork for succe55ful fundraisln8 in the comlng year. Safeguarding and Compliance The trustees recognlse their responsiblllty to ensure that all activities comply wlth relevant safeguarding requlrements. Any fundralsing events or aCtivIe5 Involvlng puplls will adhere to the school's safe8uardln8 pollcles and procedLE$, The CIO has complled with its obll8atlons under charity law and has had regard to the Charity Commission'5 guidance on public benefit throu8hout the year. Financial Review There has been no Income or eXpendItu durlng thls reporng perlod. The CIO currently holds no reserves. The trustees are committed to ensurlng that all future funds ralsed wlll be managed responslbly and In accordance wlth the CIO'S objecttves. Plans forthe Future The trustees plan to: Launch fundralslng campal8ns In the next flnanclal year. Explore grant opportunltle5 and communlty partner5hlps to support the purchase of a mlnlbus and fund extra-currlcular actiVies. Contlnue fosterlng strong relatlonship5 between staff, parents, and the wSder school communlty. Declaration The trustees de¢lare that they have complled wlth thelr duty under the Charldes Act to have regard to the Charity Comm1551on's guldan¢e on publlc beneflt. Signed on behalf of the trustees: Name.. lan Collins Slgnature: POSSOn Chalr Date.. ///2. 2£