Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 Sep 2023 Period start date To 31 August 2024 Period end date
Charity name: FRIENDS OF GUILDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Charity registration number: 280369
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of pupils attending Guildford High School by assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school in furtherance of which the Association may engage in any activities which support the school and promote the welfare of pupils attending. |
| 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 1.19 |
The major contributors for this financial yar were the uniform sales, membership subscription donation, Christmas Fair and Summer Fair. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All benefits from the charitable activities have been directed toward supporting the welfare of Guildford High School. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | All funds raised by the Association shall be for the benefit of Guildford High School and shall be allocated at the discretion of the Committee by agreement with the school. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | All funds raised by the Association shall be for the investment of Guildford High School and shall be allocated at the discretion of the Committee by agreement with the school. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All contributions made by volunteers shall be for the benefit of Guildford High School and shall be allocated at the discretion of the Committee by agreement with the school. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying 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 | Santa’s Grotto –GHS girls were kindly provided with a present from Father Christmas which was kindly purchased by FoGHS. Pantomime–FoGHS continued to secure tickets to the annual pantomime performance at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre at a discounted rate for girls and their parents on the last day of the Michaelmas Term. Easter Egg Hunt–FoGHS maintained their commitment to purchasing the eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt which the girls thoroughly enjoy. Kiln–FoGHS generously donated financially towards the replacement of the kiln in the Junior School Art Room which had been decommissioned several years previously. The reinstatement of the kiln has had a positive impact on the curriculum offering. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | FoGHS has contributed to the big ticket items like the school kiln and the green house. FoGHS has also continued support the school with smaller contributions which enrich the experience of the girls including provision of easter eggs and Father Christmas gifts for the junior school, Christmas trees for the whole school and prizes for senior school prize giving. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Please refer to attached treasurer’s report attached. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Please refer to attached treasurer’s report attached. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Please refer to attached treasurer’s report attached. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Please refer to attached treasurer’s report attached. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Please refer to attached treasurer’s report attached. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Please refer to attached treasurer’s report attached. |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | |
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| You may choose to include further statements | where relevant about: | |
| The principal sources of funds for this | ||
| financial year were the uniform sales, | ||
| The charity’s principal | membership subscription donation, | |
| sources of funds (including | Para 1.47 | Christmas Fair and Summer Fair. |
| any fundraising) |
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
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| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal sources of funds for this financial year were the uniform sales, membership subscription donation, Christmas Fair and Summer Fair. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The officers and members of the Committee (other than nominated members) shall be elected by ballot at the Annual General Meeting in each year |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Alex Sweeney | ||||
| Daniel Carter | ||||
| Karen Laurie | Guildford High School 25-29 London Road GUILDFORD GU1 1SJ |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
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) Santhi Nimalan Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 30 June 2025
The Friends of Guildford High School
(Registered Charity No: 280369)
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 August 2024
| Incoming Resources Incoming resources from generated funds Donations Activities for generating funds - income Note 3 Investment income Total incoming resources Resources expended Activities for generating funds - expenses Charitable activities Note 4 Governance costs Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Adjustment Total funds carried forward |
Year ended 31 August 2024 £ 7,058 25,250 102 32,410 9,878 18,316 - -28,194 4,216 4,216 27,813 32,029 |
Revised Year ended 31 August 2023 £ 7,672 17,067 0 24,739 28,880 214 -29,094 -4,355 -4,355 29,143 3024.97 27,813 |
Original Year ended 31 August 2023 £ 7,672 16,507 0 24,179 28,954 140 -29,094 -4,915 -4,915 35,959 31,044 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Friends of Guildford High School On accounts for Ihe year ended 31S1 August 2024 Charity no lif any) 280369 Set out on pages One to Four Ifemèmber lo Incluc& Iha pago iiumkrs of additrnal sheels! I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above harity lllhe Trust'} for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of Ihe accounts in accordance with the reqUreMentS of the Charilies Act 2011 ('the Act.). 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 appliGable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confi'rm that no material matters have ome to my attention {other than that disclosed below '} in connection with the examination which gives me cause to bèlieve that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's ststement 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 proper understandi of the accounts to be reached. Please ete ds in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 281h February 2025 Name: Bemard Brace FCCA Relevant professional qualiflcation{sl or body (if any): Charteréd Certified Accountants Addrèss: 52 Smithbrook Kilns Bernard Brace FCCA Cranleigh Surrey GUA 8JJ roo ilns Cranleigh 01483 267437 IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight mallers of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). I can also confirm thal I have checked the adjustments to the accounts for the year to 31 $1 August 2023 and can confirm that they are correct. Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018