## **FRIENDS OF WEST LODGE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024** 

## **Constitution** 

Friends of West Lodge Schools (‘FOWLS’) is a registered charity, number 282766. Registered address is West Lodge School, West End Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AF. 

## **Objective** 

The objective of FOWLS is to advance all aspects of the education of the pupils at West Lodge Primary School by supporting the school community.  The charity works closely with staff and parents to further the educational and social development of all students attending West Lodge Primary School through events and fund-raising. 

## **Management** 

FOWLS is administered by a Management Committee comprising: 

Co-Chairperson: Sambhav Jain Treasurer: Shweta Dawra Co-Treasurer: Rachana Singhania Other members: Committee Members Parents and Teachers 

## **FOWLS Activities in 2024** 

2024 was a landmark year for West Lodge School, marking 70th anniversary for school’s existence. FOWLS played a central role in supporting these celebrations and in delivering a wide range of fundraising activities throughout the year. 

Key events in early 2024 included the Book sale, Marathon go fund me, Football Tournament, Enterprise Challenge, EOY disco, and a significant highlight was the 70th Anniversary program, which featured both the alumni sale and the Summer fair. These initiatives not only celebrated the school’s history but also generated valuable funds for future projects. 

The year also welcomed new FOWLS members, who brought fresh perspectives and energy. Their contribution saw the reintroduction of events and continued to deliver strong fund raising opportunities. It concluded on a high note with the Christmas event, which exceeded expectations and provided a successful and positive close to our anniversary year. 

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During 2024, FOWLS supported the school by providing over £39,683.86 towards books for the library and school consumption and Outdoor learning set-up & equipment. 

Furthermore, the trustees use a risk-free and easy-access deposit account at a High Street bank.  Stripe continued to be the choice of payment gateway among the parents and the FOWLS team. 

Thank you once again to all the parents, carers and staff at West Lodge School for all the support in helping to raise so much money for the benefit of the children. 

|**Friends of West Lodge Schools**<br>**Statement of assets and liabilities as at 31 December**|**2024**||
|---|---|---|
||**2024**|**2023**|
||**(Amount in £)**|**(Amount in £)**|
|**GENERAL FUNDS**|||
|**Receipts**|||
|Fund raisingevents,sponsorshipand Donations(Barclays)|34,483.90|35,484|
|Fund raisingevents,sponsorshipand Donations(TSB)||0|
|**Total Receipts**|**34,483.90**|**35,484.00**|
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|**Payments**|||
|Charitable activitydirect expenditure:|||
|Contributions to school|39,683.86|21,338.00|
|Other expenditure:|||
|Fund raisingevents|9,496.46|11,207.00|
|Sundryexpenses|-|-|
|**Total Payments**|**49,180.32**|**32,545.00**|
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|**Net(deficit)/excess for theyear**|**-       14,696.42**|**2,939.00**|
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|Bank balances and cash in hand at 1st January2024|66,820.00|63,880.00|
|Bank balances and cash in hand at 31st December 2024|40,392.14|66,820.00|



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## **Breakdown of Profit by Event** 

## **Friends of West Lodge School (FOWLS) Income & Expenditure account for the period ending December 2024** 

||**Income**|**Expenses**|**Net**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Christmas 2023|2,882.49||2,882.49|
|Book fair|677.97|-       395.97|282.00|
|Parent funding|160.00|-|160.00|
|Summer Fair|9,821.39|-   1,515.23|8,306.16|
|Go fund me - outdoor learningspace|757.41||757.41|
|Football Tournament|1,840.63|-   2,053.80|-       213.17|
|Enterprise Challenge|4,504.65|-   2,230.36|2,274.29|
|70th book & Alumni Sale|1,522.00|-       656.75|865.25|
|Alumni sale|-||-|
|Disco|3,673.63|-   1,681.80|1,991.83|
|Soiree event net|1,134.56|-       406.16|728.40|
|Marathon Go Fund me|3,290.60||3,290.60|
|Monthlycharity|-||-|
|Christmas 2024|4,218.57|-466.79|3,751.78|
|Match Funding- Christmas|-||-|
|Others||-         89.60|-         89.60|
|Outdoor Learning||-39,000||
|Oxford Travelling||-683.86||
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||**34,483.90**|**- 49,180.32**|**- 14,696.42**|



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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** 

**Section A                        Independent Examiner’s Report** 

|**Report to the trustees**<br>**On accounts for the year**<br>**ended**<br>**Set out on pages**|Charity Name<br>Friends of West Lodge School|Charity Name<br>Friends of West Lodge School|Charity Name<br>Friends of West Lodge School|
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||31/12/2024|**Charity no**<br>**(if any)**|282766|
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2024. 

**Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

**Independent** I have completed my examination.  I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or 

- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 

- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

**Signed: Name:** Rachana Singhania **Relevant professional** Treasurer for FOWLS **qualification or body:** 

**Date:** 27/10/2025 

**Address:** 18, Athol close. Pinner. HA5 3XJ 

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