Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/09/2023 To: 31/08/2024 Charity name: St Paul’s Cathedral School Association Charity registration number: 283757
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To support, advance and maintain both the musical foundation of St Paul’s Cathedral School (“the School”) and the education of |
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| 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. |
• To maintain at all times full consultation with the Head, the Dean and the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral, the School Council and any other bodies which have authority for the maintenance and government of the school • To foster good relationships between the Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Head, the Staff, the parents and others associated with the School • To act as a forum for the staff and parents to meet socially • To support the objective of the Charities known as “The Friends of St Paul’s” and “St Paul’s Cathedral School Foundation |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The Trustees are aware of and have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
St Paul’s Cathedral School Association runs a wide range of events both to raise funds for the school’s ‘nice to have’ and to provide social opportunities for the pupils, parents and staff. These include regular events like cake sales and discos, plus annual community events such as the quiz night and summer fair. These events are planned and volunteered by the committee, paying regard to appropriate safeguarding and risk assessments. This year the committee approved several requests for donations from the school. These include:- £3,868 plus the cost of compost for planters £3,000 for Christmas treats for the whole school £1,256 for filming of the Pre-Prep Nativity plays £5,000 for an AV unit for the school hall Fundraising activities included termly cake sales, second-hand uniform sales and the summer fair, plus revenue from a raffle held at the summer fair and at Easter. We also received commission from the sale of pupil-drawn Christmas cards and from Easy Fundraising and Easy to Name labels. Regular income includes an (optional) subscription from each family per term of £5. The work of SPCSA helps to fulfil our objectives of fundraising for the school and bringing the school community together socially. We have endeavoured to ensure that PTA funds benefit each child throughout the school, enhancing and enriching the pupils’ educational experience at St Paul’s Cathedral School. From 01 September 2023 to 31 August 2024 the PTA: Received: £21,431.28 Spent: £21,153.03 Remaining: £278.25 |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
The committee do not have a formally agreed reserves policy as such, but find it prudent to have approximately £10,000 in the account for the next financial year. |
| Amount of reserves held | £22,104.98 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 (trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity Para 1.25 constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 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
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | St Paul’s Cathedral School Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | - |
| Registered charity number | 283757 |
| Charity’s principal address | 2 New Change London EC4M 9AD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Rebecca Kouyoumjian |
Treasurer |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) R Kouyoumjian Full name(s) Rebecca Kouyoumjian Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 24/10/2024