Charity numb•r.' 289222
THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnlstrativè dotalls of the charity. Its Trustees and advlsèrs
Trustees. report
Indgpgndent gxamlngr's rgport
ststement of financial activitie$
Balancè sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Trustees
Mrs D Frost
Dr S Parrott
Ms A J Davisgn
Mrs G Marshall, Chair
Mrs C Cox lappoinled 29 Sept8mber 20231
Charlty reglstorgd numbgr
289222
Prlncipal offi¢0
Colchesler County High School for Girls. Noman Way. Col¢h8steT, Essex, C03 3US
Indepgndont Examiner
Larking Gowen LLP, 1 Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Ipswch. Suffolk, IP6 ONL
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together wth the financial slalemenls of Colchester County High
School for Girts Private Fund Ilhe Fundl for the ended 31 Augkjsl 2024. The Trustees confimi that the annual
report and financial slalements of the Fund comply wth current statutory requirements. the ￿quireman1$ of the
charivs goveming document and the provisions of the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice ISORPI
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlh the Financial Reporting Standard 102.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
Th8 Fund exists for the purpos8 of advancing the education of th8 students by providing and assisting in th8
provision of facilities for the education of pupils al the Colchesler County High School for Girts Ilhe School) not
normally provided by public funds.
The majority of the Fund's income is provided by parents of students al the School and the Trustees are
grateful for their continuing support. Additional income is received from local busine￿$ and other
organisalions and the Fund algo receives trading, commi￿On and inl8resl income. Details are given in the
financial ststements.
The Fund has continued to fund facility improvement to benef1t the pupils as shown in note 5 of these financial
slalemenls.
Achlevoments and perfomianco
. Performance overview
The financial statements show a surplus on the unrestricted funds of £13,959 (2023 - £9,028) and a restricted
fund surplus of £166.720 (2023- £14.945). Expenditure during the year lolalled £54, 142120rJ- £70.0021. The
increase is the result of the Daphne Ann Badcock legacy of £164,495 received in 2024.
Financial review
a. Ro$orvg$ policy
Unrestricted funds amounted to £388,743 (2023 - £374,784) at the year end. Restricted funds amotjnt to
£189,411 (2023 £22, 691) al the year end. Total reserves al the year end amounted lo £578,154 (2023
£397,475J. Reserves have increased. reflecting the Trustees. concerns that the level of cost involved in any
future facilities projects or remodelling, not covered by the public fund, are likely lo be substantr'al.
Structure, governance and management
a. Legal and administrative information
The infomiation on page 1 fomis part of this report. The Trustees sel out on page 1 have held office during the
whole of the period. unless otherwse slated.
b. Oryanisational structure and doclslon-making policios
The Fund's conslilulion was most recently amended on 26 April 2021. The conslilulion lays down that members
of staff of the School holding the appointments of Headleacher. Deputy Headleacher, Assistant Headteacher
and Staff Govemor are Tnjstees.
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Structure. governance and management {continued)
c. Publlc beneflt
The main activities and benefits are describsj below. All of the Charity's activities focus on either the provision
of facilities OT fundraising for the provision Df facilities, lo advance education of the students. These activities
are undertaken to further the charitable purpose for the public benefit.
The Trustees consider that they have complied wlh the duly in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due
regard lo the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Plans for future periods
The Truslees intend lo support new building projects. The Trustees wll continue lo provide the additional
support for education faali118s as required by the School.
Statemenl of Trustees, responsibilitios
The Trustees are responsble for preparing the TTUStees' report and the financial statements in accordance wlh
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable lo charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees lo prepare financi81 slalemenls for
each financial which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of ils incoming resources
and application of resources, including ils income and gxpenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial
stal8menls, the Trustees are required to..
seled suitable accounting policies and then apply them consslenlly.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are Teasonable and prudent.,
slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed. subjed to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls.,
prepar& the financial statements on the going ￿nCern basis unless il is inappropriate lo pr8sume that the
charity wll continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the charity's transactions and disclose with r8asonablo accuracy al any limo the financial posib'on of the charity
and enablg th&m lo ensure that the financial slalements comply wlh the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
(Actounls and Reports) Regulation5 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for takin9 reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other iffegularities.
Approved by order of the Members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Marshall
(Chair of Trusleesl
Date.. 11102/2025
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Indèpend8nt gxaminer's rgport to the Trustees of The Col¢hester County High School for Girls,
School Fund I'the charlty,)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August
2024.
Rgsponsibilitigs and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity you ar8 responsible for the prepaTalion of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act
and in caryng out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commi55ion
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Indepondgnt gxamin•r's statoment
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection wlh the
examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act., Dr
the accounts do not accorcl wlh those Tecords.. or
the accounts do not comply wlh the applicable requirements concerning the foTm and content of
actounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'lrue and faiff view which is not a matter considered as part of an indèpendent
oxaminalion.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wlh the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
reached.
This report is made solely lo the Gharity's Tnjslees, as a body. in accordance wth Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might slate to the charity's
Tmslees thos& matters l am reouired lo stsle lo them in an Independent examin&rfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent perrnilled by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than
the charity and the charity's Tnjslees as a brxjy. for my work or for this report.
Signed..
Dated.. 11/2/2025
Giles Kerkham
FCA DChA
Larking Gowen LLP
1 Claydon Business Park
Great BSakenham
Ipswch
IP6 ONL
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Unrostrlcted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Totsl
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
Incomg from:
Donations and legacies
Income from activilias
Investments
18.117
39.731
8,482
164.495
3.996
182,612
43,727
8,482
43,327
47,657
2.991
Total Income
66.330
168,491
234,821
93,975
Exponditure on:
Charitable activities
52.371
1.771
54,142
70,002
Totsl expenditure
52,371
1,771
54,142
70,002
Net movement in funds
13,959
166.720
180,679
23,973
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
374.784
13.959
22,691
166,720
397,475
180,679
373,502
23.973
Total funds carrled forward
388,743
189,411
578,154
397,475
The notes on pages 7 10 14 form p8rt of these financial statements.
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THE COLCHESTER coufriry HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
Note
Current assgts
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,525
$81,406
3,318
396,556
583,931
399,874
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
15.777)
(2,399)
Net current assets
578.154
397,475
Total net assets
578.154
397,475
Charfty funds
Reslricled funds
Unrestricted funds
io
io
189.411
388.743
22,691
374, 784
Total funds
578,154
397,475
The financial slalements were approved and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
G ￿TShall
(Chair of Trustees
Dale.. 11/02
2025
The notes on pages 7 10 14 forrn part of these financial slalemenls.
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of flnan¢lal statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlh the Chanties SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in aGcordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
The Colchester County High School for Girfs, Schts)l Fund meets the definition of a public benef11
entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction
value unless otherwise slated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Incom8
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement lo the income, it is probable that the
income wll be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing enlitlemenl, the probability of
receipt and the ability to estimate wlh sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of
enlillemenl to a legacy exists when the charity has sufficient eviden￿ that a gift has been left lo
them Ilhrough knowledge of the existen￿ of a valid ￿rill and the death of the benefaclorl and the
executor is satisfied that the propety in quèstion wl1 not be required lo satisfy claims in the estate.
Receipt of a legacy must be recognised whèn il is probable that il wll be received and the fair value
of the amount receivable. which wll generally be the expected cash amount to be dislribul8d lo the
charity, can be reliably measurod.
Income tax ￿cOverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised al the time of the donation.
1.3 Ex￿ndIture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic
benefit lo a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
selllem&nt and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is dassified by
activity.
Govemance costs are those incurred in connection wth administration of the charity and
compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Charitable activities are costs incurred on the charity's op&ralions, induding support costs and costs
relating lo the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
1.4 Intoro$1 rgGgivablg
Interest on fund5 held on deposit is induded when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the charity,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by Bank.
1.5 Debtors
Other debtors are recognised al the selllemenl amount after any Irade discount offered.
Pr8paymenls are valued al the amount prepaid nel of any trade discounts due.
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Accounting policies {¢ontinugdl
1.6 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-lerm highly liquid investments wlh a short
maturity of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
1.7 Llabllltles and provlsions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet dale as a result of a past
event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit wll be required in selllement, and the
amount of the selllemenl can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are Tecognised at the amount that the charity anlicipales il wll pay to setue the debt or the
amount il has received as advanced paym8nls for th8 goods or services il musl provide.
1.8 Flnanclal Instruments
The Fund only has finanoal assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are inilially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measur&J at their selllemenl value.
1.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds ￿1¢h are available for use al the discTelion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and thich have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds aro funds which are lo be used in a￿OrdanCe wlh specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes lo the financial statements.
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THE COLCHESTER couTrirY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Income from donation$ and legacles
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
Legacies
18,117
18.117
184.495
29, 782
13,545
164,495
18,117
164,495
182,612
43,327
Total 2023
29, 782
13,545
43,327
Income from activities
Unrestrfct&d Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Commission
School concerts and events
500 Club
Sales of souvenirs
Other incorne
Jack Petchey Award
Staff fund
923
25,714
4,224
8,836
923
25,714
4,224
8,836
959
29, 103
4, 144
7,980
1,366
2, 700
1,405
2.700
1,296
2,700
1,296
39.731
3.996
43,727
47,657
rolal 2023
43,552
4.105
47.657
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THE COLCHESTER cOUTr￿y HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Investment income
Unr8strict*d
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Interest
8.482
8,482
2,991
Analysis of expendlture
A￿[VItI9$
undertakon
directly
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Charitable activities
54,142
54,142
70,002
Analysis of direct costs
As rgslated
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2024
Other oxpenditur
School concerts and events
Sale of souvenirs
Equipment and subsidies
Jack Petchey Awards costs
500 Club costs
Staff funds
Govemance costs
25
717
15,021
8,191
24,300
96,603
7,032
39,330
1,175
2,090
1.530
2, 125
2,134
1,078
2,700
54,142
70, 002
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Ind•pend•nt examinèr's remun•ratlon
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts lo an ind8pend8nl examiner fee of £2.700 12023
£2,550).
Trustees. remuneratlon and exponsos
During the year, no Trustees received any ramuneralion or other b8n8fils f2023- £NIL).
During Ihe year ended 31 August 2024, no TTusloe expenses have been incurred (2023- £NIL).
Dobtors
2024
2023
Due within one year
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
300
2,225
1, 621
1, 697
2.525
3,318
Crgditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals and defe￿e# income
5.777
2,399
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
10. Statement of funds
statamant of funds- current year
Balance at 1
September
2023
Balance at
31 August
2024
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds- all funds
374.784
66.330
152.371)
388,743
Ro$tri¢tgd funds
Nora Frost Legacy
Jack Pelchey award
Staff fund
Daphne Ann Badcock Legacy
13.545
7.383
1,763
13,545
9,390
1,981
164,495
2,700
1,296
164,495
1693)
(1,078)
22.691
168,491
11.771)
189,411
Total of funds
397.475
234,821
154.142)
578,154
Jack Petchey award
The Jack Petchey award fund is for school projects supported by the Jack Petchey Foundation
Staff fund
The stsff fund is lo ￿pport the staff of Colchester County High School for Girfs.
Nora Frost Lagacy
The Nora Frost legacy is lo be applied towards schod's leaving scholarship awards.
Daphne Ann Badcock Legacy
The Daphne Ann Badcock legacy is lo fund the provision of one scholarship per annum in modem
languages or ClasS￿cs.
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCtAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
10. Statement of funds Icontinuedl
ststgmont ol fund$ - prior ygar
8alance at
I September
2022
Balance at
31 August
2023
Income Expenditure
Unrestrlctod funds
General Funds- all funds
365. 756
76,325
(67, 297)
374, 784
Restrf¢ted funds
Nora Frost Legacy
Jack Petchey award
Stsff fund
13.545
2, 700
1,405
13,545
7,383
1,763
5.858
1,888
(1. 775)
(1,530)
7,746
17.650
{2, T05)
22,697
Total of funds
373.502
93.975
(70.002)
397,475
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THE COLCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysi$ of not assgts be￿89n fund$- ¢urrgnt period
Unrestrfctod Rostrict
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
cu￿ent 8S5els
Creditors due within one year
394,520
15.7771
189,411
583,931
{5,7771
Total
388,743
189,411
578,154
Analysls of not assets between funds- prlor pgrlod
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Reslrioted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
377, 183
(2,399)
22,691
399,874
{2.399)
Total
374, 784
22,691
397,475
12. Related party transactions
Th& Fund supports and shares similar charitsble aims lo Colchesler County High School foT Gids.
The Private Fund made donations to Colchester County High School for Girfs tolalling £45,49412023
£40,559) during the year. Al 31 August 2024 donations lolalling £Nil 12023 £Nill has been promised
bul not yet paid.
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