## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1/10/2024 Period start date To 30/09/2025 Period end date**
**Charity name: Friends of Bowes**
## **Charity registration number: 292487**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP
reference
Para 1.17
The aim Friends of Bowes is to advance
the education of the pupils of Bowes
Primary School (“The School”) by providing
and assisting in the provision of facilities for
Summary of the purposes of the education at The School.
charity as set out in its governing
document Furthermore, we help forge relationships
between staff, parents & others associated
with The School and engage in activities
which support The School & advance the
education of the pupils.
Para 1.17 Income and Expenditure has in the main
and 1.19
followed what we typically see on an
annual basis, with peaks in December and
July because of the Winter and Summer
Fairs. Of the events held they have all been
similar in terms of the money raised to
those held in the 2023-24 Financial Year.
Summary of the main activities in
relation to those purposes for the Income (Sales, Donations and Sponsorship
public benefit, in particular, the monies) in the year was £28,391 (down
activities, projects or services from £29,063 in 2023-24).
identified in the accounts.
Expenditure (School Purchases, Event
Costs and Overheads) in the year was
£31,799 (up from £15,864 in 2023-24).
On 30 [th] September 2024, Friends of Bowes
had a cash balance of £17,825.43.
Para 1.18
Statement confirming whether the
We confirm we have had regard to public
trustees have had regard to the
benefit guidance issued by the Charity
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission.
Commission on public benefit
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Not applicable
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related Not applicable
investment
The primary contribution has been made
Para 1.38 by the voluntary Trustees, but in addition
school staff, parents and supporters have
Contribution made by volunteers contributed their time without charge,
although whilst we have maintained the
approximate level of volunteers we have
founded harder to get people to sign up.
Other
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
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|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|In addition to donations received (cash,
Easy Fundraising), several events were
held throughout the year, which were Bake
& Doughnut Sales, Winter Fair, Musical
Bingo, Family Quiz night & Summer Fair.
In addition, two sponsored events were
held BasketBowes and FootBowes.
Fundraising was further supplement with
HMRC Gift Aid payments and the sale of
Christmas Trees and Christmas Cards
The above events and sales in addition to
funds carried over has enabled us to
support the school with the following
purchases:-
Art Supplies
Chromebooks
Class Gifts & Festive Disco
Hydroponic Farm
Lunch & After School Resources
Music Equipment
Outdoor Playground Equipment
Reception & Nursery Resources
Sports Equipment & Sports Day Medals
Year Group Trips & Activities
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
## **Financial Review**
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Para 1.21 The closing balance of the bank account
on 30 [th] September 2024 was £17,825.43
Review of the charity’s and there are no outstanding payments for
financial position at the end the financial year.
of the period
See Appendix A for full financial
breakdown
Para 1.22 Reserves are held to enable unforeseen
payments and bills to be paid.
Statement explaining the In addition, we have designated funds for a
policy for holding reserves specific fundraiser (the total for which has
stating why they are held not yet been achieved) which are also held
as we look to increase those funds to reach
the target required.
Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held £3,189
Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero
Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24
None
deficit
Para 1.23
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the There are no uncertainties about or risks to
charity continuing as a going the charity continuing as a going concern.
concern
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)||Primary Funding is from public support at
events, followed by donations &
sponsorship.
Total Fundraising = £28,391
Fundraising Events
£23,652
Donations (inc. Gift Aid) £2,720
Sponsored Events
£2,019|
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||The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Primary Funding is from public support at
events, followed by donations &
sponsorship.
Total Fundraising = £28,391
Fundraising Events
£23,652
Donations (inc. Gift Aid) £2,720
Sponsored Events
£2,019|
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|Not applicable and there have been no
investments made in the year.|
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|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|As happens each year some long standing
volunteers have left and new parent
volunteers continue to be needed /
requested.|
|Other||Our aim remains balancing between
making the events affordable for all whilst
raising as much funds as we can for the
school. We are exploring alternative ways
of raising money given the continued rises
in the general cost of living.|
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g. unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Small non-company charity|
|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|Elections at Annual General Meeting|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction No new policies or procedures adopted
and training of trustees Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational Elected committee members, supported by
structure and any wider volunteers from the school community.
network with which the Para 1.51
charity works Member of Parentkind
Relationship with any related
None
parties Para 1.51
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Friends of Bowes|
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|Other name the charity uses|None|
|Registered charity number|292487|
|Charity’s principal address|Bowes Primary School
Bowes Road
LONDON
N11 2HL|
**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for whole
Trustee name Office (if any) body) entitled to appoint
year
trustee (if any)
1 Parminder Rogers Chair Re-Elected at AGM
2 Jane de Lozey Vice Chair Re-Elected at AGM
3 Graeme Barker Treasurer Re-Elected at AGM
4 Emily Plosker Secretary Re-Elected at AGM
5 Michael Pownall Events Manager Re-Elected at AGM
6 Amy Clarke Design & Promotion Re-Elected at AGM
7
8
9
10
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name** None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
|**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year **||
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|None|||
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
|Description of the assets held in this capacity|None|
|---|---|
|Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this falls within the
custodian charity’s objects|None|
|Details of arrangements for safe custody and
segregation of such assets from the charity’s own
assets|None|
**Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
|**Type of**|**Name**|**Address**|
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|**adviser**|||
**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
## **Other optional information**
The Treasurers Annual report for year ending 30[th] September 2025 and statements of account were inspected and approved at the Annual General Meeting held on 27[th] January 2026.
## **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)** Graeme Barker **Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)**[Treasurer ] **Date** 29th July 2026
**Appendix A - Receipts and payments for year ending 30th September 2025**
## **Section A Receipts and payments**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Donations & Sponsorship
Asda Cashpot for Schools 109 - - 109 -
Easy Fundraising 201 - - 201 120
Cash Donations 224 - - 224 108
Non-Uniform Days Donations (Cash) 263 - - 263 805
Sponsorship (Cash) 1,138 - - 1,138 2,816
Online Donations (including Gift Aid) 54 - - 54 1,516
Online Sponsorship 881 - - 881 901
HMRC Gift Aid (inc from donations in prior year(s)) 1,868 - - 1,868 1,266
FundRaising Activities
Bake Sales 3,127 - - 3,127 2,907
Doughnut Sales 831 831 836
Winter Fair 6,159 - - 6,159 5,878
Christmas Cards (Previously reported in Christmas Events) 782 782 840
Christmas Trees 2,005 - - 2,005 2,085
Musical Bingo 1,796 - - 1,796 1,105
Summer Fair 6,454 - - 6,454 6,829
Year 6 Leavers Party - - - - 610
BasketBowes (Event Sales) 121 - - 121 256
FootBowes (Event Sales) 43 43 185
Book Fair 525 525 -
Welcome Evenings 111 - - 111 -
Quiz Night 1,142 1,142 -
Historic Fundraising Monies not previously received 457 - - 457 -
2023/24 Equipment Hire Deposit Return 100 - - 100 -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) [ 28,391 ] - - 28,391 29,063
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 28,391 - - 28,391 29,063
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## **Section A Receipts and payments**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A3 Payments
FundRaising Activities
Doughnut Sales 150 - - 150 450
Winter Fair 1,384 - - 1,384 1,313
Christmas Trees 1,217 - - 1,217 1,070
Musical Bingo 721 - - 721 394
Summer Fair 2,149 - - 2,149 2,092
Year 6 Leavers Party - - - - 609
BasketBowes (Event Sales) 54 54 77
FootBowes (Event Sales) 5 - - 5 124
Welcome Evenings 295 - - 295
Quiz Night 773 773
Book Fair 525 525
Administration Costs
Parentkind Membership 162 - - 162 153
Bank Fees 76 - - 76 87
Stationary 44 - - 44 15
Repairs - - - -
PTA Events Subscription 360 - - 360 360
PTA Events Transaction Fees 53 - - 53 73
Zettle Card Reader Transaction Fees 12 - - 12 16
Sum-Up Card Reader Transaction Fees 139 - - 139 95
Just Giving Transaction Fees - - - - 29
Licences 83 - - 83 103
Prizes 218 - - 218 127
Cash Float for 2024/25 Events - - - - 50
Sub total [ 8,420 ] - - 8,420 7,237
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see
table)
Charitable Activities / School Purchases
Festive Disco 400 - - 400 425
Class Gifts 519 - - 519 238
Reception & Nursery Resources 1,922 - - 1,922 743
Lunch and Afterschool Resources 545 545 905
Sports Equipment 1,407 1,407 476
Sports Teams Uniform - - 427
Hi-Vis Jackets - - 184
Year Group Trips & Activities 2,959 - - 2,959 2,961
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies 1,292 - - 1,292 1,551
Mini First Aid Courses 2,000 - - 2,000
Art Supplies 1,371 - - 1,371
Outdoor Play Equipment 343 - - 343
Music Equipment 1,211 - - 1,211
Chromebooks 4,500 4,500
Hydroponic Farm Equipment 3,665 3,665
Playground Parasols 53 53
Sports Day Medals 87 87
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Asset:-Card Readers - - - - 120
Asset:-Sheds,Shelving, Storage 790 790 74
Asset:-Catering Equipment 99 - - 99 38
Asset:-Events Equipment 216 - - 216 40
Asset:-Gazebos - - - - 447
Sub total [ 23,379 ] - - 23,379 8,627
Total payments 31,799 - - 31,799 15,864
Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,408 - - - 3,408 13,199
A5 Transfers between funds - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 21,234 - - 21,234 8,035
Cash funds this year end 17,825 - - 17,825 21,234
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