## National School With Mary Touchet’s Charity 307185 

## Annual Report 2025 

## Summary 

An Educational Charity for the benefit of residents of the parishes of West Meon and Warnford in Hampshire, governed by a Scheme of 1961 set up by the Minister of Education, amended in 1997. Working within the scheme the trustees continue to support the work of West Meon Primary School. Individual grants to support those undertaking courses and training were made, these were largely to applicants in further and higher education. Four trustees are by appointment of  the Church of England, Hampshire County Council, West Meon Parish Council and Warnford Parish Meeting. The remainder are co-opted with an emphasis on local knowledge and commitment representing an appropriate skill mix. Induction of new trustees is undertaken by the administrator. 

The Trustees meet twice per year with decisions otherwise made by email. Barbara Shaw who has been a long standing Trustee and held the position of administrator for many years resigned as she has moved away. 

The administrator works with the Head Teacher of West Meon Primary School to identify ways in which the charity can support the work of the school to enhance and enrich the educational experience of all pupils. During 2025 the school received funding for supporting KS2 Early reading scheme, Listen2Me music lessons, Residential/day trips, Gym/ balance equipment, SEN/Elsa resources, Science resources, Geography resources, Art and DT resources and Coach for the Panto. 

The Baby and Toddler group continues in the village hall with the charity meeting the costs of hiring the venue. 

Individual grants were awarded to those in post-16 education and also to support general activities such as sport, drama and educational trips. The administrator works with at least one other trustee to establish eligibility for individual grants, no means test is applied and annual grant limits are set. 

One trustee has responsibility for reviewing investments, all held in specialist charity funds, while another trustee oversees the one remaining property which is let. The trustees aim to grant the annual income while remaining mindful of maintenance requirements of the property. Policies are reviewed regularly. 

## **Trustees** 

Mr. Malcolm Edwards (acting Chair) Mr. Jeremy Barber Father Tony Forrest Councillor Malcolm Wallace Mrs Jane Waller (Administration) 

## **Contact Address** 

17, Long Priors, West Meon, GU32 1JA 

## **Relevant Connections** 

CAF BankLTD 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill 



West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ 

## **Blake Morgan ( Solicitors)** 

New Kings Court Tollgate Chandlers Ford Eastleigh SO53 3LG 

Philip Jarrett ( Examiner of Accounts) Bridge House West Meon Petersfield GU32 1JG 

## **Policies** 

Property: the remaining cottage known as 3 Station Road, West Meon continues to be let managed by Hellards (Letting Agent) **Investments:** Capital remains in specialist Charity Accounts with COIF and M&G Equal Opportunities: a policy written and adopted in 2016 remains, and has been reviewed. **GDPR:** Obligations have been complied with. 

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above by email 

Signed on behalf of charity’s trustees 

Malcolm Edwards Acting Chair 



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National School with Mary Touchet’s Charity, West Meon. 

The Charity accounts are looked at but not audited. 

Clerk.wmtouchet@gmail.com