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Registered number: 01088993
Charity number: 312999
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA Company limited by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL {HAMPSTEADI LTD
IA Company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnl8tratlve detalls of the School, Its Governors and advisors
Governorn. report
Independent auditorfs report on the financial statements
Statement of flnanclal actfvltles
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Balance sheet
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statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company Ilmlled by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE SCHOOL, ITS GOVERNORS AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Kunle Barker
Joe Cohen, Vice Chair
Vivienne Durham
Silvia Fiaccavento, Chair
Marc Hersheson
Sarah Kavanaugh
Sarah Knollys {resigned 31 August 2024)
Helen Munn
Frances Rarnsey
Marie Riboud-seydoux
Andrew Sandars
Anya Waddington
Nina Kingsmill Moore (appointed 15 October 20241
Company registered
number
01088993
Charlty registered
numbèr
312999
Regl•tgrod offlco
32 Belsize Lane
Hampstead
London
NW3 SAE
Independent auditor
Crowe U.K. LLP
R+ Building
2 Blagrave Street
Reading
8erk5hire
RG1 1AZ
Bankern
Lloyds Bank
140 Camden High Street
London
NW1 ONG
Solicitors
Farrer & Co
66 Lincoln's Inn Fields
Holborn
London
WC2A 3LH
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEADI LTD
IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE SCHOOL. ITS GOVERNORS AND ADVISERS
{CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Insuranc• Brokers
Aon UK Limited
1 Foxfield
Hazlemere
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP15 7AQ
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL {HAMPSTEADI LTD
IA company limited by guarantee)
GOVERNORS, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The Govemors present their annual report togelher with the audited financial statements of the charitable
company ft)r the 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts
and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Companies Act 2006 and the "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities. Ststement of Recommended Practice" applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS1021 (effective 1st
January 2015).
The Govemors for the period under review to the date of signing the financial statements were..
Silvia Fiaccavento - Chair
Joe Cohen - Vice Chair
Kunle Barker
Vivienne Durharn
Marc Hersheson
Sarah Kavanaugh
Sarah Knollys (resigned 31 August 2024)
Helen Munn
Frances Ramsey
Marie Riboud-seydoux
Andrew Sandars
Anya Waddington
The Company has no share capital and consequently none of the Governor5 has any interest in any shares of
the Company. The Governors constitute directors of the company for Companies Act 2006 purposes.
Structure, gov•rnanc• and management
St Christophels school IHampstead} Limited was formed in 1972. The school is a registered charity No. 312999
and a company Limited by Guarantee No. 01088993.
Electlon of governors
New governors to St Christopherfs school are elected by the whole governing body of the school. No person
shall be admitted as a member unless they are first approved by the goveming body and the governing body has
absolute discretion as to the admission of this person. New governors are given an introductory pack which
includes a copy of the Articles. a detailed history of the school, an applicalion for membership and a declaration
of willingness to act as a govemor. The governors also have access to an online Board Portal which contains key
infonnation induding meeting agendas and minutes. The Company Secretary registers new governors online at
Companies House.
The governors give their tirne on a voluntary basis to the governance of the charity. The school governors attend
appropriate Iraining according to their skills and experience, including statutory safeguarding training.
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IA company limited by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Senlor leadership team
The following members of staff were part of the senior leadership team for the period under revlew
Head~ Sandrine Paillasse
Deputy Head- Mark Maddocks
Deputy Head - Ella Schierenberg
Head of Upper school- Amy Ullman
Head of Lower school - Emity Poster (maternity leave from 12 November 2023), James Greene (from 13
November 2023)
Bursar- Paul Neagle (Resigned April 2024), Stephen Cole (Interim- Appointed May 2024)
Organlsatlonal structure and declslon maklng
St Christopherfs school is governed by a board of governors. The Board appoints the Head and in consultstion
wilh the Head, the Bursar.
The Head reports to the governors at termly Board meetings having sent out a written report on that term's
activities. This report and other related matters are discussed at each Board Meeting. The Bursar reports to the
Head and, for financial Matters, to the Finance Committee,. they refer, on a termly basis, to the Board wilh
financial reports, building reports and any other matters conceming the non-educational aspects of running the
school.
The annual audited accounts for St Christopherfs school are presented lo the Board for their approval. Meetings
of the Board are called, when required, over and above the termly Board Meetings.
The subcommittee structure was reviewed during the year and now there are four s￿￿0mMittees which meet
on a regular basis (except from the Govemance and Remuneration Commitleee that meets annually or as
requlredl and prepare a report for the Board's consideration. These sub-committees are as follows - Risk and
Compliance Committee,. Finance Committee; the Education Committee.. and the Governance and Remuneration
Committee
The Head holds regular meetings with all the teaching staff to discuss the educational running of the school and
specific topics. Day-tlxlay matters are discussed at weekly briefings, chaired by the Head. Senior Leadership
Team {SLT) meelings are held weekly. The Head regularly meet with each member of the SLT, and at least
fortnighuy with the pastoral leaders and the 8ursar.
The Head is responsible for the appointment of all staff, other than the Bursar. who is appointed by the
governors with assistance from the Head, and who also fills the role of clerk to the governors. The appointment
of Deputy Heads is done in conjuncts'on with the education committee.
The school operates banded salary ranges (including upper pay scale progression) for teaching staff {both
teachers and teaching assistants). The banded ranges are benchmarked against those of other independent
schools using external Ihird-paty surveys. This allows the school to retain high Calib￿ staff. All salaries and
bands are reviewed annually and any increase is approved by the governors. The salaries of key personnel are
reviewed by the finance committee.
The school benefits from its relationship with the Parents, Teachers and Friends of St Christopherfs Association
{PTFAJ. This is a charity managed and operated by the parents of St Christopherfs who generously raise and
donate funds for particular projects.
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(A company Ilmil￿ by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Objectives and activities
The aim of the charity is to provide preparatory school education for girls be￿een 4 and 11 yeafs Within a
secure. fn'endly learning environment where there is a strong emphasis placed on academic and social
devebpment. The school's key objectives are as follows:
To achieve high academic standards by encouraging independent learning in a stimulating and chikl-
centred environment that fosters pupils, ability lo take their own decisions
To integrate creativity in all its aspects across the curriculum, including digital learning
To instil an atmosphere of mutual trust, tolerance and friendship centred around respect- for self, for
each other and for the community and the environment
To help pupils develop over time into responsible, self-confident, inclusive, and aware young people, ready
to embrace the challenges of secondary education and the modern world beyond
To engage with and support the wider community in which the school is located through charitable work,
providing access to the school's facilities and resources and proviéing financial assistance to those who
may not otherwise be in a position to benefit from a St Christopher's education.
The principal beneficiaries are the school's pupils who are encouraged to take advantage of the broad
curriculum which encornpasses philosophy, the arts and sciences, alongside the skills of literacy and numeracy.
Pupils. needs are met by reviewing the curriculum, through continuous assessment of their educatsonal and
personal development and their achievements and through regular interaction with their parents.
The medium- to long-term aims of the charity are to offer an all-round, intellectually stimulating, and inclusive
education to girls, broadening their academic horizons whilst nurturing kindness, generosity. emotional
intelligence and individuality. We aim to prepare our pupils for the full range of potential challenges they may
encounter, by guiding them to become deep thinkers and resourceful inquirers. The charity's overarching
strategy is to remain an innovative preparatory school and parents, first choice for their daughterfs education.
The rnost significant recent investment has been Ihe enhancement of our Reception classrooms dunng the
summer of 2024. This meant that we were able to welcome 59 new girls into the school in September, of whom
37 Joined Reception. It is hoped that many of these girfs will stay with us for a total of seven academic years.
Istaff are encouraged to keep up to date with educational research and the developing field of digital technology
and to ensure that pupils are well prepared for the secondary stage af their education. We expect our leachers
to be foNiard Ihinking in all aspects of the curriculum as part of their professional Development. In January 2024
we appointed a Head of Action Research.
Our partnership programme has grown and will continue to grow in the medium term,. contacts wrth local
primaries, international schools and with local and gk)bal community charities will be fostered and developed. A
Head of School Operations and Partnerships was appointed in November 2023.
The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are detemiined by the governors. Within this govemance
framework. the overall leadership of the school is the responsibility of the Head. Financial and administrative
sponsibilities are delegated to the Bursar.
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Statement of Governors, responsibilities
The Chair is elecled by the Board. It is the custom also to elect a Vice-chair. Meetings of the Board are chaired
by the Chair or in hislher absence by the Vice-chair.
Govemors are periodically encouraged to attend conferences or seminars, the costs of which are borne by the
school. From time-l￿tIMe members of staff are invited to address the Governors (for instance subject leaders
are invited to present termly to members of the Education Commilteel.
The Governors (who are directors of St Christophels School (Hampstead) Limited for the purposes of company
law} are responsible ft)r preparing the Governars, Annual Report and the financial ststements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kin9dom Accounting
Standards).
Company law requires the Governors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company
law, the Governors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and
fair view of the slate of affairs of the School and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including
its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Governors are required
to..
select suitable accountlng pollcies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable antj prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards {FRS 1021 have been followed. subject io any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on Ihe going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
School will continue in business.
The Governors are responsible for keepin9 adequate accounting records that are sulTicient to show and explain
the School's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the School
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Acl 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets ol the School and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Strateglc report
Public Benofft
In shaping the objectives for the year, the Governors have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit. running a charity IPB21" To support the public benefit
obieclives, the charity supports a number of pupils on means4ested bursaries and the school aims to increase
the number of pupils receiving such bursaries.
St Christopherfs school supported 3 {2023.- 4) pupils through its bursary programme during this financial year.
This support reduced net annual fee income in the current year by £53,700 (2023.. £67,476).
During the year the St Christopher's eornmunity focused its fijndraising effort on the Legacy appeal to fund
means-lested bursaries for children whose families would not otheThvise be able to afft)rd a private education.
Through the Give As You Live fundraising pages pupils and their families and friends raised more than £3.300
plus Gift Aid worth an additional £220 as well as more than £100 betr￿een Bronte Xmas Jumper Day and Jeans
for Genes, a total of more than £3,620 {2023'. £3,393).
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IA company limited by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONnNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Year 6 pupils also raised a total of £2,216 (2023.. £402) for the school's bursary fund.
Flnanclal Revlew
The results for the year are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities. The school recorded an increase in
unrestricted funds for the year of £390,504 (2023.. £426,313). Fee incorne amounted to £4,821,163 (2003..
£4,367,060).
Funding of £31,093 (2023.. £22.000) was received to support pupils, education needs (2023.. one).
Reserves Pollcy
The Governors and staff are committed to a continual process of improving the school's buildings and facilities.
As the main building is well over 100 years old, it requires extensive and continual maintenance. Current
reserves are at a level to enable the school to maintain and improve the buildings and ground5. to comply with its
health and safety and statutory obligations and to maintain a buffer in case of unexpeGtgd expgnses or shortlall
in income.
The school aims to maintain reserves at such a level to cover one temi's expenditure as a minimum (using the
prior yearfs expenditure to set the target), the target for 2023-24 was £1.388,322 (2022-23.. £1,322,204), This
was maintained throughout the year.
On 31 August 2024 the charity had total reseNes of £7,865,830 {2023.' £7,457,510) of which £5,906,567 (2023..
£5.016,400} was represented by tangible fixed assets li,e. the school premises and equipment) that could only
be realised by their disposal. Of these total reserve funds, £24,155 (2023.. £6,339) were restricted in use lo
supporting bursaries.
As at the balance sheet dale the free reserves (being total reserve funds less tangible fixed assets and
restricted funds) were £1,935,108 (2023.. £2,434,771).
Revlew of Actlvltles and Achlevomonts . Academlc
A total of 244 girls were in the school at the end of the accounting period {2023.' 249).
As a prep school, we see one of our fundamental roles as helping to ensure the most appropriate outcome for
girls as they leave aged 11. We are extremely proud of the range of schools to which our girls prcceed, which
include leading day and boarding schools. We aim to work closely with parents to find Ihe most fitting choice,
and lo equip the girls so that they not only tak8 the examinations in their stride, but also thrive once they are
there.
Year 6 leavers in July 2024 gained entry to the following senior schools.. American School in London. 8elmont
School, Channing School, Cheltenham Ladies, College, City of London School for Girls, Francis Hlannd
{Regent's Park), Godolphin and Latymer, Haberdashers, Girls, School, Highgate School, North London
Collegiate School, Queen's College London, South Hampstead High School, St Paul's Girls, School. St
Marylebone School, Wycombe Abbey.
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
{A company limited by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Fundraising
The school received donations of £7,216 in the financial year (2023.. £13,829>. This included funds received from
the Parents, Teacher5 and Friends Association (PTFA) of £5,000 {2023'. £13,427).
PTFA donations have funded a variety of aclivities to support the learning of puplls in the whole school whilst
also generously supporting the update to our new Reception playground. The Association has also contributed lo
the school's bursary fund.
Bullding$
The major capital expenditure project in 2023-2024 was the building extension designed to produce two new
"staleknof-the-art" classrooms for the Reception year group. This project entered the construction phase in Easter
2024 and was close to completion in August 2024.
Objectives for the year
A key objective this year was to bring harmony and alignment in our teaching of thinking skills. In January 2024
we appointed a Head of Constwclive Thinking,, Philosophy is a core subject from Reception,. from September
2024, all pupils will receive chess lessons.
Our commitment to modernise our IT provision. In January 2024 we appolnted a Head of IT and Digital
Innovation. All pupils In the Upper School now have access to a personal device. We redesigned our SharePoint
and all departments have now migrated to it. The School's SCR is now on Ihe Cloud, ensuring compliance and
ease of use.
With the appointment of a permanent Deputy Head Pastoral, the SL T has been stable, and roles clearly defined.
We have also sponsored a teacher for their ELSA training, enhancing our pastoral support provision.
Our new report system was rolled out in Sprlng to give parents more clarity about next steps, and a holistic report
on their daughterfs progress, with all aspects of school life considered (pastoral, co-curricular. academlc).
With the Head of Action Research, we have sought to evaluate the impact of leaming enrichment interiention.
The department and its impact will be an area of focus in 2024-2025. with an increasing number of pupils
presenting a range of learning needs.
2023-2024 was the first year of the new school uniform (and a year of transition>. The uniform was amended to
reflect parents, preferences. In September 2024, all pupil$ will be wearing our new style.
The School continued to prepare for the new ISI Framework of inspection and the Head carried out t¥VO ISI
inspects-ons during the year.
Future developments and plans
Sandrine Paillasse left to return to Paris at the end of August after four successful years as Head. We were very
lucky to have in Mark Maddocks an interim Head who has brought wisdom, humour and his experience as
Deputy Head (Academic) to the role. Christopher Hammond, an experienced head, Joins us in April 2025 as our
new Head.
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEADI LTD
(A company Ilm5ted by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Pupil numbers have been strong, and have in fact increased (255 in 2024-2025, 244 the year before). The
govemors and SLT are aware, however, that this can change quickly, particularly considering the current
economic situation. In order to mitigate the risk of reduced school roll, the school continues to investigate and
take advantage of rental opportunities for the school's facilities, with consideration given to the need to
safeguarding both the pupils and the school's assets.
The Governors and SLT are committed to improving the school's facilities., the next phases of the School's
maslerplan will be discussed in 2024-2025, taking into consideration parental demands, pupils, needs. and the
new Labour government's VAT legislation.
We hope that in 2024-2025 Al will be a focus in enhancing teaching and learning {TL). but also streamlining
teacher workload.
Fixed Assets
The movements in fixed assets are shown in note 9 to the financial statements. In the opinion of the Governors
the market value of the school's Ireehold land and buildings is considerably in excess of book value. All the fixed
assets owned are held for the purposes of the school.
Rlsk Management
In the lighl of Corporate Governance guidance contained within the SORP, the Governor5 have established
systems to review the major strategic, business and operational risks to which the school is exposed. Systems
are established to mitigate those risks and procedu￿$ have been implemented to minimise any potential impact
on the school should any of those risks materialise.
Detailed consideration of risk is delegaled to the various Committees, which report formally to the Goveming
Body on risk. The risk management process and the resulting report identifies risks, assesses their impact and
likelihood and. where necessary, recommends controls to mitigate and monitor those risks that are assessed as
high. The generic controls used by the school to minimise risk indude..
an annual health and safety audit carried out by an independent expert accompanied by a Govemor
responsible for reporting to the Board on health and safety matters.,
an annual fire risk assessment is carried out by professional fire advisers-
detailed terms of reference together with fomial agendas for Committee and Board activity;
strategic development planning, reviewed annually by the Finance Committee;
comprehensive budgeting and management accounting.,
established organisational structures and lines of reporting.,
formal written policies Induding clear authorisation and approval levels; and
vetting procedures as required by law for the protection of children.
The Governors have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems
are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The Board maintains a risk register which is updated and reviewed regularly and monitored by the Committees
and Senior Leadership Team. The key risks for the school include:
A safeguarding incident - a key risk lor any school with children in Its Care
A poor education quality inspection ieport which could threaten our strong academic reputalion
Economic downturn wlth fewer parents able to afft)rd independent schools resulting in reduced revenue
Loss of key leaders
Political change- the loss of charrtable business rates relief and the requirement lo charge VAT on school
fees
For each risk, mitigating controls are identified and monitored.
Fundral8lng Actlvlty
The school does not engage in large-scale fundraising activities like mass mailings, telephone fundraising or
door-to-door campaigns. The school does not employ a separate fundraising team or third-paty organisation to
help raise funds. Any small-level fundraising activities focus on the current parents and other individuals or
organisations connected with the school rather than the wider community. Year 6 pupils run an annual Legacy
Project in the sumrner term, raising funds for the bursary programme. During the financial year, the school did
not receive any fundraising complaints requiring actlon by the Fundraising Regulator.
OlsabllSty Statèment
The school seeks to achieve the objecb'ves set down in the Disaknlity Discrimination Act 1995 and Equality Act
2010, and in particular commits to provKling'.
a rolling audit programme of facilities and provision of aceess; the school takes professional advice on the
improvement of access an¢J facilits'es on all major construction work and refurbishment to existing
buildings.,
a learning enrichment department which includes specialist teachers to support pupils wlth learnlng
difficulties ané l or disabilities and continues to introduce and monltor 5UPPOrt as ￿quIred.
counselling and welfare services for pupils and staff., and
specialist equipment as required where its use is identified as beneficlal by the learning enrichment team.
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IA company limlted by guarantee)
GOVERNORS. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Employment of dl•abled p•opl•
The school considers am application8 for employment from people with disabilits'es. Where an existing employee
becornes disabled, every effort is made to ensure that employment with the school continues. The school's
policy is to provide training, career development and opportunities for promokn'on that are, as far as possible,
identical to those for other employees.
Golng con¢orn
The Governors have undertaken a thorough financial risk analysis and have fully revised their financial forecasts
and budgets to ensure that the long-term economic viability and stability of St Christophe¢s School are
sustained. Therefore. these financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.
Dl8cIo8ure of Infomiatlon to audltor
Each of the persons who are Govemors at the lime when this Governors, report is approved has confimied that:
so far as that Governor is aware, there is no relevant audit inforrnation of which the charity's auditor is
unaware, and
that Governor has taken all the Steps that ought to have been taken as a Govemor In order to be aware of
any relevant audit infomiation and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of thai information.
Audltor
The audltor, Crowe U.K. LLP, has Indlcated his willingness to continue in office. The designated Govemors will
propose a motion reappointing the auditor at a meeting of the Governors.
Approved by order of the members of the board Df Governors and signed an their behall by".
11gn•d tsy,.
1FAD9AaBEE834D5...
Silvia Fiaccavento
(Chairl
Date.. 2 7 November 2024
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA company limlted by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL
(HAMPSTEAD) LTD
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of St Christopherfs School (Hampstead) Ltd (the 'charilable company,)
for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the
statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The
financial reporting framework that has been applied in their pfeparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Slandards, induding Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable
In the UK and Republic of Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 August 2024 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then
ended.,
have been property prepared in a¢¢¢rdan¢e with United Kingdom Generally AC￿pted Accounting
Practice., and
have been prepared in accordanGg With the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006,
Basls for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standard5 on Auditing (UK) IISAS {UK}) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audilols responsibilits'es for the audit
of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Klngdom,
including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for aur opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to golng concern
In auditing the financial stalements, we have concluded that the Governors, use ol the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparaiion of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that. individualty or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when Ihe financial statements are
authorised for issua.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Governors with respect to going concern are described In the
relevant sections of this report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL
IHAMPSTEAD) LTD (CONTINUED)
Other Infomiatlon
The other information comprises the infomiation included in the Annual Report other than the financial
statements and our Auditorfs Report thereon. The Govemors are responsible for the other infomiation contained
within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomation and,
except to the exlenl otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any fom of assurance conclusion
thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other
infomiation is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the
audit. or otherwise appears to be materialty misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent
material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise lo a material misstatement in the
financial statements Ihemselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to ￿pOrt that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinion on oth•r matters prescribed by the Compan1•8 Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the informats'on given in the Governors, report including the Strategic report for the financial year for which
the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
the Governors, report and the Strategic report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
Matters on which we are requlred to roport by •xceptlon
In the light of our knowledge ahd undersianding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Governors, report including the Strategic
report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audil have not been
received from branches not visited by u5; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums; or
certain disclosures of Govemors, remuneration specified by law are not made. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of Govemors
As explained more fully in the Governors. responsibilities statement, the Governors (who are also the directors of
the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the
Governors detemine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misststement, whether dua to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Governors are responsible for assessing the charitable cornpany's
ability to continue as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, matters related lo going concern and using the
going concem basis of accounting unless the Govemors either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to
ase operats'ons, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Doojsign Envelope ID.. oA4A4B2￿c76C474&988O4o0SFA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR% REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL
(HAMPSTEAD) LTD (CONTINUEDI
Auditorfs responsibilities for the audlt of the financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtaln reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from malerial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditols Report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS (UK) will a￿ayS detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could ￿asonablY be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregulanties. including fraud, are instances of non<ompliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures
in line with our responsibilities. outlined above, to detect material misslatements in respect of irregularities,
including fraud. The extent lo which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is
detailed below..
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which the charitable company
operates, focusing on those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the detemiination of material
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The laws and regulations we considered in this context
were the Companies Act 2006. Charities Act together with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). We assessed the
required compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our audrt procedures on the related financial
ststement items.
In addltion. we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the
financial slatements but compliance with which might be fundamental to the charitable company's ability to
operate or to avoid a material penalty. We also considered the opportunits'es and incentives that may exist within
the charitable company for fraud. The laws and regulations we considered in this context for the UK operations
were The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014. Health and Safety and General Data
Protection Regulations. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non<ompliance with
these laws and regulations to enquiry of the Govemors and other management and inspection of regulatory and
legal correspondence, If any.
The greatest risk of material impact on the financial statements is from irregularities, including fraud, to be within
the override of controls by management. Our audit procedures to respond lo these risks included enquiries of
management. and the Finance and General Purposes Committee about their own iéentificats-on and assessment
of the risks of irregularities, sample testing on the posting of journals, rev*wing accounting estimates for biases,
reviewing regulatory correspondence with the Charity Commission, Independent Schools Inspectorate, and
reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance,
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some
material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our
audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and
regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely
the inherenty limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit,
there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, rnisrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-
compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulalions.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.or
.ukJauditorsres
onsibilities. This description forms part of our
Auditor's Report.
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Dorjjsign En¥elope ID.. 0AWB2￿C76C474￿9B8N1XJ6FAS2o924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEADI LTD
IA company Ilmited by guarnntee)
INOEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL
(HAMPSTEAD) LTO (CONTINUED)
Use of our roport
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part
16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might stale to the charitable
companl¥ members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditorfs Report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent perniitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we
have fomied.
Ala•talr Lyon (Senlor Statutory audltor)
for and on behalf of
Crowe U.K. LLP
Statutory Auditor
R+ Building
2 Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1AZ
Date.. 11 December 2024
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Douisvjn Envelope ID.. OAM4B2fyC76C474>9BB04D06FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTNMES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Unreslricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Nol•
Income from:
Donations and legacies..
Donats"ons
Government grants
Charitable activities..
Fees receivable
7,216
7,216
31,093
13,829
22, 000
31.093
4,821,163
137,026
4,821,163
147,626
4,367,060
160, 023
Other charitable in￿me
Investments.
Bank interest receivable
Other income
10,600
92,642
45,197
92,642
45,197
26, 744
7,961
Total Income
5,127,121
17,816
5,144,937
4,597,617
Expendlture on:
Charitable activities
4,736,617
4,736.617
4, 164, 965
Total expenditure
4,736,617
4,736,617
4, 164, 965
Net movement In funds
390,504
17,816
408,320
432. 652
Reconclllatlon of lund8:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in fvnds
7,451,171
390,504
6,339
17,816
7,457,510
408,320
7,024, 858
432, 652
Total funds carri•d forward
19
7.841,675
24,155
7,865,830
7,457.510
The Statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company lifflited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01088993
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
Note
Flxod a•89ts
Tangible assets
Current assets
13
5,906,567
5,016.400
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
209,056
3,222,799
111,401
3,431, 856
3.431,855
3, 543,257
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
15
(1,450,152)
(1,078,838)
Net currnnt assets
1,981,703
2,464.419
Total assets le88 current Ilabllitles
7.888,270
7,480,819
Creditors.. amounts falling due after more
than one year
16
122,440)
(23.309J
Total net a880t•
7,865.830
7,457,510
Charlty funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
19
19
24.156
7,841,676
6,339
7,451, 171
Total funds
7,865,830
7,45T,510
The Governors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wrth the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Governors on
27 November 2024 and signed on their behalf by..
Slwed tsr.
IFAD9ABBEE834D5...
Silvia Fiaccavento
(Chair)
The notes on pages 19 to 37 fonn part of these financial statements.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. oAAA4B2￿c76c474￿988NDO6FAS2o924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL {HAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A eompany limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
Note
Cash flow8 from operatlng activities
Net cash providedbyl (used in) operating activib'es
22
753,794
(828.220)
Cash flows from Investlng aetlvltles
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Proceeds from the sale of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
92,642
26, 744
953
(160, 658)
13
11,055,493)
Not cash used In Investlng actlvltle8
1962,8511 (132.961)
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
1209,0571
3,431,856
(961,181)
4, 393. 037
23
Cash and cash equlvalents at th• end of the y••r
23
3,222,799
3,431,856
The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements
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Docusign Envelope ID.. OAAq4B20-C76C474>98804t)06FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA company Ilmited by guaranlee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
General information
St Christopher's School {Hampsteadl Limited is a registered chanty with the Charilies Commission
England and Wales (chartiy number 312999) and was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee
(company number 01088993) on 29 December 1972. The address of its registered office is 32 Belsize
Lane, London NW3 SAE
Accountlng pollcles
2.1 Basis of preparatlon of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP IFRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5
preparing their accounts in accordance with th&Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
St Christopher's School (Hampsteadl Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS
102, Assets and liabililies are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
The functional currency of the School is considered to be GBP because that is the currency of the
primary economic environment in which the School operates.
2.2 Going conc•rn
The Governors believe that the School's financial resources and contingency planning is sufficient to
ensure the ablllty of the Schocl to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future, being at
least ￿e1ve months from the date of approval of these financial statements and therefore have
prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.
2.3 Incomo
All income is recognised once the School has entitlement to the income, It is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Fee8 and 8lmllar earned incom
Fees receivable represent amounts receivable as fees and charges for services in respect of the
provision of education to pupils in the school. Fees receivable are stated after deducting allowances,
scholarships, and other remissions granted by the School.
Donations
Voluntary incoming resources are accounted for as and when entitlement arises, the amounts can be
reliably quanlified and the economic benefit to the school is considered probable.
other Income
This comprises income from rents and lettings in the nomBI course of business.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. OAWB21>C76C4743-98804D06FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA eompany limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Accounting policigs {continued>
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit
to a third paty, It is probable that a Iransfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the oblgation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by acts'vity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between ihose activities on a basis consistent with
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
School's objectives, as well as any associaled support costs.
2.5 Interest recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit is induded when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the School; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
institution with whom the lunds are deposited.
2.6 Taxatlon
The School is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act
2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly, the School is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains
received within categQTies covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Acl 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation ol Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are
applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
2.7 Tanglble flxed assets and depreclatlon
Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset Can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised al Cost. After rewnition, under the wst model, tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be
induded in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases.
Freehold land
Not depreciated
Freehold buildings
2Vo straight line
Fixtures, fittings and equipment 250/0 reducing balance
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA company limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due,
2.9 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.10 Liabilities and provlsions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a tiansfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount
of the settlernent can be ests'mated reliably.
Liabillties are recognised al the amount that the School anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the
amounl it has received as advanced payments for the goods Of services il must provide,
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to Settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-lax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.11 Flnanclal Instruments
The School only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which a￿ subsequently
measured al amortised cost using Ihe effective interest method.
2.12 Operating leases
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged lo the Statement of financial activities on a straight-
line basis over tho lease term.
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DO￿31gll Envelope ID.. OAWB21K76C4743-98804008FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company limlted by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
. Accounting policies (conlinuedl
2.13 Pon6ion8
The School has contributed lo APTIS, a defined contribution pension scheme on behalf of teaching
staff. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the School. The pension cost
charges represent contributions by the School to the scheme, which is recognised when they become
payable.
The school has a residtsal ongolng liability to a defined benefit pension scheme in respect of a former
employee. The company partiGipates in the scheme, a multi-employer scheme which provides
benefits to some 66 non-associated employers. The scheme is a defined benefit scheme in the UK.
The School also contributes to a pension scheme for non-teaching staff providing benefits based on
a defined contribution scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the
School. The pension cost charges represenl contributions by the School to the scheme, which is
recognised when they become payable.
For further information on all pensions see Note 26.
2.14 Fund accountlng
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Governors in
furtherance of the general objectives of the School and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Reslricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the School 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 to the financial statements.
2.15 PupS1 deposit¥
Although under normal circumstances these will be repaid in future years when the pupils complete
their education at the school, pupi15 can leave at earlier dates. The School does not therefore have
an unconditional right to retain the individual deposits for at least 12 months after the Balance Sheet
dale and, in line wilh the requlrements in FRS 102, the balance of deposits held has been included
within current liabilities.
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ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Critical accountlng estlmates and areas of judgment
In the application of the charity's accounting policie5, the governors are required to make judgements.
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other source5. The estimates and associated assumptions a￿ based on historical
experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these
estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions..
Penslon
Actuarial assumptions for defined benefit pension scheme.
Depreclallon
The key area ofjudgment for the governors to consider is that of depreciation and its adequacy, The main
asset is the propety, and the governors feel that the low depreciation policy is reasonable, considering the
fact that the building is well maintained and ils residual value is likely to exceed the nel book value at the
end of its useful economic life. Other assets are depreciated at 25./¢ reducing balance, which is
considered adequate for fixtures, fittings and equipment.
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Dovjsign Envelope ID.. OAAA4B21K76C4743-98WtM)6FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEADI LTD
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Incon* from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
fund6
funds
2024
2024
Total
fund$
2024
Donations
Government grants
7.216
7,216
31.093
31,093
31,093
7,216
38,309
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restncted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Donations
Govemment grants
11,840
22,000
1.989
13,829
22, 000
33,840
1,989
35,829
Ineomo frorn charltable actlvltles - School f••$
2024
2023
Gross fees
Less.. Bursaries and allowances
4.897,200
(86,637)
4,456, 550
(99. 790)
4.810,$63
4,356, 760
Add back.. Bursaries paid for by restricted funds
10,600
10,300
4,821,163
4,367,060
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Docusign Envelope ID.. OAqA482￿76c474>9B8NDo6FAs2Dg24
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
IA company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Income from charitable activities - Other income
2024
2023
Othor educational charitable activitles
Extras income
Hardship levy (festricled)
Registration fees
79,798
10,600
49,311
115,887
10,300
25, 750
139,709
151,937
Other acllvlties
Other income
7,917
8, 086
147,626
160. 023
Investment Incomo
2024
2023
Interest receivable
92,642
26. 744
The total investment incorne is unrestricted in both the current and prior year.
Other incom•
2024
2023
Other income
45,197
7,961
The total other income is unrestricted in both the current and prior year.
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DO￿$19n Envelope ID.. OAAA4B2LLC76C4743-9B8041XJ6FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Anatysts of expenditure on charltable actlvlties
Summary by fund type
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
Teaching costs
Welfare costs
Premises cos15
Support costs
2,725,830
478,410
389.272
1,143,105
2,725,830
478,410
389,272
1,143,105
4,736,617
4,736,617
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restncted
funds
2023
Total
2023
Teaching cosls
Welfare costs
Premises costs
Support costs
2.626, 750
409, 434
343, 655
779, 7 76
5.950
2, 632, 700
409,434
343, 655
779, 176
4.159,015
5.950
4,164,965
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Docusign Envelope ID.. OA444B21K76C4743-9B804LX)6FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Anatysls of expenditur• on charitable a¢tivltle$ Iconllnued)
summary by expondlture typ•
Staff costs Dopreclation Other costs
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Teaching costs
Welfare costs
Premises costs
Support costs
2,346,047
95.862
67,959
311,824
382,548
291,905
609,858
2,725,830
478,410
389,272
1,143.105
97,367
533,247
2,975,156
165,326
1,596,135
4,736.617
Included within the support costs are govemance costs of £55,346 (2023.. £26,634).
staff costs Depreciation
2023
2023
other costs
2023
Total
2023
Teaching cosis
Welfare costs
Premises costs
Support costs
2, 191.744
88, 288
83,442
357,514
321, 146
246,057
441,529
2, 632, 700
409,434
343,655
779, 176
97,598
337,647
2,617,679
181.040
1,366, 246
4. 164, 965
10. Net incoming rosourees
Expenditure includes..
2024
2023
Fees payable to the School's auditor in respect of..
Audit of the School's annual accounts
- All non-audit services not included above
Depreciation
17,840
1,550
165,326
16,215
4,020
181.040
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Docu$NJn Envelope ID.. OA&44B21K76C474>98804CMJ6FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
11. Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined conlribution pension schemes
2.336,410
246,303
392,443
2,074,553
215,636
327,490
2.975,156
2,617,679
Total redundancy payments in the year amounted to £Nil (2023.. £Nil).
The average number of persons employed by the School during the year was as follows..
2024
No.
2023
No.
Teaching
Administrative
Domestic
42
42
53
51
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded
£60,000 was..
2024
No.
2023
No.
In the band £60,001- £70,000
In the band £80,001- £90,000
In the band £90,001- £100,000
In Ihe band £120,001- £130,000
Retirement benefits are accruing for four (2023.. three) higher paid employees. Contributions for the year
totalled £83,742 (2023. £65.813).
SLT comprised of elght individuals.. in 2023 it Included eight Indivlduals. The senior leadership team
members, listed on page 4 within the Governors, Report. received aggregale remuneration of £713,599
(2023. £668.202),
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Docusign Envelope ID: 0A444821￿76C4743-9B8O4D06FAs2o924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
12. Govemors. remuneration and expense$
During the year, no Govemors received any remuneralion or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 August 2024, no Governor expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NILJ.
13. Tanglble fixed assets
Freehold
Fixtures,
Assets
land & fittings and
under
buildings
equipment Construction
Totsl
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2023
Additions
6,313,183
1,531,204
31,333
96,408
1,024,160
7,940.795
1,055,493
At 31 August 2024
6,313,183
1,562,537
1,120,568
8,996,288
Depreclatlon
At 1 September 2023
Charge for the year
1,654,238
97,367
1,270,157
87,959
2,924,39S
185,326
At 31 August 2024
1,751,605
1,338,116
3,089,721
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
4,561,578
224.421
1,120,568
5,906,567
At 31 August 2023
4,658,945
261,047
96,408
5,016,400
The net book value of land and buildings consists almost entirely of freehold buildings. In Ihe opinion of
the Governors the cost of freehold land induded within Ihe above figure is not material. All tangible fixed
assets are held for use by the school on direct charitable activities.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 0Aw82￿c7Sc474>988O4oO8FA52o924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEADI LTD
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
14. Debtors
2024
2023
Due within on• year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepaymenls and accrued income
56,081
38,463
114,512
32,919
78.482
209,056
111,401
16. Credltors.. Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Pensions
Other Creditors
Accruals
Pupil deposits
Fees in advance (see note 171
12S,990
60,923
13,318
28,563
444,2S2
583,548
193,558
101, 125
57,329
70,248
1,14T
39,039
631, 701
178,249
1.450,1S2
1,078,838
18.
Credltors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Pension deficit creditor
22,440
23, 309
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Docu&gn En¥elope ID.. OA444B2fyC76C474>9BWD06FA520924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD> LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
17. Deferred income (Fe0• In advanc•)
2024
2023
Deferred income at 1 September 2023
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released from previous periods
178,249
1,491,343
193,558
158,983
(178,249) (1,472,077)
D•l•rr•d Incom• at 31 August 2023 ¢8ee not• 1 S)
193,558
178,249
18. Flnanclal Instrum•nts
2024
2023
Flnancial a88ets
Financial a55ets measured at amortised cost
3.320.756
3,464, 775
2024
2023
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
{1,237,496) (900, 589)
Financial assets measured at amortlsed cost comprise trade debtors, oiher debtors and cash at bank.
Fiinancial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise trade creditors. accruals, acceptance deposits
and other creditors.
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Docusign En￿lope ID.. ¢)Ai44821>C76C474>988N006FA520924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
19. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at 1
Septembar
2023
Balance at
31 August
2024
Income Expenditure
Unrestrlcted funds
General Funds
7,451.171
5,127.121 14,736,617) 7.841,675
Restrlcted fund8
Hardshiplbursary
6,339
17,816
24.155
Total of funds
7,457,510
5,144,937 (4,736,617) 7,865,830
Restricted lunds relale to hardshop I bursary fees charged to families to support bursary puplls at the
school. All resources donated were spent within the academic year.
Statement of funds - prlor year
Balance at
1 Seplember
2022
Balance at
31 August
2023
Income Expendlture
Unrestrlcted funds
General Funds
Hall AV Equipment
7,024, 858
4,575,328 (4, 149,015)
10,000
{io,000)
7,451, 171
7,024, 858
4. 585. 328 (4, 159,015)
7,451,171
Restrlcted funds
Hardshiplbursary
12,289
(5,950)
6.339
Total of funds
7,024,858
4,597,617
(4, 164, 965)
7,457,570
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Docusign Envelope ID.. OAAA482¢>C76C4743-9B81HD06FA520924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEADI LTD
(A Company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
20. Summary offunds
Summary of funds . Current year
Balance at 1
September
2023
Balance at
31 August
2024
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
7,451,171
6,339
5,127.121
17,816
14,736.617) 7,841.675
24,155
7,457,510
5.144,937 (4.736,617> 7,865.830
Summary of funds . prlor y•ar
Balance at
I September
2022
881ance 8t
31 August
2023
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
7, 024, 858
4.585,328 (4, 159,015)
12,289
(5,950)
7,451, 171
6,339
7, 024, 858
4,597,617 (4, 164,965) 7,457.510
21. Anatysls of nel assets between funds
Anatysls of net assets between funds - current perlod
Unrestflcted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more Ihan one year
5,906.567
3.407,700
(1.450,152)
(22,440)
S,906,S67
3,431,855
(1,450,152)
(22.440
24,155
Total
7.841,675
24,155
7,865.830
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Docusign Envelope ID.. OAAA482(kC76C474>9B804D06FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEADI LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
21. Analysls of n•t assets batwe•n fund8 (contlnued)
Analysls of net assets between lunds - prlor period
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year
5,016.400
3,536.918
(1,078.838)
(23,309)
5,016.400
3, 543,257
(1,078,838)
(23,309)
6.339
Total
7,451,171
6,339
7,457,510
22. Re¢onclllatlon of net movement In funds to net cash flow from operatlng actlvltlos
2024
2023
Net income for the period (as per Stalement of Financial Activities)
408,320
432.652
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Loss on Ihe sale of fixed assets
Increase in debtors
Increasel(decrease) in creditors
165,326
192,642)
181,040
(26, 744)
865
197,6SS)
(22,816)
370,445 (1,393,217)
Net cash (used invprovided by operating activities
753,794
(828,220)
23. Analysls of cash and cash •qulvalents
2024
2023
Cash in hand
3,222,799
3.431.856
Total cash and cash equlvalents
3,222,799
3,431.856
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Docusign Envelope ID. OA4A4B21>C76C474>988¢HD06FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LTD
(A company Ilmfted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
24. Anatysls of changes In net debt
At1
September
At31
2023 Cash flovts August 2024
Cash at bank and in hand
3.431.856
1209,057) 3.222.799
3,431,856
1209,057) 3,222,799
25. Capltal commltmonts
There were capital commitments of £250.109 at year end (2023.. £Nil).
26. Penslon commftments
Independent Schools, Pension Scheme
The company has a residual ongoing liabilty to a defined benefit pension scheme in respect of a former
employee. The company participates in the Independent Schools, Pension Scheme scheme, a multi-
employer scheme which provides benefits to some 66 non-associated employers. The scheme is a
defined benefit scheme in the UK. It is not possible for the company lo obtain sufficient infomiation lo
enable it to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore, it accounts for the scheme as
a defined contribution scheme.
The scheme is subject lo the funding legislation outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which came into force
on 30 December 2005. This, together with documents issued by the Pensions Regulator and Technical
Actuarial Standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council, set out the framework for funding defined
benefit occupational pension schemes in the UK.
The scheme is classified as a 'last-man standing arrangement,. Therefore. the company is potentially
liable for other participating employers, obligations if those employers are unable to meet their share of the
scheme deficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally required to meet
their share of the scheme deficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from the scheme.
A full actuarial valuation for the scheme was carned out with an effective date of 30 September 2020. This
actuarial valuation was certified on 22 December 2021 and showed assets of £201.1m, liabilities of
£256.3m and a deficit of £55.2m. To eliminate this funding shortfall, the trustees and the participating
employers have agreed that additional contributions wi15 be paid, in combination from all employers, to the
scheme as follows..
Deficit contributions
From 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2032
£2,687,000 per annum
(payable monthly, increasing by 3% on
each 1 sl September)
The recovery plan contributions are allocated to each participating employer in line with their ests'mated
share of the scheme liabilities.
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DooJsign Envglopg10.' OAM482fyC76C4743-9B8fy4D06FA52D924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEADI LTD
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
26.
Pension commitments (continued)
Where the scheme is in deficit and where the company has ag￿ed to a deficit funding arrangement the
company recognises a liability for this obligab'on. The amount recognised is the net present value of the
deficit reduction contributions payabl8 under the agreement that relates to the deficit. The present value is
calculated using the discount rate detailed in these disclosures. The unwinding of the discount rale is
recognised as a finance cost.
The School contributed to the defined CDntribulion pension scheme for non-teaching staff. Contributions
totalling £80,810 were payable to the scheme for Ihe year.
APTIS
The School ha5 contributed to APTIS, a defined contribution pension scheme on behalf of teachin9 Staff.
Contributions totalling £311,633 were payable to the scheme for the year.
The School is aware of the Virgin Media v NTL Pension Trustees 11 Limited Court of Appeal judgement
which may give rise to adjustments to the scheme. At present the legal process is incomplete and
therefore we are unable to quantify any potents'al liabilities.
2024
2023
Present value of provision
22,440
23,309
Roconclllation of openlng and closlng provhlon8:
2024
2023
Provision at start of period
Unwinding of the discount factor
Deficit contribution paid
Remeasurements- impact of any change in assumptions
Remeasurements- amendrnents to the contribulion schedule
23,309
1,257
12,999)
873
26,579
1,078
(2,911)
(1,437)
22,440
23, 309
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DocuswJn Envelope ID.. oAiA4821￿c76c4743-9BeO4DOSFA52o924
ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL IHAMPSTEADI LTD
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Deflned Contrlbutlon8 Schemes
The school participated in other defined contribution schemes for non-teaching staff..
2024
2023
Contributs'ons payable by the school for the year
81,679
56, 603
27. Operating lease commltments
At 31 August 2024 the School had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-
cancellable operating leases as follows..
2024
2023
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than S years
44,259
15,247
35, 055
37,669
59,506
72, 124
28. Members. Ilablllty
Each membèr of the charitable company undertakes to contribute 10 the assets of the company in the
event of it being wound up while helshe is a member, or within one year after helshe ceases to be
member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before
helshe ceases to be a member.
29. Related party transactlons
Donations totalling £7,216 (2023.- £11,587) were received from PTFA (Parents, Teachers and Friends
Associats-on), p￿vIOuslY known as Friends of St Christophels School {Hampstead) Limited. This is a
parents. association which assists in providing facilities for education not normally covered by the
school's funds.
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