Brennand’s Endowed School, Slaidburn Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Foundation Governors Tuesday 13t[h] October 2021 7.30pm
Present: Edward Ireland (Chairman), Sarah Healey (Headteacher), Allan Carr, Eileen Lewis, Harvey Robinson
Apologies: Geordie Parker, Diane Rawsthorne, Mary Beattie, David Taylor
Minutes of the AGM held 9[th] October 2019
The minutes were approved as a true and accurate record. There was no AGM in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Matters arising:
Edward has written to Mr Moores regarding his donation. Edward has also been monitoring the condition of the plaque above the door and reported no change.
Election of Officials
The governors were in favour en-bloc of re-electing the previous year’s officers. Therefore the Officials are as follows:
Chairman- Edward Ireland Vice-chair- Geordie Parker Treasurer- Eileen Lewis
Chairman’s report
The Chairman reported that he would continue to monitor the stone plaque above the front door. He would also investigate whether the plaque needed to be removed and a replica made.
Finance report:
The accounts at present hold: Virgin money £13,8034.77 COIF £200.88 Skipton Building Society Bond £60,904.79
School Insurance 2021/2022
Due to the pandemic school owes two years of insurance (£2,400) for 2020/21 and 2021/22. Governors agreed to fund this cost.
Approval of the Accounts
The audited accounts from the Virgin money account had not been received at this time When the accounts are received, Edward will email them round for approval before submitting to the Charities commission before October 31[st] 2021.
Any other business
Governors were pleased to hear that the numbers of pupils on the school roll remain steady (currently 37) and that numbers are rising in the early years.
Date of next meeting
To be held following the regular Autumn term meeting in 2022
Brennand’s Endowed School, Slaidburn Minutes of the Meeting of Foundation Governors Wednesday February 9[th] 2022 7.00pm
Present: Edward Ireland (Chairman), Sarah Healey (Headteacher), Eileen Lewis, Allan Carr, Geordie Parker, Diane Rawsthorne
Apologies: Mary Beattie, David Taylor, Harvey Robinson
Minutes of the last meeting: It was agreed by all present that these were an accurate record.
Matters arising:
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A reply has been received from the Poor’sland Trust. The requested donation of £1200 was not approved.
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The audited accounts were sent round via email from Edward. All governors approved them.
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A statement from Virgin money had arrived at school. EL has asked what the procedure is for changing the address for correspondence from the rectory to either school or to her address. Governors were happy for the address to be changed and EL will obtain the relevant forms to do this.
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Edward is investigating the best way to proceed to preserve the plaque above the front door. He will ask advice from a professional (Stuart Herd).
Finance:
| The accounts at present hold: Virgin money COIF Skipton Building Society Bond TOTAL |
£13, 858.41 £200.88 £60,904.79 £74, 964.08 |
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School Insurance 2020/2021 and 2021/2022
School has asked for a contribution of £1,200 towards the cost of insurance. Due to the pandemic, school owes for two years. Governors agreed to fund the cost of £2,400 and will forward the amount to Mrs Mason in April.
Headteacher’s report
Building works
No progress has been made with the outdoor classroom. Someone came to look round but an official quote was never received. We are trying to contact other suitable companies.
Painting
RM has obtained three quotes for painting the railings and front door. Governors were happy to go with the cheapest quote (Bryan Lee)
Main gate- Thomas Harrison has lifted the gate so that it can be easily closed. Governors were happy to fund this. (Price approximately £100).
DFC
DFC- The allocation for 2021-2022 is £11,604.62
Other issues
Stone is missing in the wall next to the churchyard. Reuban Parsons has been asked to investigate/rectify.
The ‘daily mile’ track being generously donated by MWay Ltd is booked in for installation week commencing April 4[th] . It will be rubberised mulch and either blue or red.
Any other business
Governors were happy for Clare Hardcastle to continue representing them on the school board if she wished to continue.
Date of next meeting
It was agreed that the date of the next meeting would be Tuesday the 21[st] of June at 7.00pm
BRENNAND'S ENDOWED SCHOOL SLAIDBURN Accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED ST 31 DECEMBER 2020
Brennand's Endowed School, Slaidburn Income and Expenditure Account For the year Ended 31st December 2020 2019 INCOME Balance Brought Forward- Yorkshire Bank 4105.81 6506.94 Parker & Son 23.64 23.64 Rents 150.00 Legacy W. J. Brown 51605.32 Poorsland 500.00 Total Income 56234.77 6680.58 Expenditure Insurance Donation 1200.00 Leeds Diocesan 1374.77 Transfer to Skipton Total Expenditure 40000.00 40000.00 2574.77 Closing Balance at Bank 16234.77 4105.81 56234.77 6680.58
Brennand's Endowed School Slaidburn Register Charity 529972 Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 315t December 2020 Current Assets 2020 2021 Fixed Rate Bond Matures Sept 2020 20572.85 Fixed Rate Bond Matures Sept 2021 60572.85 Cash on Deposit Cash at Bank 200.37 200.88 4105.81 16234.77 Current Liabilities 24879.03 77008.50 Net Assets Represented by Capitals and Reserves (Accumulated Fund) 24879.03 77008.50 Financial Statements prepared by K. Parker {Honary Auditor)
BRENNAND'S ENDOWED SCHOOL SLAIDBURN Accounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED ST 31 DECEMBER 2020
Brennand's Endowed School, Slaidburn Income and Expenditure Account For the year Ended 31st December 2020 2019 INCOME Balance Brought Forward- Yorkshire Bank 4105.81 6506.94 Parker & Son 23.64 23.64 Rents 150.00 Legacy W. J. Brown 51605.32 Poorsland 500.00 Total Income 56234.77 6680.58 Expenditure Insurance Donation 1200.00 Leeds Diocesan 1374.77 Transfer to Skipton Total Expenditure 40000.00 40000.00 2574.77 Closing Balance at Bank 16234.77 4105.81 56234.77 6680.58
Brennand's Endowed School Slaidburn Register Charity 529972 Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 315t December 2020 Current Assets 2020 2021 Fixed Rate Bond Matures Sept 2020 20572.85 Fixed Rate Bond Matures Sept 2021 60572.85 Cash on Deposit Cash at Bank 200.37 200.88 4105.81 16234.77 Current Liabilities 24879.03 77008.50 Net Assets Represented by Capitals and Reserves (Accumulated Fund) 24879.03 77008.50 Financial Statements prepared by K. Parker {Honary Auditor)