Trustee's Report for BETHS Parents Association Annual Return (2023-2024) The BETHS Parents Association is pleased to present the Trustee's Report for the financial year ended 31 August 2024. This report outlines the significant activities, achievements, and financial performance of the association duringthis period. The primary objective of the BETHS Parents Association is to support Beths Grammar School by raising funds to enhance the educational environment and foster a strong sense of community among parents, teachers, and scholars. The association's activities are guided by three core priorities: Community, Causes, and Care. li EstabLished and built communications among BETHS parents, teachers, and scholars. Promoted the use of the Classlist plattorm to enhance communication and community bonds. Supported events like the Summer and Winter Concerts, and Raffle tickets. • Addressed unmet needs of parents, teachers, 8nd children, leading to improved educational experiences. Funded 18 causes, contributing approximately £26k towards various schooL initiatives, includingvarious teams, playing shirts, Camping kits, schooL planners, and theatre Lights. Focused on fundraisingto provide resources for enriched learningand social experiences. Raised over £6.8k for playing shirts for scholars to represent their football, rugby, basketball, and athletics teams. Raised over £3.4k to replace vintage lighting with LED theatre Lights which overall reduced running costs. Achieve Fundraising Success: Achieved a revenue of £29,961. Community Engagement: Continuously engaging parents through Classlist, thus fostering a stronger community network. Innovative Partnerships: Increased collaboration with corporate partners like Microsoft for match funding, significantly boosting financial contributions. The financial statements for theyear ended 31 August 2024 have been independently examined, confirming that they give a true and fair view of the association's financial position. • Total Income: £29,961 TotaL Expenditure: £12,724 (committed spend for the school) Net Surplus: £17,237 Current Assets: £47,997 (Current Account) Previous Year Comparison: Increased from £31,536 GovernanC￿ndS1ructl1r.e The BETHS Parents Association operates under the guidance of its trustees and executive committee. Regular meetings are held to review progress, plan future activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. PLan￿￿tUr￿PRrIo.dS The association aims to continue its growth and increase its impact on the school community. Key targets for the next year remain to surpass £35,000 in revenue and expanding community engagement through new initiatives and events. li We extend our heartfelt thanks to all members, volunteers, partners, and the school staff for their unwavering support and contributions. The BETHS Parents Association remains committed to its mission of supporting Beths GrammarSchooLthrough community-building, addressing educational needs, and fostering a caring environment. The achievements of the past year lay a solid foundation for continued success in the future. Signatory: Treasurer: Anoupama Ritoo Date: 29 June 2025 BETA Having problems on this page? Your feedback will help us to improve it. 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This document is a record of the information provided in the Annual Return 2024. ## **PART A - Charity information** ## **Financial period** **Financial period start date** 01/09/2023 **Financial period end date** 31/08/2024 ## **Income and spending** ## Income £ £ 29,961 Spending £ £ 12,724 ## **Number of contracts from government** How many contracts (other than grant agreements) did your charity receive from central government or a local authority during the financial period for this return? 0 ## **Number of grants from government** How many grants did your charity receive from central government or a local authority during the financial period for this return? 0 ## **Income breakdown** ## **Donations and legacies (excluding Endowments Received)** £ 21,429 **Charitable activities** £ 8,532 **Other trading activities** £ 0 **Investments** £ 0 **Other** £ 0 ## **Grantmaking** ## Is grant making the main way your charity carries out its purposes? No ## **Recipients of grants** **Please round all figures to the nearest pound (do not enter decimal points or commas). Individuals** £ 0 **Other charities** £ 0 **Other organisations that are not charities** £ 0 ## **Trustee payments** Excluding out of pocket expenses, for what were any of the trustees paid during the financial period for this return? ⊠ e. None of the trustees have been paid Did any of the trustees resign and take up employment with your charity in the financial period of this return? No ## **Income from outside the UK** ## Did your charity receive income from outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return? No ## **Delivering activities outside the United Kingdom** ## Did your charity deliver charitable activities outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return? No ## **Spending outside of the United Kingdom** Did your charity spend funds outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return? No **Total Spending outside of the United Kingdom** £ ## **Trading subsidiaries** Does the charity have any trading subsidiaries? No ## **Charity contact details correct** Is the contact address displayed from the Register of Charities, correct? Yes **Charity headquarters details correct** Is this the same address that you use as your charity's administrative headquarters? Yes ## **Charity contact address** **Address Line 1** Beths Grammar School **Address Line 2** Hartford Road **Address Line 3** BEXLEY **Address Line 4 Address Line 5 Postcode** DA5 1NE **Country** ## **Charity Headquarters address** **Address Line 1** Beths Grammar School **Address Line 2** Hartford Road **Address Line 3** BEXLEY **Address Line 4 Address Line 5 Postcode** DA5 1NE **Country** ## **Property** Were any of your charity's properties held by holding or custodian trustees on behalf of your charity (excluding the Official Custodian) during the financial period for this return? 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Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our privacy policy. **Declaration** ## This annual return has not been submitted and no Declaration has been made Trustee's Report for BETHS Parents Association Annual Return (2023-2024) The BETHS Parents Association is pleased to present the Trustee's Report for the financial year ended 31 August 2024. This report outlines the significant activities, achievements, and financial performance of the association duringthis period. The primary objective of the BETHS Parents Association is to support Beths Grammar School by raising funds to enhance the educational environment and foster a strong sense of community among parents, teachers, and scholars. The association's activities are guided by three core priorities: Community, Causes, and Care. li EstabLished and built communications among BETHS parents, teachers, and scholars. Promoted the use of the Classlist plattorm to enhance communication and community bonds. Supported events like the Summer and Winter Concerts, and Raffle tickets. • Addressed unmet needs of parents, teachers, 8nd children, leading to improved educational experiences. Funded 18 causes, contributing approximately £26k towards various schooL initiatives, includingvarious teams, playing shirts, Camping kits, schooL planners, and theatre Lights. Focused on fundraisingto provide resources for enriched learningand social experiences. Raised over £6.8k for playing shirts for scholars to represent their football, rugby, basketball, and athletics teams. Raised over £3.4k to replace vintage lighting with LED theatre Lights which overall reduced running costs. Achieve Fundraising Success: Achieved a revenue of £29,961. Community Engagement: Continuously engaging parents through Classlist, thus fostering a stronger community network. Innovative Partnerships: Increased collaboration with corporate partners like Microsoft for match funding, significantly boosting financial contributions. The financial statements for theyear ended 31 August 2024 have been independently examined, confirming that they give a true and fair view of the association's financial position. • Total Income: £29,961 TotaL Expenditure: £12,724 (committed spend for the school) Net Surplus: £17,237 Current Assets: £47,997 (Current Account) Previous Year Comparison: Increased from £31,536 GovernanC￿ndS1ructl1r.e The BETHS Parents Association operates under the guidance of its trustees and executive committee. Regular meetings are held to review progress, plan future activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. PLan￿￿tUr￿PRrIo.dS The association aims to continue its growth and increase its impact on the school community. Key targets for the next year remain to surpass £35,000 in revenue and expanding community engagement through new initiatives and events. li We extend our heartfelt thanks to all members, volunteers, partners, and the school staff for their unwavering support and contributions. The BETHS Parents Association remains committed to its mission of supporting Beths GrammarSchooLthrough community-building, addressing educational needs, and fostering a caring environment. The achievements of the past year lay a solid foundation for continued success in the future. Signatory: Treasurer: Anoupama Ritoo Date: 29 June 2025