Charity registratlon number NIC107873
Company registration number N1619273 (Northern Ireland)
THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Controlled Schools, Support Council

THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mark Orr IKC) {Chairperson>
Andrew Brovm (Dr) (Vice-chairperson)
Peter Hamill (Dr)
Michael ca￿llIe
Catherine Chambers
Paula Leitch
Rosalind McFeeters
Darren Mornin (Dr)
Heather Murray
John Anderson
Marshall Kilgore
Grace Trimble
(Appointed 19 October 2023)
(Appointed 14 December 2023)
Secretsry
Mark Baker
Charlty number
NIC107873
Company numbor
N1619273
Reglstered offlce
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Auditor
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Northern Ireland
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Bankers
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Solicitors
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
CONTENTS
Pag8
Chairperson's foreword
Trustees, report
3-12
Independent audltor's report
13-16
Statement of financial activities
17
Statement of financial position
18
Statement of cash flows
19
Notes to the financial statements
20-30

THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
CHAIRPERSON'S FOREWORD
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Controlled Schools, Support Council {CSSCI marks a seventh year of operation as a voice on bohalf of the
onlrolled sector. Controlled schools continue to experience unique challenge5 as a result of being the only sector
managed by the Education Authority (EAI. and we welcomed the recognitson given lo this in the Ind8pendent
Review of Education published in December. In the past year, the organisation has focused on priorilising tho need
for the controlled sector to be effectively and equitably managed as recommended by the 8Uthors of the Review.
As the sectoral support body for Gontrolled schools, CSSC represents 49% of all schools in Northem Ireland,
including nursery schools, special schools. primary schools, secondary schools. grammar schools, integrated
schools and Irish-medium schools. Any inequity in support for controlled schools impacts on the education and lrfe
chances of nearly 50% of childfan being educatèd in Northern Ireland. CSSC officers have worf(ed to support the
need for better aulcomes for all pupils Ihrough the provision of high-quality education.
Engaging and collaborating with partners ha$ been critical to the organisatson's recent advocacy Work towards
action on the inequity as well as the focu8 on over a decade of underfunding and tha impact that has.
CSSC officers continLFe to empow8r controlled schools in serving their communities, listening lo the needs of school
leaders, whilst highlighting the diversity and incluswity of the sector, The organisation has highlighted the need lo
promote trust and resp8Ct by nurturing a collective ethos, reflectlve of the 98Ctor'5 values and culture.
Council mambers. Emma Corry and Gillian Dunlop. resigned in 2023 and I'd like lo thank them on behalf of all of us
for their commitment and support. I'd like to thank all the Council members and staff for their commitment to CSSC
and the work they do lo ensure controlled school leaders are supported lo deliveT high quality education to over
148,000 pupils in controlled schooL8.
Mark Orr KC
Chairpe
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Last year l expressed Con￿rn over the limited action following the publication of the Landscape Review of the
Education Authority IEAI which highlighted the inequity resulting from 115 conflicted role as managing authority for
controlled schools but seNice provider for all. Since then, the Indapendent Review of Education report - 1nvesb.ng
in a Belter Future (Decernber 20231, has clearly staled and agreed with the concerns CSSC and others have been
raising regarding the unique challenges being faced by controlled schools.
I now have some optimism that action is being taken to address these concems. The Minister of Education has
staled that he hopes to make an announcem8nl on the way controlled schools are managed this Autumn and I hope
to discuss this further at our Annual General Meeting. We welcome the Minister's acknowledgement that ¢urrent
arr8ngemenls have served controlled sGhool8 POOTly compared to other seGlors, and his assurance that this is going
to change.
CSSC will continue to share the conTrrns of controlled school leaders at all lavels. The organisations. core role is to
r8presenl the interests of all controlled schools. We are working d1￿CtlY and collaboraliv81y with EA and the
Department of Education lo move this work forward through the summer and into the next school year. There is a
clear opportunity lo promote substanlbve change lo support ¢ontrolled schools 38 they 58rvo the children and young
people in their communities.
Early in 2024 my officers and I mot with over 100 conlrollod school leaders including Princlp81s 8nd Governors al
the CSSC 'Your $¢hDol8' futuro
controlling the decade, engagement •vents. We will bulld on these u$8ful
conversations about tho future of controlled school$ in their changing local communities with further eng8gement in
2024-25. As promised, 8 toolkit to assist school$ in using the 2021 census data lo understand better their local
communities was developed os 8 consequence ol these events and will be shared in Autumn 2024.
Over th8 Sasl year CSSC continued to T8present control￿d schools at the hlghe¥t levels of Government including
with members of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Member5 of Parliament al the Northern Ireland Affairs
Committee in Westminster highlighting the significant challenges being faced but also the succes5 and quality of
education provision across our schools,
It remains critical that w8 all work together a5 one sector with 8 united voice focus8d on addressing th8 common
challenge8 we face together.
Baker
f Executlve
Ch
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Tnjstees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been p￿pared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charity's goveming document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)"
(effective 1 January 2019).
Strateglc objectives and actlvltle8 of CSSC In 2023-24
During 2022-23, CSSC updated the vision and strategic objectlves for the organisation. These 7 strategic
objectives are listed below and are reported on in full for 2023-24.
Moving forward in 2024-25, Council in June 2024 approved a strategy to priorftlse working towards equitable
support and management of controlled schools which will be addressed through the following objectives.
The lack of efficlent and effective support for controlled schools by their managing authority. the Education
Authority (EA), and the need for the Landscape Review of the EA and the Independent Review of
Education recommendations to be actioned as a matter of urgency.
The misrepresentation and misunderstanding of the sector and the need for the sector and individual
schools to clearly demonstrate their open to all ethos and their place in the local community.
CSSC'S Strategic Objectlve8 2023-24
Support better outcomes for all pupils through provision of high-quality education.
2. Building understanding that the controlled sector is diverse and inclusive.
3. Promote the role controlled schools have in serving their communities.
4. Engage and collaborate with partners to ensure equitable support for the controlled sector.
5. Optimise opportunities to encourage effective govemance In controlled schools.
6. Represent the sector effectively to ensure an enduring and valued role for controlled schools within a
ne￿Ork of sustainable schools.
7. Promote trust and respect by nurturing a collective ethos, reflective of the controlled sector's values and
culture.
How much support dld CSSC provlde over th• year 2023-24 by each objectlve?
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1. Support better outcomes for all pupils through provlsion of highquality educatlon.
a. CSSC advocated in the best interests of children and young people through effective representation of the
controlled sector's voice at a strategic level.
b. CSSC collaborated with EA and other partners to support the raising of educational standards. and improved
learning outcomes in controlled schools.
c. CSSC vrforked to build the capacity of controlled school leadership through an ethos of professional reflection,
effective
teamwork
and
implementation
evidence
informed
practice.
Example$ of thls work Included:
Written evidence and oral evldence submitted to publlc consultatlons including the Northern Ireland Affairs
Committee's {NIAC) Inquiry's into a) funding and delivery of public services and b) Integrated Education in
Northern Ireland highlighting importance of indusion, sharing and integration.
CSSC representation at multi-disciplinary meetings to capture issues and pressures being faced.
Engagement with controlled schools to request views to contribute to consultations for example on
statutory guidance on reduction and management of restrictive practices in educational settings and Pre-
School Education Amalgamation for Standardisation Pilot.
Contributs'ng at various levels to represent controlled schools for example by attending DE End to End
review meetings for school improvement and SEND provision, DE Strategic Policy Forum, EDIS
Programme Level Stakeholders Forum and Transfonnats'onal Champion Network, DE Childcare Strategy
Stakeholder Forum, EA Safeguarding Forum, Pre-school Education Group, SBNI Research Task and
Finish Group, EA TIP Steering Group, and SEND Programme Reference Groups (please note this is not
comprehensive list}.
CSSC Erasmus+ programme completed with dissemination of learning and Intemational best practice.
csscistranmillis University 2023 College Award for Excellence in Educational Research presented, and
the successful project was disseminated.
CSSC Sharing of Effective Practice Strategy and Implementation Plan developed, reviewed with Education
and Training Inspectorate.
What percentsge of 8UPPOrt did CSSC provlde by functlon?
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2. Building understsnding that the controlled sector is diverse and Inclusive.
CSSC worked to address misrepresentation of the sector through advocacy and representation, promotion and
raising awareness of its diverse and inclusive nature, so that it is recognised, understood and respected by schools,
policy makers, key stskeholders, the media and communilles.
b. CSSC supported and encouraged controlled schools to celebrate their identity, promote and showcase their
schools as diverse, open to all faiths and none, reflective of, embedded in and connected to their communities.
c. CSSC actively supported the fostering. enhancement and strengthening of an inclusive ethos and culture of
diversity within controlled schools so that all our children and young people can reach their full potential.
d. CSSC encouraged, promoted and supported shared education partnerships to facilitate respect, diversity and
community
cohesion.
Examples of thls work Included:
10 CSSC Engagement Events entitled 'Your schools, future, eontrolllng the decade, were part of a focus8d
programme of work to help controlled schools better understand their local communities using publicly
available data further enabling controlled schools in understanding how they are open to all. 88 controlled
schools were represented at the events held across Northem Ireland vrith 110 attendees including 77
Principals and 33 Governors.
Induction event seminar held so that first tlme Principals (and the Chairperson of their Board of Governor8)
understand the importance of the function, role and contribution of CSSC to their sector. and CSSC'S key
strategic objectives in relation to their schools induding the need to reflect how their school is embedded in
and connected to their community.
CSSC provided support to schools in encouraging and promoting controlled schools, participation in shared
education and provided assistance to those controlled schools in the process of transformation to
controlled integrated siatus, promoting sustsinable provision across the controlled sector.
Marketing, Research and Communications Strategy developed with a focus on addressing the
misconceptions of the sector and promoted the inclusivity and diversity of controlled Schools including
through the development of a suite of video content filmed within controlled schools.
CSSC continue to engage with EA, NICIE and CnaG to ensure support for controlled schods is
collaborative and efficient in utilisation of expertise and resources.
What per¢entage of support dld CSSC provide by functlon?
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3. Promote the role controlled schools have in serving thelr communities.
a. CSSC supported, championed and advocated for the positive engagement and collaboration that characterises
this community partnership.
b. CSSC encouraged and supported the building of a community network of controlled schools to enable effective
cohesion and sustainable collaboration, and provision of highquality education, for the development and benefit of
the controlled seGtor.
Exampl68 of thls work Included:
A key part of the CSSC Engagement Events Your schools, future - controlling the decade, was to further
work with controlled schools to better understand their local Community including to explain the data
available to schools.
Substantial planning and development followed to build a 'CSSC Communlty Profiling Toolkit, as a next step
to enable controlled schools to better use NISRA dats to understand their local community.
A 'Collabordte, Disseminate and Celebrate. event vms held at Belfast Model School for Glrfs sharing
leaming from the Erasmus Programme.
What porcontage of support dld CSSC provlde by functlon?
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4. Engage and ¢ollaborate wlth partners to ansure equltable support for the controllod Sector.
CSSC advocated for a duty to consult with the organlsation on strategic matters pertaining to the controlle
sector, underpinned by legislation.
b. CSSC represented the interests of controlled schools by engaging with education partners on the implementation
of the recommendations of the Landscape Review of EA and the Independent Review of Education.
c. CSSC worked to build new and exists'ng partnerships to support the development of controlled schools and the
sector.
Examples of thls work included:
CSSC continued to share the concerns of controlled school leaders at all levels by working directly and
collaboratively with EA and DE and other relevant stskeholders in the pursuit of effective and equitable
support for controlled schools.
CSSC continued to contribute to collaborative work such as the THRIVE strategic partnership to raise
standards within the Ne￿QwnabbeY area and to work in partnership with Ulster University, as part of the
Taking Boys Seriously project which aims for greater understsnding of effective interventions to improve
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What percentsge of support dld CSSC provlde by functlon7
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5. Optimlse opportunltles to encourage effectlve governanc• in controlled schools.
CSSC worked wlth DE, EA and the TRC to contribute to the reconstitution of Boards of Governors In controlled
schools, and to malntaln and support effective school govemance.
b. CSSC encouraged and facilitated the development of Govemors in understanding the important role they play in
supporting school leaders to embed an inclusive ethos wrthin controlled schools, to support provision of high-quality
education and enhance all aspects of school life.
c. CSSC raised awareness and promoted the importance of the role of school Governors in supporting controlled
school leaders and as advocates for their school within their communities, and for the controlled sector.
Examples of th18 work included:
Participation in planning and delivery of reconstitution of Boards of Governors throughout the year included
ag￿ement of CSSC representatives and attendance at EA Governor Application Meetin9S.
CSSC commitment to the reconstitution process will continue in 2024-25.
CSSC members attended Board of Govemor meetlngs In controlled schools when invlted to engage on
specific issues of concern.
CSSC support provided to 8nhance effectiveness of govemance in controlled schools including promoting
the importance of the role of school Governors in supportlng school loaders, and as advocates for thelr
school and the controlled sector, within their communities.
Development and delivery of ongoing Govemor development on ethos with governor development
sessions focusing on ethos delivered within the year.
Support given to school Governors in schools considering transfomation to integrated status.
What percentage of support dld CSSC provlde by functlon?
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6. Represent the sector effectively to ensure an enduring and valued role for controlled schools wlthin a
network of sustainable schools.
a. CSSC participated with educational partners in the area planning process to identify innovative, creative and
shared
solutions
sustainable
education
provision.
b. CSSC advocated for the needs, perspectives, ethos and long-tem sustainability of the controlled sector within
area planning structures, and through the area planning process, underpinned and supported by robust evidence-
based
analysis.
c. CSSC engaged with controlled schools participating in estate planning to provide quality support and to inform
our representation of the controlled sector's views and needs, to maintain its valued position within a sustainable
and equitsble educational system.
Examples of thls work Included:
288 consultation engagements with 129 individual schools informed 33 responses to pre-publication and
development consultations which had potential to impact on controlled schools.
CSSC representation continued al area planning group meetings including Area Plannlng Steering Group
(APSGI. Area Planning Working Group (APWG}, Area Planning Local Group (APLG), Pre-school Education
Group (PEG), APWG Shared Education Sub-group, Integrated Education {IE) Steering Group, IE Working
Group and IE Act Outcomes Based Accountability Workshops.
What percentsge of support dld CSSC provlde by functlon?
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7. Promote trust and respect by nurturlng a collectlve othos, reflectlvo of the controlled sector's valueg and
culture.
a. CSSC supported controlled schools to develop, affirm and evaluate vthole school ethos, which acknowledges that
which is common and shared within the sector. whilst recognising each schools, diversity and their own unique
context.
b. CSSC promoted and encouraged the importance of embedding of ethos, in all aspects of school life, through
developing vision and values, maintaining and reinforcing effective communication, and building of positive,
collaborative whole-school community relationships.
Examples of thls work Included:
CSSC provided support in ethos development, govemance and leadership support for controlled schools,
including controlled integrated and Irish-rnedium schools.

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Leadership support provided through CSSC'S Ethos and Leadership programme including:
whole school ethos development
targeted leadership support for controlled schools in partnership with EA
targeted coaching support for senior lesders in controlled schools and provision of systemic team
coaching support
school development of Trauma Informed Practice approach
CSSC contributed to the EA Induction Programmes for First fime Principals and Vice Principals in
controlled schools.
What por¢entage of Support dld CSSC provlde by function?
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Flnanclal revlew
The results for the year are set out on page 17 to the attached financial statements along wlth the totsl funds at tha
year end.
Golng concern
After maklng appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectatlon that the Company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the
going concem basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis Can be found in the accounting policies.

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Structure, governance and management
a. Key functions
The Education Act (Northem Ireland) 2014 made provision for the funding of $8ctoral bodies. On 14 October 2014,
during the Education Bill.. Second Stage debate, the Education Minister stated the functions of 'a new organisation
to provide support for controlled schools,. Thus, the functions of CSSC are-
providing a representational and advocacy role for controlled schools, including advice and support in
responding to consultation exercises in respect of education policies, initiatives and schemes and in regard
to relationships with DE, EA and other Departments working with schools within the sector to develop and
maintain its collective ethos, including, where appropriate, a role in identifying, encouraging and nomlnating
Governors and ensuring that ethos is part of employment considerations
working with EA to raise educational standards
participating in the planning of the schools, estste.. assessing ongoing provision within the sector.,
participating in area-based planning Covordinated by DE and EA, including membership of DE'S area
planning steering group., engaging, where appropriate, in strategic planning processes, including
community planning
building cooperation and engaging with other sectors on matters of mutual Interest, including the promotion
of tolerance and understanding. CSSC'S Articles of Association enable Council to provide educational and
other necessary support to individual controlled schools and to controlled schools as a whole. See below
link (reference debate at 4pm).
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b. Appolntment of dlrectors
The Board of Directors is constituted as follovpa.
One Director elected by those members representing nursery schools attending the meeting at which the
election takes place.
One Director elected by those members representing special schools attending the meeting at which the
election takes place.
One Director elected by those members representing secondary schools attending the meeting at which
the election takes place.
One Director elected by those members representing grammar schools attending the meeting at which the
election takes place.
Two Directors elected by those representlng primary schools attending the meeting at which the election
takes place.
Three representatives of Transferor Representatives, Council.
Four Directors vA)o have expertise of a551Stance to the charity, provided that no such Director shall be
employed in the public sector but shall be supportive of the aims and objectives of the controlled seGtor.
Directors are elected and appointed for four years.
The Directors who served during the period were..
Mark Orr (KC) (Chairperson)
Andrew Brovm (Dr) (Vice-chairperson)
Peter Hamill (Dr)
Michael Carville
Catherine Chambers
Emma Corry
Gillian Dunlop
Paula Leitch
Rosalind McFeeters
Darren Mornin (Dr)
Heather Murray
John Anderson
(Resigned 16 November 2023)
(Resigned 18 October 2023)
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Kenneth Twyble
Marshall Kilgore
Grace Trimble
(Resigned 20 June 2024)
(Appointed 19 October 2023)
{Appointed 14 December 2023)
Resigned
Gillian Dunlop (with effect from 19 October 2023)
Emma Corry (with effect fffjm16 November 2023)
Elected
Grace Trimble (with effect from 14 December 2023)
CTropted
Marshall Kilgore (with effect from 20 October 2023)
c. Dlrector Inductlon and trainlng
The Company Secretary ensures that appropriate inductlon and training is given to all Board members.
d. Rlsk management and intornal control
The Directors are responsible for ensurlng that an effective system of internal financial control is malntained and
operated by the Council. The system of internal financial control is based on a framework of regular management
information, administrative procedures and a system of delegats-on and accountsbility.
The Finance and General Purposes Committee reviews the financial reports and provides assurance to Council on
the budget setting process and appropriateness of expenditure ensuring CSSC remains within the Grant allocation.
The Audit, Governance and Risk Committee reviews the risk register on a quarterly basis and provides assurance to
Council that the CSSC risk management strategy has been implemented which is designed to minimise any
potential risks identified.
e. CSSC governance arranggm•nts
CSSC is grant funded by DE and an annual programme of work is undertaken to deliver on behalf of the controlled
sector. This sits within CSSC'S business plan which outlines priorities, objectives and resources for the year ahead.
Quarterly reporting ensures that CSSC remains on target to deliver its objecb'ves. Council met ten times per year,
once every month from January - June and September to December. A range of issues has been considered by
Council.
Education and Research Committee meets five times per year, usually the first Tuesday of every other month.
Members
Heather Murray {Chairperson)
John Anderson (Vice chairperson)
Andrew Brown (Dr)
Roz McFeeters
Emma Corry
Darren Mornin (Dr)
Gillian Dunlop
The Governance, Audit and Finance Committee met every other month.
Members
Michael Carville (Chairperson)
Catherine Chambers
Paula Leitch
Peter Hamill
Kenneth Twyble
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statsmènt of trustsgs. regponsibilitles
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Actspled Accountsng Practi¢el,
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year. Under company law, the
Trustees musl not approve the financial slalemenls unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair vièw of
the slate of 8ffairs of thé Company and of ils incoming resourees and application of resoureès, including its income
and expenditure. for that period. In preparing Ih6s• financial statements. the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting p¢li¢ies and then apply them consislenlly..
observe the methods and principles of the ChaTilies SORP IFRS 1021.,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prud8nl',
slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standard5 IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject lo any malarial
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements",
prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inapproprialo lo presume that the
Company will continuo in business.
The Trustees are re$ponsib5e for keepin9 ad8quale accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the
Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable aG¢uracy al any b'me the financial posltion of the Company
and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Compani8s Act 2008. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the as8915 of tha Company and hence for 18kin9 reasonable slaps foT the prevention
and detection of ffaud and other irregulariligs.
Audltor
In accord8nce with the company'8 articles, a resolution proposing that Harfoinson Mulholland be reappointed as
auditor of the company will be pul al a General Meeting.
The Iruslees, report wa8 approved by the Board of Tru5tg8$.
Mark Orr
Trusteo
Dale..
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Controlled Schools, Support Council (the 'Charity') for the year
ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the statement of financial position, the
statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounts'ng 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 March 2024 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources. for the year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice;
and
hav8 been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Stsndards on Auditing (UK) IISAS (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs ￿spOnsibl11t1@S for Ihe audit ol
the financial stalements section of our report. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical ￿spOnsIbl[1ti8s in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provid8 a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to golng concern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAS (UK) require us to report
to you were:
the directors, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is
not appropriate-, or
the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertalnties that may
cast significant doubt about the group's or the parent company's ability to continue to adopt the going
concem basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial
statements are authorised for issue.
Other Informatlon
The other informatlon comprises the information Included in the Directors, Report, other than the financial
statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on
the financial statements does not cover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in
our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other infomation and, in
doing so, consider whether the other informats'on is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such matenal
inconsistencies or apparent material misststements. we are required to detemine whether there is a material
misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other infomiation. If, based on the work
we have performed, we conclude that th8re is a material misstatement of this other infonnation, we are required to
report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
Matters on whlch we are required to report by exceptlon
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not id8ntified material misstatements in the Strategic Report and th8 Directors, Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and
Reports} Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us,. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responslbllltles of Trusteas
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees, responsibilities, the Trustees, who are also the directors of the
Charity for the purpose of company law, ar8 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 Trustees determine 15 necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity's ability to continue as
a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no
realistic alternative but to do so.
Audltor's responsibllltles for the audit of the flnanclal Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial slatements as a whole are free from
material 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 always 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 reasonably be expected to influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. https.'Il
YNM.frc.org.ukl8uditorsresponsibilities. This description fom)s part of our auditor's report.
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including
fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows..
the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competen￿,
apabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations:
we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors andlor
senior management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the sector,,
We focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial
statements or the operations of the company, including Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation, data protection,
anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation..
we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making
enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence., and
identified law5 and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained
alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining
an understanding of how fraud might occur, by..
making enquiries of rnanagement as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their
knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud,. and
considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and
regulations.
To address the r15k of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we..
performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships.,
tested journal entries to identify unusual Iransactions,
assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accountin9 estirnates sel out in
Note 2 were indicative of polential bias., and
investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures
which included, but were not limited to..
agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentaticn.,
• reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.,
enquiring of management as to actual and potential liligation and claim5', and
reviewing correspondence with HMRC and the company's legal advisors.
There are inherent limitations in our audil procedures described above. The more removed that laws and
regulations are from financial transactions. the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance.
Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required lo identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to
enquiry of the directors and other management and the Inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, rf any.
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with section 391 of the Companies
Act 2014. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we
are required to state to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a
body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have fomied.
Angela Craigan {Senlor Statutory Au
Itor)
for and on behalf of Harblnson Mulholland
Chartered Accountants
ststutory Audltor
Centrepoint
24 Ormeau Avenue
Belfast
Co. Antrim
Northem Ireland
BT2 8HS
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrostrlctad Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Totsl
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
fvnds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and
legacies
Investments
Other income
1,030,547
42,780
294
1,992
1,073,327
294
1,992
1,031,765
115
67,706
1,099,471
115
1,886
1,886
Total Income
1,030,547
45,066
1,075,613
1,031,880
89,592
1.101,472
endlture on:
Charitable activities
1,050,045
44,059
1,094,104
1,212,025
61,979
1,274,004
Net (outgolng)Ilncoming
resources
{19.498)
1,007
(18,491)
{180,145)
7,613
{172,532)
Other recognls8d galn8 and losses
Actuarial gain on
defined benefit
pension schemes
34,000
34,000
752,000
752,000
Net movement In funds
14,502
1,007
15,509
571,855
7,613
579,468
Fund balances at 1 April
2023
(44,240)
38,387
(5,853)
{616,095)
30,774
(585,321)
Fund balances at 31
March 2024
(29,738)
39,394
9,656
(44,240)
38,387
(5,853)
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the CompaniesAct 2006.
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASAT31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notss
Currenta58ets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
5,262
61,571
5,507
97,867
66,833
103,374
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one yoar
15
157,177)
195,2291
Nèt current a¥80ts
9,656
8,145
Provisions for Ilabllitiès
16
113,9981
Not 8••gts gxcludlng pgnslon Ilability
9.656
15,8531
Nat a680ts1{liobllltle•
9,656
15.8531
The funds of the Charlty
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
18
39,394
129.7381
38,387
144,240)
9.656
15,8531
The company is enlilled to the exempllon from the audit requirement cont8ined in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024, although an audit has been carried out under section 65 of the Charities
Act (Nll 2008
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wllh the requlr8menls af the Companies A￿ 2006
with rnspe¢t lo accounting records and the preparation of financial Statements.
The members have not required the Company lo obtain an audll of its financial statemen15 under the requirements
of th• Compani95 Act 2006, far the year in question in accordanco with section 476.
These finan¢ial Statsmonts have been propared in a¢¢ordance with the provislons applicable to companies subject
to the small ¢ompanies regime.
The financial statements ￿re approved by the Trustoes on ........
Trustee
Company registration number N1619273 (Northem Ireland)

THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notss
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles
Cash absorbed by operations
21
(36,590)
(85,145)
Investlng actlvitles
Investment income received
294
115
Net cash generated from Investlng
actlvttles
294
115
Net cash used In financlng actlvltle$
Not decrease In ¢ash and cash equlvalents
(36,296)
(65,030)
Cash and cash equlvalents at beginning of year
97,867
182,897
Cash and cash equlval•nts at end of year
81,571
97,887
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng policies
Charlty Inforniatlon
The Controlled Schools. Support Council is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northem
Ireland. The registered office is 2nd Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis Road, Stranmillis University College,
Belfast, BT9 5DY.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the
Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol
Ireland. {°FRS 102") and the Charities SORP "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 (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The
Charity Is 8 Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functlonal currency of the Charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the
revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair
value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the time of approving the financlal statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charltabl8 funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitsble
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to spedfic conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
Charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been
met, the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified
of the donation, unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies ar8 recognised on receipt or othe￿iSe if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as
contingent asset.
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting pollcles
{Contlnu8d)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be requir8d in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activty 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 be￿een those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent. and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of th8 asset's use.
1.6 Tanglbl8 flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially méasured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over thelr
useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
20% straight line
33% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash In hand, deposits held at call with banks. other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8 Flnancial Instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 '8asic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes paty to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial ststements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loan5 are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial118billties
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's seNices are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when th8 Charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.10 Retirement beneflts
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
The cost of providing benefits under defined benefit plans is detemiined separately for each plan uslng the
project8d unlt credit method, and is based on actuarial advice.
The change in the net defined benefit liabillty arising from employee service during the year is recognised as
an employee cost. The cost of plan Introductions, benefit changes, settlements and curtailments are
recognised as Incurred.
The net interest element is determined by multiplying the net defined benefit liability by the discount rate,
taking into account any changes in the net defined benefft liability during the period as a result of contribution
and benefit payments. The net interest is recognised in incomel(expenditure) for the year.
Remeasurement changes comprise actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling and the return on
the net defined benefit liability excluding amounts included in net interest. These are recognised immediately
in other recognised gains and losses in the period in which they occur and are not reclassified to incomel
(expenditure) in subsequent periods.
The net defined benefit pension asset or liability in the balance sheet comprises the total for each plan of the
present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on high quality corporate bonds),
less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly. Fair value is based on
market price information, and in the case of quoted securities is the published bid price. The value of a net
pension benefit asset is limited to the amount that may be recovered either through reduced contributions or
agreed refunds from the scheme.
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Critical accounting estlmates and judgements
In the application of the Charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimales and 8S50ciated assumptions are 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.
Donatlons and legacles
Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
fund8
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Govemment grants
1,030.547
42,780
1,073,327
1,031,765
67,706 1,099,471
Income from Investments
Unrestrlcted Rostrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestrlcted Restrfcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Interest recelvable
294
115
115
Other income
Restrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2023
other income
1,992
1,888
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charltsble activities
Total
2024
Total
2023
Staff costs
Promotion and advertising
Stsff Training
Insurance
Travelling expenses
Rent
Service Charges
Cleaning
Light and heat
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone and fax
Legal and professional
Other administrative expenses
909,835
1,057,555
186
6,417
9,989
30,524
38,167
11,363
3,909
9,582
2,759
3,359
6,118
68,833
6,387
4,184
1,245
34.667
11,720
4,743
6.480
2,532
3,331
8,882
55,337
1,047,343
1,246,764
Grant funding of activitie5 (see note 7)
Share of governance costs (see note 8)
41,761
5,000
22,240
5,000
1,094,104
1,274,004
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
1,050.045
44,059
1,212,025
61,979
1,094,104
1,274,004
Grants payabla
Charltable
a¢tivlties
2024
Charltable
actlvltleg
2023
Grants to individuals
41,761
22,240
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support costs allocated to actlvltles
2024
2023
Govemance costs
5,000
5,000
Anatysed between:
Charitable activities
5,000
5,000
Net movement In funds
2024
2023
The net movement in funds is stated after chargingl(crediting)'.
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements
5,000
5.000
10 Trustaes, remuneratlon and expenses
None of the Trustees {or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, but
one of them was reimbursed a total of £45 travelling expenses (2023- Trustees were reimbursed £Nil}.
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Directors
Employees
13
18
13
19
Totsl
31
32
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
885,171
66,061
138,787
690,572
66,454
273,817
890,019
1,030,843
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11
Employees
(Contlnued)
The number of employees Nvhose annual remuneration was mor8 than £60,000
is as follows=
2024
Number
2023
Number
£60,001 to £70,000
£80,001 to £90,000
Remuneratlon of key management personnal
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:
2024
2023
Aggregate compensation
310,163
297,828
12 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
13 Tanglble fixed assets
Flxtures and
flttlngs
Comput•rs
Totsl
C08t
At 1 April 2023
18,870
12,564
31,434
At 31 March 2024
18,870
12,564
31.434
Depreciatlon and impalrnient
At 1 April 2023
18,870
12,564
31,434
At 31 March 2024
18.870
12,564
31,434
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falllng due wlthin one year:
Other debtors
Prepayment5 and accrued income
1,897
3,365
1,897
3,610
5,262
5,507
15 Credltors: amounts falllng due withln one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred Income
10,621
46,556
24,953
70,276
57,177
95,229
15 Provlslons for Ilabllltles
2024
2023
Notes
Retirement benefit obligations
17
13,998
13,998
17 Retlrement beneflt 8cheme$
Deflned ¢ontrlbutlon schemès
The Charity operates a deffined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of th8 Charity in an independently administered fund.
The charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £138,787 (2023 - £273,817).
Defined beneflt schemes
Key assumptions
2024
2023
Discount rate
Expected rate of increase of pensions in payment
Expected rate of salary increases
CPI Inflation
ProFK)rtion of employees opting for early ret1￿ment
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
17 Retlrement benefit schemes
(Continued)
Mortality assUMpt￿nS
The assumed life expectations on retirement at age 65 are..
2024
Years
2023
Years
Retiring today
Males
- Females
21.7
24.6
22.2
25.0
Retiring in 20 years
- Males
- Females
22.7
25.80
23.2
26.0
The amounts included in the statement of financlal posltion arising from the
Charity's obligations in respect of defined benefit plans are as follows..
2024
2023
Present value of defined benefit obligations
Fair value of plan assets
1,918,000
1,827,000
(1,918,000} (1,231,002)
Deficit in Scheme
13,998
Movements in the present value of defined banefit obligations..
2024
Llablllties at 1 April 2023
Current service cost
Benefits paid
Contributions from scherne members
Actuarial gains and losses
Interest cost
Adjustment loss (gain) due to restriction of surplus
1,640,000
138,000
(33,000)
43,000
(94,000)
76,000
146,000
At 31 March 2024
1,918,000
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
17 Retirement beneflt schemes
(Continued)
Movements in the fair value of plan assets..
2024
Fair value of assets at 1 April 2023
Retum on plan assets (exduding amounts included in net interest)
Benefits paid
Contributions by the employer
Contributions by scheme members
Other
1,626,000
86,000
(33,000)
116,000
43,000
78,000
At 31 March 2024
1,916,000
The actual retum on plan assets was £86,000 (2023 - £228,000).
The falr value of plan asset8 at the reporting period end was as foll0v￿.
2024
2023
Equity instruments
Property
Govemment Bonds
Corporate Bonds
Cash and better liquid assets
Multi asset credit
Other
760,652
178,188
287,400
88,136
237,584
249,080
114,960
671,539
170,730
333,330
43,902
95,934
213,006
97,561
1,916,000
1,626,002
18 Restrlcted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
Restricted Funds - All Funds
38,387
45,066
(44,059)
39,394
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2022
Incoming Resources At 31 March
resources
expended
2023
Restricted Funds - All Funds
30.774
69,592
(61.979)
38,387
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THE CONTROLLED SCHOOLS, SUPPORT COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Current assetsl(liabilities)
(29,738)
39,394
9,656
(29,7381
39,394
9,656
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Re8trlcted
funds
2023
Totsl
2023
At 31 March 2023:
Current assetsl(liabilities)
Provisions and pensions
(30,242)
(13.998)
38,387
8.145
(13,998)
(44.240)
38,387
(5.853)
20 Related party transactlons
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none>.
21 Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
Surplus for the year
(18,491)
(172,532)
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in ststement of financial actlvltles
Dlfference bet4veen penslon charge and cash contributions
(294)
20,000
(115)
170.000
Movements in working capltal..
Decreasel{increase} in debtors
(Decrease) in creditors
245
(38,050)
{217)
(62,281)
Cash absorbed by operations
(36,590)
(65,145)
22 Analysis of changes In net funds
The Charity had no material debt during the year.