THE FRIENDS OF THAMES DITTON JUNIOR SCHOOL
The Society organises a number of social and fundraising events throughout the year with the purpose of building a sense of community, providing fun activities for the children and to raise funds to buy equipment for the school.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £20,395, which is significantly lower than the total cash funds of £132,677, indicating a large portion of assets are held in restricted funds. The accounts state there is no formal policy on the requirement to hold minimum reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 12
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/08/2024 (received 16/08/2025, 47 days after the 30/06/2025 due date).
Trustees
- Eleanor Locke
- Naveneeta Ogoe
- Pamela Vennings
- Sarah Hockley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £62k | £76k |
| 31/08/2024 | £77k | £81k |
| 31/08/2023 | £64k | £27k |
| 31/08/2022 | £90k | £28k |
| 31/08/2021 | £44k | £209k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF THAMES DITTON JUNIOR SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported unrestricted reserves of £20,395, which is significantly lower than the total cash funds of £132,677, indicating a large portion of assets are held in restricted funds. The accounts state there is no formal policy on the requirement to hold minimum reserves. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARPENDEN TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE FRIENDS OF THAMES DITTON INFANT SCHOOL
- THE FRIENDS OF MOULSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL
- FRIENDS OF THOMSON HOUSE
- BUTTSBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
- BUSBRIDGE JUNIOR SCHOOL PTA
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF THAMES DITTON JUNIOR SCHOOL | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF THAMES DITTON INFANT SCHOOL | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF MOULSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THOMSON HOUSE | £41k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUTTSBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL FRIENDS ASSOCIATION | £75k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSBRIDGE JUNIOR SCHOOL PTA | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |