PARAPLUIE FLAM
The objects of Parapluie Flam are:- To further the education and cultural knowledge of children with an existing knowledge of French by providing activities in the french language, teaching and cultural equipment to the FLAM (French Language As Mother tongue) supplementary schools.- To Facilitate the mutual aid and the solidarity between the FLAM supplementary schools in the United Kingdom.
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN FRENCH BY THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES TO TEACH A FORM OF FRENCH LANGUAGE KNOWN AS FLAM (FRENCH LANGUAGE AS MOTHER TONGUE).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £55,562 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £176,852 from £57,464 in the prior year. However, the trustees note that the going concern basis is dependent on continued support from key funders and the charity's ability to secure further grants. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £8,862, which the trustees consider adequate given the 2025 budget, despite being below the stated policy target of six months' operating expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“The minimum reserve amount continues to be set to cover six months of average operating expenses” — page 7
“The validity of this assumption is dependent upon the continuance of support from the Charity’s key funders and stakeholders and in response to the progress made by the Charity in pursuing a viable budget including the obtaining of further grants and donations.” — page 13
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity reimbursed £1,350 to Caroline Dernoncourt for project related services. Also, Regine Moraitis received £850 as reimbursement for subscription fees. Myriam Gelling & Sophie Gavrois were reimbursed £8,400 & £9,860 respectively as training fees for services provided to the charity.” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Sophie GAVROIS KARNAVOSchair
- Henriette MAHAMANE
- ROCH MIAMBANZILA
- Regine MORAITIS
- Sophia CHIBANE
- Thomas Desodt
- Veronique MILLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £177k | £121k |
| 31/12/2023 | £57k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £36k | £60k |
| 31/10/2021 | £17k | £28k |
| 31/10/2020 | £8k | £14k |
Common questions
Is PARAPLUIE FLAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £55,562 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £176,852 from £57,464 in the prior year. However, the trustees note that the going concern basis is dependent on continued support from key funders and the charity's ability to secure further grants. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £8,862, which the trustees consider adequate given the 2025 budget, despite being below the stated policy target of six months' operating expenses. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.