FRIENDS OF COLVILLE
Friends of Colville works with the school, parents and local community to organise activities and social events. We fundraise for the school as well as host social events. This includes running a summer and winter fair as well as other events through the year. We are committed to supporting the education and experience of pupils at Colville and access to a broader curriculum.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:2.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2.2 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 accounts state that total raised income was £63,875, with £67,000 subsequently donated to Colville Primary School. The charity reports no specific reserves policy or unrestricted reserves figure, and no independent audit or examination is mentioned in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The above came from a variety of sources including corporate matches, charity givings, parent donation and our fundraising events” — page 1
“Friends of Colville subsequently donated to Colville Primary School £67 000 which has supported the school vastly in achieving a successful OPAL program, and the ability to seek a French teacher” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Laurie Grandychair
- Alexis Marie Shaw
- Nzinga Russell
- SASHA UDAW
- SUZANNA WATT MA, BSC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £64k | £91k |
| 31/08/2024 | £138k | £142k |
| 31/08/2023 | £19k | £9k |
| 31/08/2022 | £17k | £11k |
| 31/08/2021 | £15k | £10k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF COLVILLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total raised income was £63,875, with £67,000 subsequently donated to Colville Primary School. The charity reports no specific reserves policy or unrestricted reserves figure, and no independent audit or examination is mentioned in the filing.