FRIENDS OF MINTERNE SCHOOL
We are a parent organisation that raises funds for and behalf of Minterne Junior School. Our aim is to develop effective relationships between the school staff, parents and supporters. We engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of pupils
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION (THE OBJECTS) IS TO ADVANCE THEEDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:2.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS ANDOTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2.2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICHSUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net deficit of £2,760.62, reducing its bank balance from £21,298.43 to £18,537.81. The Treasurer indicates that the organization can comfortably contribute up to £8,000 in the next financial year, suggesting sufficient liquidity despite the current year's loss.
What the accounts disclose
“The committee continues to be dedicated to holding £2,000 for stock purchases. With increased costs, can I suggest that this stays above £10,000 in a year where we will have Fireworks.” — page 2
“Fom paid Omcat £3092. And contributed £888.”
“resulting in 2 members of the committee resigning over linked discussions, over an issue that the FOM is not responsible for.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jessica Shonkchair
- Hannah Tang
- Nadine Jones
- Tracey Phillips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £25k | £28k |
| 31/08/2024 | £27k | £20k |
| 31/08/2023 | £19k | £16k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF MINTERNE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net deficit of £2,760.62, reducing its bank balance from £21,298.43 to £18,537.81. The Treasurer indicates that the organization can comfortably contribute up to £8,000 in the next financial year, suggesting sufficient liquidity despite the current year's loss.