FRIENDS OF WEST LODGE SCHOOLS
FOWLS is the Parents Association for West Lodge PrimarySchool. We are set up to raise money for our school in order to enhance the children's learning experience by providing equipment and opportunities which would not otherwise be provided for within the school budget.
Objects
TO ADVANCE ALL ASPECTS OF THE PUPILS EDUCATION BY SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS AIM THE ASSOCIATION WILL:ENCOURAGE AND DEVELOP THE INVOLVEMENT OF FAMILIES IN ACTIVITIES CENTRED ON THE SCHOOLS B) IN THE LIGHT OF CHANGING ECONOMIC NEEDS,RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED OUT OF SCHOOL FUNDS UNDER LOCAL MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOLS (LMS). C) FORM A SUPPORTIVE LINK BETWEEN FAMILIES, TEACHERS AND THE SCHOOL GOVERNORS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £50,361.09, an increase from the previous year's £40,392.14. The charity reported a net excess for the year of £9,847.81, derived from fundraising receipts of £30,502.35 against total payments of £20,654.54. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Sambhav Jainchair
- Mitesh Ramniklal Shah
- Mitul Suresh Patel
- Rachana Singhania
- Shweta Dawra
- Vishal Dhnyaneshwar Nikhade
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £31k | £21k |
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £49k |
| 31/12/2023 | £35k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £20k |
| 31/12/2021 | £37k | £16k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF WEST LODGE SCHOOLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £50,361.09, an increase from the previous year's £40,392.14. The charity reported a net excess for the year of £9,847.81, derived from fundraising receipts of £30,502.35 against total payments of £20,654.54. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.