FRIENDS OF SOUTHBOROUGH

Registered charity 297867 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SOUTHBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION

We run small events such as Summer Fair, Firework Display, Circus, Pantomine, Ladies Pamper Evening, Fashion Show and model air display to raise money in order to support the school.

Objects

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT THE ASSOCIATION MAY: A) DEVELOP MORE EXTENDED RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL. B) ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS ATTENDING IT. C) PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF SUCH FACILITIES OR ITEMS FOR EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL (PROVIDED FROM STATUTORY FUNDS) AS THE COMMITTEE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.

Area of benefit: THE CATCHMENT AREA OF SOUTHBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income

£34k

Latest spending

£31k

Registered

1987

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £37,709 at the end of the year, having made a profit of £15,400 from fundraising activities. The trustees report that reserves are held to fund requests made by the school for the benefit of pupils and to complete joint projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention suggesting the accounts failed to meet statutory requirements.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: to fund requests made by the school for the benefit of the pupils, and also to fund projects which the Charity would like to complete, together with the school (held: £38k)

“Reserves are held in order to fund requests made by the school for the benefit of the pupils, and also to fund projects which the Charity would like to complete, together with the school.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Risk management

Trustees · trustee networks

Christine Hamilton
Fiona Johnston
Kathryn Thackwray
Melody Berthoud

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bromley · Kent

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/07/2025	£34k	£31k
31/07/2024	£31k	£29k
31/07/2023	£28k	£22k
31/07/2022	£30k	£26k
31/07/2021	£3k	£4k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF SOUTHBOROUGH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £37,709 at the end of the year, having made a profit of £15,400 from fundraising activities. The trustees report that reserves are held to fund requests made by the school for the benefit of pupils and to complete joint projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention suggesting the accounts failed to meet statutory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.