FINANCE, AUDIT, RISK 2026
Finance, Audit & Risk, AGM, Accounts & Annual Report
Clear information about our governance, finances and audits. This page includes AGM minutes, auditors, accounts, key policies and how to attend the next AGM.
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Overview
We are an independent charitable company (academy trust). We publish our annual report and financial statements (ARFS) each year for the year ending 31 August, and submit them to the ESFA by 31 December. External auditors audit our accounts after the year end. Independent internal scrutiny is provided during the year. This page groups the key information for parents and stakeholders.s — 18 December 2024.
Companies covered: (A) Cranford Community College and (B) Cranford Community Trading Company. AGM held at Cranford Community College.
1) Minutes of previous AGM (December 2023)
Minutes of the previous AGM for both companies were unanimously agreed at the Spring 2024 meeting and ratified at this AGM. Noted: the CFO and Accounting Officer are not the same person in line with the Academies Trust Handbook 2024.
2) Annual Report & Company Accounts (Financial Year 2023–24)
- Annual Reports and Financial Statements (ARFS) presented by the CFO and agreed by the meeting.
- ARFS cover the period 1 Sep – 31 Aug and are submitted to ESFA by 31 Dec each year.
- Internal scrutiny undertaken during the year by the Responsible Officer (Williams Giles).
- External audit undertaken post year-end by registered auditors; methodology set out in the Management Letter.
- Webpage updated after accounts agreed at AGM and submitted to ESFA.
A. Cranford Community College (2023–24)
Management Letter (external audit report) reviewed orally by the CFO. No issues to draw to trustees’ attention and no recommendations. No new recommendations in 2023–24.
B. Cranford Community Trading Company (2023–24)
Management Letter recorded no issues and no recommendations.
3) Review & appointment of auditors (FY 2024–25)
- The Reckoner unanimously invited to continue as Independent External Auditors for the academy and Trading Company (2024–25).
- Williams Giles unanimously re‑appointed as Responsible Officer (Internal Scrutiny) for 2024–25.
4) Disclosure of auditors’ remuneration (FY 2023–24)
| Provider | Service | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| The Reckoner | External audit | £18,660 |
| Williams Giles | Internal scrutiny | £3,465 |
Other professional fees (FY 2023–24)
- Legal: Winckworth Sherwood — £7,475
- HR/Finance advisory: CEFM (incl. OHP, Medigold) — £3,260
- HR support: Hounslow Council Schools HR and CAS — £7,665
- Finance support – Strategy & Soundingboard — £4,265
5) Appointment of trustees
Staff trustee elections noted in accordance with the funding agreement for Cranford Community College.
6) Member proposed resolutions (2024)
No resolutions were proposed for either company and there was no other business.
7) Notice of the next AGM (2025)
AGM 2025 — open to the public, normally held in December.
Date: Thursday 18 December 2025 | Time: 4:30pm
Location: Professional Learning Centre, Conference Room 1, Cranford Community College, TW5 9PD
Register to attend: Email your name, email, phone and connection to the academy to clerking@cranford.hounslow.sch.uk at least 48 hours in advance. Visitors must report to Reception, sign in electronically and wear photo ID while on site.
Proposing resolutions
Email the Company Secretary at clerking@cranford.hounslow.sch.uk or write to The Clerk (AGM Matters), Cranford Community College, High Street, Cranford, Hounslow TW5 9PD. Deadline: 12 noon, Thu 20 Nov 2025. Members may appoint a proxy.
AGM 2025 – draft agenda
- Minutes of previous meeting(s)
- Reports and Accounts 2024–25 — draft ARFS presented by Chair/CFO
- Appointment of Auditors 2025–26 — External (The Reckoner) & Internal (Williams Giles)
- Disclosure of Auditors’ Remuneration 2024–25 — to be presented by CFO (indicative figures below)
- Appointment of charity trustees 2024–25
- Members’ proposed resolutions 2025 (if received)
Indicative professional fees for 2024–25
- The Reckoner — £21,000 (+12.65%)
- Williams Giles — £3,640 (+5%)
- Legal: Winckworth Sherwood — £17,000 (prev £7,475)
- HR/Finance advisory: CEFM (incl. OHP, Medigold) — £4,500 (+38%)
- HR support: Hounslow Council Schools HR and CAS — £7,797 (+1.7%)
ARFS are normally submitted to ESFA by 31 Dec and filed at Companies House by 31 May.
Annual Reports & Financial Statements
The page is updated once accounts are agreed at the AGM and submitted to ESFA (usually late December/early January). 2023–24 is complete.
Available years
- 2019–2020
- 2020–2021
- 2021–2022
- 2022–2023
- 2023–2024
- 2024–2025 (to be posted Jan 2026)
Download links
ARFS downloads (links added when published)
Summary Register of Interests (Trustees)
The up‑to‑date summary register of interests for Members, Trustees and the Accounting Officer is on the Trustees & Key Staff page. Next update: Oct 2025.
Signed documents received by the Clerk (2024–25)
| Name | Annual Declaration of Interests | Disqualification from serving | AT Protocol | Financial competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Lewis (Chair) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jennie Lewis (Vice Chair) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shafia Haroon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Taz Virdee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tammy Jenkins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Milton Venancio Ferreira | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Strategic documents & policies
The Academies Financial Handbook (now Academies Trust Handbook, ATH) is updated annually by the ESFA and adopted by the ATB from 1 September each year alongside our Local Financial Procedures & Guidance (LFPG).
2025–2026
- Academy Trust Handbook 2025 — download
- LFPG 2025–26 — to be added Oct 2025
- Internal Scrutiny Report 2025–26 — publish Sept 2026
- External Audit Report 2025–26 — publish Dec 2027
2023–2024
- Academy Trust Handbook 2023 — download
- LFPG 2023–24 — download
- Internal Scrutiny Report 2023–24 — download
- External Audit Report 2023–24 — download
Archive
- 2022–23: ATH 2022, LFPG 2022–23, Internal Scrutiny 2022–23, External Audit 2022–23
- 2021–22: ATH 2021, LFPG 2021–22, Internal Scrutiny 2021–22, External Audit 2021–22
- 2020–21: ATH 2020, LFPG 2020–21, External Audit 2020–21
Other governance documents (links)
- Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee — Terms of Reference
- Finance & Monitoring Committee — Terms of Reference
- Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Health and Safety Committee — Terms of Reference
- Anti‑Fraud Policy Checklist
- Conflicts of Interest Policy
- Charging & Remissions Policy
- Trust Board Protocols
- Chair & Vice Chair Election Procedures
- DBS & Disqualification Declaration Tool
- Trustee Skills Audit Tool
- Financial Competencies Audit Tool
- Critical Incident, Contingency & Recovery Plan (update by summer 2026)
- ESFA ‘Musts’ Questionnaire
- Scheme of Delegation (due update Oct 2025)
- All documents last reviewed: 2 Oct 2025 – 17 Dec 2025
Whistleblowing (current)
We encourage colleagues to raise serious concerns internally so they can be addressed and remedied. Genuine concerns raised in good faith will not put colleagues at risk of retaliation. Malicious or knowingly false allegations may be dealt with under the disciplinary policy. Complaints about personal circumstances should use the Grievance Procedure.
Whistleblowing Policy 2025–26 No changes for 2025–26.
Risk register
Risks and assessments are updated throughout the year by agreement between the Chair and Accounting Officer. The next review cycle completes by January 2026.
Risk Register 2025–26 Last updated 24 Apr 2025; formal update due by Apr 2026.
Funding: General Annual Grant (GAG) guides
More information on academies’ revenue funding (including funding paid outside GAG) is available here.
Trading subsidiary: Cranford Community Trading Company Ltd
Company no. 08932105 (incorporated 11 March 2014). Not‑for‑profit trading subsidiary for related activities, including education and management consultancy.
- Local Financial Procedures: 2019–22 · 2022–24 · 2024–26
- Director update: John Lyden appointed 1 Sep 2021 (replacing Kevin Prunty). CEO/Accounting Officer: Kevin Prunty. COO: Mr Fraser resigned Aug 2025.
- Companies House filing history — view here
Executive pay (2024–25)
| Role | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive | £149,750 (fixed) |
| Chief Operating Officer | £135,683 |
| Co‑Headteacher (RBE) | £107,134 |
| Co‑Headteacher (RIN) | £107,134 |
This page summarises governance, finance and audit information for easy reading. For definitive details, please refer to the published documents linked above.