ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Arden School Parents Teacher Friends Association
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Arden School Parents Teacher Friends Association for the year ended 31[st] August 2024
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act)
I report in respect of my examination of the accounts
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material resect
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Act
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The accounts do not accord with those records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed by the independent examiner on
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Independent examiners report 2024.pdf
ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 August 2024
The trustees of the Arden school parents teacher friends association present their annual report and independently reviewed accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 and confirm they comply with the relevant requirements. The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
Our Aims
The parents association aims to raise money through a variety of fund raising activities during the school year. These activities can be for children, families or parents to enjoy. All money raised is then donated, at regular intervals, to Arden Academy.
Review of Activities
During the year ending 31 August 2024 a number of fundraising activities took place. The main events being:
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Fireworks
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Christmas ball
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Prom
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Production bar
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Preloved uniform sales
The PTFA association also received funds from donations and sponsorship
All events are run by volunteers, who are parents from Arden Academy.
Finances
During the financial year £36,601 was raised. This provided a surplus of £14,888 after costs were deducted.
Arden Academy received £26,260 during this period. £5,703 of this money was spent on the rental of the school minibus. £4,371 was spent on online learning platforms, £3,211 on Chromebooks, £3,890 on text books, £1,558 on DT tools and £5,378 on PE equipment
At the 31 August 2024 the bank balance is £21,717
Signed by the trustees on 12/5/25
C Lewthwaite, K Peacock, C Evans and C Butler
ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS
FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
Registered charity No: 1001699
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Statement of Financial Activities
| Notes Income Income from activities Interest Costs of events Surplus from events 2 Other Expenditure Insurance Surplus available for distribution Distribution to school during the year 3 Surplus / (deficit) of Income over Expenditure Balance sheet at 31 August 2024 Accumulated fund brought forward Surplus / (deficit) for the year Accumulated fund carried forward Represented by Bank balance |
2024 2023 £ £ 36,328 38,626 273 113 |
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| 36,601 38739 (21,560) (15,802) |
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| 15,041 22,937 (153) (140) |
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| 14,888 22,797 (26,260) (15,931) |
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| -11,372 6,866 |
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| 2024 2023 £ £ 33,089 26,223 -11,372 6,866 |
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| 21,717 33,089 |
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| 21,717 33,089 |
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| 21,717 33,089 |
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1. Accounting policy
These accounts have been prepared under the cash accounting basis. Only income and expenses received and paid during the financial year have been recognised.
2. Surplus from activities
| Fireworks Ball Uniform sales Production Bar Sports day Prom Bags2school Other events Sub club Deposit 2024 fireworks Other PTFA funding Interest |
2024 2023 £ £ 9,375 14,377 2,027 0 1,508 0 775 0 594 0 348 0 288 0 401 4,762 999 1,037 (1,800) 0 253 2,648 273 113 |
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| 15,041 22,937 |
3. Donations to the School
| Total Donations | 2024 2023 £ £ |
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| 26,260 15,931 |