ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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 2025
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 respect
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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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ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 August 2025
The trustees of the Arden school parents teacher friends association present their annual report and independently reviewed accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 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 2025 a number of fundraising activities took place. The main events being:
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Fireworks
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Spring 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 or friends of Arden Academy.
Finances
During the financial year £50,783 was raised. This provided a surplus of £26,845 after costs were deducted.
Arden Academy received £17,132 during this period. £4,000 was spent on online learning platforms, £1,690 on Microscopes, £2,510 on Science books, £2,413 on Geography equipment, £1,264 on reading pens, £820 on English books and £1,000 on photography studio
At the 31 August 2025 the bank balance is £31,430
Signed by the trustees on
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 2025
Statement of Financial Activities
| Notes Income Income from activities Interest Costs of events Surplus from events 2 Other Expenditure Insurance Bank Charges Surplus available for distribution Distribution to school during the year 3 Surplus / (deficit) of Income over Expenditure Balance sheet at 31 August 2025 Accumulated fund brought forward Surplus / (deficit) for the year Accumulated fund carried forward Represented by Bank balance |
2025 2024 £ £ 50,586 36,328 197 273 |
|---|---|
| 50,783 36,601 (23,753) (21,560) |
|
| 27,030 15,041 (162) (153) (23) |
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| 26,845 14,888 (17,132) (26,260) |
|
| 9,713 -11,372 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ 21,717 33,089 9,713 -11,372 |
|
| 31,430 21,717 |
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| 31,430 21,717 |
|
| 31,430 21,717 |
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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 2025/4 fireworks Other PTFA funding Interest |
2025 2024 £ £ 19,063 9,375 4,093 2,027 1,731 1,508 739 775 1,156 594 203 348 0 288 310 401 64 999 (1,800) (1,800) 1,274 253 197 273 |
|---|---|
| 27,030 15,041 |
3. Donations to the School
| Total Donations | 2025 2024 £ £ |
|---|---|
| 17,132 26,260 |
ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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 2025
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 respect
-
Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Act
-
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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ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 August 2025
The trustees of the Arden school parents teacher friends association present their annual report and independently reviewed accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 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 2025 a number of fundraising activities took place. The main events being:
-
Fireworks
-
Spring ball
-
Prom
-
Production bar
-
Preloved uniform sales
The PTFA association also received funds from donations and sponsorship
All events are run by volunteers, who are parents or friends of Arden Academy.
Finances
During the financial year £50,783 was raised. This provided a surplus of £26,845 after costs were deducted.
Arden Academy received £17,132 during this period. £4,000 was spent on online learning platforms, £1,690 on Microscopes, £2,510 on Science books, £2,413 on Geography equipment, £1,264 on reading pens, £820 on English books and £1,000 on photography studio
At the 31 August 2025 the bank balance is £31,430
Signed by the trustees on
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 2025
Statement of Financial Activities
| Notes Income Income from activities Interest Costs of events Surplus from events 2 Other Expenditure Insurance Bank Charges Surplus available for distribution Distribution to school during the year 3 Surplus / (deficit) of Income over Expenditure Balance sheet at 31 August 2025 Accumulated fund brought forward Surplus / (deficit) for the year Accumulated fund carried forward Represented by Bank balance |
2025 2024 £ £ 50,586 36,328 197 273 |
|---|---|
| 50,783 36,601 (23,753) (21,560) |
|
| 27,030 15,041 (162) (153) (23) |
|
| 26,845 14,888 (17,132) (26,260) |
|
| 9,713 -11,372 |
|
| 2025 2024 £ £ 21,717 33,089 9,713 -11,372 |
|
| 31,430 21,717 |
|
| 31,430 21,717 |
|
| 31,430 21,717 |
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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 2025/4 fireworks Other PTFA funding Interest |
2025 2024 £ £ 19,063 9,375 4,093 2,027 1,731 1,508 739 775 1,156 594 203 348 0 288 310 401 64 999 (1,800) (1,800) 1,274 253 197 273 |
|---|---|
| 27,030 15,041 |
3. Donations to the School
| Total Donations | 2025 2024 £ £ |
|---|---|
| 17,132 26,260 |
ARDEN SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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 2025
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
-
Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Act
-
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
29[th] June 2026
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