PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PTA
THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION FOR PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PICKHURST LANE, WEST WICKHAM, KENT. BR4 0HL
Email: pickhurstpta@outlook.com
Trustees’ Report for the academic Year 2024/2025
Key Information
Charity Name: Pickhurst Junior Academy PTA
Registered Charity Number: 1008051
Principal Address: Pickhurst Junior Academy, Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0HL
Structure, Governance and Management:
Trustee Management Committee:
Chair: Amy Hobbs
Secretary: Emma Bollons
Treasurer: Anne Crompton
PTA Committee Members: Laura Todd, Devshree Karkare, Aleksandra Mernaka, Jessica Ridgewell, Teija Jones, Kelly Luck, Francesca Graham, Rose Vincent, Charlotte Price
Governance: The PTA is governed by a constitution.
Trustee Recruitment Process: The PTA is run by a committee of parent volunteers elected each year at the AGM meeting that deals with the formalities of committee elections and financial reviews. The newly elected team will go on to support the school through their fundraising efforts for the forthcoming year.
Objectives and Activities:
Aims:
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1) To develop effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school
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2) To engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PTA
THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION FOR PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PICKHURST LANE, WEST WICKHAM, KENT. BR4 0HL
Email: pickhurstpta@outlook.com
All PTA activities and events are designed to raise important funds for the school to enrich the educational experiences of all children attending Pickhurst Junior Academy whilst building a strong community between the school, its pupils and families.
Achievements and Performance:
Our treasurer’s Report for this academic year breaks down the income and expenditure for the various PTA events of 2024/2025. It has been a successful year with various key events raising funds for the school.
Key Events:
Fireworks (November 2024): £2,806.63 (joint event with Pickhurst Infants PTA) Glow Discos (November 2024: £1,353.97
Elfridges (December 2024): £2,809.63 Wonderlicious (March 2025): £1,271.59 Easter Discos (April 2025): £1,291.73 Pickfest (July 2025): £3,405.63
Direct Contributions to the School: £13,341.82
This included funding for the following:
Workshops and Experiences: £6758.17 School Resources & Equipment: £3863.44
Gifts/treats for all Pupils: £954.46
Financial Review:
Total Income: £34,852.63 Total Expenditure: £18,797.72 Net Surplus: £16,054.91
PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PTA
THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION FOR PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PICKHURST LANE, WEST WICKHAM, KENT. BR4 0HL
Email: pickhurstpta@outlook.com
Declaration:
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Signature: ____ Name & Title: Amy Hobbs (Chair) Date: 27[th] May 2026
PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PTA
THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION FOR PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY PICKHURST LANE, WEST WICKHAM, KENT. BR4 0HL
Email: pickhurstpta@outlook.com
Treasurer’s Financial Report for the academic Year 2024/2025
Opening Balance as of 01/09/2024: £13,469.75
Balance on Hand as of 31[st] August 2025: £12,694.05
| Event | Money In | Money Out | Profit/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Glow Disco | £2,374.12 | £1,020.15 | £1,353.97 |
| Fireworks | £6200.89 £13,610.16*Total amounts forbothschools |
£3,394.26 £7,996.89* Total amount for bothschools |
£2,806.63 £5,613.27 overall Split with Infants |
| Elfridges | £3,910.46 | £1,100.88 | £2,809.58 |
| Pantomime | £0.00 | £810.00 | -£810.00 |
| **Silver Coin Challenge ** | £961.10 | £205.80 | £755.30 |
| Love Yourself(Own Clothes Day) | £528.00 | £0.00 | £528.00 |
| Wonderlicious | £2,424.96 | £1,153.37 | £1,271.59 |
| Easter Disco | £2,041.18 | £749.45 | £1,291.73 |
| Pickfest | £6,963.81 | £3,558.18 | £3,405.63 |
| Summer Refreshments Sales | £625.46 | £132.46 | £493.00 |
| Year 6 Leavers | £5,690.64 | £5,675.38 | £15.26 |
| School Lottery | £206.90 | £40.00 | £166.90 |
| Easy Fundraising | £197.16 | £0.00 | £197.16 |
| PTA Preloved Uniform & PE T-shirts | £1,277.28 | £854.56 | £422.42 |
| Ice Lolly Sales | £466.56 | £102.93 | £363.63 |
| Miscellaneous(includes ASDA cash pot, sales from leftover fireworks drinks, The Warren Circus, Historic Paypal Transactions, Historic Payment from school for own clothes day in 2023) |
£984.11 | £0.00 | £984.11 |
| General Expenses | £608.51 | -£608.51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £34,852.63 | £18,797.72 | £16,054.91 |
School Funding: £13,341.82 TOTAL PROFIT & LOSS: £2,104.58
£1847.25 already paid out for 25/26 events
| School Requested Funding 2024/2025 | PTA Funding Given |
|---|---|
| Year 3 contribution for Stoneage Day | £630.00 |
| Year 4 contribution for Science Museum Workshop | £250.00 |
| Year 5 contribution for VikingDay | £1,100.00 |
| Year 6 contribution for VR Experience | £670.00 |
| Year 6 Contribution Jungle Bookproduction | £330.00 |
| Woodlands contribution Cinema trip | £131.67 |
| Woodlands contribution to Christmas Tree Farm visit | £173.50 |
| Maths & Enterprise week workshops | £2,500.00 |
| Christmasgift for all childrengiven out at Elfridges | £472.10 |
| Renewed/new stage decks and steps for whole school use | £1,568.75 |
| Art Week Resources | £170.00 |
| Gazebos forplayground toprovide shade | £825.00 |
| Decorations for Pickfest Performances | £299.44 |
| 2023/2024 Year 4 Tower of London trip (outstanding from previous year) |
£500.00 |
| 2022/2023 Year 5 VIKING DAY(outstandingfrompreviousyear) | £500.00 |
| FoldingTables for school Hall(agreed by previous PTA Committee) | £2,739.00 |
| Ice lollies Sports day (4 X 140) | £33.56 |
| Y6 Leavers Gift - keyrings | £448.80 |
| £13,341.82 |
Plckhurst Junlor Academy PTA (1008051 independent Examlner's Report to th• Tfusto0• of Plckhurst Junlor Academy PTA reoort to the trustees on my examln8tlon of the a¢count8 of Plckhurst Junior Academy PTA for the yearended 31"July 2025. Rosponslbllltlos and ba818 Ot r•port As the charity twstees, are responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. I report in Spect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out ur)der section 145 of the Ch8rities Act 20118nd in carrying out my examination I have foU(r•ved all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of that I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have corne to my attention in connection with the examination. giving me cause to believe that in any 1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the PTA as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011of 2. The accnts do not accord with those records. I have no concems and have not become aware of any matters in connection with the e¥2mination to which attention should be Orawn in this report to enable a proper KIsrKling ofthe accounts. Frank George Martin Relewant Professional Qualification: Chartered FCSI Address: 73 Keswick Road West Wickham BR4 9AS Dated: 2P May2026