Trustees' Annual Report for Juniper Hill PTA
For the year ended 31st July 2025
Reference and Administra�ve Details
Charity Name: Juniper Hill Parent Teacher Associa�on (PTA)
Charity Registra�on Number: 1012841
Principal Address: Juniper Hill School, Churchill Close, Flackwell Heath, HP10 9LA
Trustees and PTA commi�ee Members:
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Louise Thomson (Chairperson & Trustee)
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Ka�e Havard (Vice Chairperson)
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Connie Rodger (Treasurer)
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Emma Wells (Co-Secretary)
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Rebecca Claridge (Co-Secretary)
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Troy Emery (Trustee)
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Chris Smith (Trustee – stepped down 26/05/2026)
Independent Examiner:
- Peter Rodger (FCA, CTA)
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document:
Juniper Hill PTA is governed by a cons�tu�on and the charity is registered with the Charity Commission.
Appointment of Trustees:
Trustees and commi�ee members are elected annually at the Annual General Mee�ng (AGM).
Organisa�onal Structure:
commi�ees are formed for specific events and ac�vi�es.
Objec�ves and Ac�vi�es
Charitable Objec�ves:
The objec�ves of Juniper Hill PTA are to advance the educa�on of the pupils in the school by providing and assis�ng in the provision of facili�es not required to be provided by the educa�on authority.
Main Ac�vi�es and Achievements during the year:
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Fundraising Events: Successfully organised several fundraising events including the annual summer fair, Christmas Fair, and quiz night.
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talks and school equipment
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Community Engagement: Strengthened community �es by hos�ng family-oriented events and collabora�ng with local businesses for sponsorship and dona�ons.
Achievements and Performance
Review of Ac�vi�es:
This year, the PTA has had a par�cularly successful year, raising a total of £35,151 through various fundraising ini�a�ves. These funds have been used to enhance the educa�onal experience of the pupils at Juniper Hill.
Financial Review:
£38,619 at year-end. Detailed financial statements are provided in the a�ached financial report.
Plans for the Future
Future Ac�vi�es:
Key projects include the funding of equipment for digital learning.
Strategic Goals:
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Increase parent and community involvement in the PTA’s ac�vi�es.
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Explore new fundraising opportuni�es.
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Con�nue to support the school in providing enriching educa�onal experiences for all pupils.
Trustees' Responsibili�es Statement
in accordance with applicable law and regula�ons. The law applicable to chari�es in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applica�on of resources of the charity for that period.
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Select suitable accoun�ng policies and apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles in the Chari�es SORP.
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Make judgments and es�mates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether applicable accoun�ng standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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presume that the charity will con�nue to operate.
explain the charity’s transac�ons and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any �me the financial posi�on of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Chari�es Act 1993 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preven�on and detec�on of fraud and other irregulari�es.
Approved by the trustees on 27[th] May 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Signature:
Name: Louise Thomson (Trustee and PTA Chair)
Date: 27[th] May 2026
JUNIPER HILL PTA FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2024/25
| NET FUNDS RAISED: | |||
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| EVENT | 24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 |
| Juniparty | 12,626 | 11,121 | 10,022 |
| 2025 Challenge | 6,400 | - | - |
| Fireworks | 4,000 | 4,972 | 4,122 |
| Xmas Fayre | 3,216 | 3,345 | 3,222 |
| RnR Bingo | 1,805 | 1,628 | 519 |
| Halloween Hunt Maps | 965 | 929 | 554 |
| Treat Sales | 956 | 1,053 | 390 |
| Disco | 848 | 814 | 792 |
| Legoland | 683 | 1,486 | 646 |
| 100 Club | 596 | 401 | 454 |
| Pub Quiz | 575 | - | - |
| Xmas Cards | 385 | 433 | 585 |
| Bag2School | 359 | 368 | 170 |
| PTA Football | 283 | 1,130 | - |
| Christmas on the Heath | 249 | 147 | - |
| Carol Concert | 231 | 537 | - |
| Bourne End Fun Night | 216 | 148 | - |
| Asda Cashpot | 196 | - | - |
| Festival of Football | 181 | - | - |
| Donations | 170 | 2,615 | 6,427 |
| Uniforms | 98 | 247 | 296 |
| Others | 112 | 72 | 116 |
| Grants | - | 5,000 | - |
| Adult Xmas Party | - | 686 | - |
| Heath Fest | - | 620 | - |
| Reception Tea Towels | - | 119 | 480 |
| Amazon Smile | - | - | 507 |
| TOTAL FUNDS RAISED: | 35,151 | 37,871 | 29,301 |
JUNIPER HILL PTA FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2024/25
| FUNDS DISTRIBUTED: 24/25 23/24 22/23 |
FUNDS DISTRIBUTED: 24/25 23/24 22/23 |
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| Dinosaur Nest 32,200 School Passport 398 Sensory garden benches (Tesco Grant) 1,000 Music Instruments (Tesco Grant) 1,000 Play Equipment (Tesco Grant) 500 Central Costs 382 433 724 Year 6 EOY 500 500 602 Anti-Bullying Workshop 640 Internet Safety Workshops 730 Accelerated reader books 902 School Hall Curtains 958 Intervention Cabin 35,000 Minibus 12,000 Murals 4,400 Outdoor benches 1,300 Other 37 Friday Treat 128 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTED: 35,980 38,230 17,866 |
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| Net Funds Surplus/ (Deficit) 830 - 359 - 11,435 |
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| CASH BALANCES 2024/25 JUNIPER HILL PTA |
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| 24/25 23/24 22/23 |
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| CASH BALANCES: Opening Funds balance Interest Earned (Prepayments) / Accruals Net Funds Surplus/ (Deficit) Float Closing Funds balance |
41,238 45,262 34,134 140 548 244 ( 2,230) ( 3,580) 346 ( 830) ( 1,292) 10,238 300 300 300 38,619 41,238 45,262 |
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Juniper Hill Parent Teacher Association (PTA) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Juniper Hill PTA st for the yearended 31 July 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the PTA, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the PTA'S accounts carried out under seciion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151(b) of the Act. 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: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act, or 2. 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. Peter R C Rodger FCA Retired Chartered Accountsnt 16 Links Road, Flackwell Heath, HPIO 9LY