Charity Registration No. 1014634 ALWYN & COURTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Ml IN Trustees: K Lathwell - Until Oct 24 V Davis C Riches S Tarbuck S Poole S Curran F Viney J Talwar A Ridley S Tucker A Rodriguez J Andersen Hon. President F Hayes (Sept 23- Jan24) L Hyatt (Jan '24 ) IExeculive Head Courthouse Junittr School and Mwyn Infants Schodl Hon. Chairpersons K Lathwell Until Oct '24, S Poole, S Hanna (Joint) From Oct '24 C Riches S Curren From Oct '24 Hon. Treasurer Hon. Secretary Charity number 1014634 Principal addresses: Courthouse Junior School Blenheim Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 SHE Alwyn Infant School Mulberry Walk Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 6EU Independent examiner: S Waters ACA Page Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 8-10 TRUSTEES. REPORT FO THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Structure. governance and management The Charity was registered on 8 October 1992 and is governed by a constitution adopted on 23 September 1992 then amended on 10 November 2008. In a Parent Teacher Association. membership consists of the parents, guardians or carers of any pupil currently attending the schools, parent staff plus teaching and non-teaching staff currently employed by the schools. All Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting at the beginning of each academic year in September. At the end of each year the Trustees automatically stand down and then need to re-stand for election if they wish to serve for the following year. The Trustees who have served since 1 September 2023 for the relevant academic year are as follows- Academic years served K Lathwell Hon Chairperson 2023124 S Poole Hon Chairperson (Joint} S Hanna Hon Chairperson (Joint) C Riches Hon. Treasurer 2023124 S Curren Hon Secretary 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 Committee Members D Shaw Committee Member 2023124 L Ridley Committee Member 2023124 S Hanna Committee Member 2023124 S Poole Committee Member 2023124 S Tucker Committee Member F Viney Committee Member 2023124 S Curran Committee Member 2023124 V Davies Committee Member 2023124 S Tarbuck Committee Member 2023124 D Morris Committee Member 2023124 J Anderson Committee Member 2023123 C Cullen Committee Member 2023124 J Tanwar Committee Member A Rodriguez Committee Member 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 TRUSTEES. REPORT ARE CONTINUED T 2024 The Charity currently has a committee of 12 members who meet at least 3 times during the course of the year. The committee are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Objectives and activities The Charity's objects are to advance the education of pupils in the schools by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school as well as engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the schools. The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake. The Charity is entirely dependent upon the continuing help of volunteers, normally parents with children attending the schools and teachers. Achievements and performance Over the year volunteers took part in various fund raising activities which raised a net income of £17,019 which was down on the previous year due to fewer events held in this financial year.. The funds raised is a fantastic achievement and testament to the hard work and support of parents and teachers. Funds raised over the financial year after general expenses are split as follows: Single school participation events - Funds allocated to that school only Joint school participation events - Funds are split between the two schools. For the year ended 31 August 2024. Courthouse received 58.6 /0 of the funds and Alwyn 41.4 % . The split is in accordance with the number of the children attending the two schools and is reviewed annually. Financial review At the end of each financial year, the net income and any service costs are designated to each school as per the agreed allocation rules. The funds are then available to be spent by each school on charitable activities that are agreed in advance with the Trustees. It is the policy of the Charity that at all times a reserve of £1,000 is maintained as part of the designated funds to ensure the Charity can continue in its fundraising activities. This level of reserve has been maintained throughout the year. On behalf of the Board of Trustees C Riches Trustee, Treasurer Dated . INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALWYN & COURTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 10. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- (i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; have not been met; or (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed... Dated.. 102f STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE END GUST Notes 2024 2023 Income and endowments Donations and legacies Bank Interest Other trading activities Total income and endowments 620 68 428 53 26.729 33,077 enditur Expenditure on raising funds Net Income 17.019 21,181 Expenditure on Charitable activities Service costs Payments to schools Total expenditure on Charitable activities 1,099 1,177 15 16,792 9,322 Net incomel(expenditure) for the yearl Net movement in funds 7,697 4.389 Fund balances at 1 September 2023 (LY '22) Fund balances at 31 August 2024 (LY '23) 10 10 32,648 40,345 28,259 32,648 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets stock Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 32 32,648 40,345 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 10 Total assets less current liabilities 40.345 32,648 Income funds Unrestricted funds: Designated funds: 10 40 40,345 32,648 The accounts were approved on behalf of the Trustees on S Poole Hon. Chairperson C Riches Hon. Treasurer OTES T NT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Accounting policies Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. Income and endowments All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when re￿1Vable. Incoming resources from fundraising events are accounted for when earned. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an cash basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.. Expenditure on raising funds comprise the costs associated with running the fundraising activities. Expenditure on Charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Accumulated funds Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. Donations and legacies 2024 2023 Donations and gifts 620 428 Donations and gifts consists of amounts donated from employers of fundraising volunteers, individual donations and donations through Charities Trust. Other trading activities 2024 2023 Fundraising activities Expenditure on raising funds Net income 26,041 32,596 16,331 20,700 Total expenditure on Charitable activities 2024 2023 Expenditure on raising funds Expenditure on Charitable activities 9,710 11,896 Service costs Support costs Pa ments to schools Activities undertaken directly 1,099 1,177 Support costs 2024 2023 General expenses 1,099 1.177 Expenses were Website Fees, Insurance. Bank Account Fees and expenditure which will support multiple activities Trustees None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year. Employees There were no employees during the year. Stock 2024 2023 Debtors 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued income Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals 10 Designated funds The income funds of the Charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the Trustees for specific purposes: Movement in funds Balance at 1st Sept 2023 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Balance at 31st Aug 2024 Alwyn Infant School 13,748 5,783 (504) 19.027 Courthouse Junior School 32,648 15,920 (8.223) 40,345 Funds raised over the financial year are split and designated to each school as follows: Singles school participation events - Funds allocated to that school only. Joint school participation events - Funds are split between the two schools. For the year ended 31 August 2024, Courthouse Junior School receives 58.60/0 of the funds and Alwyn Infant School re￿iVeS 41.4 %. The split is in accordance with the number of children attending the two schools and is reviewed annually 10 Charity Registration No. 1014634 ALWYN & COURTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Ml IN Trustees: K Lathwell - Until Oct 24 V Davis C Riches S Tarbuck S Poole S Curran F Viney J Talwar A Ridley S Tucker A Rodriguez J Andersen Hon. President F Hayes (Sept 23- Jan24) L Hyatt (Jan '24 ) IExeculive Head Courthouse Junittr School and Mwyn Infants Schodl Hon. Chairpersons K Lathwell Until Oct '24, S Poole, S Hanna (Joint) From Oct '24 C Riches S Curren From Oct '24 Hon. Treasurer Hon. Secretary Charity number 1014634 Principal addresses: Courthouse Junior School Blenheim Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 SHE Alwyn Infant School Mulberry Walk Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 6EU Independent examiner: S Waters ACA Page Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 8-10 TRUSTEES. REPORT FO THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Structure. governance and management The Charity was registered on 8 October 1992 and is governed by a constitution adopted on 23 September 1992 then amended on 10 November 2008. In a Parent Teacher Association. membership consists of the parents, guardians or carers of any pupil currently attending the schools, parent staff plus teaching and non-teaching staff currently employed by the schools. All Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting at the beginning of each academic year in September. At the end of each year the Trustees automatically stand down and then need to re-stand for election if they wish to serve for the following year. The Trustees who have served since 1 September 2023 for the relevant academic year are as follows- Academic years served K Lathwell Hon Chairperson 2023124 S Poole Hon Chairperson (Joint} S Hanna Hon Chairperson (Joint) C Riches Hon. Treasurer 2023124 S Curren Hon Secretary 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 Committee Members D Shaw Committee Member 2023124 L Ridley Committee Member 2023124 S Hanna Committee Member 2023124 S Poole Committee Member 2023124 S Tucker Committee Member F Viney Committee Member 2023124 S Curran Committee Member 2023124 V Davies Committee Member 2023124 S Tarbuck Committee Member 2023124 D Morris Committee Member 2023124 J Anderson Committee Member 2023123 C Cullen Committee Member 2023124 J Tanwar Committee Member A Rodriguez Committee Member 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 2024125 TRUSTEES. REPORT ARE CONTINUED T 2024 The Charity currently has a committee of 12 members who meet at least 3 times during the course of the year. The committee are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Objectives and activities The Charity's objects are to advance the education of pupils in the schools by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school as well as engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the schools. The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake. The Charity is entirely dependent upon the continuing help of volunteers, normally parents with children attending the schools and teachers. Achievements and performance Over the year volunteers took part in various fund raising activities which raised a net income of £17,019 which was down on the previous year due to fewer events held in this financial year.. The funds raised is a fantastic achievement and testament to the hard work and support of parents and teachers. Funds raised over the financial year after general expenses are split as follows: Single school participation events - Funds allocated to that school only Joint school participation events - Funds are split between the two schools. For the year ended 31 August 2024. Courthouse received 58.6 /0 of the funds and Alwyn 41.4 % . The split is in accordance with the number of the children attending the two schools and is reviewed annually. Financial review At the end of each financial year, the net income and any service costs are designated to each school as per the agreed allocation rules. The funds are then available to be spent by each school on charitable activities that are agreed in advance with the Trustees. It is the policy of the Charity that at all times a reserve of £1,000 is maintained as part of the designated funds to ensure the Charity can continue in its fundraising activities. This level of reserve has been maintained throughout the year. On behalf of the Board of Trustees C Riches Trustee, Treasurer Dated . INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALWYN & COURTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 10. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- (i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; have not been met; or (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed... Dated.. 102f STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE END GUST Notes 2024 2023 Income and endowments Donations and legacies Bank Interest Other trading activities Total income and endowments 620 68 428 53 26.729 33,077 enditur Expenditure on raising funds Net Income 17.019 21,181 Expenditure on Charitable activities Service costs Payments to schools Total expenditure on Charitable activities 1,099 1,177 15 16,792 9,322 Net incomel(expenditure) for the yearl Net movement in funds 7,697 4.389 Fund balances at 1 September 2023 (LY '22) Fund balances at 31 August 2024 (LY '23) 10 10 32,648 40,345 28,259 32,648 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets stock Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 32 32,648 40,345 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 10 Total assets less current liabilities 40.345 32,648 Income funds Unrestricted funds: Designated funds: 10 40 40,345 32,648 The accounts were approved on behalf of the Trustees on S Poole Hon. Chairperson C Riches Hon. Treasurer OTES T NT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Accounting policies Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. Income and endowments All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when re￿1Vable. Incoming resources from fundraising events are accounted for when earned. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an cash basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.. Expenditure on raising funds comprise the costs associated with running the fundraising activities. Expenditure on Charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Accumulated funds Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. Donations and legacies 2024 2023 Donations and gifts 620 428 Donations and gifts consists of amounts donated from employers of fundraising volunteers, individual donations and donations through Charities Trust. Other trading activities 2024 2023 Fundraising activities Expenditure on raising funds Net income 26,041 32,596 16,331 20,700 Total expenditure on Charitable activities 2024 2023 Expenditure on raising funds Expenditure on Charitable activities 9,710 11,896 Service costs Support costs Pa ments to schools Activities undertaken directly 1,099 1,177 Support costs 2024 2023 General expenses 1,099 1.177 Expenses were Website Fees, Insurance. Bank Account Fees and expenditure which will support multiple activities Trustees None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year. Employees There were no employees during the year. Stock 2024 2023 Debtors 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued income Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals 10 Designated funds The income funds of the Charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the Trustees for specific purposes: Movement in funds Balance at 1st Sept 2023 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Balance at 31st Aug 2024 Alwyn Infant School 13,748 5,783 (504) 19.027 Courthouse Junior School 32,648 15,920 (8.223) 40,345 Funds raised over the financial year are split and designated to each school as follows: Singles school participation events - Funds allocated to that school only. Joint school participation events - Funds are split between the two schools. For the year ended 31 August 2024, Courthouse Junior School receives 58.60/0 of the funds and Alwyn Infant School re￿iVeS 41.4 %. The split is in accordance with the number of children attending the two schools and is reviewed annually 10 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of AL￿¥￿) & co￿￿T￿O￿£￿ SCHOO PAllE￿r A S On accounts for the year ended SI AwGLIST 2014 Charity no (if any) 1014LS Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the TrLJSt, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention { in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Independent examiner's staternent Signed: Date: N 202r Name: jMoTrJ J¢5F1￿ U ATE ft Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ACA )CAEVa Address: I< CHALofiAprs L-ro NJ HAMPSFIIQL 2 ki31 IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018