## **The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Of The Cookham Dean Church of England (controlled) Primary School** Registered charity number: 1014698 ## **AGM Treasurer’s Report for Year Ending 31 August 2025** The balance of the PTA account was **£33,455** ( **2024: £25,126** ) and the balance of the Voluntary Contribution Fund (VCF) account was **£22,106** ( **2023: £15,753** ) at 31 August 2025. ## **Receipts** ## Fundraising - 2024/25 was another successful year for fundraising, with total funds (excluding VCF) raised of **£33,494** . Total funds raised in the current year are up circa **£4,000** when we compare to the same point in time in the prior year. The year over year favorable movement is explained by a charity donation received by Centrica, ( **£1,500** ) Mini Marathon proceeds which was a new event in the year ( **£1,447** ) as well as an increase in funds raised ( **£1,000** ) from the leavers versus remainers cricket match. Also we have had the full impact of not including drink stock in the event numbers, so overall events we would expect to be more profitable. The payment of **£2,469** paid to VCF in 24/25 represents the gift aid in respect of 24/25 and the Benevity match funding paid over to the school. As at the 31[st] August the PTA owe the school **£1,210** in respect of VCF donations not transferred from the prior year. As at the time of the AGM all amounts have been paid over the school. The breakdown of the fundraising for the current year is presented below. Headline events for terms 1 & 2 are The Gravity Grand Prix with the headteacher competing, generating donations as well as funds from the usual café. Christmas tree sale and Christmas raffle are also significant money makers. We also successfully raised a whopping £ **444** from the sale of chutney, as well as £ **1,100** from the mulled wine event at Copas at the end of the year. Terms 3 & 4 saw an incredible amount raised by the much loved Swimarathon, as well as a significant amount raised from a new Mini marathon event, which was also thoroughly enjoyed by the children. The impact of these two events combined meant for significantly stronger result for the middle term of the year. The key event for terms 5 & 6 is the summer fete. The current year raised less when compared to the prior year, most likely attributed to a date clash with scouts. Funds raised from the Leavers vs Remainers cricket match, quiz and Legoland has meant that this term was a huge success in terms of money making for the school. Other general income generating sources of PTA funds during the year are outlined below. ## **Voluntary Contributons Fund** - Parent contributions into the VCF totaled **£6,352** (transferred) + **£2,469** (transferred post year end date) for the year ended 31 August 2025 **(2024: £6,427** transferred in 24 & **£1,210** transferred in 2025). All amounts have been paid over to the school at the time of the AGM. ## **Expenditure** - Total PTA expenditure for the year ended 31 August 2025 was **£28,100** (2024: **£30,173 ).** - The money donated to school to spend on the curriculum was **£9,000.** This is the ongoing level agreed by the PTA **(2024: £9,000)** . - Donations of **£17,384 (2024: £17,000)** were made to school to allow them to fund new projects. Headline expenditure was **£7,000** on Pentagon play equipment, £2,500 on computers and **£3,500** on school trips. - The PTA donated **£393 (2024: £595)** towards the year 6 leavers events. - £ **1,341** (2024: **£1,253** ) was spent on PTA expenses. This included the purchase of new parent refreshments, insurance and film license, as well as the cost of all drink stock that is used at all events ## Voluntary Contributons Fund Expenditure - The school withdrew **£NIL (2024: £13,000)** from the VCF during the year. However a payment was made in the new financial year of £ **13,000** . This was used to balance the school budget and support other curriculum resources. ## **Outlook** - The PTA bank account balance as at 31 August 2025 was **£33,455** . - The following amounts are earmarked for use from the PTA account in the 2025/26 year: - **£9,000** for curriculum support and other regularly funded projects - **£170** for neurodiversity resources - **£10,000** for an outdoor classroom - This leaves funds of approximately **£14,285,** allowing the PTA scope to support school projects in 2025/26 without pressure of increased short term fundraising. This is less than prior years, mainly attributed to the pre committed spend of £10k on the classroom so thought should be given to the amount of expenditure to be incurred in 2025/26 and profitability of events in order to ensure that there are plenty of funds raised to support upcoming projects in the coming years. - It should also be noted that as in previous years, the VCF balance continues to decline and future school budgets should take this into account. ## **Michelle Patar, Treasurer** ## **The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Of The Cookham Dean Church of England (controlled) Primary School** Registered charity number: 1014698 ## **AGM Treasurer’s Report for Year Ending 31 August 2025** The balance of the PTA account was **£33,455** ( **2024: £25,126** ) and the balance of the Voluntary Contribution Fund (VCF) account was **£22,106** ( **2023: £15,753** ) at 31 August 2025. ## **Receipts** ## Fundraising - 2024/25 was another successful year for fundraising, with total funds (excluding VCF) raised of **£33,494** . Total funds raised in the current year are up circa **£4,000** when we compare to the same point in time in the prior year. The year over year favorable movement is explained by a charity donation received by Centrica, ( **£1,500** ) Mini Marathon proceeds which was a new event in the year ( **£1,447** ) as well as an increase in funds raised ( **£1,000** ) from the leavers versus remainers cricket match. Also we have had the full impact of not including drink stock in the event numbers, so overall events we would expect to be more profitable. The payment of **£2,469** paid to VCF in 24/25 represents the gift aid in respect of 24/25 and the Benevity match funding paid over to the school. As at the 31[st] August the PTA owe the school **£1,210** in respect of VCF donations not transferred from the prior year. As at the time of the AGM all amounts have been paid over the school. The breakdown of the fundraising for the current year is presented below. Headline events for terms 1 & 2 are The Gravity Grand Prix with the headteacher competing, generating donations as well as funds from the usual café. Christmas tree sale and Christmas raffle are also significant money makers. We also successfully raised a whopping £ **444** from the sale of chutney, as well as £ **1,100** from the mulled wine event at Copas at the end of the year. Terms 3 & 4 saw an incredible amount raised by the much loved Swimarathon, as well as a significant amount raised from a new Mini marathon event, which was also thoroughly enjoyed by the children. The impact of these two events combined meant for significantly stronger result for the middle term of the year. The key event for terms 5 & 6 is the summer fete. The current year raised less when compared to the prior year, most likely attributed to a date clash with scouts. Funds raised from the Leavers vs Remainers cricket match, quiz and Legoland has meant that this term was a huge success in terms of money making for the school. Other general income generating sources of PTA funds during the year are outlined below. ## **Voluntary Contributons Fund** - Parent contributions into the VCF totaled **£6,352** (transferred) + **£2,469** (transferred post year end date) for the year ended 31 August 2025 **(2024: £6,427** transferred in 24 & **£1,210** transferred in 2025). All amounts have been paid over to the school at the time of the AGM. ## **Expenditure** - Total PTA expenditure for the year ended 31 August 2025 was **£28,100** (2024: **£30,173 ).** - The money donated to school to spend on the curriculum was **£9,000.** This is the ongoing level agreed by the PTA **(2024: £9,000)** . - Donations of **£17,384 (2024: £17,000)** were made to school to allow them to fund new projects. Headline expenditure was **£7,000** on Pentagon play equipment, £2,500 on computers and **£3,500** on school trips. - The PTA donated **£393 (2024: £595)** towards the year 6 leavers events. - £ **1,341** (2024: **£1,253** ) was spent on PTA expenses. This included the purchase of new parent refreshments, insurance and film license, as well as the cost of all drink stock that is used at all events ## Voluntary Contributons Fund Expenditure - The school withdrew **£NIL (2024: £13,000)** from the VCF during the year. However a payment was made in the new financial year of £ **13,000** . This was used to balance the school budget and support other curriculum resources. ## **Outlook** - The PTA bank account balance as at 31 August 2025 was **£33,455** . - The following amounts are earmarked for use from the PTA account in the 2025/26 year: - **£9,000** for curriculum support and other regularly funded projects - **£170** for neurodiversity resources - **£10,000** for an outdoor classroom - This leaves funds of approximately **£14,285,** allowing the PTA scope to support school projects in 2025/26 without pressure of increased short term fundraising. This is less than prior years, mainly attributed to the pre committed spend of £10k on the classroom so thought should be given to the amount of expenditure to be incurred in 2025/26 and profitability of events in order to ensure that there are plenty of funds raised to support upcoming projects in the coming years. - It should also be noted that as in previous years, the VCF balance continues to decline and future school budgets should take this into account. ## **Michelle Patar, Treasurer** **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Charity Name The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of The Cookham Dean Church of England (controlled) Primary School **On accounts for the year** 31[st] August 2025 **Charity no** 1014698 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1-4 1 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31/08/2025** . **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in **basis of report** 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(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 (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ ~~Electronically signed by: Emma Goodman~~ **Signed:** Emma Goodman Reason: I am certifying this documentDate: May 28, 2026 19:24:00 GMT+1 **Date:** 28.05.2026 **Name:** Emma Goodman **Relevant professional** Qualified ACA Member **qualification(s) or body** ICAEW **(if any):** **Address:** 9 Flowers Piece, Ashampstead, Berkshire RG8 8SG **Oct 2018** 1 **IER** ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any** N/A **items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **Oct 2018** 2 **IER**