CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sèction A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Loose Primary School Parent Teacher Association On accoun*s for the year ended 31 August 2025 Charity no lif any) 1023767 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the abov8 charity I'lhe Trust") for the year ended 3110812025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acr2011 {"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 Cofflmission under section 145151{b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination 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 nol accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did nol comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any reqLJirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have Gome 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: Date: 21 JJfL ?(n Name: Ben Cuddington Relevant professional qualificationls) ar body lif any): ICAEW Address: 6sf IER Oct 2018
Sestion B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charrty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brie"- dE?tail".3 of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Loose Primary School Parent and Teacher Association Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1023767 Charity's principal address Loose Primary School Loose Road Maidstone Postcode ME15 9UW
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Nikita Terry | Chairman | |||
| Martin Jones | Treasurer | |||
| Nicola-Marie Turrell |
Vice-Treasurer | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustees are elected annually by the members of the association at the Trustee selection methods Annual General Meeting (AGM) (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
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The object of the charity is to advance the education of pupils in the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the school) Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main The trustees have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity activities undertaken for the Commission on public benefit. The PTA achieves its objectives by public benefit in relation to hosting a variety of community and fundraising activities—including these objects (include within seasonal fairs, raffles, uniform sales, and student events —to raise funds this section the statutory that directly enhance the educational environment and well-being of all declaration that trustees have pupils attending the school. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year: Summary of the main During the 2024/25 academic year, the PTA successfully expanded its achievements of the charity community engagements and fundraising efforts, achieving a total gross during the year income of £48,653 .
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Key Fundraising Events: Held highly successful student discos, seasonal festivals, raffles, and uniform shop sales.
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Disbursement of Funds: Capital generated from these activities was fully utilized to enhance the school environment and student experience. Key disbursements during this period included:
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£11,208.33 to purchase new outdoor buildings to improve school facilities.
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£6,000.00 dedicated to the ongoing development of the sensory garden project.
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£129.60 to provide ice lollies for the pupils on Sports Day.
Section E Financial review
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Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
The trustees maintain a reserves policy holding a target minimum cash balance of £4,000. This fund is held to cover necessary operational overheads (such as insurance and licensing) and to provide advance deposits and floats for upcoming major fundraising events in the next academic year.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Nikita Terry Full name(s) Martin Jones Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer Chair etc) Date 18/06/2026
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Loose Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Registered Charity Number 1023767
Unaudited Receipts and Payments Accounts
for the year ending 31 August 2025
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Ltx>u• Prfmary School Par•nt T•acher A68•t10n Trustees. Annual Report for th• porlod From 1 Soptemb•r 2024 to 31 August 2025 Register8d Charity Numr.. 1023767 Pn'ncrpal Addre88 '. Lcx)se Primary Schc¥ Lcxxe Road Loose Maidston& Kent ME159UW Tha obpct ofthe charity 18 to enhance the educatson and wellb8ing ofthe children at Loose Primary Sclthl. ThSs 15 achi8ved by a variety of fund ral$Sng activibes IndudiThJ raffles and lun days. Trustees.. Niktta Tery- Chair Martin Jones- Treasurer NIcda-MW Turrell- Assistsnt Tr6asurer Th9$8 accounts are ap[vov1 by the trusts8S. Ch81r Treasurer Date Approved Pa8e2of7
Summary Income and Expenditure Account as at 31st August 2025
| Fund Raising Income Fund Raising Costs Net income from Fund Raising Events Interest received Unrestricted Contributions and Grants Restricted Contributions and Grants Net profit with other income Administration Costs Distribution of Funds Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Less Opening stock Add closing stock Surplus/(Deficit) for the year |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 33,172 £ 14,814 £ 18,358 £ - £ 234 £ 10,247 £ 5,000 £ 28,839 £ 5,000 £ 474 £ 11,338 £ 6,000 £ 17,027 £ 1,000 -£ - £ - £ 17,027 £ 1,000 -£ Period Ended 31/08/2025 |
Period Ended 31/08/2024 26,477 £ 10,096 £ |
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| 16,382 £ |
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| 230 £ 500 £ 1,000 £ |
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| 18,111 £ |
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| 811 £ 16,584 £ |
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| 717 £ |
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| 717 £ |
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Detailed Income & Expenditure Account as at 31 August 2025
| Fund Raising Income 50/50 Lucky Lotto Break the Rules day Cash Donations Choir Performance Donations Christmas Card Project Christmas Presents for Parents Disco - KS1 Disco - KS2 Disco - Year R Easter Egg Hunt Easter Raffle Fathers' Day Fruit sales Laser Show 2025 Bingo Mother's Day Gifts Xmas Fair & Raffle Pumpkin Competition Running Club Summer Festival 2023 Summer Festival 2024 Summer Festival 2025 Uniform Shop Wonka Chocolate bars Fundraising Total Asda Cashpot Donation/match funding Interest received Sensory Garden donation KCC Sensory Garden donation Remedi S Other Income Total |
Unrestricted Restricted 610 £ 83 £ 97 £ 454 £ 2,780 £ 1,240 £ 5,224 £ 103 £ 1,249 £ 1,227 £ 1,761 £ 1,841 £ 942 £ 2,010 £ 2,955 £ 4,039 £ 6,260 £ 297 £ 33,172 £ 226 £ 10,021 £ 234 £ 5,000 £ 10,481 £ 5,000 £ 43,653 £ 5,000 £ 48,653 £ Period From 01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025 |
Unrestricted Restricted Period From 01/09/2023 to 31/08/2024 |
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| 320 £ 612 £ 354 £ 2,405 £ 963 £ 4,724 £ 375 £ 1,268 £ 1,466 £ 1,276 £ 746 £ 1,274 £ 3,357 £ 67 £ 124 £ 5,017 £ 518 £ 1,612 £ 26,477 £ 500 £ 230 £ 1,000 £ |
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| 730 £ 1,000 £ |
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| 27,207 £ 1,000 £ |
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| 28,207 £ |
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| Fund Raising Expenditure 50/50 Lucky Lotto Bingo night Pumpkin Competition Christmas Presents for Parents Christmas Presents next year Disco - KS1 Disco - KS2 Disco - YR Easter Egg hunt Easter Raffle Father's day Laser Show 2025 Mother's Day Gifts Summer Festival 2023 Summer Festival 2024 Summer Festival 2025 Uniform shop Wonka Chocolate bars Xmas Fair & Raffle Xmas Fair next year Year 6 production Fundraising Expenditure Total Other Expenditure Parentkind Membership & Insurance Annual Lottery Permit New card machines Cashless tokens Signs for sheds Sundry stationery Office supplies Office Equipment Other Expenditure Total Distribution of Fundraising Swimming Pool Maintenance Sensory gardens Sports Day Boosting Reading Potential Outdoor and playground equipment Sheds Opal Play Zones Y6 End of Year activities Distribution of Funds Total |
Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 144 £ 362 £ 8 £ 793 £ 1,179 £ 902 £ 172 £ 514 £ 311 £ 2,462 £ 1,915 £ 127 £ 109 £ 763 £ 588 £ 28 £ 164 £ 1,171 £ 562 £ 792 £ 1,342 £ 702 £ 1,636 £ 1,067 £ 449 £ 3,627 £ 42 £ 1,133 £ 822 £ 657 £ 108 £ 258 £ 14,814 £ - £ 10,096 £ - £ Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 162 £ 153 £ 20 £ 140 £ 150 £ 480 £ 85 £ 18 £ 7 £ 10 £ 59 £ 474 £ - £ 811 £ - £ Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 2,000 £ 6,000 £ 6,000 £ 130 £ 84 £ 2,000 £ 4,000 £ 11,208 £ 2,000 £ 500 £ 11,338 £ 6,000 £ 16,584 £ - £ 17,338 £ 16,584 £ 31/08/2025 31/08/2024 Detailed Income & Expenditure Account as at 31 August 2025 Period From Period From 01/09/2024 to 01/09/2023 to |
Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 144 £ 362 £ 8 £ 793 £ 1,179 £ 902 £ 172 £ 514 £ 311 £ 2,462 £ 1,915 £ 127 £ 109 £ 763 £ 588 £ 28 £ 164 £ 1,171 £ 562 £ 792 £ 1,342 £ 702 £ 1,636 £ 1,067 £ 449 £ 3,627 £ 42 £ 1,133 £ 822 £ 657 £ 108 £ 258 £ 14,814 £ - £ 10,096 £ - £ Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 162 £ 153 £ 20 £ 140 £ 150 £ 480 £ 85 £ 18 £ 7 £ 10 £ 59 £ 474 £ - £ 811 £ - £ Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 2,000 £ 6,000 £ 6,000 £ 130 £ 84 £ 2,000 £ 4,000 £ 11,208 £ 2,000 £ 500 £ 11,338 £ 6,000 £ 16,584 £ - £ 17,338 £ 16,584 £ 31/08/2025 31/08/2024 Detailed Income & Expenditure Account as at 31 August 2025 Period From Period From 01/09/2024 to 01/09/2023 to |
Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 144 £ 362 £ 8 £ 793 £ 1,179 £ 902 £ 172 £ 514 £ 311 £ 2,462 £ 1,915 £ 127 £ 109 £ 763 £ 588 £ 28 £ 164 £ 1,171 £ 562 £ 792 £ 1,342 £ 702 £ 1,636 £ 1,067 £ 449 £ 3,627 £ 42 £ 1,133 £ 822 £ 657 £ 108 £ 258 £ 14,814 £ - £ 10,096 £ - £ Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 162 £ 153 £ 20 £ 140 £ 150 £ 480 £ 85 £ 18 £ 7 £ 10 £ 59 £ 474 £ - £ 811 £ - £ Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted 2,000 £ 6,000 £ 6,000 £ 130 £ 84 £ 2,000 £ 4,000 £ 11,208 £ 2,000 £ 500 £ 11,338 £ 6,000 £ 16,584 £ - £ 17,338 £ 16,584 £ 31/08/2025 31/08/2024 Detailed Income & Expenditure Account as at 31 August 2025 Period From Period From 01/09/2024 to 01/09/2023 to |
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| 362 £ 793 £ 902 £ 514 £ 2,462 £ 127 £ 763 £ 28 £ 1,171 £ 792 £ 1,342 £ 1,067 £ 3,627 £ 42 £ 822 £ |
144 £ 8 £ 1,179 £ 172 £ 311 £ 1,915 £ 109 £ 588 £ 164 £ 562 £ 702 £ 1,636 £ 449 £ 1,133 £ 657 £ 108 £ 258 £ |
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10,096 £ |
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153 £ 20 £ 150 £ 480 £ 7 £ |
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| 130 £ 11,208 £ |
2,000 £ 6,000 £ 84 £ 2,000 £ 4,000 £ 2,000 £ 500 £ |
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16,584 £ |
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Event profit made for year September 2024 - August 2025
| Asda Cashpot Bingo Break the Rules day Cash Donations Choir Performance Donations Christmas Card Project Christmas Gifts for Parents 2024 Christmas Gifts for Parents 2025 Disco - KS1 Disco - KS2 Disco - YR Donation/Match funding Easter Egg Hunt Easter Raffle Father's Day Lasers 2025 Interest received Mother's Day Gifts Summer Festival 2024 Summer Festival 2025 Uniform Shop Xmas Fair & Raffle 2024 |
Income 226 £ 942 £ 610 £ 83 £ 97 £ 454 £ 2,780 £ 1,240 £ 5,224 £ 103 £ 10,021 £ 1,249 £ 1,227 £ 1,761 £ 1,841 £ 234 £ 2,010 £ 4,039 £ 6,260 £ 297 £ 2,955 £ |
Income 226 £ 942 £ 610 £ 83 £ 97 £ 454 £ 2,780 £ 1,240 £ 5,224 £ 103 £ 10,021 £ 1,249 £ 1,227 £ 1,761 £ 1,841 £ 234 £ 2,010 £ 4,039 £ 6,260 £ 297 £ 2,955 £ |
Expenditure 362 £ 793 £ 902 £ 514 £ 2,462 £ 127 £ 763 £ 28 £ 1,171 £ 792 £ 1,342 £ 1,067 £ 3,627 £ 42 £ 822 £ |
Expenditure 362 £ 793 £ 902 £ 514 £ 2,462 £ 127 £ 763 £ 28 £ 1,171 £ 792 £ 1,342 £ 1,067 £ 3,627 £ 42 £ 822 £ |
Profit/Loss 226 £ 580 £ 610 £ 83 £ 97 £ 454 £ 1,987 £ 902 -£ 726 £ 2,762 £ 24 -£ 10,021 £ 486 £ 1,199 £ 590 £ 1,049 £ 234 £ 668 £ 2,972 £ 2,633 £ 255 £ 2,133 £ |
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| 43,653 £ |
14,814 £ |
28,839 £ |
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Cash Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
| Current assets Unrestricted Cash at Bank and in Hand Financed by: Opening CASH funds Surplus/(Deficit) CASH for year Funds Available |
Unrestricted Restricted 34,032 £ 17,006 £ 1,000 £ 17,027 £ 1,000 -£ 34,032 £ - £ 34,032 £ Period Ended 31/08/2025 |
Unrestricted Restricted Period Ended 31/08/2024 |
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| 17,006 £ 1,000 £ 17,289 £ 283 -£ 1,000 £ |
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| 17,006 £ 1,000 £ |
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| 18,006 £ |
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