2025-08-31-accounts - The Friends of Hungerford Primary School

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Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 September 2024 To 31 August 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

The Friends of Hungerford Primary School

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1027420

Charity's principal address Hungerford Primary School

Fairview Road Hungerford Postcode RG17 0BT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 7 15	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Natalie Thatcher	Chair
	AmyTaylor	Vice- Chair
	HayleyPrestoe	Secretary
	Alice Cassidy	Treasurer
	Dr Sarah Smart	Trustee
	Anna Stevens	Trustee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Type of adviser Name Address

Accountant UHY Ross Brooke Dorcan Business Village, Unit 16, Murdock Road, Swindon, Wilts, SN3 5HY Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association – constitution adopted 28[th] September 1993 as amended on How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) 30[th] September 2020. Elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Structure, Governance and Management

You may choose to include additional information, where Friends of Hungerford Primary School is a charitable association governed
relevant, about: by a constitution. The trustees are elected by the members at the Annual
• policies and procedures General Meeting and are responsible for the management and adopted for the induction and administration of the charity. training of trustees;
• the charity’s organisational The trustees meet regularly throughout the year to plan fundraising activities, oversee finances, and ensure the charity operates in line with its
structure and any wider charitable objectives. All trustees act in a voluntary capacity and receive no
network with which the charity remuneration or benefits.
works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Advance the education of pupils attending Hungerford Primary School - Provide or assist in the provision of facilities, resources and activities for Summary of the objects of the pupils charity set out in its governing - Foster closer relationships between parents, carers, school staff, and the document wider community

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Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity’s activities support the education, enrichment, and wellbeing of pupils at Hungerford Primary School, benefiting both current and future pupils.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During the year ended 31 August 2025, Friends of Hungerford Primary School organised a wide range of fundraising activities, generating vital funds to support school projects. The main fundraising events and profits were: - Car boot sale – £188.83 - Colour Mile – £596.29 - Disco – £2,458.43 - Bags2School – £135.00 - Christmas card sales – £636.05 - Flower sale – £246.66 - Quiz night – £2,285.99 - Obstacle course event – £3,156.20 - Tombola – £405.53 - Uniform sales and tuck shop – £394.36 Other income totalled £523. Total profit from the above activities was £11,026 In addition, the charity raised funds during the year via The Good Exchange, including matched funding, totalling £21,620. These funds were raised for four major projects: - New climbing frame and safety surface - Two outdoor table tennis tables - A space for children to grow fruit and vegetables Total income plus profit on above activities totalled £32,646. The trustees are grateful for the continued support of parents, carers, staff, and the wider community, as well as contributions from individuals and companies through The Good Exchange, which significantly increased the impact of fundraising. Use of funds: During the year, the charity applied funds raised from both PTA activities and The Good Exchange to support school projects and £26,622 was spent on the following projects (including contributions carried over from 2023-2024): - New climbing frame and surface - Healthy Planet Healthy Me Other projects – table tennis tables and gardening space funded via The Good Exchange The trustees believe these investments have significantly enhanced outdoor play, physical development, and learning opportunities for pupils.

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Section E Financial review

The trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level sufficient to meet ongoing Brief statement of the charity’s commitments and allow flexibility to fund future projects in support of the policy on reserves school. The level of reserves held at the year-end is considered appropriate for the charity’s size, planned activities, and anticipated commitments.

Principal sources of income The charity’s income is derived primarily from: - PTA fundraising events - Donations received directly by the charity - Funds raised via The Good Exchange, including matched funding At 31 August 2025, the charity held no restricted funds although some income is designated for specific projects.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

As the charity’s annual income exceeds £25,000, the accounts for this financial You may choose to include year have been independently examined by a qualified examiner in accordance additional information, where with Charity Commission requirements. relevant about:

the charity’s principal In summary. Reserves brought forward £14,211. sources of funds (including The total funds received in the year totalled
any fundraising);
The total funds received in the year totalled
any fundraising); 1. £14,846 from fund raising
• how expenditure has 2. £21,620 from grants supported the key objectives of the charity; The total expenditure in the year totalled
investment policy and 1. £3,820 on fund raising creating £11,026 fund raising profit. objectives including any 2. £4,101 on other school spendings including year group fund requests. ethical investment policy 3. £26,622 on grant spending – Playground, table tennis and gardening adopted. space

At the end of the financial year, the charity held a bank balance of £16,133

Section F Other optional information

Plans for Future Periods

In the coming year, the trustees plan to:

Continue fundraising activities to support priority projects identified in consultation with the school
Encourage continued engagement from parents, carers, and the wider community
Use available funds to enhance educational resources and opportunities for pupils

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).

The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern. The accounts have been independently examined to ensure they provide a true and fair view of the charity’s finances and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Natalie Thatcher Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date

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1027420

The Friends of Hungerford Primary School

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period from	01/09/2024	To	31/08/2025

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £

A1 Receipts
Playground Equipment		18,900	-		18,900	-
Car boot sale	189	-	-		189	729
West Berks Lottery	223	-	-		223	161
2nd Hand Uniforms Sales	404	-	-		404	314
Misc cash in	300	-	-		300	2,846
Colour Mile	1,869	-	-		1,869	-
School Disco income	3,342	-	-		3,342	4,258
Bags2School	135	-	-		135	377
Christmas card sale	636	-	-		636	722
Flower sales	471	-	-		471	294
Quiz sales	3,666	-	-		3,666	-
Obstacle course	3,156	-	-		3,156	-
Tombola	454	-	-		454	334
Grants in (ASDA, SJP, Tesco blue token)		2,721	-		2,721	9,975

Xmas sale						3,241
	-	-	-		-	-
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	14,846	21,620	-		36,466	23,252

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
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	-	-		-	-	-

A1 Receipts	189 223 404 300 1,869 3,342 135 636 471 3,666 3,156 454 - 14,846	18,900 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,721 - 21,620	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	18,900 189 223 404 300 1,869 3,342 135 636 471 3,666 3,156 454 2,721 - 36,466
Playground Equipment Car boot sale West Berks Lottery 2nd Hand Uniforms Sales Misc cash in Colour Mile School Disco income Bags2School Christmas card sale Flower sales Quiz sales Obstacle course Tombola Grants in (ASDA, SJP, Tesco blue token) Xmas sale					-
	189				729
	223				161
	404				314
	300				2,846
	1,869				-
	3,342				4,258
	135				377
	636				722
	471				294
	3,666				-
	3,156				-
	454				334
					9,975

					3,241
	-				-
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	14,846				23,252

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).		- -	- -	- -
	-	-	-	-
	-	-	-	-	-
*Sub total*	-	-	-	-	-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					23,252

Year group fund requests	2,545	-	-	2,545	1,562
Cash out/misc exp. Wheelie bin, gift for JB, ParentKind	1,556	-	-	1,556	1,024
Grants spending (HPHM, Playground frame and surface, table tennis tables)		26,622	-	26,622	16,276
2nd Hand Uniform Sales	10	-	-	10	-
Colour Mile	1,273	-	-	1,273	-
School Disco costs	883	-	-	883	1,112
Flower sale costs	225	-	-	225	148
Quiz costs	1,380	-	-	1,380	-
Tombola	49	-	-	49	-
Xmas fair	-	-	-	-	953
**Sub total **	7,921	26,622	-	34,543	21,075

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
	-
	-
**Sub total **	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds
					21,075

	6,924			1,922	2,177
	-			-	-

A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*	9,209		5,002		-	14,211		12,034
	16,133		0		-	16,133		14,211

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds	Signature Details Details Details Details TSB Bank account *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 16,133 - -	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 16,133 - -
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		16,133	-

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Private & Confidential Natalie Thatcher Hungerford Primary School FaiNiew Road Hungerford RG17 OBT UHY Ross Brooke 16 Murdock Road Dorcan SndOn SN35HY 21 IAay2026 Dear Slrs, During the course of your independent examinatsn of our financial statements for the year ended 31 August2025, the following representatiCf6 were made to you by manageMt and trustees. We acknowledge as trustee5 our responsibilite5 for preparirg accounts that gi a true and fair View. We confirm that ali accounting records ha¥e been made available to you for the purposes of your independent examinathn, in accordance with your terrY6 of engagemenl and that all transaction5 undertaken by the charity hawe been propertw reflected and recorded in the ac£ountingrecords. All other records and related inforMatiL, including minutes of all Trustees, meetin? have been made available to you. We confirm that there have been no events sin the balan sheet date thith require disdosirg or whlch would materially affect the amounts in the accounts. We confim) that we are not &#are of any reas(rs why the charity woutd not continue to operate for a period of at Least 12 months from the date of this letter. We confimi that there Tro actual or suspect8J frauts have been indentifi&J durlng or slnce the yEar in question. We confirm that th8re were no financial commitments induding grant5 awardpd, or unpaid liabilites that existaj at the year-end but not reflected in these accounts. We confirm that there are no related party relationshps and transactions whlch are requlred to be disclosed in the accounts. We confirm that no Trustee reIved ary reMUneratiC or expenses in the year. We confim) that there are no restricted funds remainrg at 31# August2025. We confirm that the above repreSeThtadts are made on the bats enquirfes sufficient to satify ourselves that we can property makE these representati(Ms to you and that to the best of our knovdedge and belief ao)JrateW reflect the representati6 made to you by the trustees during the course of the independent examination. Yours slncerebj, Natalie Thatcher Trustee

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