Archdeacon Cambridge's School Parent Teacher Association The Green, Twickenham, Middlesex. TW2 5TU Tel: 020 8894 4777 www.acpta.org.uk, Charity No. 1028800
Archdeacon Cambridge’s PTA Trustee Annual Report Year ended 31 July 2025
Legal and Administrative Info
Charity Principle Address: The Green Twickenham TW2 5TU Registered Charity No: 1028800
Every parent /carer who has a child at Archdeacon is automatically considered to be a valuable member of the PTA family. Each class is asked to select a representative (Class Rep) at the start of the year. Their job is to be their class voice at the PTA meetings, and to help spread news from the PTA back to their class
The PTA is a registered charity and the Head Teacher, Co-Chairs and Treasurer are trustees of the charity; they have a legal duty to ensure that the PTA acts lawfully and is managed properly.
A core committee manages the PTA; doing all the admin, financial and legal work, as well running or supporting events. All members of the committee (apart from the Head Teacher and staff representatives) are elected annually at the AGM.
During the year ended 31 July 2025, the officers were:
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Lucie Hamilton Chair (Trustee) Mike Cole Treasurer (Trustee)
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● Lume Redepi Co-Deputy Treasurer ● Nataly Tredway Co-Deputy Treasurer
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Claire Wightman Co-Secretary
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John Wightman Co-Secretary
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Jemma Leighton Events Co-ordinator
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Rebecca Campbell-Gay Events Team ● Anna Roxburg Events Team ● Henrietta Bishop Events Team
● Jennifer Brown
Inclusion Officer
The full PTA team meets once every year. All parents/carers are welcome to attend the PTA meetings. The Head Teacher or a representative member(s) of staff, along with class reps are expected to attend and meeting invites are issued via Classlist (school networking app) and the school newsletter.
There are also termly PTA meetings to discuss and plan events, as well as to give PTA members and Class Reps an update on fundraising and spending.
For some of our major events we have sub-committees such as for Rugby Parking, the Lotto Club, Christmas Fun Day and Summer Fair.
As a charity we are governed by our registered constitution that was adopted at the AGM on 29[th] September 2010.
It states the objective of the PTA is to support the advancement of education of the pupils at the school by:
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a) Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school
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b) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Our PTA is a member of Parentkind and benefits from their insurance scheme and advice on relevant matters.
Our PTA
The PTA provides the glitter that makes our kids’ school journey
sparkle
The PTA is …
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The school community – It’s what makes Archdeacon special
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Fun - It’s all the bits our children will remember
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Friendship and collaboration – Pulling together, making new friends and finding support
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Budget busting extras – We pay for things that school can’t afford
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Role models – We show our kids how to make a difference, give back and teach them how to build a community
The Past School Year
We have had another successful year bringing our school community together, both in terms of fundraising and for the PTA to give something back to create lasting memories for the pupils at our school.
The school, and our community, have continued to be strong supporters of the PTA and have helped us create and deliver some fantastic events.
Highlights include:
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Three school discos Autumn, Spring and Summer. With a bar for the parents, and a snack shop for pupils.
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The Summer Fair - our biggest individual fundraiser of the year.
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Our usual Bag2School collections, second-hand uniform sales took place each term, helping raise funds, reuse and recycle unwanted clothes.
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We held our long running adult socials: Bingo night, and Christmas and Easter Wreath making events.
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We relaunched the 100 club, and renamed it the Archdecan Lotto. We added more numbers so more members of the school community could take part. This was a great success, and contributed significantly to fundraising, as well as giving back to our supporters.
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We benefited from both the autumn international rugby matches and the six nations rugby, which allowed us to run regular rugby parking at the school. This is the largest collective fundraiser each year.
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We held two sponsored Junior Park Run events, and One full Park Run event in partnership with local Park Runs, with pupils encouraged to get sponsorship from family and friends to raise money for the PTA. These events were organised not only to raise money, but also to encourage the children to get active and challenge themselves. They were hugely popular and very successful!
Prizes were given out in the school assembly which was such a great boost for all the children, and a great way to celebrate their achievements.
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PTA Xmas activity day took place again in school this year, with pupils able to meet Father Christmas in Santa’s Grotto, choose and wrap a present for a loved one at our Family Present shop and make a Christmas craft in their classrooms.
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We also hosted a Christmas movie night which was a great success.
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This year we also continued our sponsorship deal with local estate agent, Devenports, who supported our Christmas fun day.
Alongside these events, members of the PTA also fundraised through pop up Friday afternoon sales, and school mufti days, plus we benefited from a number of direct donations and passive fundraising such as EasyFundraising.
School Funding
The PTA pays for a wide range of activities and experiences each year within the school, including a regular budget for outdoor areas, Sports Week, Living Eggs, photocopier maintenance and coaches for educational and choir trips.
Bigger projects included:
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Supplying and fitting bike as scooter racks
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Cabinet for a defibrillator
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Christmas fun day - including father christmas, class presents, christmas present stall
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Wildlife area maintenance
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IT equipment
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Curtains and blinds for the large hall
The support provided by the PTA is not just financial, and last year parents volunteered to help the school on a regular basis in a variety of ways:
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Providing a creche for pre-school siblings at year group assemblies
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Upkeep of the wildlife area and playground planters
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Being officials and helpers at Sports day
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Listening to children read and helping in class
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Organising year group socials
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Helping on outings and trips
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Making costumes and props for drama productions and assemblies
Thank you to everyone who has contributed in so many different ways to the activities of the PTA in 2024/25.
We hope that everyone will continue to support the events and enjoy the activities at Archdeacon Cambridge’s School in the year ahead.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Independent Examiner"s Report R•port to th• tnAte memberJ of ARCHDEACON CAMBRIDGES SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER A&SOCIATION On accounts for the year ended 31° July 2025 Charfty no (If any) 1028800 Sot out on pag83 1to4 I report to1he trust88s cffl my examination of the accounts of the above charity (kne Trusf) lor Ihe year ended 31¥ July 2025. R••ponslbllitl•s and As Iho tharity trustees of the Trurt yw are r•¥sible for the preparation basis of rnport of Ihe aecounts in a(%¢Ydance with th8 reqUiremS of th• Charities Act 2011 rtheA. I r8p(xt In respecl of my exInatIon of tho Trusf$ accounts carriad out undw section 145 of the 2011 Ad and in carrying out my examination, I have ft)Ilowed the applicable DirKticns gNen by tho Chanty Commission urKler secti1 145(5){b) of the A Ind•pond•nt I have ciynpthd my examination. I ccmffimi that no material matters have examlnofs statsm•nt come to my attention in conn8dion vfith the examinatK>n thich ¥va8 m• ¢ause to beliève that in, any material rnspecL accounting records were not kept in awordanco 4th a•cti¢)n 130 of theArtor I hav• no Cc•M$ arKI have coff wxoss rK) othor mattarn in cmnection th the examinath)n to attention shwld be drawn in order to enable opar rSIdIJ of the accounts to be reached. Dat•: Slgned.. 2V May 2028 Namo: Relevant prof•8slonl qualilt¢atlon or body: ACA- Chartered ACCntrt (ICAEW) Aildress: 32 Seynw Road. Kingskn) upon Thnos KT14HW
Archdeacon Cambridge's Parent Teacher Association Registered charity number: 1028800
Annual accounts 31 July 2025
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Archdeacon Cambridge's Parent Teacher Association
Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025
Receipts and Payments Account - Summary
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Receipts (see Page 2) | 54,569 | 34,172 |
| Payments (see Page 3) | 65,002 | 45,864 |
| Loss/ Surplus | -10,433 | -11,692 |
| Bank Balance at beginning of year | 59,398 | 71,090 |
| Bank Balance at end of year | 48,965 | 59,398 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 July 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Monetary Assets | ||
| Bank Accounts: Treasurer Account | 32,846 | 45,258 |
| Money Manager Account | 15,582 | 13,592 |
| PayPal Balance | 297 | 308 |
| Cash in hand | 240 | 240 |
| Total | 48,965 | 59,398 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 48,965 | 59,398 |
These accounts were approved by the committee of Archdeacon Cambridges School
Parent Teacher Association on the and signed on its behalf by:
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Archdeacon Cambridge's Parent Teacher Association
Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025
| Receipts and Payments Account - Receipts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Receipts | £ | £ |
| Summer Fair | 11,950 | 10,550 |
| Children's Disco | 15,103 | 6,182 |
| Christmas Week/Programme | 2,619 | 3,978 |
| Quiz Night | - | 1,192 |
| Comedy Night | - | 1,799 |
| Ceilidh Night | - | 796 |
| Total A) | 29,672 | 24,497 |
| Other Fundraising Activities | ||
| Rugby Parking | 7,026 | 2,315 |
| Sponsored Event | - | 990 |
| Friday Sales (Yr Grp) | 667 | - |
| World Cup Raffle | - | 520 |
| Cake Sales Juniors | - | 66 |
| 2nd hand Uniform | 1,274 | 1,797 |
| Bag 2 School | 100 | 244 |
| Y6 Leavers Fund | 3,750 | -359 |
| 100 Club | 3,810 | 1,313 |
| PTA Pop up | 356 | 118 |
| Christmas & Easter Wreaths | 4,431 | 1,983 |
| Mufti Day/Bright socks | 475 | 195 |
| Total B) | 21,889 | 9,182 |
| Other Income | ||
| Bank Interest | 267 | 111 |
| Donation | 2,202 | 26 |
| Easy Fundraising | 539 | 356 |
| Total C) | 3,008 | 493 |
| TOTAL A+B+C | 54,569 | 34,172 |
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Archdeacon Cambridge's Parent Teacher Association
Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025
Receipts and Payments Account - Payments
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| Payments | £ | £ | |
| Items purchased for school | |||
| Foundation Stage | - | - | |
| Wildlife Area | 1,600 | 2,758 | |
| Outside Areas | 27,006 | 1,529 | |
| Outdoor Learning | 754 | 2,078 | |
| Photocopier/paper | 755 | 755 | |
| Living Eggs | 285 | 285 | |
| Year 6 Theatre Trip | 340 | 340 | |
| Year 6 Books & Tokens | 447 | 427 | |
| Travel - Coaches | 530 | 581 | |
| PTA UK Membership | 162 | - | |
| Class Refurbishments | 3,197 | 13,171 | |
| Chrome Books | 1,950 | 5,465 | |
| IT Equipment | 2,732 | 1,240 | |
| PTA Events | 500 | - | |
| Books for School | - | 700 | |
| Total | A) | 40,258 | 29,329 |
| Fundraising and Social Events | |||
| Summer Fair costs | 6,225 | 4,720 | |
| Christmas Wreaths Costs | 3,170 | 1,670 | |
| Christmas Week costs | 3,299 | 3,204 | |
| Quiz night | - | 46 | |
| Children's Disco | 6,074 | 3,555 | |
| World Cup Costs | - | 79 | |
| Comedy Night | - | 1,933 | |
| 100 Club | 1,190 | - | |
| Y6 Leavers Fund | 3,771 | - | |
| Year Group activities | 227 | - | |
| Ceilidh Night Costs | - | 575 | |
| Total | B) | 23,956 | 15,782 |
| Other Expenses | |||
| PTA Expenses | 703 | 671 | |
| Bank Charges | 85 | 82 | |
| Total | C) | 788 | 753 |
| Total Payments | A+B+C | 65,002 | 45,864 |
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Archdeacon Cambridge's Parent Teacher Association
Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025
Notes to the Accounts
1. Accounting Basis
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and in accordance with Section 42(3) of the Charities Act 1993.
2. Fundraising and Social Events
In accordance with 1. the income and costs for each major event are listed separately. For convenience, the net income raised for all major events is shown below.
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Net Income Fundraising and Social Events Total 30,346 18,279 £ £ Children's Disco 9,029 2,627 Rugby Parking 7,026 2,315 Summer Fair 5,725 5,830 100 Club 2,620 1,313 Donations 2,202 26 Second hand Uniform Sales 1,274 1,797 Christmas Wreath Making 1,261 313 Easy Fundraising 539 356 Mufti Day/Bright socks 475 195 Friday Sales 440 66 PTA Pop ups 356 118 Bags 2 School 100 244 Quiz Night - 1,146 Sponsored Event (Pancake Flip) - 990 World Cup Events - 441 Ceilidh Night - 221 Comedy Night - -134 Year 6 Leavers -21 -359 Christmas Fair/Week -680 774 |
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