## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
**TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
**Registered Charity Number: 1038633**
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
The Committee present their report for the year ended 31[st] August 2022.
The Trustees of the Committee were:
President: Clare O’Sullivan Chair: Victoria McDermott Treasurers: Brian O’Connell & Richard Stones
The other members of the Managing Committee during the year were:
Vice Chair Victoria Hand Secretary Rebecca Kilner Teachers’ Representative Mrs. Corcoran Nursery Louise Donnaghey, Rachel Slack, Caroline Angus Reception Nadine Stones, Kerrie Davies, Shanna Adams Year 1 Harriet French, Kate Bacon, Elizabeth Whatnall Year 2 Melissa Cleary, Mairide Musgrave, Estelle Cleary, Amanda Sinclair Year 3 Sally Faiz, Rachel Hall, Nadine Luder Year 4 Elaine Durno, Claire Ward, Aya Wrenn, Anna Gillham Year 5 Jess Thompson, Andrea Durden, Vicky Ahmed, Sunjit Fernandez Year 6 Cleo Maher Uniform Clare Roberts 2[nd] hand uniforms Caroline McCoy
The president of the Committee is the Head Teacher of the School. Other members of the Managing Committee are elected or appointed on an annual basis. Only members of the Parent Teacher Association can be elected. The officers are elected at the Annual General Meeting, which is held in the autumn term.
The Charity’s governing instrument is its constitution as amended on 14[th] March 2011, 31[st] October 1996 and 24[th] March 1994. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission, number 1038633. The charity’s address is St. Dominic RC Primary School, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 1PF.
## **Objects, Organisation and Activities**
The charity is established to advance the education of the pupils in the school. The charity is organised as an independent association of parents or guardians of any children currently attending the school. The activities of the Association are those which:
- Extend relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.
- Support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.
- Provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school (not provided from statutory funds) as the committee in consultation with the Governing Body shall from time to time determine.
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
## **Review of Progress and Achievements**
## **Chair’s Letter**
In the last two years, 2020/2022, of being the chair of the PTA I have adhered to my original intention of creating a better school community, welcoming new events and participating in as many fundraising activities as possible. I could not have done such a mammoth task without the support from a fantastic committee team and the guidance of previous committee members. It has rekindled my belief that if we work together we can achieve great things, which we most definitely have.
The PTA is run solely on a voluntary basis and I appreciate every minute that has been donated to fulfilling some much needed funds for the school. In particular I would personally like to thank Victoria Hand, Brian O’Connell, Rebecca Kilner and Richard Stones who have negotiated their way through the past two years commendably, I couldn’t have done it without you all!
I would also like to thank all the class reps, sub committees and the teaching staff who have amicably worked in collaboration with our ideas and those of others, to bridge the channels of communication between the parents and the school.
We have been inundated with new ideas and events that have encompassed what the PTA represents and have raised a phenomenal amount of £31,878
The highlights for me have been many including the opening of the running track and the summer fair, however what has been more profound is how people have pulled together, in sometimes difficult circumstances and still produced a contribution that they can all be proud of.
A full financial breakdown of all fundraising efforts during 2021/22 can be found at the end of this report. In summary, the events raised £31,878, fundraising items /sales raised £5,469, the commissions raised £2,485, match funding raised £500 and the Harpenden trust very kindly donated £10,000.
What we have spent or are planning to spend this year will be outlined in the President’s letter, part of the funds raised will be used for a new screen in the main hall, a much needed ‘tug of war rope’ and some new athletics tops.
As we move forward and welcome the new committee and chair, lets continue to develop positive relations between both parents/teachers and the local community.
Good luck to Nadine, Elizabeth, Kitty, Richard and Helen.
Victoria McDermott
September 2022
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
## **President’s Letter**
Annually, the PTA makes a significant contribution towards helping us provide resources for our pupils and we are exceptionally proud of the PTA’s success in fundraising during the last academic year. 2021-2022 was another extraordinary year that presented many challenges for schools and families, but our PTA team once again went above and beyond in their creativity and enthusiasm during the Covid pandemic to keep parents and children engaged in the activities that they organised.
All of our events saw great fun had by all, and were very much appreciated by the school, the children, the parents and the local community. The fundraisers were varied and included events such as the Halloween trail and the Book Week fundraising initiative. The Christmas Fair featured an enchanting outdoor grotto, and it was lovely to finish the year with the return of the traditional summer fair which brought the community together.
Thanks to the monies raised, we were able to fund several big projects/schemes such as the provision of new reading books and new outdoor EYFS play equipment as well as the completion of the running track. We were also able to provide our children with enriching experiences, such as poetry workshops and author visits where literacy was brought to life for our pupils.
Looking ahead to 2022-23, the school will need to purchase new ICT devices as it continues to transition towards being cloud-based. Whilst the library is now well stocked with a diverse array of new books, we would like to go further in our promotion of reading through providing each class with an individual fund for their own classroom libraries. It is important that we utilise the spaces we have in school and as the mobile unit roof has now been fixed, we would like to transform one of the classrooms – into an art and design room a space designed to spark creativity.
As a team, the PTA has not just provided the school with material things but has given the precious gift of time to arrange all the fundraising activities we have enjoyed as a community. Thanks to the fantastic hard working and organised committee, ably chaired by Victoria McDermott and Victoria Hand, an amazing sum of £31,878 has been raised directly from fund raising and events organised through the school – a magnificent achievement considering the unprecedented year we all experienced, and I am extremely grateful to the PTA for this. On behalf of the children, staff and governors I would like to say a huge thank you for everything you have done as a committee and for the funds raised.
A special thank you also to Claire Ward and Anna Gillham for securing additional funds of £10,000 from Harpenden Trust for the running track. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and commitment shown by Victoria McDermott who has chaired the committee over the past two years.
I look forward to the coming year and hope that together we can continue to support our children and families in our wonderful school with exciting fundraisers.
Clare O’Sullivan
Headteacher
September 2022
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
## **Finances**
The attached financial statements show the current state of the finances which the Committee consider to be sound. All the funds are available to meet the general purpose of the charity and accordingly are held in an unrestricted income fund.
The sole bankers for the charity at the end of the financial year were Lloyds Bank, 18 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2TA.
The independent examiner is Mr Jayant Sanghvi FCCA.
The principal address of the Charity is St. Dominic RC School, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 1PF.
On behalf of the managing committee;
…………………………………….
Date: 03/10/2022
Brian O’Connell - Treasurer
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSCOCIATION**
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2022 which are set out on pages 7 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:
- 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 the 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:
(1) 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 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signature: ………………………. Date: 03/10/2022
Jayant Sanghvi FCCA
2 Hayfield Road, Flitton, Bedfordshire, MK45 5FH
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
|**BALANCE SHEET as at 31 AUGUST 2022**
**Notes**
**Cash at Bank**
Deposit
Current
**Liabilities due within one year**
Sundry Creditors
**7**
**Net Current Assets**
**Unrestricted Fund Balance**|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
-
-
27,162
19,288
(803)
(664)|
|---|---|
||**26,359**
**18,624**
**26,359**
**18,624**|
On behalf of the managing committee
…… …………………………. Dated: 03/10/2022
Brian O’Connell - Treasurer
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY**
|**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Income & Expenditure**|**2022**|**2021**|
|**Notes**|**£**|**£**|
|**Income**|||
|Fundraising & Events
**2**|31,878|9,052|
|Commissions
**3**|2,485|741|
|Donations
**3**|500|1,378|
|Co-op Community Fund
**3**|-|5,380|
|Harpenden Trust
**3**|10,000|-|
|Direct Donations to PTA
**3**|786|1,529|
||||
|**Total Income**|**45,649**|**18,080**|
||||
|**Expenditure**|||
|Fund raising costs
**2,3**|(8,222)|(964)|
|Centenary Keyrings|-|(223)|
||||
|**Management and administration of the charity**|||
|Subscription to PTA-UK
**4**|(116)|(111)|
|Incidentals
**4**|(803)|(99)|
||||
|**Total Expenditure**|**(9,141)**|**(1,397)**|
||||
|**Net Income**|**36,508**|**16,683**|
||||
|**Direct Charitable Expenditure**|||
|Charitable grant to School
**4**|(10,500)|(14,400)|
|Charitable grant to Governor's Fund
**4**|-|(1,600)|
|Running Track build
**3**|(18,273)|-|
|Donations to other charities
**4**|-|-|
||||
|**Charity Expenditure**|**(28,773)**|**(16,000)**|
||||
|**Total Expenditure foryear**|**(37,914)**|**(17,397)**|
||||
|Net Income for the year|7,735|683|
||||
|Fund balance brought forward|18,624|17,941|
||||
|**Fund balance carried forward**|**26,359**|**18,624**|
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## General
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005.
## **2. EVENTS & FUNDRAISING**
||**2022**
**INCOME**
**EXPENSES**
**NET**|**2021**
**NET**|
|---|---|---|
|**EVENTS**|||
|Bingo
Christmas Fair
Fun Run
Haunted Wood Trail Halloween
Halloween Howler
Golf Day
Summer Ball
Summer Fair|-
-
-
2,728
(512)
2,216
2,086
-
2,086
864
-
864
1,105
(514)
591
-
-
-
14,576
(5,044)
9,532
2,856
(395)
2,461|375
-
-
954
-
355
-
-|
|**TOTAL**|**24,215**
**(6,465)**
**17,750**|**1,684**|
||**2022**
**INCOME**
**EXPENSES**
**NET**|**2021**
**NET**|
|---|---|---|
|**FUNDRAISING**|||
|Bags2School
Cake Sale
Christmas Cards
Christmas Raffle
Circle of Life (Christmas)
Eco-Bags
Euro Football Sweepstake
Face Masks
Fathers’ Day Gifts
Gingerbread Competition
Guess the eggs in a jar
Lego
Name the Witch’s Cat competition
Nightwear before Christmas
Pet Photo Competition
Reading Challenge
Recycle Bikes and Scooters
Rugby Sweepstake
Tea Towels
Uniform (2nd hand)
Used Clothing|-
-
-
208
-
208
585
-
585
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(50)
(50)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
510
(387)
123
-
-
-
109
-
109
-
-
-
3,505
-
3,505
-
-
-
420
-
420
1,835
(962)
873
163
-
163
328
-
328|120
-
632
2,274
430
38
905
216
27
162
60
-
91
225
40
-
140
-
-
43
-|
|**TOTAL**|**7,663**
**(1,399)**
**6,264**|**5,403**|
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## **ST DOMINIC (RC) PRIMARY SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022**
## **3. COMMISSIONS & OTHER INCOME**
||**2022**
**INCOME**
**EXPENSES**
**NET**|**2021**
**NET**|
|---|---|---|
|**COMMISSIONS**|||
|AmazonSmile commission
EasyFundraising LT
Fireworks
FOHA - Christmas Tree
Beats School Uniform
Microsoft Bing rewards|129
0
129
403
0
403
777
(358)
419
130
0
130
750
0
750
296
0
296|145
616
-
220
741
20|
|**TOTAL**|**2,485**
**(358)**
**2,127**|**1,742**|
||**2022**
**INCOME**
**EXPENSES**|**NET**|**2021**
**NET**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**OTHER INCOME**||||
|Harpenden Trust
Co-op Community Fund
Donations to PTA
Matched Funding|10,000
(18,273)
-
0
786
0
500
0|(8,273)
0
177
500|-
5,380
1,529
1,378|
|**TOTAL**|**11,286**
**(18,273)**|**(7,595)**|**8,287**|
## **4. DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE**
||**2022**
**INCOME**
**EXPENSES**|**NET**|**2021**
**NET**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**OTHER EXPENSES**||||
|PTA Donation to School
PTA Miscellaneous
Parentkind (PTA-UK)
Centenary Keyrings|-
(10,500)
-
(803)
-
(116)
-
0|(10,500)
(803)
(116)
0|(16,000)
(100)
(111)
(223)|
|**TOTAL**|**-**
**(11,419)**|**(11,419)**|**(16,434)**|
## **5. TRUSTEES EXPENSES**
No member of the Managing Committee, nor any person connected with them, has received or is due to receive remuneration for the year directly or indirectly from the charity’s funds.
## **6. EXAMINER’S FEES**
No fees or expenses were paid to the Examiner in 2022.
|**7. CREDITORS (amount falling due within 1 year)**
Barn Dance tickets sold in advance
Euro Sweepstake winnings to be paid out
Miscellaneous expenses to be paid out|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
-
(609)
-
(55)
(803)
-
**(803)**
**(664)**|
|---|---|
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