3) Treasurer's Report for the Year Ended 31 st August 2024 Our net income dirertly attributable to fundraising events, including gular and ad-hoc donations for this year was £20.205. which is in line with the prior year. Notabty the direct expenses for each event have increased significantly due to the inflationary environment we have seen over the last 12 months so we should be proud of the net outcome but we will need to continue to be diligent in controlling event exFenses as they continue to rise, &IyIIIt.'.¥ll% Ik) ¥ lryfr, 'ii-i) The mort significant financial support given fy the PTA to the school for the benefit of the children remains thc funding of the two school mini-buses. However, due to the timing of payments for the lease, the PTA did not provide the funds in this financial year, hence the accounts reflect a healthy surplus.The neWa1 of the lease will be paid out in the financial year 2024125 and we would expect it to be higher than in previous years due to the significant increase in Inte$t rates and the likely requirnent to renew the vehicles. ()V<:'r"Llil Si.!i'[.Jil.IS As the minibuses have not been funded in this accounting period, the financials therefo show an overydll surplus of £19,544 for the year.This may feel like a healthy position to be In but the surplus Is effectively alreaov committed to the contribution the PTA makes to the tentIOn of the mini- buses,These give amazing access to facilities and activities, which enrich our children's education, and allow us, as a small village school, to punch above our weight" in terms of extra-curricular opportunities. The effort that has come from the PTA this year, and in prior years, to be in the position to fund the rninibuses should not be UndeStiMated.The Cornmittee thefore remain of the view that the funding of the minibuses should continue to be a priority expense for the FrA. The cash position as at 31 st August 2024 is £49,650 (£30,106 brought fornvard plus the 2023124 surplus of £19,5H). With gardS to the heatrth of the charity's financial position as we move forward, the a several risks, threats and challenges I would like to highlight for us all to be mindful of as we plan for the futu. a) Match-fvnding Over the last few years we have been privileged to LEnefit from one of the school dads being able to match-fund the entire amount raised from the summer fair through his employer. He is no longer able to do this so although we raised a heafthy sum from the 2024 fair, thi5 will not be doubled as it has been in prior years.The net surplus of 119.544 pOrted for this financial year includes the match-funded amount of £5,689 from the 2023 summer fair. For many local schools, a large proportson of the funds fdised through PTA activities come from the match-funding opportunities available through parents and the surrounding community. If anyone is aware of their employer offering a match-funding scheme (most large corporates do!) then p5ease come and speak with the Committee, Match-funding 15 relevant to any of the events the PTA runs, not just the large'flagship. fundraising events, namely the Christmas and Summer fairs.
b) Pupil Numbers As with all schools. pupil nuMEr5 fluctuate. 2024 saw the departure of a siTrableYear 6 class and the arrival of a fairly Small Reception class.we should all be aware of this backdrop and how a reduction in family numbers can have a potential impacl on fundraising. c) Sociability As was raised at lart yearfs AGM by Lx)th the PvIouS PTA Chair and Treasurer there has been a decline in appetite across the school communty for attending social events over the last few years. Summer Socials and the Christmas St julians event for example, have not tsken place due to lack of interesL This undoubtedly has a direcl impart on fundraising but rn0 over it has an impact on families getting to know each other across year groups, supporting each other through the primary school journey and building a strong community. Looking ahead to the new school year we're focused on encouraging theweald communty spirit and adapting event ideas to facilitate people getting tr) know each other and having fun.we hope everyone will be along for the ridel We can never take fundraising for granted! We are a charity and totally lY on the commitment, enthusiasm, energy and ideas from the parents, children and teaching community. To that end. we a afvays looking out for small on-going initiatives that are low-effort but can bring in addibonal funds. Id like to raise awareness of the followin8 three examples.. Just Giving - we now have our own fund raising pagel Anyone can make a donation through the Weald Community Primary School PTA fund raising page or link it to their own, as Steve Frapwell did for his cycling fund-raiser, Easyfundrnising- we are set up on the Easyfundraising plarform.with just a quick download of the app, you can shop with over 7C()O brdnds and a percentage donation will be made to us. ASDA Cashpot For Schools - we have signed up for the ASDA scheme which is running until 30th November 2024.we will ceIve £ I for every person who signs up via the ASDA Rewards app plus a % of your shopping bill. I would like to add my heartfelt thanks to that of the Chairfs. It's been an absolute privilege to work as part of the PTA team and the wider school community over thc last ycar. Thank you all for the fun, the laughs, the idea& the stress, the support and the aniazing teamwo1 We should be very proud of what we have achieved. In addttion, a very big thank you to the Committee for indulging in my passion for detail and spreadsheets. Shane Droper TreosLJrer Weold CP School PTA September 2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Weald CryNnunity Primary Sch(xA PTA Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe period from 1slSe leeT 2023 31 sl August 2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unr•stricted funds to th• rwrmt R•strfct8d funds Endowment lunds lo Ilx £ Total funds La81 year * th• r•wMt £ to lh wr••t £ th• wr•st £ A1 Recel ts Ekinalkjns Fund rais 2.058 23,958 1,914 25.087 8cllvlt48S 23,958 Sub total (Gmss income forAR) 28.016 2(016 27,001 A2 A$8•t and Inv03tmont sale$, tab. Sub total Total r•ceipts 26.016 28,018 27.001 A3Pa mants EKpons8s for I bernftt of the schc#Y ExnseS assockniled fund rals General ex nsas 47 47 613 613 342 Sub total 472 8.4T2 22,639 A4 A$•ot and Inv•stffl•nt pUrth•5, {900 table) Sub total Totalpaymonts 6.472 8,472 22,639 Net off receipts/(payments) A5 Transfern between funds A6 Cash funds last yaar end Cash funds this year end 19.$44 19.544 4.362 30.106 30.106 49.650 25.744 49.650 30,106 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrpstricted funds lo nw•st £ Restricted funds Endowment funds lo rnar••t £ al& to mar•sl £ B1 Ca8hlund$ CA8h at bank Cash in haThl 283 Total cash funds 49,650 CCXX R1 accounts ISS)
Unr••trf¢t•d funds to r•arxt £ R•8trf¢t•d funds Endowmènl funds lo wr•¥l £ Cobt1•Wondl Cwr•rt 10 B3 Inv••tm•nt a•#•ts tOT4Gh •M•t CArr•rt v•lu• 84 Assets rotalned for th• charty's own to Vn ¢kn BS Liabilities SwJn•d by on• or t•M) Iwsl••s on behalf ol all the truslee$ Sun8ture Prknt Nam Dale of approval CCXX R2 armunts ISS) 18103r2025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of Weald Community Primary School PTA On accounts for the year ended 31* August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1039019 Set out on pagès I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf,) for the year ended 3110812024. Responslbilitlès and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination. I hav8 followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Comrnission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the 8xamination which gives rne CaUS8 to believe Ihat in, any material SpeCt. 8ccDunting records were not k8Pt in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting r8cord5 Independent examlnarfs statement I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Data: Name: Mrs Karen Wlcks Relevant professlonal quallflcation(8) or body (if any): Accountant Addrèss: IER October 2018
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). None. Give here brief details of any Items that the examiner wlshes to dlsclose. IER October 2018