ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA Registered Charity No. 1045600 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
Registered Charity No. 1045600
Index
| Trustees' Annual Report | 1 |
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| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Receipts and Payments Accounts | 5 |
| Notes | 6 |
ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
Registered Charity No. 1045600
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' (FRS 102 Second Edition) issued in October 2019.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Trustees
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of approval of this report were: Adam Hickie Samantha Kelly Sharon Hartnell
Risk Management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Objectives and Activities
The charity's objects are to advance the education of pupils at St Andrew's CE Aided School. In furtherance of this, the charity works to develop effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school, and to engage in activities and provide resources that support and benefit the pupils' education and the wider school community.
The charity pursues these objects principally by organising fundraising and social events throughout the year and applying the funds raised towards equipment, activities and experiences for the benefit of the school and its pupils. The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning the charity's activities.
Achievements and Performance
The charity enjoyed a successful year, with a wide programme of events well supported by the school community. Total receipts for the year were £32,827 (2024: £24,886).
Fundraising and social events held during the year included:
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Summer Fair which raised £10,484 after costs and and was the highlight of the year
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The 'Raise 25' campaign, raising £7,874 (including £5,000 of restricted funding)
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School discos, raising £3,850
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A quiz night (£1,856), film nights (£562) and the Easter Bonanza (£557)
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Seasonal events including Winterfest, Christmas cards, Christmas wreaths and Christmas shopping
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Summer lollies, New to You sales and commission income
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ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
Registered Charity No. 1045600
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Donations to the School
During the year the charity donated £18,101 to the school (2024: £21,390) in support of pupils' education. The principal donations were:
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Music tuition — £10,053
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Extra-curricular experiences — £6,225
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School equipment — £874
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Books — £431
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Easter eggs — £422
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Leavers' tea — £96
Financial Review
The charity recorded a surplus of receipts over payments of £10,455 for the year (2024: shortfall of £678). Total funds carried forward at 31 August 2025 were £38,063 (2024: £27,608).
Of the funds held at the year end, £7,138 represented restricted funds, £21,680 represented designated funds, and £9,245 represented unrestricted general funds.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees consider the level of reserves held to be appropriate to enable the charity to continue its programme of activities and to meet its commitments to the school, while retaining sufficient funds to manage the timing of receipts and payments across the year.
This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf.
Signed:
Adam Hickie
Trustee
Date: 21 November 2025
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ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
Registered Charity No. 1045600
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St Andrew's CE Aided School PTA (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025.
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 Act 2011 (the Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come 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: ......................................................................
Name: Robert Thew FCCA
Address: 3Wells Court, Pevensey Gardens, Worthing, BN11 5PE Date: 25 June 2026
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ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
Registered Charity No. 1045600
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| Note Current Assets Debtors Bank Cash In Hand Current Liabilities Creditors - uncleared cheques Accumulated Funds Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds 2 Restricted Funds 3 Balance as at 31st August |
31 August 2025 5,198 31,978 888 38,063 - 38,063 9,245 21,680 7,138 38,063 |
31 August 2024 838 25,707 1,063 |
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| 27,608 - |
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| 27,608 | ||
| 10,120 11,488 6,000 |
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| 27,608 |
Report of the Trustees
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' (FRS102 Second Edition) issued in October 2019.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Risk Management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Adam Hickie Trustee Date 21 November 2025
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ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
Registered Charity No. 1045600
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| Receipts Commission Discos Donations Easter Bunanza Film night Infant tea towels New to You Quiz Raise 25 Summer Fair/Circus/Raffle Summer Lollies Winterfest Xmas Cards Xmas Shopping Xmas Wreath Total Receipts Payments Summer Fair Direct Costs of Activites Donations to School (see Schedule) Lottery Licence NCPTA membership/insurance Website Domain Excess/(Shortfall) for the Year Brought Forward Carried Forward |
31 August 2025 | 31 August 2025 | 31 August 2025 | 31 August 2024 | |
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| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||
| - 300 300 - 3,850 3,850 1,569 745 2,314 - 557 557 - 562 562 - - - - 372 372 - 1,856 1,856 5,000 2,874 7,874 - 12,064 12,064 - 484 484 - 694 694 - 694 694 - 541 541 - 665 665 |
229 2,606 655 439 530 698 156 2,057 6,814 8,603 - 411 1,070 505 113 |
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| 6,569 26,258 32,827 |
24,886 | ||||
| - 1,581 1,581 - 2,508 2,508 5,431 12,671 18,101 - 20 20 - 162 162 - - - |
1,682 2,303 21,390 20 153 15 |
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| 5,431 16,942 22,373 |
25,564 | ||||
| 1,138 9,317 10,455 |
678 - |
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| 6,000 21,608 27,608 7,138 30,925 38,063 |
28,286 27,608 |
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ST ANDREW'S CE AIDED SCHOOL PTA
Registered Charity No. 1045600
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| 1) SCHEDULE OF DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL Restricted Unrestricted 2025 2024 Books 431 - 431 994 Easter Eggs - 422 422 286 Extra Curriculum experiences - 6,225 6,225 6,293 Leavers Tea - 96 96 120 Music Tuition 5,000 5,053 10,053 7,500 School Equipment - 874 874 5,912 Sports Day - - - 34 Xmas Parties and Crackers - - - 252 5,431 12,671 18,101 21,390 2) DEBTORS Amounts owed to the charity at the end of the year: 2025 2024 Summer Fair Raffle Proceeds 1,490 838 Summer Fair Sponsorship 1,000 - Trybooking - event ticket sales 562 - Gift Aid 2,147 - 5,198 838 3) DESIGNATED FUNDS Funds designated for the next financial year: 2025 2024 Extra curriculum experiences 6,300 6,300 Administration and expenses 1,600 1,600 School outdoor equipment (from 2022/23) 3,296 3,588 School Playing Field (2025 Summer Fair) 10,484 - 21,680 11,488 4) RESTRICTED FUNDS Funds restricted for the next financial year: 2025 2024 Raise 24 Music - 5,000 Raise 24 Books 569 1,000 Raise 25 Music 5,000 - Pay It Forward 1,569 7,138 6,000 |
1) SCHEDULE OF DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL Restricted Unrestricted 2025 2024 Books 431 - 431 994 Easter Eggs - 422 422 286 Extra Curriculum experiences - 6,225 6,225 6,293 Leavers Tea - 96 96 120 Music Tuition 5,000 5,053 10,053 7,500 School Equipment - 874 874 5,912 Sports Day - - - 34 Xmas Parties and Crackers - - - 252 5,431 12,671 18,101 21,390 2) DEBTORS Amounts owed to the charity at the end of the year: 2025 2024 Summer Fair Raffle Proceeds 1,490 838 Summer Fair Sponsorship 1,000 - Trybooking - event ticket sales 562 - Gift Aid 2,147 - 5,198 838 3) DESIGNATED FUNDS Funds designated for the next financial year: 2025 2024 Extra curriculum experiences 6,300 6,300 Administration and expenses 1,600 1,600 School outdoor equipment (from 2022/23) 3,296 3,588 School Playing Field (2025 Summer Fair) 10,484 - 21,680 11,488 4) RESTRICTED FUNDS Funds restricted for the next financial year: 2025 2024 Raise 24 Music - 5,000 Raise 24 Books 569 1,000 Raise 25 Music 5,000 - Pay It Forward 1,569 7,138 6,000 |
1) SCHEDULE OF DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL Restricted Unrestricted 2025 2024 Books 431 - 431 994 Easter Eggs - 422 422 286 Extra Curriculum experiences - 6,225 6,225 6,293 Leavers Tea - 96 96 120 Music Tuition 5,000 5,053 10,053 7,500 School Equipment - 874 874 5,912 Sports Day - - - 34 Xmas Parties and Crackers - - - 252 5,431 12,671 18,101 21,390 2) DEBTORS Amounts owed to the charity at the end of the year: 2025 2024 Summer Fair Raffle Proceeds 1,490 838 Summer Fair Sponsorship 1,000 - Trybooking - event ticket sales 562 - Gift Aid 2,147 - 5,198 838 3) DESIGNATED FUNDS Funds designated for the next financial year: 2025 2024 Extra curriculum experiences 6,300 6,300 Administration and expenses 1,600 1,600 School outdoor equipment (from 2022/23) 3,296 3,588 School Playing Field (2025 Summer Fair) 10,484 - 21,680 11,488 4) RESTRICTED FUNDS Funds restricted for the next financial year: 2025 2024 Raise 24 Music - 5,000 Raise 24 Books 569 1,000 Raise 25 Music 5,000 - Pay It Forward 1,569 7,138 6,000 |
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| 5,431 12,671 |
18,101 21,390 |
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| 2025 2024 1,490 838 1,000 - 562 - 2,147 - |
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| 5,198 838 |
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| 2025 2024 6,300 6,300 1,600 1,600 3,296 3,588 10,484 - |
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| 21,680 11,488 |
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| 2025 2024 - 5,000 569 1,000 5,000 - 1,569 |
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| 7,138 6,000 |
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