## **DUNSFORD COMMUNITY ACADEMY** Parent, Teacher and Friends Association Chair’s Annual Report — Academic Year 2024–25 ## **1. Introduction** This report summarises the activities, fundraising outcomes, and governance matters of the Dunsford Community Academy PTFA for the academic year 2024–25. It is intended to provide parents, carers, and the wider school community with a transparent account of the Association’s work during the period. The PTFA trustees wish to note that the year presented a number of challenges, most notably the prolonged absence of the headteacher, Mr Grimley, due to illness. The trustees extend their best wishes to Mr Grimley for his recovery and forthcoming retirement. The Association is grateful for the continuity of leadership provided by Mr Waters during this period, and looks ahead to the coming academic year with confidence. ## **2. Enrichment Activities Funded** The PTFA continued to allocate funds towards a programme of extracurricular enrichment activities for pupils across all year groups. The following sessions and visits were delivered during the academic year: - Whole-school theatre trip to The Northcott Theatre, Exeter, to attend a performance of _Cinderella_ (December 2024) - Visit from storyteller Clive Pig, delivering creative storytelling sessions across year groups - Science workshops delivered by Devon Science, incorporating practical and investigative activities - Return visit from the Barn Owl Trust, providing wildlife education workshops including pellet analysis - Drama and storytelling workshop delivered by MED Theatre, themed around _The Magic of the Hare_ - Design and Technology workshops led by Julian (referred to by pupils as ‘the Lego Man’), with a focus on structured, higher-complexity builds ## **3. Swimming Pool** The school swimming pool continued to serve as a valuable facility for both curricular swimming lessons and recreational use. Demand during the summer term was notably high, due in part to the sustained warm weather. The PTFA acknowledges the contribution of Hannah Smallbridge, whose ongoing maintenance of the pool has ensured it remains safe and fit for purpose throughout the year. ## **4. Fundraising Activities** The PTFA continued to pursue a varied fundraising programme during 2024–25, with a number of events organised in partnership with local organisations including The Village Hall, St Mary’s Church, and neighbouring PTFAs. Collaborative working of this nature has proven effective in maximising community participation and reducing organisational burden on individual volunteers. Events held during the year included: - The Christmas Fair, held in partnership with The Village Hall and St Mary’s Church - The Annual Ceilidh Dance - The Valley Bash - The Big Brunch — a community breakfast and bake sale event - The Dunsford Summer Show — the Association’s primary annual fundraiser, attracting both local residents and visitors from further afield - Christmas Wreath Making Workshop (new for 2024–25), incorporating refreshments - Night-time Adventure event - Pub Quiz - Engraved Leaves project — a commemorative fundraising initiative; leaves will be displayed in the outdoor classroom ## **5. Governance and Trustee Changes** At the conclusion of the 2024–25 academic year, three trustee positions will become vacant following the planned departure of the Chair, Treasurer, and one further trustee. The trustees wish to emphasise that these departures are coincidental in timing and do not reflect any difficulty within the Association. Recruitment for all three positions will be undertaken at the start of the Autumn Term 2025. The PTFA welcomes expressions of interest from any member of the parent community. Brief statements from each departing trustee are included below for the record. ## **Josh (Chair)** _“Serving as PTFA Chair has been a genuinely rewarding experience. The role has provided valuable insight into the day-to-day life of the school and the opportunity to support the extracurricular programme. I am grateful to have worked alongside such a committed group of trustees.”_ ## **Alex (Treasurer)** _“The treasurer role has been one of considerable satisfaction. It has offered the opportunity to engage closely with the school community and to ensure that funds raised are deployed effectively for the benefit of all pupils. There is, inevitably, administrative responsibility involved, but the impact of seeing those funds translated into real educational benefit has made it thoroughly worthwhile.”_ ## **Jenny (Trustee)** _“I have particularly valued the close working relationship with the school and with the visiting creatives and providers who contribute to the pupils’ enrichment. The trustees have functioned as a genuinely collaborative team, and it has been a privilege to be part of that.”_ ## **6. Looking Ahead** The PTFA is seeking new trustees to fill the three vacancies arising from September 2025. No prior experience is necessary; the Association provides support and guidance to all new trustees. Involvement can be tailored to the time available, and contributions of any scale are welcomed. Those with ideas for community events or fundraising initiatives — whether or not financially motivated — are particularly encouraged to come forward. The PTFA also takes this opportunity to wish all Year 6 leavers well as they transition to secondary school, and to extend best wishes to all families for the summer period. ## **Josh** Chair, Dunsford Community Academy PTFA July 2025 ## **Income & Expenditure Account Accounts for year ending 31/08/25** |**Net Receipts from Fundraising:**|**Income**|**Expenses**|**Net Receipts**| |---|---|---|---| |Leaf Income|240.00
)|0.00
)|240.00
)| |Wreath Event|650.00
)|109.08
)|540.92
)| |Swimming Pool|1,473.00
)|3,784.49
)|(2,311.49)| |Dunsford Show|22,363.50
)|14,062.82
)|8,300.68
)| |Big Breakfast|1,890.85
)|494.08
)|1,396.77
)| |Bags 2 School|100.00
)|0.00
)|100.00
)| |School Event - Wembury, CANCELLED|45.00
)|40.00
)|5.00
)| |Christmas Bazaar|1,873.44
)|396.92
)|1,476.52
)| |Bat Fund Raiser|240.40
)|128.50
)|111.90
)| |Valley Bash|2,268.99
)|1,697.31
)|571.68
)| |Celliah|773.02
)|171.53
)|601.49
)| |Night Adventure|112.00
)|0.00
)|112.00
)| |Pub Quiz|85.00
)|0.00
)|85.00
)| |Leaf Project Donatons|80.00
)|0.00
)|80.00
)| |School disco|56.73
)|150.00
)|(93.27)| |Easter Event|131.53
)|0.00
)|131.53
)| |**Total Receipts from Fundraising**|**32,383.46**
**)**|**21,034.73**
**)**|**11,348.73**
**)**| |Miscellaneous Donatons|31.03
)|0.00
)|31.03
)| |Cranbrook Charity|1,000.00
)|0.00
)|1,000.00
)| |Parentkind ASDA Cashpot|54.41
)|0.00
)|54.41
)| |Webber R J webber books|25.00
)|0.00
)|25.00
)| |Horton Donaton|30.00
)|0.00
)|30.00
)| |Transfer from Deposit Account - correct error|127.00
)|0.00
)|127.00
)| |Caulifower Group - Reimbursement|34.50
)|0.00
)|34.50
)| |Deposit Account Interest|9.68
)|0.00
)|9.68
)| |**TOTAL Receipts**|**33,695.08**
**)**|**21,034.73**
**)**|**12,660.35**
**)**| |**Funded to School:**|||| |Wood Brothers TravB100738 dunsford|0.00
)|390.00
)|(390.00)| |Learning Academy PDUSI -4 o/d classroom|0.00
)|9,782.19
)|(9,782.19)| |Beth Webber Reimbs - snowsuits|0.00
)|100.00
)|(100.00)| |Oliver Redfern exps - art Willow|0.00
)|30.00
)|(30.00)| |Holly Hill Reimbs- x cracker|0.00
)|43.95
)|(43.95)| |Tara F Hyson 0175 2 x m-crafs|0.00
)|323.00
)|(323.00)| |First News Educt 166719 Dunsford|0.00
)|154.00
)|(154.00)| |Pig Enterprises 103/2425|0.00
)|290.00
)|(290.00)| |Devon Science Ltd Dunsfords 0525|0.00
)|540.00
)|(540.00)| |Michael Statham Dunsford - trophy|0.00
)|11.99
)|(11.99)| |Barn Owl Trust BOT/25260015|0.00
)|170.00
)|(170.00)| ## **Income & Expenditure Account Accounts for year ending 31/08/25** |**Net Receipts from Fundraising:**|**Income**|**Expenses**|**Net Receipts**| |---|---|---|---| |MED Theatre PL443 - event|0.00
)|460.00
)|(460.00)| |J Surtees 252611 - lego day|0.00
)|225.00
)|(225.00)| |Dunsford ParochialChristmas Fair|0.00
)|715.26
)|(715.26)| |Learning Academy PCinderella|0.00
)|788.62
)|(788.62)| |ECO Badges|0.00
)|27.67
)|(27.67)| |Year 6 Leavers Tiles and Party|0.00
)|197.50
)|(197.50)| |**Other Expenses:**|||| |Bank Charges|0.00
)|107.17
)|(107.17)| |Parentkind Insurance|0.00
)|115.00
)|(115.00)| |TDC Rafe Licence|0.00
)|20.00
)|(20.00)| |Dunsford Hall Hire - meetng|0.00
)|7.50
)|(7.50)| |**TOTAL Expenses**|**0.00**
**)**|**14,498.85**
**)**|**(14,498.85)**| |Teacher/Other Gifs|1,265.00
)|1,043.50
)|221.50
)| |**Surplas/Defcit**|**34,960.08**
**)**|**36,577.08**
**)**|**(1,617.00)**| ## **Represented by Cash Movement:** |HSBC Main Account 62622602|£25,057.95| |---|---| |HSBC Deposit Account 62622610|£8,541.42| |SUK Deposit X11270680|0| |**Total Opening Balances**|**£33,599.37**| |HSBC Main Account 62622602|£23,431.27| |HSBC Deposit Account 62622610|£8,551.10| |SUK Deposit X11270680|0| |Cash held 31 Aug 2025|| |**Total Closing Balances**|**£31,982.37**| |**Net Cash Movement**|**(1,617.00)**| |Total Income & Expenditure|(1,617.00)| |_Diference_|_0.00)_| Represented by Cash Movement: ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Dunsford PTFA** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Dunsford PTFA for the year ended 31 August 2025. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of Dunsford PTFA 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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 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: Ceri Blake Name: Ceri Blake Relevant professional qualification: MAAT, CGMA, CIMA Address: 21 Brownings Mead, Dunsford, Devon, EX6 7JJ Date: 18th June 2026