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Wood End School Parent Teacher Association

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements

31 August 2025

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Wood End School Parent Teacher Association Report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Contents

Page
Trustees' Annual Report 1
Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees 3
Income and Expenditure account 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the accounts 6

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Wood End School Parent Teacher Association

Trustees' annual report for the year ended 31 August 2025

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The Association is governed by its Constitution as adopted on 24 September 1992.

Committee

The Committee is sought and appointed from the parents or carers of children attending the school, for a period of two years, at which point they are eligible to seek re-appointment, with the exception of the treasurer who is not reelectable for one year thereafter. The officers include:

Chairpersons Hollie Fisher (appointed 09 November 2023)

Chairpersons Katrina Copsey (appointed 09 November 2023) Natalie Moore (appointed 09 November 2023)

Mark Watkins (appointed 09 November 2023) Victoria Felgate (appointed 09 November 2023) Anna Frost (appointed 09 November 2023) Kate Garrod (appointed 09 November 2023)

No payment for any services were made to any member of the Committee.

Objectives and Activities

Objects

The object of the association is to advance the education of the children at the school through the improvement of their educational environment. The school being Wood End School, Yeoman’s Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF.

Activities for the Public Benefit

The Committee confirms that it complied with its duty to have regard to the guidance on public benefit as published by the Charities Act 2011 and published by the Charity Commission in exercising its powers and duties.

The fundraising activities undertaken included:

Christmas Cards Christmas Fair Christmas Raffle School Lottery Disco Summer Fair Quiz Night Second Hand Uniform Sales Fun Run 60th Anniversary Ball

Achievements and Performance

2024-25 was another fantastic year with over £59k additional funds raised for the school, these funds will be released to the school in support of the outdoor transformation project.

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Money was also provided for each class to enrich their learning. This included the provision of history workshops, an author visit and a mobile farm visit.

Financial Review

Reserves

The Committee has considered the level of reserves required by the charity. As the overheads and contractual liabilities at any one time are minimal, it is the Committee’s opinion that the charity should hold unrestricted reserves of £5,000. As the Association has no certainty of income, but relies entirely on income from events held during the year and donations, the Committee will only commit the Association to expenditure if sufficient funds are held. Year end reserves of £64,100, less £6,798 committed funds (2024: £20,008) were not considered excessive, as the Committee anticipates supporting expenditure in the coming school year.

Fund Allocation

No funds held have been designated by the Committee, and neither was any funds held in deficit either during the year, nor at the Balance Sheet Date.

Approved by the Committee on 11th November 2025 and signed on their behalf by

________ [ NatalieDocuSignedB4C9AEF9B44B4by: MooreAC... Natalie Moore

Trustee

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Wood End School Parent Teacher Association

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 August 2025

Notes
Incoming resources
Activities to generate funds
Fundraising activities
1
Other income
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Costs of generating funds
Fundraising and publicity costs
1
Other Expenses
Charitable activities
Donations to school
Total resources expended
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources
Opening net assets
Petty Cash balance written off
Closing net assets		 2025
£
76,416
-
76,416
16,768
-
16,768
40,556
57,324
19,092
45,008
64,100		 2024
£
50,032
-
50,032
18,283
-
18,283
62,316
80,599
(30,567)
75,580
(4)
45,008

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Wood End School Parent Teacher Association

Balance Sheet

for the year ended 31 August 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £
Current Assets
Cash 64,100 45,344
Liabilities
Accruals & Deferred Income 2 - -
Arbor Error Payment (336)
Net Assets 64,100 45,008
Reserves 64,100 45,008
64,100 45,008

Approved by the Committee on 11th November 2025 and signed on their behalf by

Natalie Moore Trustee

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Wood End School Parent Teacher Association

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 August 2025

Note 1

Income and expenditure relating to fundraising activities

Reception Wine Tasting Event
5 a-side Football Tournament
Christmas Fair
Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas Trees
Christmas Raffle
Christmas Cards
Ball
M & G Donation
Disco
Quiz Night
World Book Day
Fun Run
2nd Hand Uniform sales
Year 6 contribution
Donations
School Lottery
Break the rules
Easy fundraising
Easy2Name Fundraising
Asda Cashpot
Scoot To School Day
Sports Day refreshments
Summer Fair
Summer Fair sponsorship
Festival on the Field
Amazon
Printer cartridges
Ice lollies
Hair Braiding
Pebble Painting
PTA expenses
Match Funding
Other
Sum Up Fees
Stripe Fees
TOTAL		 2025
£
£
£
909
(427)
482
226
(48)
178
3,793
(313)
3,480
-
-
-
130
-
130
1,592
(88)
1,505
1,102
(13)
1,088
16,532
(4,888)
11,644
-
-
-
2,495
(690)
1,805
4,359
(1,975)
2,384
334
(125)
209
4,914
(1,910)
3,003
2,028
-
2,028
2,369
-
2,369
489
-
489
1,281
-
1,281
797
-
797
577
-
577
8
-
8
68
-
68
262
-
262
589
(104)
484
10,761
(2,895)
7,865
750
-
750
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(183)
(183)
-
(719)
(719)
19,962
-
19,962
90
(646)
(556)
-
(295)
(295)
-
(1,448)
(1,448)
76,416
(16,768)
59,648		 2024
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,271
(138)
2,133
292
-
292
190
-
190
502
-
502
1,364
-
1,364
5,865
(10,119)
(4,254)
-
-
-
1,964
(506)
1,459
2,878
(1,526)
1,352
159
(55)
104
4,966
(2,356)
2,611
1,001
-
1,001
1,221
-
1,221
929
-
929
1,085
(40)
1,045
880
-
880
810
-
810
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,046
-
1,046
471
-
471
10,478
(1,706)
8,772
-
-
-
163
-
163
-
-
-
-
-
-
29
-
29
566
(289)
277
-
(759)
(759)
10,885
-
10,885
19
-
19
-
(329)
(329)
-
(461)
(461)
50,034
(18,284)
31,749

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Minutes of AGM Meeting held at Wood End School on 11[th] November 2025 at 7pm

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Present:|Richard Boulton (RB), Gill Bird (GB), Mark Watkins (MW), Kat Copsey (KC), Kate Garrod| |(KG), Vix Felgate (VF), Anna Frost (AF), Hollie Fisher (HF)| |Apologies:|Natalie Moore (NM)| |Minutes|Anna Frost (AF)| |taken by:| |Item|Item| |No.| |1.|Apologies for Absence| |Please see list above.| |2.|Review of Minutes of previous AGM held on 12|[th]|November 2024| |Reviewed and approved.| |Chairperson’s Report for the year| |3.|Introduction| |This past year has seen the Committee truly settle into the groove. We’ve learned a lot, listened| |more, reflected more, and worked to strike the right balance between our activities, fundraising| |efforts, and how we influence the use of the funds raised. It’s been a year of growth, learning, and a| |real sense of momentum across the FoWE community.| |Autumn Term Highlights| |November was as busy as ever, with a flurry of FoWE and school activity. While each event was| |successful in its own right, we also recognised signs of community fatigue, a learning we’ve carried| |into this year to help keep engagement high without overloading families.| |• Year 4 Disco: Another fantastic event, last year’s new allergy management system was a great| |trial but hard work, meaning we tested a new way this year, that whilst it worked, can be refined| |further; proof of how we’re learning and improving with every event.| |• Festive Friday: Year 1 kicked off the Christmas season in record-breaking style. Increased games,| |reduced queues, and a brilliant selection of treats and handmade crafts drove incredible turnout| |and fundraising. Elfridges: While smaller, remains a much-loved tradition for the children.| |• Christmas Cards, Mugs & Tea Towels (Year 6): Still a meaningful event. We’ve tweaked timelines| |this year to make it easier on volunteers and ensure smoother delivery.| |• Christmas Jumper Day: This was purposefully non-fundraising, focusing instead on school spirit| |and festive fun—a decision we’ll continue this year.|

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Spring Term Activities

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Summer Term Events

•Parents’ Pub Quiz: A sell-out once again, hosted brilliantly by Mr. Matteus and his team. It’s
become a firm favourite on the calendar.
• World Book Day: Now in its second year, it brought great excitement especially for KS1.
However, given the heavy workload and modest returns, we’ve agreed not to repeat it this year.
• Break the Rules Day: A lively and well-loved close to the term, as always!
Summer Term Events
•Fun Run (Year 2): A brave and successful refresh swapping colour for foam! Despite cooler
weather, the children loved the new twist, and it’s great to see events getting a fresh feel.
• Scoot to School: Once again led by Kate, this event remains a fun and easy way to promote active
travel. We noticed that without a specific fundraising goal this year, donations dropped, a helpful
insight for future planning.
• Summer Fair: The showstopper of the year! Despite clashing with the rescheduled Harpenden
Carnival, Year 3’s team delivered another brilliant event, with new attractions like live music,
drums, and the ever-popular slushie machine adding a real festival feel.
• New Starter Meetings: FoWE, represented by Vix and supported by Hollie, provided
refreshments and a warm welcome to new families, an important touchpoint for encouraging
involvement early on.
Ongoing and New Initiatives
•Sensory Garden: Despite Hollie’s passion and best efforts we have acknowledged the difficulty in
renovating this space purely on the power of volunteers. It’s agreed that school will support the
renovation of the space using FoWE funds, with FoWE hoping to then take on the finishing,
personal touches and maintenance. The new Paint a Pebble event was a beautiful, free, inclusive
way to bring families together.
• Second-Hand Uniform Sales: Strong as ever, now including costumes for themed school events, a
sustainable and inclusive addition.
• Sports Day Refreshments: Once again, we balanced volunteering and spectating perfectly,
ensuring all parents could enjoy the day.
Tools, Systems and Learnings
•Silicone FoWE: Now well established, with high engagement across the school. It’s proving
invaluable for communication and reminders, and we’re exploring ways to extend its use,
potentially beyond Wood End.
• SignUpGenie & PTA Events Platform: Both systems serve us well but have limitations. We’ll
continue exploring ways to streamline and integrate these, possibly through Silicone FoWE.
Team Reflections and Thanks
This year, we truly hit our stride as a team. It’s been a genuine pleasure to work alongside such
dedicated, thoughtful, and collaborative people. On behalf of all of us, and to all of us, a heartfelt
thank you for your commitment, creativity, and community spirit.
A special note of thanks to Hollie, who steps down tonight. Your energy, warmth, and
contributions, especially to the sensory garden and the fabulous October ball, have left a lasting
mark. You’ll begreatlymissed.
4 Treasurer’s Report
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Year-end accounts have been to sent to the auditor for review – approved.
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Total profit for the 24-25 year was £59,648. (see below for breakdown).
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Added to - cash balance as at YE 23-24 - £45,344.

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Profit Breakdown - £59,648

● Reception Wine Tasting Event £482

● 5 a side Football Tournament £178

● Christmas Cards £1,088

● 60th Ball £11,644

○ (expenses paid in current accounts bring this total to £6,500)

● Disco £1,805 ● Quiz Night £2,384 ● World Book Day £209

● Fun Run £3,003 ● 2nd Hand Uniform Sales £2,028 ● Donations £489

● School Lottery £1,281

● Break the Rules Day £797 ● Easy Fundraising / Asda Cashpot £653

● Scoot to School Day £262 ● Sports Day Refreshments £484 ● Summer Fair £8,615 ● Pebble Painting (£183) ● PTA Expenses (£719) ● Match Funding £19,962 ● Other (£556) ● Fees (£1,743) ● Year 6 Contribution £2,369 School Payments Breakdown - £40,892 ● KS 1Trim Trail £26,730.00 ● Cycle Rack Refurbishment £869.00 ● Reception Playhouse £525.83 ● Outdoor Pond Area Refurbishment £2,095.83 ● Outside Benches x 6 £3,768.43 ● Nursery Enrichment £290.00 ○ Duckling Hatching Kit ● Reception Enrichment £600.00 ○ Ark Farm / Ashridge Estate

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● Year 1 Enrichment £600.00
○ Seaside Workshop / Great Fire of London Workshop
● Year 2 Enrichment £565.00
○ Florence Workshop / Stempoint Materials Workshop
● Year 3 Enrichment £600.00
○ Celtic Harmony Trip / Marvellous History Viking Workshop
● Year 4 Enrichment £600.00
○ Woburn Trip
● Year 5 Enrichment £600.00
○ Lee Valley Trip / Space Centre Trip
● Year 6 Enrichment £545.00
○ Mexiclore Workshop
● Author Workshop (James Carter) £548.00
● Playground Equipment £704.62
● Online Training Session £850.00
● Storytelling Workshop (Emily Grazebrook) £400.00
5. Headteacher’s report
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Agreed with Kat’s Chair report.
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Huge thank you to the team for such a fantastic year, delighted that the same committee
will remain in place for the next two years.
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FoWE received very positive feedback on the playground.
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Key highlights for Mr Boulton are the Christmas and Summer fairs.
6. Amendment of FoWE constitution
Amendment to the FoWE constitution for Natalie and Mark to continue as Treasurers – approved
to be amended to four years as accounts are approved by the Treasurer – approved by all of the
committee including the Head Teacher.
Appointment/ Amendment of Officers
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Treasurers – Natalie and Mark – approved to continue
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Comms – Vix and Natalie – approved to continue
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Secretary – Anna – approved to continue
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Co-Chair – Hollie stepping down
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Chair – full responsibilitywill bepassed to Kat Copsey
7. AOB
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N/A -The regular FoWE meeting follows the AGM.