Trustee Report for Crick School Fund For the year ended31°' March 2025 1. Introduction The Trustees of the Crick School Fund are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31" March 2025. The charitable fund exists to support Crick Primaryschool in enrichingthe educational experience of all pupils through fundraising, grant allocation, and the provision of additional resources. 2. Structure, Governance and Management The Fund is an unincorporated charity governed by its constitution adopted on 18tApril 2024. The Trustees served throughout the year and are listed below: John Tull, Chait of Governors Emma Stannlforth, Headteacher Dlana Wrlght, Secretary Trustees are appointed in accordance with the constitution, typically drawn from parents, school leadership, and community supporters. Meetings are held termly to review financial matters, approve expenditure. and plan fundraising activities. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under the Charities Act to carry out activities in line with the Fund's objectives and the public benefit requirement. 3. Objectives and Activities The primary objective of the Fund is to support Crick Primary School by: Enhancing pupils, learning experiences. Providing equipment. resources, and facilities not normally covered by the school budget. Supporting enrichment activities such as trips, workshops, arts, and sports. Encouraging community engagement through fundraising events. Key activities this year included:
Organising raffles, tombolas, and other events, Securing grants from [local trusts and businesses] We also received a legacy from a village resident. 4. Achievements and Performance During the year, the Fund successfully raised £19,305 through a variety of events and initiatives. Highlights included: Fundingthe purchase of outdoor play equipment. Supporting schooltrips, benefiting 193 pupils Delivering enrichment workshops in music, STEM, well-being, arts These contributions had a meaningful and positive impact on pupil experience, helping to ensure all children have access to a broad and enriched curriculum. 5. Financial Review The Fund generated total income of £141,394, from.. Fundraising events: £18.805 Donations: £122.589 Expenditure totalled £61,640, allocated to: Educational resources: £24,223 Trips and enrichment: £37.417 The year ended with a net surplusldeficit of £79.754. bringing the closing balance to £97,233. Reserves are maintained at a prudent level to support future commitments and ensure financial stability. 6. Reserves Policy TheTrustees aim to maintain a minimum unrestricted reserve of £5,000 to ensure continuity of support for the school. Current reserves stand at £5,000 which is considered adequate and will be managed accordingly in the comingyear. 7. Risks and Uncertainties Key risks identified include: Variability in fundraising income due to economic conditions. Reduced volunteer engagement. Increased costs for school resources and activities. Trustees mitigate these by diversifying fundraising activities, strengthening community engagement, and prudentfinancial planning.
- Plans for the Comingyear Looking ahead, the Fund plans to: Organise a number of fundraising events Fund initiatives including outdoor learning spaces and technology upgrades Strengthen partnerships with local businesses and community groups These efforts will continueto support our mission of enhancingthe educational experience at Crick Primary School.
- Trustee Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved this report and confirm that it complies with the legal rffluirements for a charity operating in England and Wales. Signed: Chair of Trustees Date: 26th January 2026
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Re5trtcted funds Endowment funds Tntal funds Last year to the n••Mst to the nearest É to the nearest £ to the nearest£ to the nrest£ A1 Receipts 122,089 122.089 19,305 Othgr r1 19,306 Sub total(Gross income AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). 19,305 122,089 141.394 Sub total 19,305 122,089 141.394 A3 Payments Payments 37A17 24223 61,640 Sub totsi 37A17 24.223 61.640 A4 Asset and Investment purchases, (see table) Sub total 37,417 24,223 81.840 Net of re¢elpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 18.112 97066 79,754 18.112 97.866 79,754 CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fvnds to nearest£ Restricted funds to near*8t£ Endowment funds to neat£ Categories No Assets or Liabtliteis held 81 Cash funds Totsl cash funds lajree tslan¢e8 %thth re¢ewt$ and payment afyxuntlsll Unrestrlcted funds to nearest£ Restricted funds Endowment funds to neare$t£ Details to nearest £ Fund to which asset belon Gurrent value tional Detsi15 Cost loptionall B3 Investment assets Fund to whTrch asset belon Current valu• )nal Detsils Cost loptionall B4 Assets retained for the charitVs own use Fund to which relate# Amount due tional l•Vhen due Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on ttr of all the trustees Oate of roval Signature Print Name ol4K ' CCXX R2 awjunts (SS) 04n2Q026
Crick Primary School Main Road Crick Northamptonshire NN6 7TU 18"Janu8ry2026 Dear Sirs Please find below details of the completed School Fund Audit forthe financial year 2024-2025, conducted by me on the 18" January 2026. A detailed review of the source documentation forthe School Fund account was undertaken, and I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information presented to myself gives a true and fair record of the School Fund account's income and expenditure. I can give assurance that the duties are being satisfactorily performed giving an accurate position for the year-end financial statements. The accounts have been verified with no discrepancies found. Yours faithfully, Stuart Malin ACMA, CGMA {Associ8te Chartered Management Accountant)
KPR RY ILERIcATE th On the 18 January 2026,1 conducted a full review of the Income and Expenditure account for the School Fund Accountfor the year ended 2024-2025, togetherwith all the relevant presented supported documentation. During said review, I was able to obtain all the information and exp18nations to support the documentation. 1am satisfied that the accounts are consistent with the underlyingfinancial record. No matters have come to my attention, which would give me reasonable cause to believe that there are any matters to which attention should be drawn. Signed: Stuart Malin ACMA, CGMA (Associate Chartered Management Accountant)