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.

8. 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.
9. 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 n￿rest£
A1 Receipts
122,089
122.089
19,305
Othgr r￿1
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 nea￿t£
Categories
No Assets or Liabtliteis held
81 Cash funds
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Unrestrlcted
funds
to nearest£
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
to neare$t£
Details
to nearest £
Fund to which
asset belon
Gurrent value
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Detsi15
Cost loptionall
B3 Investment assets
Fund to whTrch
asset belon
Current valu•
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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
t￿tr of all the trustees
Oate of
roval
Signature
Print Name
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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
IL￿ER￿IcATE
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)