2024-08-31-accounts

Sue Baker Schools Finance Su ort 3 The Pyghtle Shefford Beds SG17 5FE [phone] mobile: [phone] email: [e-mail] 28 October, 2024 To whom it may conc Bushfield School Fund Account for the Period from I" Se t¢mber 2023 to 31° Au ust 2024 I have examined the accounting rewrds of the above fund and can Confi￿ that: In connection with my examination, matter h&s come to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records have not been mct. or (2) to whiclL in my Opinio￿ attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I am satisfied that the accounts represent a true and fair view of the fund for the perlod examin￿, and confmn that dedicated school funds are not being admiillstered via the fund. Pleas¢ fmd attached a summary of the account to accompany this letter for your records. Yours Truly

Sue Baker Schools Finance Su ort Bushfield School Fund Account 1st Se tember 2023 0 31st Au ust 2024 Bank Balance B/F at Cash in hand 01/0912024 50239.87 266.36 Uncleared Income last year Cheques in hand 0.00 Uncleared payments last year 2610712023 Chq 000910 2610712023 Chq 000911 2610712023 Chq I)￿912 2610712023 Chq 000913 18949.90 14700.00 2064.92 842.48 36557.30 13948.93 Opening balance Total Income Total Expenditu 64034.25 63761.87 14221.31 Bank Balance CIF at Cash in hand 3V0812024 30051.27 170.04 Uncleared Income this year Uncleared payments this year 3110812024 Chq 000919 16(MX).IX) 16000.00 14221.31 Closing balance

(HARITY COMMISSION Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Seition A Independent Exaffliner's Reporl Report to the t(ustees/membefS of tharity￿rne (￿d 8chco1 fijrkd On accounts for the year ended LqDLry Charlty no (if any) Set out on pages Respertive fesp(mslbllltles of trn￿ee$ and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible f(Y the preparatior¢ of the accounts. The charltls tfustees consider that an audit is not required foi this ythr utKler 5￿tIOn 144 of the Ch311ties Act 2011 (the Chaiities Art) ond that an independent examination 15 needed. It is my Fesponsibiltty to.. examine the accounts undei section 145 of the Charities ACL to follow the prLKedures lald down in the general Directions given by the Charity Cofflmission (undef se(tion 145(5)(b) of the Charities kt). and to stste whelher particular matter5 have come to my attention. Basis of independent erdmlnerfs ststernent My examination ¥￿5 cawied out in accorda￿e with general Dire(tion5 given by the Chaiity Commission. An examination Includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those iecoids. It also Includes consideration of any unusual iteffls 01 di5cIosufes in ihe accounts. arNI seeking explanations from the trustees concefning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that wotjld be required In an audit. and consequently no oplnlon is given as to whethef the accounts present a 'true and fair. vlew and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs sLilenient In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below").. (1) whifh gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any mateiial re5pe¢ ihe requlrements.. lo keep accounting iecords in accordance with sertion 130 of the Charities Act,- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requiiements of the Charitles Act have not been met- 01 (2) to whlch, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in ordei to enable a proper undeistanding of the accounts to be reached. . Ple05e delete the words the brockets if they do not opply. Signed Date Iioll Name Relevant professional qualification(s) 01 body (if any) Add(ess IER Marth 2012

Bushfield School Fund istered Charit No: 1070544 Trustees Annual Re For the Year Ended 31$t Au ort ust 2024 Name of Charity: Bushfield School Fund Reglstered Number: 1070544 L8gal Form: Unincorporated charitable organisation Governlng Document.. Deed of Trust dated 11 th June 1998 Address.. clo Bushfield School, Mwn Street, Wolverton MK12 5JG Trustees: Steve Sprrngett-McHugh, Executive Headteacher, Trustee & Chair Steve Weston. Associate Headteacher & Trustee Laura Shirley. Deputy Headteacher & Trustee Rob Felce, SGhool Business Manager & Trustee Method of Appolntment: The trustees shall hold office for th8 period of their election to the position of all employees or Goveming Body of Bu5hfield School Officers: As shown abov& Bankers: Lloyds Bank Independent Examlner: Sue Baker, 3 The Phyghtle, Shefford, Bads, SG17 5FE Objectives: The objectives of the charity are: To advance the education and enhance the provision of the pupils at Bushfield School Area of Beneflt: The ar&a of beneftt is determined as Wolverton, Milton Keynes rt of the Trustees on the Actlvltles of the Charl The Trustees present the audited Receipts & Payments Account of the Charity In accordance with the adopted accounting policy for the year ended 31" August 2024. Durlng the year varfous school trips took place. Up to the point of closur8 the following trlps have taken place: Year 3 The Caldecotte Experience for a Residential Trip Year 4 Alymerton Outdoor C8ntr8 for a Residential Trip Year 5 Whitemoor Lakes Residential Trip Year 6 Boumemouth for a Residential Trip Year 6 Visited The FIAF Museum, Top Jump and The Black Country Living Museum Choir & The Dance Project visited Ihe Venue Theatre to watch 'Pandora' by MK Dance Theatre Year 3 Stowe Gardens

We have made donations to the following charities: BBC Children In Need Curriculum areas have been supported throughout through the purchase of resources. Pupils, physical activity has been encouraged and schi)ol clubs supported through the purchase of playground games and sporting equipment. The other major activities passing through Sch(K)l Fund are: Breakfast Club grows in popularity every year", there are over 100 children on the register wtth a usual daily attendsnce of 68 children, some of whom are supported 100 % . PeripatetiG Music Lessons On the basis of the above it is felt that the Trustees of Bushfield School Fund have met the fund's objective which is to enhance the provision and advance the education of the children at Bushfield School. Trustoes Res nsibilities The Trustees are requlred to prepare financial ststements for each financial year which glve a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the Trust and of the surplus or deficit for that perlod. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:_ 1. Select sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasorHble and prudent 3. State whether applicable accounting standards have been ft)Ilowed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements 4. Prepare the financial statements on the on-going basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Trust will continue. The Trustees are responsible for: Keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Trust Safeguarding the Charity's assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for prevention and detectlon of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the Trustees on 5th March 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Executlve Headteacher