Sue Baker
Schools Finance Su
ort
3 The Pyghtle
Shefford
Beds
SG17 5FE
(01462) 620759
mobile: 07896 433957
email: suebaker.shefford@ntlworld.com
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