CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From: 0110912024 To: 3110812025
Charity name: Williams Ransom Sch¢)ol and Parents, Association
Charity registration number: 1080261
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Para 1 17
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing documènt
To advance the education of the pupils of
I the School by providing and assisting in the
provision of facilities for education as the
School (not normally provided by the Local
Education Authority) and as an ancillary".
To foster more extended relationships
belween the staff, parents and others
associated with the School
To engage in activities which support the
School and advance the education of the
pupils attending it
To raise monies for the benefit of The
William Ransom School and its
pupils
To promote the general welfare of
the school and its pupils
To encourage cooperation beeen
parents. members of the School staff
and governorslmembers
To promote the creation of a social
environmenl for the parents,
members of staff and friends of the
School
Summary of the main
i activities in relation to those
purpose5 for the public
benefrt, in particular, the
activities, projects or servi$
identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17arvJ
Fundraising activities allowed the WR SPA
to donate funds to the William Ransom
School for various activities. equir)ment and
excursions in 2024-25. with benefits to all
pupils. Working closely with the school
community the WR SPA organised and ran a
series of events throughout the school yeaf
with the aim of both raising funds and
building on the school communty spirti. The
President, Chairman and the SPA committee
met monthl durin
tem lime to a
ree on
and plan these fundraising events and also
to age where the accumulated funds
i should be spent. Informing parents of the
benefils of the charity and the impact of the
generosity of those contributing at events is
i another core activi
The Trustees confim they have regard for
the Charity Commission Guidance on public
benefit
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidan
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
Additional infomiation (optional
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SORP referènce
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Policy on grant making
Para 1 38
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Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
The WR SPA is reliant on volunteer
contributions to carry out all activities with no
paid members of slaff
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other
Achievements and Perfomiance
SORP reference
Whilst raising funds for the William Ransom
School, the WR SPA has carried out multiple
events which have acted to bring the school
communrty closer together. Both for parents.
pupils and the wider community {as many
events are open to all}.
Summary of the main
achievements oflhe charity.
identifying the difference the
charity s work has made lo
the circumstan$ of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1 20
Fundraising activities raised a lolal of
£28,174_50 with donations adding £1,049.65
Throughout 2025 funds were used lo
purchase various equipment for the school,
including..
Chromebooks
Library Furniture
Classroom Mats
i Literacy Tree Membership
Immersive Experiences Storytelling
Murals
Wellbeing Items
Items for Chrislmas
Clay Poppy Workshop
Bean Bag Chairs
Books for Library
Library Books
Christmas Tree Festival Entrance
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
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Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
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Investment performan
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the
riod
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Pala 1.21
£24.650.18
Para 1.22
No policy for holding reserves. Funds held
for future large purchases such as
playground equipment, audio equipment for
the school hall and student lockers.
£24,650.18
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Amount of reseNes held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
Para 1.23
Additional information {optionall
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The charity's principal
Events held al William Ransom School
sources of funds linclLKling
including Summer Fete, Christmas Story
any fundraising)
lime with Santa. Doughnut Sales, Winter
Wonderland, Santa Sleigh collection, Secret
Presenl R¢)om. Chnslmas Raffle, S¢hool
discos. Comed Ni
ht. Food Festival.
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P4r• 147
Investment policy and
objectives including any
so¢ial investment policy
adopted
P•ra 1.46
No material risks
A description of Ihe principal
risks facing the charity
P•rn 1.46
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Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of goveming document
Para 1.25
Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
i-oraled
Para 1.25
Unincorporated Association
Trustee selection methods
including delails of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Trustees are selected from the existing
committee or from new members joining at
the AGM and must be proposed by one
committee member and seconded by
another. An election takes place at the AGM
should there be more candidates than
vacancies
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Policies and procedLtres
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Parn 1.51
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The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
PaR 1.51
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Relationship with any related
parties
P•ta 1.51
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Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charil
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
William Ransom School and Parents Association
William Ransom SPA, WR SPA
1080261
The William Ransom School,
Stuart Drtve, Hitchin, SG4 9QB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted rf not
for whole year
Trustee nam¥
Offiet {if any)
Name of person lor
body) entitled to
oint trustee
Tony Plunkett
Glyn Doggett
Matthew Chapman
Amanda Hepple
Eleni Vardaki
ifan
President
Treasurer
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
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roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Tru$tee name
Datas a*d rf not forwhole
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
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held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
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Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the tharily's own assets
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Additional infomyation (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
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ersonnel details
Other o
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tional infomiation
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(sl GL¥ D6TrI I
Position (eg
Secretary, Chair, etc}
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Date
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## **William Ransom SPA**
## **Receipts and Payments Accounts**
For the Period - 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
## **Section A - Receipts and Payments**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Column4 Column3 Total Funds Co
A1 Receipts Funds Funds Funds
Fundraising Activities 28,174.50 28,174.50
Donations 1,049.65 1,049.65
Bank Interest 151.08 151.08
- -
29,375.23 29,375.23
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
- - - -
A2 Asset and Investment Sales, etc.
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
- -
Total Receipts 29,375.23 29,375.23
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Column4 Column3 Total Funds Co
A3 Payments Funds Funds Funds
School Purchases 37,910.69 37,910.69
Fundraising Activities 6,481.72 6,481.72
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(44,392.41) (44,392.41)
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc. (604.39) (604.39)
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
- -
Total Payments (44,996.80) (44,996.80)
- -
Net of Receipts/Payments (15,621.57) (15,621.57)
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
- -
A6 Cash fund last year 40,271.75 40,271.75
- -
Cash Funds at 30th August 2025 24,650.18 24,650.18
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## **Section B - Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 30th August 2025**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
B1 Cash funds Funds Funds Funds Total Funds
Current Account 4,222.10 4,222.10
Bonus Saver 1 20,428.08 20,428.08
Bonus Saver 2 - -
- -
Outstanding Receipts to Clear Bank
- -
Outstanding Payments to Clear Bank
- -
24,650.18 24,650.18
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B2 Other monetary assets Funds Funds Funds
- - - -
- - - -
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B3 Investment assets Funds Funds Funds
- - - -
- - - -
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B4 Assets retained for charity use Funds Funds Funds
648.35 - - 648.35
648.35 - - 648.35
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total
B5 Liabilities Funds Funds Funds
- - - -
- - - -
Signed (on behalf of all trustees)
Print Name Date
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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/ members of**
## Charity Name
The William Ransom School and Parents “Association”.
**On accounts for the year ended**
August 2025
**Charity no (if any)**
1080261
## **Set out on pages**
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31 / 08 / 2025** .
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Signed:**
Hammad
**Date:**
23/06/2026
**Name:**
Muhammad Hammad Farooq
**Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):**
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**October 2018**
**IER**
**Address:**
27 Hillfield avenue, Hitchin. SG4 0AL
## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
## **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
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**October 2018**
**IER**