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St Paul's C of E Primary School
Parent Staff Association (PSA)
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Trustees’ Annual Report
For the year 31/08/2023 - 30/08/2024
ST PAUL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL (HOOK) PARENT STAFF ASSOCIATION
Charity Number: 1089714
1. Objectives and Activities
Objectives
The principal objective of the charity is to advance the education of pupils in the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education not normally provided by the local authority.
Activities
The charity raises funds through events and activities to support the school and enrich the educational experience of all its pupils. Regular fundraising events include school discos, summer and Christmas fairs, raffles, and sponsored challenges.
During the 2023–2024 financial year, we focused on rebuilding community engagement post-pandemic and expanding our fundraising activities.
2. Achievements and Performance
This year we successfully hosted a number of events, including:
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A well-attended Summer Fair
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A Christmas Fair and raffle
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School discos
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These events not only raised significant funds but also enhanced the school community and pupil engagement.
Funds raised have been used to:
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Purchase new playground equipment
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Support curriculum enrichment activities such as school trips and workshops
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Provide additional classroom resources as requested by staff
3. Financial Review
Income: £25,998
Expenditure: £14,156
Net surplus for the year: £11,842
St Paul’s C of E Primary School PSA, Orchard Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1AJ Registered Charity No 1089714
The charity remains in a strong financial position. The surplus will be carried forward to support future projects including plans to improve the school library.
We maintain a policy of keeping a reserve of £2000 – 3000 to allow us to spend money on our bi annual fairs.
4. Structure, Governance, and Management
The charity is an unincorporated association run by a committee of volunteer trustees, elected annually. Meetings are held regularly to plan events.
All trustees are parents or staff members at the school. We ensure all trustees are aware of their responsibilities through the Charity Commission guidance and internal induction procedures.
5. Trustees
The trustees during the year were:
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Kirsty Sibley, Chair
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Caroline Wales, Vice Chair
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Rebecca Taylor, Secretary
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Emma Sims, Treasurer
All trustees served throughout the year unless otherwise stated.
6. Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Our activities continue to further our charitable purpose for the public benefit.
Approved by the Trustees on 31 May 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Signature:
Name: Emma Sims
Position: Treasurer
St Paul’s C of E Primary School PSA, Orchard Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1AJ Registered Charity No 1089714
| Bank reconciliation | 31-Aug-24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank acc no. | 96928875 | ||||
| closingbalance at | 13-Aug-24 | 15,183.64 | |||
| plus cash in hand | |||||
| balance | **adjusted balance c/f ** | 15,183.64 |
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| openingbalance | 22-Aug-23 | NatWest | 3,341.59 | ||
| plus o/b cash in hand | 0.00 | ||||
| less 2022/23payments | 0.00 | ||||
| **adjusted balance b/f ** | 3,341.59 | ||||
| income | 25,998.38 | ||||
| 25,998.38 | |||||
| expenditure | 14,156.33 | ||||
| 14,156.33 | |||||
| balance | 15,183.64 | ||||
| dif | |||||
| 0.00 |
St Paul’s C of E Primary School PSA, Orchard Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1AJ Registered Charity No 1089714
INCOME
| PSA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Receipts Book | ||
| Date | Details | Total |
| September | 306.37 | |
| October | 1,493.46 | |
| November | 7,228.78 | |
| December | 1,836.55 | |
| January | 134.28 | |
| February | 1,114.66 | |
| March | 2,124.28 | |
| April | 555.00 | |
| May | 8,645.12 | |
| June | 630.47 | |
| July | 1,505.24 | |
| August | 424.17 | |
| YEAR TOTAL | 25,998.38 |
EXPENDITURE
| MONTH | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| September | 1,177.50 | |
| October | 819.73 | |
| November | 1,604.44 | |
| December | 994.99 | |
| January | 4,824.64 | |
| February | 121.00 | |
| March | 803.96 | |
| April | 1,054.30 | |
| May | 1,207.06 | |
| June | 177.75 | |
| July | 1,370.96 | |
| August | - | |
| YEAR TOTAL | 14,156.33 |
St Paul’s C of E Primary School PSA, Orchard Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1AJ Registered Charity No 1089714