Chairman’s Report 2023-2024
year, fostering a strong partnership with new Year 7 parents and the broader school community. Our
term commitment to the PTA.
Throughout the academic year, the PTA organised events that brought together parents, teachers, and students, strengthening the bonds within the AGS community. These events provided
A recap of the year….
Autumn Term
£1,700 for the school.
Spring Term
in previous years, the event remains one of the PTA's pillar events, showcasing the school community's strengths. The lively atmosphere likely resulted in a few sore heads the following morning, and the event raised an impressive £1,800, a testament to the tremendous efforts of Alex, Chrissie, and everyone who contributed to its success.
Another event was the Year 7 parents' welcome event. This year, Helena, a new volunteer parent, organised Beetle Drive. The event was well-a�ended, and the feedback from new parents was overwhelmingly posi�ve. Helena's efforts in pu�ng together this event deserve special recogni�on.
The Year 7 Disco and addi�onal bar events further enriched the PTA's calendar, keeping many volunteer parents ac�vely involved. These events raised funds and fostered a sense of community and engagement within the AGS family.
Summer Term
This year, the PTA successfully organised another memorable Summer Fete. Although the event had to operate under the wet-weather plan, the team's steely grit and determina�on resulted in an incredible amount of money raised for the school.
remains one of the PTA's stellar events, showcasing the school community's strengths and fostering a sense of togetherness.
Our treasurer, Colin, will provide more details on the money raised later. However, a huge thank you is owed to Sarah, everyone involved in organising the Summer Fete, and the en�re PTA parent volunteer community for their strong support and par�cipa�on, which made this event a resounding success despite the weather challenges.
Thank Yous
As we reach the end of another successful year for the Aylesbury Grammar School (AGS) ParentTeacher Associa�on (PTA), we would like to express our sincere gra�tude to all who have contributed to our accomplishments. Your unwavering dedica�on and support have been invaluable to the core team, event leaders, and the new volunteer parents.
However, this also marks a poignant moment as we always must bid farewell to a few who are naturally coming to the end of their son’s involvement in the school. This year is par�cularly challenging, as those who have been the bedrock of our commi�ee for many years, working �relessly behind the scenes to ensure our success, will be leaving us.
This year, we extend our most profound apprecia�on to Sarah, Alex, and Colin, whose excep�onal contribu�ons have significantly driven the PTA's success. Your commitment, dedica�on, and impact on the AGS community will be missed.
The founda�on they have laid and the example they have set will serve as a guiding light for those who follow in their footsteps.
Your contribu�ons have le� an indelible mark on the AGS community!
Closing remarks
The PTA has had a remarkable year. The funds raised will go towards the EB4 refurbishment and the purchase of addi�onal Table tennis tables.
While the current core team remains small, we have had another year in which we have punched well above our weight, as evidenced by the fantas�c amount of money raised. However, the PTA recognises the need to finalise several vital internal roles; work will be done over the summer to finalise them. These roles will be adver�sed on the school page and Classist to a�ract new volunteer
parents who will hopefully bring the much-needed fresh input in terms of new ideas & energy that
commitment to the PTA's mission.
to "shoot for the stars," the upcoming academic year promises to be even more successful and rewarding.
Have a wonderful summer with your families, and may the PTA return refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges with renewed vigour and enthusiasm.
Mr Damian Willingale – PTA Chair
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Aylesbury Grammar School PTA Accounts 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024
2023-2024 Income Expenditure Net
50/50 Club £ 3,101.83 -£ 1,129.92 £ 4,231.75
PTA Bar £ 901.92 -£ 723.83 £ 1,625.75
Beetle Drive £ 402.82 -£ 118.44 £ 521.26
Y7 Disco £ 466.76 £ - £ 466.76
Curry & Quiz £ 3,929.39 -£ 1,964.49 £ 5,893.88
Winter Raffle £ 1,724.23 £ - £ 1,724.23
Summer Raffle £ 3,705.50 £ -
Summer Fete £ 9,392.33 -£ 4,453.16 £ 13,845.49
Easy Fundraising £ 271.05 £ - £ 271.05
Just Giving £ - £ - £ -
Giving Machine £ 32.87 £ - £ 32.87
ParentKind £ - -£ 153.00 £ 153.00
Bucks Lottery £ 1,854.50 £ - £ 1,854.50
SHU £ 1,644.96 £ - £ 1,644.96
Cabaret £ 451.17 -£ 326.49 £ 777.66
School Prom £ 1,107.81 £ - £ 1,107.81
Y7 Social £ 14.78 £ - £ 14.78
Café £ 447.54 -£ 56.23 £ 503.77
Other £ 525.28 -£ 548.09 £ 1,073.37
Totals £ 29,974.74 -£ 9,473.65
Total funds Raised £ 20,501.09
2022/2023 brought forward £ 38,590.58
Funds Raised £ 29,974.74
Expenditure -£ 9,473.65
PTA float -£ 250.00
Sub-total £ 58,841.67
Donations to AGS
AGS - Outdoor t/tennis tables £2,944.63
Mulled Wine for Carol Concert £37.50
School Bursaries - incl School Gazebos £2,255.00
AGS Sport equipment £16.38
AGS Sport equipment - t/tennis bats & balls £49.13
TOTAL -£ 5,302.64
Balance Remaining £ 53,539.03
Represented by
Current account Nat West Plc 31 August 2024 £ 53,539.03
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23/06/2025
AGS Master ledger 2023-2024 (1)
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Aylesbury Grammar School PTA
On accounts for the year 31/08/2024 Charity no 1091248 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2-3 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024 .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement 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:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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: Claire Mignot Date: 17/06/2025 ~~Po [~~ Name: Claire Mignot ~~CO~~ Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 5 Grange Road Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 5HS
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