Histon & Impington Park Primary PTFA
Annual Report 2024–2025 Registered Charity No. 1096921 Adopted Parentkind Constitution
1. About the PTFA
Histon & Impington Park Primary PTFA (Parents, Teachers and Friends Association) is a registered charity operating under the adopted Parentkind Constitution.
Our Charitable Objective is:
To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:
Development effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school,
Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
All decisions and spending are made by the elected Committee, which is accountable to the school community.
2. Trustees and Committee 2024–2025
The following individuals served on the PTFA Committee during the year:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Leanne / Nikos Papageorgiou |
| Treasurer | Chloe Dives / Zoe Masey |
| Secretary | Kimberly Cole / Amy Cowan |
| Ordinary Trustees | Jenny Blakesley / Shaked Nir / Lisa Hart |
3. Chair's Report
The 2024–2025 year was incredibly busy, successful, and rewarding. The energy and commitment of our committee, and the support of the whole school community, allowed us to achieve more than ever before.
Events and Activities
This year we hosted a wider range of events than in previous years:
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Disco — organised in record time and proved enormously popular with the children.
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Christmas Fair — held on a ticketed basis for the second year running, with a new tokenbased system introduced for the Summer Fair. Both events raised more than the prior year whilst significantly reducing the administrative burden of cash handling.
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Movie Night — the first since Park became a Primary school, giving children the opportunity to come in wearing comfortable clothes and enjoy a selection of films.
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Quiz Night — continued our annual tradition, this year targeted at parents and carers.
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Fireworks Night and Histon Feast — continued community participation in both events.
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Uniform Sales — now a major and growing income stream, reflecting excellent community engagement.
Funding Impact
Raising money is only part of the job — seeing it put to good use is the most rewarding aspect of everything we do. This year the PTFA was proud to fund:
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A major investment in new playground equipment for the whole school community.
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50% of the cost of new laptops, supporting digital learning across the school.
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Play Therapy — continuing our commitment to pupil wellbeing.
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Arts and culture visits, including the Megson concert and workshop and a theatre show.
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New classroom rugs and sports equipment.
On behalf of the whole committee, thank you to every parent, carer, teacher and friend who gave their time, bought a ticket, or supported our events this year. It genuinely makes a difference to every child at Park Primary.
4. Treasurer's Report
Overview
The PTFA had a strong fundraising year, generating net fundraising income of £22,795 (2023–24: £18,660). This included a one-off £5,000 donation towards playground equipment; on a comparable basis, net income of £17,795 was 5% below the prior year, reflecting the absence of the Danceathon and Beer Festival donation (which together contributed £3,655 in 2023–24), offset by new and improved events including the Movie Night, Fireworks Night, and stronger income from both fairs.
Grants given to the school totalled £29,009 (2023–24: £14,113), including a major £16,000 investment in playground equipment funded from reserves. On a comparable basis, grants of £13,009 were 8% below the prior year.
Cash balances at 31 August 2025 stood at £13,292 (opening: £19,374), reflecting the planned drawdown of reserves to fund playground equipment.
Summary of Income and Expenditure
| Income | £ |
|---|---|
| Fundraising activities (net of direct costs) | 22,795 |
| Interest received | 334 |
| Donations and legacies (inc. designated funds) | 8,355 |
| Total income | 28,380 |
| Expenditure | £ |
| Grants to school (projects & activities) | 29,009 |
| PTFA operating expenses (membership & bank charges) |
202 |
| Total expenditure | 34,462 |
| Net position | £ |
| Net deficit for year | (6,082) |
| Cash balances at 1 September 2024 | 19,374 |
| Cash balances at 31 August 2025 | 13,292 |
Fundraising Income by Activity
| Activity | 2024–25 (£) | 2023–24 (£) | Change |
| Play Equipment (one-off donation) | 5,000 | — | New |
| Summer Fair | 3,232 | 2,789 | +16% |
| Fireworks Night | 2,250 | 1,250 | +80% |
| Christmas Raffle | 2,237 | 1,980 | +13% |
| Christmas Fair | 1,764 | 1,544 | +14% |
| School Lottery | 1,335 | 1,359 | –2% |
| Disco | 1,193 | 1,120 | +7% |
| Movie Night | 951 | — | New |
| Quiz Night | 802 | 637 | +26% |
| Uniform Sales | 786 | 127 | +519% |
| Christmas Cards | 752 | 725 | +4% |
| Danceathon | — | 2,155 | –100% |
| Beer Festival Donation | — | 1,500 | –100% |
| Other income | 2,494 | 3,474 | –28% |
| Total | 22,795 | 18,660 | +22% |
Grant-Funded Projects
| Project | 2024–25 (£) | 2023–24 (£) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playground Equipment | 16,000 | — | New |
| IT Equipment (50% of new laptops) | 6,880 | 5,912 | +16% |
| Play Therapy | 2,888 | 4,640 | –38% |
| Classroom Rugs | 1,776 | — | New |
| Woodland Hire | 570 | 500 | +14% |
| Sports Equipment & T-Shirts | 266 | — | New |
| Megson Concert & Workshop | 250 | — | New |
| Theatre Show | 250 | — | New |
| Class Party Food | 130 | 134 | –3% |
| Skipping Workshop | — | 1,000 | –100% |
| Other | — | 1,927 | –100% |
| Total | 29,009 | 14,113 | +106% |
Reserves and Cash Position
Reserves are calculated as total cash balances less £3,000 set aside for fireworks underwriting and the estimated cost of the next event, giving usable reserves of approximately £12,500. Of this amount, £360 represents designated funds held for the Uniform Shed, donated by the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.
Operational Improvements in 2024–2025
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Raisely fundraising platform — implemented to enable online ticket sales, token purchases, and gift aid-eligible donations. Credit card fees of £116 were largely offset by £100 of donations through the platform.
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Dual authorisation — introduced on the Metro Bank account to strengthen financial governance and controls.
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Summer Fair token system — reduced cash handling risks, simplified stall operations, and improved post-event reconciliation.
5. Trustees' Declaration
The trustees confirm that:
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The PTFA has operated in accordance with its charitable objectives during the year ended 31 August 2025.
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All funds have been applied for the advancement of education of pupils at Histon & Impington Park Primary School.
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This report provides a fair and accurate summary of the PTFA's activities, achievements, and financial position for the year.
29 June 2026
Approved by the trustees and presented at the Committee Meeting on xxxxx 2026. 29 June 2026
| Role | Name | Signature | Date | |
| Chair | Jenny Blakesley | 30 June 2026 | ||
| Treasurer | Zoe Masey | 30 June 2026 | ||
Histon & Impington Park Primary PTFA Receipts and Payments Accounts
Year ended 31 August 2025
Registered Charity No. 1096921
Statement of Receipts and Payments
| Receipts | £ |
| Charitable Activities | 19,691 |
| Donations | 8,355 |
| Bank interest | 334 |
| Total receipts | 28,380 |
| Payments | £ |
| Grants and donations to the school | 29,009 |
| Administration costs | 202 |
| Fundraising Expenses | 5,251 |
| Total payments | 34,462 |
| Net (decrease) in funds for the year | (6,082) |
| Cash funds brought forward at 1 September 2024 | 19,374 |
| Cash funds carried forward at 31 August 2025 | 13,292 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 August 2025
| Cash funds held | £ |
| Metro Bank current account | 9,262 |
| CBS savings account | 3,671 |
| Cash in hand and floats | 359 |
| Total cash funds | 13,292 |
The charity holds no other assets or liabilities at the year end.
Independent Examiner's Report Histon & Impington Park Primary PTFA Registered Charity No. 1096921 Year ended 31 August 2025 Examlnor Details Full nama Wayne Gordon Address 34 Bancrotl Lane. Soham, Ely> Camb5, CB7 5DG Rolovant qualification I exporlonco ACCA- qualified 1999 Rolatlonshlp to charlty Independent ac¢oun¢ant The examiner confirms they are independent of the charity and its trust88s, and hav8 no financial interest in the charity. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner Th8 charsty's trustees are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts. The trustees consid8r that an audit is not required for this y8ar under section 14q2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo: Examine th6 accounts und8r saclion 145 of th8 Charities Act 2011. Follow the prOdreS laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(51(bl of the Charilies Act 2011)., and State whether particular mallers have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examlnerfs Report My examlnation was carrled out in accordance wlth General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by th8 charity and comparison of the accounts presented with thos8 records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees conc8ming any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not prowde all the evldence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report Is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Indopendont Examinerfs Statement In connection with my 8xamination, no matt8r has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material resped the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Chariti8s Act 2011,. and to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities AGt 2011 and with the methods and princip18S of the Statement of Recommended Practice 8pplKable to charilies, have not b8en met., or lo which, in my opinion, attention Should be drawn to enable a proper und8rstanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgnature Slgnature Namo (prlnt) Wayne Gordon 29 June 2026 Accounts Examlnod - Summary For refer8nc8, the examiner confirms the following figur8s have been reviewed.. Total incorne 28,380 Total expenditure Nel movement in funds 34,462 16,082) 13,292 Cash balances at year end Note." figures taken from the receipts and payments accounts prepared by the trustees for the year ended 31 August 2025.