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PTA
Oakwood Association
also known as
Oakwood Primary School PTA
(an unincorporated charity)
Charity number 1102222
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2025

Oakwood Association
Regulatory Inforniation
Trustee8
Mrs Amy Wright
Mrs Laura Fyfe
(reggned 17 March 20261
Mrs Elaine fittanegro Correa (appointed 4 November 2025)
Mrs Clare Seldon
Mrs lrina Glencross
(appointed 22 Octotw 2024. resigned 4 November 2025
Mrs Samantha Bonfield
(app)inted 17 March 2026)
(resFgned 22 Octoter 2024)
Registered Office oak￿rrrfj Primary Schcol
oak￿ Drive
StAlbans
AL4 OXA
Charity number
1102222

Trustees Annual Report
Year Ended 31 July 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
Oakwood Association, trading name Oakwood Primary School PTA. is an unlncorporated assoaation Eoverned
by its constitution, adopted on 19 March 2￿3. updated on 6 March 2012. It is regTrstered as charity 1102222
with the Charity Commission.
This annual report and accounts of Oakwood Association cover the period of l August 2024 to 31 Juty 2025.
Or
an1￿￿On
The Board ofTrustees adrninrsters Oakwood A%soaation along with the members. There must be at least two
trustees. In the 2024-2025 financial year, the Trustees included.. Clare Seldon (Chair, appointed at the AGM on
22 October 20241, Amy Wright ITreasurerl. Laura FyFe ICtrSe(xetsryl and Samantha Bonfield Ico-settetary,
resigned on 22 Ortober 20241.
The Board Is commttted to meet at least three times a year.
The organisation employed no pemianent members of stsff.
ointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed from rts membership. by a majority vote, usualty at the AGM.
Objectives and Adivithe5
In setting our objectives and planning our oth1￿￿e5 the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity
Commission's public benefit guidance.
The objects of the Association are to advance the education of pupils at Oakwood Primary School in particular
l. Developing effective relationships between the stsff. Pa￿nts and others associated with the school, including
the local community and the public.
2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and a(Ivance the
education of the pupils.
Events
The charity carrie5 Out a wide range of aCb￿tIes in pursuance of its charttable aims. The tnjstees consider that
these activities provide benefft both to those who attend l>dkwood Primarysthool and the wider community.
M05t events were (Ad favourrtes like the thristsnas events, Easter Hunt and Oakfest. But we also had Our first Sip
& Glass patnting event and Postbox Topper at Easter. [￿tt811 we had fewer parent and larger events and manv
events have ceased to be run [￿yMpICs, Quiz&Pi22a, Karaoke. Bums nlght, hair braidin& coffee mornings, Cake
salesl. Also match funding individuals have been unable to apply to their employer5 this year. which did reduce
our income. Many of the events we were able to njn exceeded previous costs (especially Oakfestl and to keep
tickets reasonable for families during costof living impacts, we were then not able to make as much profit.
The PTA ran 27 events over the year Icompared to over 30 vvents the year beforpl, from ￿%￿lar second hand
uniform and lolly sales, disco's and cinema nights to our larger events at Christmas. Easter, and the Summer.
Most were fundraising one5 but also ones wtth an emphasis on the en￿rOnMent. Our dothing re-sales have
reached a significant landmark s3￿ng many dothes from landfilllrecyding and making around £750 in total. We
also continue to raise money wa external sales with the likes of easyfundrainsin& Christmas Treeeasy and the
Verulam School firework5 event which together added around £5(Kl.
We have continued to make a concerted effortto help encourage both the sthool and wider communities to
re(Jute the use of single use plastic.

Oakwood Assodation
Tnthes Annual Report
Year Ended 31 July 2025
Financial R•viÈw
endin
We were pleased to continue to recetve a good number of requests overthe year from teachers and noted a
there remained a high number of requests for outdoor play equipment and lunchtime clubs which tie5 into our
deosion to continue to support the school their Opal 5theme.
When reviewing fundingforms we continue to record and look badt at what type of curriculum activtty and
across which Key Stsges we have spent against to aim for a fair balance to all areas. We also report back on why
funds were not allocated and encouragethern to try again next term rfwe think relevant.
The MUGA Imulti-use games arena) was installed in October half temi 2024. ¢knrall. The PTA have contributed
£21.544. which equates to just over a third of the totsl cosL
Most of our funds were allocated towards the MUGA. but we were very pleased to welcome
Gladiator Steel, aka Zack George. who shared a great morning with the children engaging them in
memorable fitness talk and meet and greet sessions.
Fundirs
Following our policy of spending rnOn￿ raised in the following flnanaal year. our year end posttion 15 externely
positlve. with our reseryes sttting at £23.11712023- £42,5891. Some of these funds have been requested by the
school to be spent on expected future projects. related to the Opal Ioutdoor Play and Leamingl scheme. As
such, we have no Un￿rtain￿e$ aboutthe charity contintjing as a going con￿rn as we have no fixed out8oin85.
No funds are held as custodian trustees on behalf of others.
The futu￿ plans of the chartty are to continue th￿r attivities in line with their objectives and continue to
fundralse for the school, repeating many of the events of this year.
Tru5tee< Respon4bllities for the Finandal Statemert%
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the finanaal statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Ktn£dom Accounting Standar(Is Iunited ￿ngdoM Generally Accepted Accounting
Prartice.)
select suitable accounting poliaes and then apply them consistendy:
observe the methods and principles rn the Charities SORP:
make jtjdgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent..
state whether applicable accounting stsndards have been followed. subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements-
Prepa￿ the financial ststements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disd05e with reasonable accuracy at
any time the finantsal position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the finanoal statements comply
with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity IA¢counts and Reports) Regulations 2Crf)8 and the provisions of the Trust
Deed. They a￿ also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chartty and heno for taknng reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees declare that they have approved the tru5tees' report above.
Signed on behalf ofthe tharivs trustees
Amy Wright. Treasurer
Date:
30 May 2026

Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Oakwood A5%Kiation
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Oakwood Association for the year
ended 31 July 2025.
Responsibilltles and basis of report
As the charity trustees of Oakwood Association {the Association) you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charff(ies Act 20111'the
Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Association's accounts carried out under Section 145
of the 2011 Act and in tarrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission undersertion 14515)Ib) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have tompleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention
in connettion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of
the Act.- or
the accounts do not accord with those records- or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts gtve a 'true and fair view which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Marie Twomey-mcleod
ACA
31 Chestnut Drive
St Albans
AL4 OER
Date:
30 May 2026

Oakwood Association
ststement of Financial Artivities
Yearto 31July 2025
Genernl Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations
Charitsble activitie&
Fundraisin8 events
Trading activitie5
Bank Interest
682
629
18.371
6.611
87
18,371
6.611
87
27,209
5.953
104
Total income
25,751
25,751
Expendlture on:
Charitsble activities
Fundraising costs
Administration costs
34.265
10.715
243
34.265
10.715
243
18.949
13,662
273
Total expenditure
45,223
45.223
32,884
Net income
(19,472)
(19A72)
Recondliation of funds:
Total Funds brought forward
42.589
42,589
41.578
Funds carried forward
23,117
23.117
42.589
There are no recognised gains or losses other than those recognised above.
All attivities are continuing.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis.

Oakwood Association
Balance Sheet
Year Ended 31 July 2025
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,952
40.021
23,873
Total current assets
23.917
42.973
Liabilities
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
18(K)}
{3841
Totsl Net assets
23,117
42,589
Funds
Unrestricted funds
GerTreral funds
23,117
42,589
Totsl Charlty Fund5
23,117
4Z,589
Approved by the Trustees and aulhorised for isgje on 30 May 2026
Signed on their behalf by..
Amy Wright. Treasurer

Oakwood Association
Notes
Year Ended 31 July 2025
l Accounting Polldes
al Basis of Accounting
The Oakwood Aswiation is a Charity registered in England and Wales. It's registered address is Oakwood
School. Oakwood Drive. St Albans. HertsFordshire. AL4 OXA and it is a Public Benefft Entity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. published on 16 July 2014. The charity Is a public
benefit entity for the purposes of FRS 102 and therefore the charity also prepared its financial statements
in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland lThe FRS 102 Charities SORP) and the Charities ALt 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fdir view, and hove departed from the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(KJ8 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair
view,. This departure has involved following Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities preparing their
accounts in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice effective from l April 2C()S which has Since been withdrawn.
The financial ststements are prepared in stedin& which is the functional currency of the charity.
Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
The principal accounting poli(ies. which are applied consistently. are Set out below.
b) Going Con￿rn Ba515
The financial statements have been prepared on a goin8 concem basis.
Having carried out a detailed review of the Charitws resources and the current economic challenges
facing both the CharFty and its members the Trustees are satisfied that the Charity has sufficient cash
flows to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least one year from the date of approval of the financial
Statements and that it is appropriate for the accounts to be prepared on the going concern basi5.
¢) AccouTrting Estlmates
In the view of the trustees in applying the accounting policies adopted. no judgements were required
that have a significant effert on the amounts recognised in the financial statements, nor do any estimates
or assumptions made carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next financial year.
dl Income
All income is accounted for when there is eviden￿ of entitlemeDL the receipt is probable and the
amount can be measured reliably.
e) Expenditure
All expenditure is included on an accruals ba515 and is recoBnised when there is a legal or constructive
obligation for payment to be made.
fj Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at banks and in hand and short term deposits with a maturity
date of three months or less.

Oakwood Association
Notes
Year Ended 31 July 2025
l Accounting Pollcie5 {continued)
g) Finan¢lal Instruments
The charity only hold5 basic financial instruments as defined by FRS 102. Financial instruments re￿[Vable
or payable within one year of the reporting date are recognised at their transaction value and
subsequently measured at their settlement price.
With the exceptions of prepayments and deferred income all other debtor and creditor balances are
considered to be baslc financial instruments under FRS 102.
h) Crltical A¢counting Estimates and Areas of Judgement
In the view of the trustees in applying the accounting policies adopted, no judgÈments were required
that have a significant effect on the amounts ￿Cognised in the financial statements nor do any estimates
or assumptions made carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next financial year.
i) Volunteers
All our events are run and supported by parent volunteers who are members of the PTA and the trustees.
JI Trustees
No trustees were paid any remuneration or received any other benefit from the charity.
No trustees expenses have been incurred or reimbursed.
k) Related Party Transartions
There were no related party transattions in the year. or previous year.
2 Debtors
2025
2024
Other Debtors
Prepayments
2.219
733
Total Debtors
2,952
3 Cash at bankand in hand
Z025
2024
Cash in hand
Current Account
Fixed Interest Accounts
llo
14,677
9,076
120
30,911
8.9￿)
Total Cash
23,873
40,021

Oakwood Associatlon
Notes
Year Ended 31 Juty 2025
4 Creditors: amourrts falllng dye withln one year
2025
2024
Other creditors
Accrua15
Total Creditors

Oakwood Association
Year Ended 31 July 2025
Note 5: Detsiled Income and Expendiwre
2025
2024
In
ome from charitable activities
Oakfest
Christmas Fair
£2 room
Christmas Party
Wreath makin8
Hampers
Deck the Halls
Discos
Bums night
Cinema night
Karaoke
Easter
Verulam Fireworks
Glass Painting
Marie's Walk
Hair Tinsel
Sip & Paint
Matched Funding
6.956
3,204
1.994
1,872
8.853
3.407
1,999
2,349
623
759
58
1,326
3.287
734
732
593
1.307
702
602
490
542
12
311
1,624
27,209
18,371
In￿rne from tradi
arttvities
Panto
Ice cream sales
Uniform sale
Costume sale
4,727
1,134
658
92
4,093
1,266
503
91
6.611
5.953
Donations".
Easyfundraising & ATnazon smile
ASDA Cashpot
Just Giving
Golf day
Donations
Christmas treeasy
346
69
172
179
28
59
629
Investment Income
Bank interest
87
104
Totsl Income
25,751
33.895

Oakwood Aswciatlon
Year Ended 31 July 2025
Note 5: Detailed Income and Expernliture
2025
2024
Cost of Fundralsin
Activities
Oakfest
Christmas Fair
£2 Room
Christmas party
Hampers
Disc05
Burns night
Cinema Night
Quiz night
Panto
Wreath making
Easter
Glass Painting
Sip and Paint
Karaoke
Ice cream sales
{3.792)
15521
(401
16801
14.0851
16731
11531
{9851
(ioi
14CKII
(2.0751
11741
14CQ)
{1551
14.5121
13,686}
{4091
11151
1128)
{2201
11731
14051
13191
113.6621
12361
110,715)
Administration costs
PTA wnembership
Bank charges
Other admin costs
Printer cartridge
11621
{611
1201
11531
1161
(1041
{2431
12731
Charitable events
Christmas crackers & tree
Gladiator Visit
Coffee morning & New parents gifts
Gardeningl Lend a Hand
Year 6 Leavers
Presents- office
1155)
1555}
1811
151
12,4931
11,0501
1261
13,6551
(2621
(1.0501
(2.0221
Donations direct to school
Trips and workshops
Class donations
Central School fund
Teacher requests Ipot 21
13,5cKII
18251
121,544)
16.3741
12,6251
18251
17,9401
13.9041
132.2431
{45.223}
115,2941
132.8841
Total expenditure
(Deflclt)ISurplus for the year
(19,4721
I,oii