THE SKINNERS’ SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION (“SSPA”) (Registered charity number 1103916) TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 30 April 2023.
Registered address
C/O The Skinners’ School, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9PG
Trustees
SSPA is an unincorporated association whose members are the parents, guardians or carers of a pupil currently attending the Skinners’ School (“the school”) together with the Headmaster and one other staff member.
The elected members of the Committee are the Chair, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer (“the Officers”) together with twelve Ordinary Committee Members; these members are appointed at the AGM and in accordance with SSPA’s constitution. Up to six other members of the Committee (“the co-opted members”) are co-opted by the elected members of the Committee. The Committee members, both elected and co-opted, are the charity trustees.
The Committee of SSPA during the year was as follows: Brenda Purse (Chairman) - retired 21[st] June 2022 Jacqui Baker (Chairman) – appointed 21[st] June 2022 Jacqui Baker (Vice Chair)- retired June 21[st] 2022 Heather Wood (Vice Chair) – appointed June 21[st] 2022 Lucy Smalley (Secretary) – retired June 21[st] 2022 Ann Hughes-Wilson (Secretary) – appointed June 21[st] 2022 Jennifer Gillespie (Treasurer Edward Wesson (Headmaster) Andreas Purse Pupil representative – retired June 21[st] 2022 Alex Turton Pupil representative – retired June 21[st] 2022 George Burgess Pupil representative – appointed June 21[st] 2022 Josh Taylor Pupil representative – appointed June 21[st] 2022 Sarah Justice Retired 21[st] June 2022 Dianne Evans Helen Sanson Mirela Gorun Amanda Sermon Julie Bowen Retired 21[st] June 2022 Kulsoom Brown Retired 21[st] June 2022 Joanne McKall Sarah Pooley Retired 21[st] June 2022 Sharon Blackman Retired 21[st] June 2022 Paola Marshall Jeremy Tipper Retired 21[st] June 2022 Paul Johnston (Bursar) – Retired 30[th] November 2022 Andrea Csillag Co-opted member Ann Hughes-Wilson Retired as co-opted member 21[st] June 2022 Rebecca Smith Appointed June 21[st] 2022 Zerina Bagwell Appointed June 21[st] 2022
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Rachel Powell Appointed June 21[st] 2022 Annie Lynch Appointed June 21[st] 2022 Kathleen Perkins Appointed June 21[st] 2022 Claire Hawkins Appointed June 21[st] 2022 Nic Levett Appointed June 21[st] 2022
Objects of the charity
The Constitution of SSPA (which was adopted on 21 May 2003) states that the object of the charity is to advance education of pupils in the school in particular by:
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developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the School;
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engage in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the School and advance the education of the pupils.
Summary of the main achievements during the year
SSPA has had a very successful year through the hard work of the Committee and with assistance from many other parents and Skinners’ staff.
Five fundraising events took place during the year, namely a jazz evening, two quizzes, and a Christmas fair, which together with 5 Non-Uniform days raised funds in excess of £41,000 after expenses. Other sources of income (Easyfundraising, Amazon and 200 Club) raised a further £5,280
Financial review
The accounts for the year ended 30 April 2023 are set out on pages 3,4 and 5.
Incoming resources for the year amounted to £43,861.94. After taking account of resources expended, there was a net inflow of resources for the year of £11,427.37
At the end of the year the SSPA’s funds amounted to £41,079.11. These funds are unrestricted.
Approved by the Trustees on 13[th] June 2023.
Signed on their behalf by:
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Mrs J Baker Chair
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Mrs J Gillespie Treasurer
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Skinners' School Parents' Association
Balance Sheet
As of April 30, 2023
| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| Fixed Asset | |
| Total Fixed Asset | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| BMM Account | 0.00 |
| HSBC 200 Club | 0.00 |
| HSBC Community Account | 0.00 |
| Petty cash | 60.00 |
| The Skinners' School Parents' Association (4960) | 39,539.49 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | £39,599.49 |
| Debtors | |
| Debtors | 1,812.00 |
| Total Debtors | £1,812.00 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | £41,411.49 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |
| Trade Creditors | |
| Creditors | 331.78 |
| Total Trade Creditors | £331.78 |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | £331.78 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £41,079.71 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | £41,079.71 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £41,079.71 |
| Charity funds | |
| Opening Balance Equity | 29,444.11 |
| Retained Earnings | 208.23 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 11,427.37 |
| Total Charity funds | £41,079.71 |
Cash Basis Monday, 5 June 2023 10:18 am GMT+01:00
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Skinners' School Parents' Association
Financial Activities Comparison
May 2022 - April 2023
| TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY 2022 - APR 2023 | MAY 2021 - APR 2022 (PY) | ||
| Income | |||
| 200 Club | 3,740.00 | 6,555.00 | |
| Amazon | 584.75 | 697.53 | |
| Christmas Fayre | 13,237.75 | 0.00 | |
| Christmas fayre sponsor | 0.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| Christmas Hampers | 0.00 | 3,119.38 | |
| Christmas Puddings | -1,755.00 | 330.52 | |
| Christmas Raffle | 1,206.00 | 3,806.18 | |
| Christmas trees | 0.00 | 1,430.93 | |
| Christmas Wine | 0.00 | 406.94 | |
| Christmas Wreaths | -345.60 | 181.20 | |
| Total Christmas Fayre | 12,343.15 | 10,275.15 | |
| Donations and legacies | 280.00 | 1,141.91 | |
| Easy Fundraising | 800.98 | 1,005.82 | |
| Events | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Jazz Night | 2,741.02 | 0.00 | |
| Quiz Night | 10,079.17 | 12,534.75 | |
| Total Events | 12,820.19 | 12,534.75 | |
| Fund Raising | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Music Studio | 0.00 | 703.00 | |
| Southfield Improvements | 0.00 | 1,225.97 | |
| Total Fund Raising | 0.00 | 1,928.97 | |
| Matched funding | 3,060.00 | 11,681.00 | |
| Music events | 0.00 | 49.41 | |
| New Parents' Evening | 155.00 | 529.60 | |
| Non Uniform Days | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Autumn Non-Uniform Day | 2,169.79 | 2,568.39 | |
| Christmas Non Uniform Days | 0.00 | 535.09 | |
| January Non Uniform Day | 0.00 | 580.72 | |
| Non Uniform- Ukraine | 0.00 | 2,971.83 | |
| Spring Non-Uniform Day | 3,741.62 | 2,696.13 | |
| Summer Non-Uniform Day | 1,945.23 | 1,534.94 | |
| Winter Non-Uniform Day | 2,221.23 | 1,601.88 | |
| Total Non Uniform Days | 10,077.87 | 12,488.98 | |
| Online Auction | 0.00 | 4,811.63 | |
| PA Merchandise | 0.00 | -75.00 | |
| Unapplied Cash Payment Income | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total Income | £43,861.94 | £63,624.75 | |
| Cost of Sales | |||
| Platform Fees | 1,474.37 | 534.78 | |
| Total Cost of Sales | £1,474.37 | £534.78 | |
| TOTAL | £42,387.57 | £63,089.97 |
Cash Basis Monday, 5 June 2023 10:22 am GMT+01:00
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Financial Activities Comparison
May 2022 - April 2023
| TOTAL | ||||
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| MAY | 2022 - APR 2023 | MAY 2021 - APR 2022 (PY) | ||
| Expenditures | ||||
| Leavers Gifts | 105.75 | 245.45 | ||
| Miscellaneous Expenditure | 1,689.00 | 0.00 | ||
| PA Donations to School | 29,165.45 | 61,119.93 | ||
| Rugby Tour | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total PA Donations to School | 29,165.45 | 61,119.93 | ||
| Total Expenditures | £30,960.20 | £61,365.38 | ||
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £11,427.37 | £1,724.59 | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £11,427.37 | £1,724.59 |
Cash Basis Monday, 5 June 2023 10:22 am GMT+01:00
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Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees of The Skinners’ School Parents’ Association
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 April 2023, which are set out on pages [] and [].
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence 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 statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met.
Signed:
Name: Jamie Owen ACA Address: 60 Mabledon Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2TG Contact: telephone – 07964 722793 e-mail – Jamie.owen2014@outlook.com
Date: 6[th] June 2023
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