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2025-08-31-accounts

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts S@ction A Indpppndpnt Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Sherrardswood School PTA On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 1109538 31st August 2025 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110812025. 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. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement 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. Signed: Date: slaG Name: r4OA Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ACCA I, f"ccl¥ Address: ¥iFJrfLm Gll ia OAD IER October 2018

ReceFpts and Payments Statement For the year ended 31st August 2025 Recel ts Income from Fundraising Events Other Income Total Gross Income 2024125 26,943 18,169 45,112 2023124 26.752 20.660 47,412 Pa ments Expenses incurred In Fundraising Events Other Expenses Payments for School Projects Total Payments 12,554 5.464 39,359 57.377 11,124 4,263 17,963 33,350 Net movernent In funds {12,2651 14,062 Statement of Assets & Llabllltles As at 31st August 2025 Cash Funds Bank Account Paypal Ac¢ount Cash held Total Cash Funds 3110812025 34,394 533 100 35,027 Other Monetary Assets Parent Donations from School Fee Involces owing 4.588 Total Assets 39,615 The Charity has a Ilability of £3,950 for the next financial year in relation to IT Tech The above Recelpts and Payments Statement and Statement of Assets and Liabllitles were approved by the Trustees on 15th May and slgned on their behalf bv: Slgnature Prlnt Name H Withers {Treasurerl

Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ending 31[st] August 2025

Charity name: Sherrardswood School PTA Charity number: 1109538 Principal address: Sherrardswood School, Lockleys, Welwyn, Herts, AL6 0BJ Trustees: Kathryn Ziuta Bray-Stacey (Chair) Hayley Withers (Treasurer) Sarah Lambe Penny Taylor Emily Reid (elected 15th May 2026) Bankers: Lloyds Bank Independent Examiner: Debbie Andrea

Structure, Governance and Management

The Sherrardswood School PTA is a registered charity run by volunteer trustees who are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The committee manages the charity’s activities and finances in line with the charity’s constitution and charitable objectives.

The PTA works closely with the school to support educational activities and improve facilities for pupils through fundraising and community events.

Objectives and Activities

To advance the education of the pupils in the school; in particular by

  1. Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents & others associated with the school and

  2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

Achievements and Performance

During the year the PTA successfully organised several fundraising events, including:

The trustees would like to thank all volunteers, parents, staff and local businesses who supported the PTA throughout the year.

Financial Review

The PTA remains in a stable financial position with total funds of £35,027 held at the year end.

The accounts for the year ended 31[st] August 2025 have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis

Receipts and Payments Statement For the year ended 31st August 2025

Receipts
Income from Fundraising Events
Other Income
Total Gross Income
Payments
Expenses incurred in Fundraising Events
Other Expenses
Payments for School Projects
Total Payments
Net movement in funds		 2024/25 2023/24
26,943
26,752
18,169
20,660
45,112
47,412
12,554
11,124
5,464
4,263
39,359
17,963
57,377
33,350
-
(12,265)
14,062

Our main sources of fundraising income are the annual Family Fun Day and Fireworks events, and refreshments sold at various events throughout the year. Other income is raised from parent donations and our second-hand uniform shop.

Statement of Assets & Liabilities

As at 31st August 2025

As at 31st August 2025
Cash Funds
Bank Account
PayPal Account
Cash held
Total Cash Funds
Other Monetary Assets
Parent Donations from School Fee Invoices owing
Total Assets		 31/08/2025
34,394
533
100
35,027
4,588
39,615

The Charity has a liability of £3,950 for the next financial year in relation to IT Tech

Reserves Policy

The PTA aims to maintain a reserve balance sufficient to cover essential running costs and planned commitments. Trustees review reserves regularly to ensure funds are used effectively while maintaining financial stability.

Plans for Future Periods

Planned activities for the coming year include:

Trustee Responsibilities Statement

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and charity regulations.

The trustees confirm that:

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees

Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees
Signature: Z. Bray-Stacey
Full Name: Kathryn Ziuta Bray-Stacey
Position: Chair
Date: 15thMay 2026