Chair Mrs Gemma Bailey Headteacher Mr James Kilsby, Bsc Hons The PTCA of Cottenham Primary School Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambrldge, CB24 8TA Tel.. 01954 250227 E.Mall: o Web.. Trustees, Annual Re ort for the Year Ended 31" Au ust 2024 Cottenham Prlmar School Parents Teachers & Communit Association istered Charit Number 1136992 Tru ees who mana e the Assoclati th Trustees were a ppointed or reappointed at the An nual General Meeting of the Association on 13 October 2023 and can also be co-opted by the Committee. Those acting during the year were as follows: Name Office (if any) Chair Secretary Treasurer, Headteacher Co Chair Date appointed/resigned Gemma Bailey Anna Hervey Murray Nigel Faben James Kilsby Rebecca Richardson Sarah Tyler Christina Miles Cand ice Oleszczuk Louise Augarde Hayley Dearrnan Sophia Main Hannah Cook Emma Smith Helena Haramis Abbie Baggett Caroline Cole Katie Jones Paula Ray Penny Celentano Rachel Wells Lucy Dayer Dan Richardson Resigned 13/10/23 Resigned 13/10/23 Co Secretary Resigned 13/10/23 Co Treasurer Appointed 13/10/23 All trustees give their tlme voluntarlly and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
The committee organised and staffed all of the usual fund-ralsing events during the year, with the help of many parent volunteers, In an effort to replace funds utlllsed In the prevlous year on the refurblshrnent of the school swimming pool. The financlal effect of these events Is shown In the detalled accounts on Page 4 of this report. Advisors Banks: Barclays Bank PIC Lloyds Bank PIC Letitia Beckford, 35a Rooks Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8QZ Independent Examiner: Ob'ertlve The objective of the Association is to advance the education of pupils in Cottenham Primary School by: Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents, the Cottenham Community and others associated with the school. Engaging in activities to provide facilities, equipment and experiences which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. When planning our activities for the year, the trustees have considered the Charities Commission guida nce on public benefit and the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of ed ucation. The Constitution of the Association was adopted on the 9th of September 2009 and follows the form of the PTA-UK Model Constitution, a copy of which can be found on www.parentkind.org.uk. Fund raisin Actlvities The Association is grateful for the financial assistance of many village businesses. Most of the activities performed during the year were undertaken by the trustees exclusively, and although supported in the main by parents and pupils of Cottenham Primary School, were made available to the generdl community in Cottenham and surrounding villages. Our Association ran the traditional fund-raising activities such as the perennial Summer and Winter Fairs, Firework Night, and the Sponsored Swim (utilising the school pool f unded by the Association). Additional fund- raising events included the biennial Frlday night dance at the FECA Festival on Cottenham village green, Family Bingo, the Colour Run and a Readathon. We are pleased to report that the local community continued to support our events and we were able to raise a record total of £37,280 from fund-raising and donations. A Ilcatlon of Funds Following the rnajor spend last year on ref urbishlng the school swimming pool, there was no major project requiring our funding, although a total of £16,407 was contributed towards school activities and administration costs totalled £440. Wlth continuing pressure on the school's budget, it is anticipated that rnore and more of the PTCA cash resource wlll be d Irected towards supplementing the educational aspects of Cottenham Primary School costs; wlth £5,000 having already been set aslde for stationery and £3,500 on books in the new school year.
Poli onR erv The Association held cash at the bank and In hand amountlng to £36,648 at the year end. It is anticlpated that additional funds will be requlred in the continuing support of school trlps, Inter-active white boards for each classroom and classroom statlonery, whllst school budgets contlnue to be severely constrained. The Association tries to ensure that a mlnimum of £5,000 cash Is always available. Declaratlon The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the trustees of Cottenham Primary School Parents, Teachers, and Community Association: Signature Gemrna Bailey, Chair Date 18th October 2024
Cottenham C P School PTCA R•c•lptg and Payments Account For the Flnanclal ear ond•d 31st Au st 2024 2023 At 111 S•pt•mb•r 2023: 31274 G•Tr•rnl Fund 487 Rlng4enced Fund (from Coltenh•m Cov for LRC book pureha#•) 21,827.97 2,540.82 24,38 .79 Proni from Fund R818lng Aellvltles: tk)n8llons recelved t)onBte My School FlreM>fk Nlght Wlnter Falr Chdslm8s Puddlngs Chdstmas GFft3 (JJiue5 Summer Dance Sflent Auctlon Income Profft 717.65 717.65 1.063.72 1,063.72 7,388.51 4,538.IYJ 2,828.51 5,541.48 1.907.48 3.634.00 Costg f.251 1.459 2.952 110 597 1.167 2.272.50 1.592.65 679.85 1231.75 409.14 822.61 13.427.50 6.471.W2 6.949.58 389.ljo 389.00 931.75 802.83 3,758.77 3,758.TT 928.91 928.91 752.91 1,341.80 1588.89) 2.631.97 1.166.58 1,465.39 520.36 203.60 318.76 314. 314.00 1.648.00 953.rx) 319.69 319.69 1.192.70 467.20 891.80 699.11 5200.61 5,200.61 4,945.75 1209.60 3.736.15 1.494.00 19521 1.298.79 510 Z540 1,332 (236J 1.597 129.12 Re8d8thon Coknur Run T Shlrls Fab Frhlay Communlty Events 8Bg2School Collectlons Scool Magazine Ne8rfy New Sale Tre Sales Sport5 Day Refreshments Sponsored SlM Summer Falr Raffles Party Box Hire SIH Unlfomis Xrn8s Jumpers 695.00 287 124 725.50 192.69 7.223 1701 75 35 30.623 57 745.33 20 834.29 36.911.04 61 Deposit ACeAt Interest 368.72 37279.76 2053 Add: Donation from Cottenham Cw) riTyfenced for LRC books 3173T Total Incomg 37279.76 Less: Contrfbutlons to Cott•nham Prlmary School Sb)?mming PODI Less: 3rd Paty Donallons New txx>ks for LRC Less". donation from Cottenham C School Equipment statK)nery Curriculum Enrichment Anti-BulIwng W0shoP Less: 3rd Paty Donab'ons other Educational AGtivrt6es 4.028.90 (3,265) 3.06200 $40.82 521.18 465.n 2.763.81 847.62 4.817 1.866 (1.LWJ 8.62724 SCen Display software On-line P8nto Life Bus Yr 6 Hoodies HUI Top Class Trlps And Experfences 200.C 119 1.335 1. 151 1.036 1.231.93 1,289.99 5.057.56 7.779.48 16.406.72 Adminjstratlon PTA Equlpment Miscellaneous Card Fees Sljbscfiptlons Tothl Expendlturo 535 22.45 249.79 168.Crt) 155 440.24 21.828 Funds •• •t 31108r2024 G•n•rnl Rlng F•nc•d 42.260.7T 24.369 42.260.TI Rgpr•Mnted by: Deposfrt FIr61AkS Siock Current Accounts Dèposlt N£counl 4.320.00 1.192.31 1,023.06 35,299.74 41,835.11 425.66 1.819 5.936 14.581 33 Cash Floal 42 260.77
Inde endent Examlnerfs re ort to the Tr tees of Cottenham Primar School Parent Teach Communit Assoclatlon: A Re ered harlt Charlt Number 1136992 rand I report on the accounts for the year ended 31$1 August 2024. Respectlve Responsibllltles of Trustees and Examiner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Act) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5}(b) of the Act); and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 iterns 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 fairf, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Letitia Beckford Date: 19th June 2025 35a Rooks Street Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8QZ