Administrative Information & Treasurer’s Report
Charity name: Friends of St Mary;s School, Oxted
Charity number: 1141838
Trustees during the year:
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Timothy James Digby – Chair
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Amy Wilson – Treasurer
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Elliott Gilmore – Secretary
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Charlotte Magnus
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Valerie Adamson MBE
Treasurer’s report:
The PTA raises funds to support the school through fundraising events and donations from parents and the community. During the year the PTA organised events including the Party in the Playground, May fayre, and school discos.
Total income for the year was £43,646 and total expenditure was £40,617, resulting in a surplus of £3,029. Funds raised during the year contributed towards school equipment and enrichment activities for pupils.
Income & Expenditure Account and Funds Reconciliation
| Event | 2024/25 Category Income Expenditure Profit/(Loss) |
|---|---|
| Tandridge Lottery | Donations 482 - 482 |
| EasyFundraising | Donations 177 - 177 |
| 2nd Hand Uniform Sales | Fundraising 1,230 - 1,230 |
| Donut Sale | Fundraising 514 (210) 304 |
| PTA Gifts | Fundraising - (232) (232) |
| Party in the Playground Elfridges |
Fundraising 9,083 (2,114) 6,969 |
| Fundraising 544 (377) 167 |
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| Festive Afternoon | Fundraising 445 (185) 261 |
| School Staff Gifts Legoland Tickets |
Fundraising - (245) (245) |
| Fundraising 5,724 (5,616) 108 |
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| Quiz Night | Fundraising 1,192 (443) 748 |
| Legion Disco | Fundraising 983 (425) 558 |
| Taylor Swift Tribute event | Fundraising 3,754 (2,176) 1,578 |
| MayFair 2024 | Fundraising - (640) (640) |
| Benevity - Charitable Donation Astra Recycling Textiles Festival in the Field 2025 - Entry Festival in the Field 2025 Summer Party Red Barn Party in the Playground 2025 May Fayre 2025 Yr6 Leavers Party |
Donations 500 - 500 |
| Donations 196 - 196 |
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| Donations 770 (770) - |
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| Donations 1,161 (228) 933 |
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| Fundraising 1,999 (2,090) (91) |
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| Fundraising - (240) (240) |
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| Fundraising 10,502 (3,114) 7,388 |
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| Fundraising 892 (872) 20 |
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| PTA Summer Splash About 2025 | Fundraising 825 (330) 495 |
| PTA Summer Splash About 2024 | Fundraising 399 (687) (288) |
| Back-To-School' Bash with CampOut | Fundraising 196 (407) (211) |
| Mrs Lewis' leaving present | Fundraising 1,857 (1,857) - |
| Premises License | Fundraising - (395) (395) |
| Other | 220 (444) (224) |
| Profit/(Loss) before Donations | 43,646 (24,098) 19,547 |
| Donations - St Mary's - (10,000) (10,000) |
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| SwimmingPool Donation | |
| Panto - Jan 25 Year 1 Outdoor Area |
Donations - St Mary's - (2,599) (2,599) |
| Donations - St Mary's - (1,135) (1,135) |
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| ReadingRocks | Subscriptions - (396) (396) |
| Donations - The Space | Donations - Other - (2,000) (2,000) |
| other | (388) (388) |
| Donations made | (16,518) (16,518) |
| Profit/(Loss) | 43,646 (40,616) 3,029 |
Funds reconciliation
£
Opening balance 26,559.50
Surplus for the year 3,029.02
Closing funds 29,588.52
Represented by:
£
Bank account 29,558.52
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Friends of St Mary's
I report on the accounts of the School Fund for the year ended 31st August 2025, which are set out on the pages above
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Trustees (Committee) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees considers that an audit is not required for this year and have opted for an independent examination to be undertaken.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention
Independent Examiner's Statement
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: Claire McKinley
Date:12 May 2026