Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2024 Period start date To 31[st ] August 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Cardinal Newman PA
Charity registration number: 1147192
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose of the Cardinal Newman PA is to develop effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and to engage with activities or provide facilities and equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. The PA work to raise funds to fulfil those objectives. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
In furtherance of the charity’s objectives, the PA have hosted events for the benefit and enjoyment of the school children whilst raising money to be able to fund equipment and activities for the school. The PA have funded the outdoor classroom during this period as well as a new sandpit and rope swing to further the Opal Play scheme. We have also funded author visits, a new reading shed and installed a new structure to allow for regular second hand uniform sales. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment
including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We work with the school, parents, pupils and local community to put on a range of activities such as Summer and Christmas Fairs, discos, movie nights, cake and pre- loved uniform sales as well as parent socials such as quiz night. These events help us build a sense of community and give the pupils experiences they may not otherwise access. We use funds to purchase a range of equipment and facilities that advance the education of the pupils such as an outdoor classroom and a new sandpit and rope swing to further the schools adoption of the Opal Play Scheme. We have also funded a visit from a local author for all the children. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | During the year, the PA continued to raise fund through a range of school and community fundraising events to support projects and activities that benefit the pupils of Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School. At 31 August 2025, the charity held total unrestricted cash reserves of £30,591.23, compromising funds held in the Community Bank Account and Business Deposit Account. The charity reported a net deficit of £5,506.97 during the year, reflecting the planned use of accumulated funds to finance significance projects and activities for the benefit of the school. The trustees are satisfied that the charity remains in a sound financial position with sufficient reserves to support its future activities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees maintain unrestricted reserves to provide financial stability, meet ongoing operating commitments and ensure that funds are available to support future projects and activities that benefit the school community. The level of reserves is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains appropriate for the charity’s planned activities and future commitments. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At 31 August 2025 the charity held unrestricted reserves of £30,591.23 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Fundraising through ticketed events and sponsorship as well as donations. The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Parentkind Model Constitution 2021 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees must be members of the association and are elected by members of the Association at the AGM. Trustees shall have the power to co-opt committee members/trustees at any time, these do not need to be members of the association. The number of co-opted committee members/trustees must not be more than 50% of the total number of committee members/trustees. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cardinal Newman PA |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Cardinal Newman Parent’s Association |
| Registered charity number | 1147192 |
| Charity’s principal address | Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Arch Road Hersham KT12 4QT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Rutzler | Co-Chair | |||
| Hannah Mahood | Co-Chair | |||
| EmilyWilson | Co-Secretary | |||
| Manuela De Castro | Co-Secretary | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Nicola Dunderdale | ||
Chair |
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| 30 June 2026 | ||
| 30 June 2026 |
Cardinal Newman PTA Treasury Accounts
For the year ended 31 August 2025
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Income Amount (£) Expenditure Amount (£)
Charities Trust 278.71 Art Prize 17.99
Clothes Recycling 106.00 Author Visit 300.00
Parent Kind 71.96 Christmas Fair 2,349.84
Sign 1,320.00 Disco 1,647.15
Sponsored Read 165.00 Esher Rugby 486.28
Xmas Cards 186.50 Event
Year 6 Photo 732.00 Movie Night 23.95
Movie Night 680.00 Outdoor 19,667.00
Parents Disco 1,639.20 Classroom
Glow Disco 1,838.43 Quiz 950.15
Parents' Late 1,436.65 Reading Shed 438.99
Summer Party Rope Swing 220.00
Parents Quiz 1,555.57 Sandown 1,585.00
Night Sandpit 4,541.44
Parents Summer 1,785.25 Sign 1,320.00
Party Storage Unit 1,515.00
Grotto 595.08 Summer Fair 2,800.88
Spring Disco 1,606.78 Tea Towels 1,349.53
Year Group Tea 2,026.52 Uniform Sale 107.04
Towels Year 6 Photo 2,024.00
Cake Sale / 12,219.34 Charities Trust 162.00
Uniform Sale Total Expenditure 41,516.24
Summer / 7,408.65
Christmas Fair
Donations 140.00
Interest 217.63
Total Income 36,009.27
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Community Bank Account
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Community Bank £
Account
Opening Balance 11,057.52
Transfer 10,000.00
Income 35,791.64
Expenditure (41,516.24)
Closing Balance 15,332.92
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Business Deposit Account
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Business Deposit £
Account
Opening Balance 25,040.68
Transfer (10,000.00)
Interest 217.63
Closing Balance 15,258.31
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Statement of Assets Held
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Statement of £
Assets Held
Business Deposit 15,258.31
Community Bank 15,332.92
Float 0.00
Total Cash 30,591.23
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Reserves
| Reserves | £ |
|---|---|
| OpeningReserves | 36,098.20 |
| Net Deficit | (5,506.97) |
| ClosingReserves | 30,591.23 |
Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. Closing reserves comprise the funds held in the Community Bank Account and Business Deposit Account at 31 August 2025.
These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 28[th] June 2026
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