Trustees’ Annual Report
St Michaels CofE primary school Parent Teacher Association (PTA) For the year ended 31/03/24
1. Reference and Administrative Details
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Charity Name : St Michaels Parent Teacher Association
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Charity Number : 1152475
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HMRC Reference Number : Awaiting updated HMRC reference following submission of CHV1
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School Address : St Michael's CE Primary School, Brigadier Hill, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 0NB
Correspondence Address : Same as above
Trustees (Committee Members) :
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Chair: Phil Wren
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Vice Chair: Carly Taylor
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Treasurer: Craig Scott
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Secretary: Rachel Nicholls
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Other committee members: David Russell; Kate Olive; Sarah Tsermulas; Sarah Hayes
2. Structure, Governance and Management
The PTA is an unincorporated charity governed by a constitution adopted on 12 June 2013. Trustees (committee members) are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and are responsible for the management and operation of the PTA. The trustees review the key risks faced by the PTA and ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate them.
3. Objectives and Activities
The PTA’s aim is to advance the education of pupils in the school by:
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Developing effective relationships between staff, parents, and others associated with the school.
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Engaging in activities or providing facilities/equipment to support the school and enhance pupil experience.
In line with these objectives, the PTA raises funds and organises events throughout the school year.
4. Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The PTA’s activities provide public benefit by supporting the education and well-being of pupils at the school.
5. Achievements and Performance
During the year, the PTA organised a number of successful events, including:
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Summer Fayre, which raised £9,550.42
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Festive Fun Day (including Raffle, Christmas Cards & Sponsorship), which raised £5,126.30
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Summer Disco, which raised £1,911.89
Funds raised were used to support the school through:
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Purchasing school hall upgrades & AV equipment.
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Purchasing bibles.
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Year 5 drumming lessons.
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Other support provided included funding a SAT breakfast for Year 6.
We are grateful for the ongoing support from parents, staff, and the local community.
6. Financial Review
Gross income for the year was £41,461.00, and total expenditure was £36,446.09. At the year-end, the PTA held a balance of £5,015. The accounts have been independently examined in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. The accounts were independently examined by Gary White, a qualified accountant and parent volunteer. The accounts are maintained by the Treasurer and available on request.
The PTA aims to keep a small reserve of no less than £3,000 to fund upcoming projects and to provide financial stability.
7. Plans for the Future
We plan to continue supporting the school community through fundraising events and activities such as:
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Summer Fayre.
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Firework event.
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Family Film night.
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Talent Show.
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Cake Sales.
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The PTA will continue to raise funds and organise events throughout the school year with the aim of supporting the school and enhancing the pupil experience.
8. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for:
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Ensuring the PTA operates in accordance with its constitution.
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Keeping proper financial records.
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Submitting necessary returns to the Charity Commission and/or HMRC where applicable.
Approved by the Trustees on 07/07/2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Name : Craig Scott Position : Treasurer Date : 14/07/25
Balance Sheet rime Period Awil 2023 - 3tst March 2024 Revenue G4uss Income Less". Totsl Eyn5es NetT•khy £ 41A61.tKI £ 36A46,09 5,015 Income Easter hunt SummerDisto 73 1957 12.721 31110 1,449 2,022 1.2f 5,156 2.879 1,189 1.813 1232 947 5ummerFayre Ra Night FlwOS Botany Bay WinterDisco Wreath Making Mght FestNe Fun Day lirKluding Raffle) rtsth)as Cards Break The Rus tsy Splin8 Di5CO Talentshcw YearGroupCake sales las of 1913124) Used Unffom sa5 Wonkobor5 Sp)nSh1P24/2s F&l KItc1n5 SponsLY5hip EvENfiNCOMEFm 2¥23 Interest Eosy Fundmtsing Communltymatch Funthg 250 26 255 £ 41,461.lJ) Exwnses Candyfloss machine (Assetl Zetde card readerx2 (Asset) GazebX4 (Assetl 414 106 1,032 COSTS Annual lottery Iee- ErfEkl CLKRxI11611W23) TrtsllÈy liÈplacÈmÈnt Parent Pay Cha¥ges OUtdL5tsin8 Itghts1271111231 IA55rt) PTA sw keys mortth Account Fee {as rf 1014124 WfA Paretrtkind subscri0v1 Event 20 85 58 12 153 12355 SaKl 01S8URSEMENTS prA t%Jnation IT equipThent11131241 PTA Donatlon iPads121lIV231 PTA Donation aarinet & Saxofv $$121111/13l PTA Donation ROH1211111231 Wh1 sckd grBntfiYGreenh¢)Ltse ReceptKx) small 8rant 15£4)0 3593 500 300 80 T(ttl Exper 36A46
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees St Michaels PTA On accounts for the year ended 31" March 2024 Charlty no (if any) 1152475 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 31103124. Responslbilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in SpeCt of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of Ihe Acl. Independent The charity's gross income exeded £25,000 and l am qualified to axamlner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have Gome to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting e0rdS were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conmIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple delete hew s in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed= Date: 30° June 2025 Name= Gary White Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (if any): ACCA IER Oct 2018
Address: 147 Browning Road, Enfield, EN2 OHJ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef details of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. No material cOnmS identified IER Oct 2018
Balance Sheet Time Period Awil 2023 - 31st March 2024 Revenue GfDSS Income £ 41,461.00 £ 36,446.09 Less.. Totsl Expenses NetT¥kMws 5,015 Income Easterhunt SummerDisco 5ummerFayre Race Night Flrewoths 8otsny Bay WinterDisco Wreath Maklng Nlght Festive Fun Day (including Raffle) thdstmas Cards Break The Rules day Spring Disco TantShOW YearGroup Cake Sales las of 19131241 Used Unlform sa$ Wonkt7 bots sponsorship 24/25 F&L Kitchens SponsOh1P EVENfiNCOME FROM 22/23 Interest Eosy Fundmsing Communtymotch Fundlng 73 1,957 12,721 3PIO IA49 2,022 1,260 5,156 2,879 1,189 IA13 1232 947 384 250 253 26 255 Gross IrK(xne É 41,461. Expenses Can(tyfloss machine IAssetl Zettle card aderX 2 (Asset) Gazebos x4 (Asset) 414 106 1,032 COSTS Annual lottery Ikence- Enfield Council {16110123) Trolley Replacement Parent Pay Charges Outdoor strfng li8hts1271111231 {Asset) PTAshed keys Monthty Account Fee las of 1014124 PTA Parentkind subscription Everrt Expenthtuie 20 85 58 12 153 12365 SCHOOLDISBURSEMENTS PTA Donation IT equipment1113124) PTA Donation iPads12111V231 PTA Donation aarinet & Saxophone lessons1211111231 PTA Donation ROH {211111231 whole schcK*l 8rdntforGenh05e Recepth)n small 8fdnt 15D)O 3fi93 2JJO 500 300 80 Totsl Expenses 36,446