## **Eggar’s Together Annual Report 2024/25**
## **Trustees**
- **Sara Wood** (Chair)
- **Vanessa Girling** (Secretary)
- **Keeley Harvey** (Treasurer)
- **Rachel Dance**
## **Mission**
Eggar’s Together exists to enhance the educational experience for all pupils at Eggar’s School by:
1. **Supporting the school** through fundraising for initiatives and resources that directly benefit students.
2. **Building strong relationships** between parents, staff, and the wider school community.
We achieve this through three key strategies:
- Providing **service and support** for school events such as Open Days and Year 7 Induction Days, reinforcing the inclusive and welcoming culture of Eggar’s.
- Running **creative, community-focused fundraising activities** , designed to engage and inspire participation.
- Securing **local and national grants** that align with the school’s strategic priorities, ensuring sustainable, long-term impact.
## **Overview of 2024/25**
This year has been both **successful and rewarding** .
Eggar’s Together raised a **total of £10,731** , comprising **£8,718 from fundraising events** and **£2,013 from successful grant applications** .
Our nine fundraising events and ten _Sweet Treat Fridays_ generated £8,718 in income, with £4,075 in expenses, leaving a **profit of £4,664** —double the amount allocated to the Department Grant Scheme last year.
We continued to strengthen our identity with the creation of **two new promotional banners** , a **DL leaflet** highlighting our mission and pledges— _share your connections, give your time, and make a contribution_ —as well as a refreshed **Eggar’s Together webpage** and a **general donation page** on the school website.
We also welcomed **Keeley Harvey** as our new Treasurer, succeeding **Kiran Varma** , who we thank for his previous service. Over the year we organised **19 events** , gained valuable experience, and are well-positioned to build on this momentum in 2025/26.
## **Key Events and Fundraisers 2024/25**
Eggar’s Together supported or organised the following events:
- Year 7 Halloween Disco
- Cheese & Wine Evening
- Wreath-Making Workshops (x2)
- Yuletide Concert
- Quiz Night
- _Annie_ Production
- Mega Eggar’s Easter
- Colour Run
- Second-Hand Uniform Sales
- Summer Concert
- 10 Sweet Treat Fridays
## **Top Fundraisers:**
- _Annie_ Production: **£935 profit** — a highly successful three-night event featuring an outstanding raffle and generous parent donations.
- _Quiz Night_ : **£812 profit** — a fantastic debut event that we plan to repeat annually.
- _Sweet Treat Fridays_ : **£558 total profit** — a simple yet effective fundraiser requiring minimal volunteer time.
The **Colour Run** was introduced for the first time and proved popular, with potential to become a larger, more impactful annual event.
Conversely, **Mega Eggar’s Easter** raised just over £350 due to high chocolate costs and intensive preparation. We will review this event to determine whether it should continue in its current form or be replaced with a more cost-effective alternative.
## **Second-Hand Uniform Sales**
At the Year 7 Induction Evening, we hosted a successful **second-hand uniform sale** , offering blazers and skirts for £5 and other items for donation. With families facing ongoing cost-of-living pressures, affordability remains a priority. Next year, we aim to expand this initiative with **donation drop-off points** and a **more efficient sales system** .
## **Donations to the School**
**Grant Income – £2,013**
- £798 from _Alton Beer Festival_ for cookers
- £715 from _Asda_ for the School Avoidance Project
- £500 from _Brookers_ for the HIVE refit
## **Fundraising Income – £4,664 (Department Grant Scheme)**
This year, teachers submitted bids for departmental funding. The following awards were made:
- £1,000 for a Laptop Trolley (Media)
- £987 for 3 iPads (MFL)
- £750 for Geography Textbooks
- £600 for the Library Nook
- £500 for Eggar’s Way Stamps
- £425 for an Art Display Board
- £402 for 45 Maths Calculators
## **Looking Ahead**
As Chair, I am pleased to continue leading Eggar’s Together into another exciting year. With a dedicated committee and an ambitious plan for 2025/26. I am confident that we will continue to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference for the students of Eggar’s School.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us this year — especially **Emma Hope** for her outstanding work in securing grant funding, and to **Vanessa Girling** , **Rachel Dance** , **Keeley Harvey** , and **Kathleen Proud** for their vital contributions to our events and meetings.
Together, we are making Eggar’s stronger.
## **Sara Wood**
Chair, Eggar’s Together
Registered Charity Number: 1174294
Contact: Eggar’s PTA Website | Tel: 01420 541194 (Eggar’s School Office) Email: info@eggarsschoolpta.co.uk | Social: Twitter: @eggarsschoolpta | Facebook: @eggarsschoolpta
|**EVENTS 2024-25**
**Halloween Disco Oct 2024**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**NOV CAKE SALES NOV 2024**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**Wreath Making Workshops Dec 2024**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**YULTIDE CONCERT DEC 2024**
Takings|564.04
342.45
**221.59**
266.93
73.11
**193.82**
407.55
87.92
**319.63**
454.93|**EVENTS PROFIT SUMMARY 2024-25**
**Halloween Disco**
Nov cake sales
Wreath making workshops
Yuletide concert
Quiz night
Valentines cake sales
Annie Drama production
Mega Eggars Easter
Colour Run
Summer cake sales
Y7 Uniform sales
Summer concert
**TOTAL PROFIT FROM EVENTS**
**MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES**|221.59
193.82
319.63
334.39
812.60
111.01
935.34
376.45
558.51
315.11
452.80
12.28|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**4,643.53**|
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|_Costs_
**Profit**
**QUIZ NIGHT JAN 2025**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**VALENTINES CAKE SALES FEB 2025**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**ANNIE DRAMA PRODUCTION MARCH 2025**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**MEGA EGGARS EASTER APRIL 2025**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**COLOUR RUN JUNE 2025**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**SUMMER CAKE SALES JULY 2025**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**Y7 UNIFORM SALES**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**SUMMER CONCERT JULY 2025**
Takings
_Costs_
**Profit**
**TOTAL EVENT INCOME**
**TOTAL EVENT COSTS**
**TOTAL PROFIT FOR EVENTS**|120.54
**334.39**
1,815.89
1,003.29
**812.60**
213.24
102.23
**111.01**
1,478.46
543.12
**935.34**
1,367.05
990.60
**376.45**
1,095.63
537.12
**558.51**
**382.91**
67.80
**315.11**
**452.80**
0.00
**452.80**
**219.39**
207.11
**12.28**
**8,718.82**
**4,075.29**
**4,643.53**|Bank Charges
Parent Kind Annual Subs
PTA donations to school Sept 2024
PTA donation to school 7TH March 2025 for badges
Expenses brought over from previous year
PTA donation to school for art board 21st March 2025
Data print banners x2 6th June 2025
PTA donations to school for bids June 2025
Leaflet printing 25th June 2025
HMRC postage for gift aid application
PTA donations to school for bids July 2025
Sum up test 12th Feb 2025|-59.09
-162.00
-1,332.00
-150.00
-300.36
-423.60
-216.00
-3,337.00
-183.58
-2.80
-901.85
-0.98|
|||**TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES**
**MISCELLANEOUS INCOME**|**-7,069.26**|
|||||
|||ALTON Arts festival mistaken payment
Trybooking UK Limited
Parent donation 29/01/24
Easy Fundraising Feb 2025
Uniform sale 17th march 2025
Easy Fundraising May 2025
Try booking.com test April 2025|**23.55**
**0.01**
**15.00**
**21.68**
**5.00**
**49.97**
**0.15**|
|||**TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS INCOME**
**TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS**
**TOTAL INCOME**
**TOTAL EXPENSES**|**115.36**|
|||||
||||**-6,953.90**|
||||8,834.18
-2,993.97|
|||**TOTAL PROFIT AFTER ALL MISC. TRANSACTIONS**
**DONATIONS 2024-25**
**TOTAL DONATIONS**
**TOTAL PROFIT AFTER MISC . TRANSACTIONS AND DONATIONS**
**Bank account**
Start of year balance
**Current balance**|**-2,310.37**|
|||||
|||||
|||||
||||**-2,310.37**|
||||3,069.87
762.75|
|**Notes:**||**Float**||
|||**Start of year balance**
Current balance|275.20
271.95|
|1 Uniform sales were from parent donations of second han
**2**
A large amount of the summer concert costs of drinks ar|d uniform only
e still in the cupboard and can be used f|o**Reconciliation**||
|||Change in bank balance
Change in float|-2,307.12
-3.25|
|||||
||||**-2,310.37**|
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