Ashburnham School Association
Charity Number: 1181368
Trustees' Annual Report for the Period 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025
1. Introduction and Overview
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st July 2025.
The Ashburnham School Association (ASA) continues its important work in supporting Ashburnham School through providing additional resources and financial assistance for the benefit of pupils, parents, and the wider school community. The charity remains committed to enhancing the educational experience at the school, supporting its families and fostering a strong school-community relationship.
2. Objectives and Activities
The charity's objective is to raise and apply funds to support activities and projects that benefit Ashburnham School. This includes organising fundraising events, seeking donations, and allocating funds to specific school-related needs including extracurricular activities, educational opportunities, pupil wellbeing and school improvements.
During the reporting period, the charity provided financial support to initiatives that directly benefited pupils and families within the school community.
3. Financial Review
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Brought Forward Balance (01/08/2024): £16,663.04
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Income Collected (01/08/2024 - 31/07/2025): £0.00
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Expenses Out (01/08/2024 - 31/07/2025): £6,000.00
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Carry Forward Balance (31/07/2025): £10,663.04
The charity did not generate any income during the reporting period. Expenditure totalled £6,000.00 and was used to support key school initiatives.
A donation of £3,000.00 was made towards Year 5 and Year 6 school trips, helping pupils to access valuable educational experiences. A further £3,000.00 was donated to Family Group, an organisation working in partnership with the school that provides a link worker to support specific pupils enrolled on their programme.
As a result, the financial position at the end of the year was £10,663.04, which will be used to fund future initiatives and continue the work of the charity.
4. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and ensuring that they are used for their charitable purposes. The Trustees confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the financial statements present a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position as of 31st July 2025.
Report prepared by Kemi Olokun, Ashburnham, School Business Manager
Signed by Trustee 1:
Date: 20 May 2026
Signed by Trustee 2: Date: 2 June 2026
Ashburnham School Association
Charity Number: 1181368
Financial Annual Report for the Period 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025
1. Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA)
- For the period of 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, the Ashburnham School Association generated income and expenditure as outlined below:
Income Amount (£) Income Brought Forward (01/08/2024) 16,663.04 Income Collected (01/08/2024 - 31/07/2025) 0.00 Total Income 16,663.04
Expenditure Amount (£) Expenses Out (01/08/2024 - 31/07/2025) 6,000 Total Expenditure 6,000
2. Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
As of 31st July 2025, the financial position of the charity is as follows:
Assets Amount (£) Total Income (Brought Forward + Income 16,663.04 Collected)
Less Total Expenditure (6,000) Net Assets (Carry Forward Balance) 10,663.04
3. Analysis of Financial Position
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No income was generated by the charity during the reporting period, and no new funds were received between 1st August 2024 and 31st July 2025.
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There were two expenditures during this period, £3,000 payment as contribution towards the year 5 and year 6 school trips, and a further £3,000 towards family group, these funds significantly help to support the pupils.
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The charity’s net assets at the end of the period is £10,663.04, This is the amount carried forward from the previous reporting period minus the payments donated to the school to help towards activities during this period. These funds remain available to support future activities and initiatives.
4. Notes to the Accounts
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As there has been no income this period and £6,000 expenditure the financial position of Ashburnham School Association is £10,663.04.
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The charity remains to operate under the governance of the Trustees, ensuring that all funds are managed in accordance with its objectives.
5. Conclusion
The financial position of the Ashburnham School Association remains stable, with a carry forward balance of £10,663.04 . The Trustees are committed to ensuring these funds are utilised effectively in future periods to support Ashburnham School and its community.
Prepared by Kemi OIokun 28.04.2026 Ashburnham Community School
Signed by Trustee 1:
Date: 20 May 2026
Signed by Trustee 2: Date: 2 June 2026