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Ridgeway School PTA Chair’s Report for the Annual General Meeting Date: 19[th] May 2025 Presented by: Jennifer Casey

1. Introduction

Good evening everyone and thank you for joining us for this year’s Annual General Meeting. It has been a pleasure to serve as Chair of the PTA for the past year. I’m delighted to present this report outlining our activities, achievements, and the overall impact we’ve made together as a school community.

2. Overview of the Year

This year has been one of steady fundraising, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. Despite declining committee numbers, the PTA has remained active and committed to supporting both the students and staff of the Ridgeway CE Primary School.

3. Events and Fundraising Highlights

We’ve organized a wide range of events, both for fun and fundraising. Some of our key events this year included:

• Easter Bingo 2024 – raised £450 and was well-attended by families.

• Summer Fun Run – raised £1180 a fantastic evening despite low attendance numbers *

• Autumn Disco and Break the Rules Day – raised £390 and received good feedback.

• Christmas Raffle & Christmas cards raised £1140

In total, we raised £3,180 which is a tremendous achievement. These funds have gone directly back into the school to support various initiatives.

4. What We Funded

Thanks to your generosity and participation, we were able to contribute to:

• Transport for Swimming Lessons

• Transport contributions for class trips and annual pantomime trip.

• Glockenspiels

• Room Divider

• Forest School for Robins class

5. Communication and Engagement

We’ve made a conscious effort to improve communication this year, duplicating correspondence across the parents WhatsApp, School text service and School generated emails to parents informed and involved. Engagement from parents has been steadily declining and this will need to be address over the coming 12 months if the PTA is to continue to operate.

6. Acknowledgments

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to:

• The PTA committee members for their hard work and dedication

• All the volunteers who gave their time so generously

• School staff, especially Mrs Blockley, for their continued support

• And of course, all the parents and carers who attended events, donated, and contributed in many ways.

7. Looking Ahead

As we look toward the next school year, we hope to build on our successes and try new initiatives. We welcome fresh ideas and new faces—so please consider joining us!

8. Conclusion

Thank you once again for your support. It has been an honour to serve as Chair this year, and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in the coming year.

Sincerely, Jennifer Casey Chair, RSPTA

*£1000 cash from fun run wasn’t banked until August (i.e after the end of the PTA financial year. The official fundraising total in the accounts for this year will be lower.

Ridgeway School PTA Accounts for the Period Ended 31 July 2024

Ridgeway School PTA

I have reviewed without audit, the attached accounts for Ridgeway School PTA for the period ended 31 July 2024 from the information and explantations supplied to me.

Signed…… S Harris … Date……28/05/2025……………..

Ridgeway School PTA

Receipts and Payments Account For the Period Ended 31 July 2023

Receipts: 100 Club receipts Fundraising events Xmas Raffle Xmas Cards Xmas Fayre Xmas Decorations Xmas Disco Tea Towels Cinema Eve Race Night Easter Bingo Summer Fete / Fun Run Other Raffles Readathon Refreshments Other Fundraising Uniforms Bank interest Gift Aid Donations/sponsorship Payments: 100 Club Prizes Fundraising expenses Expenses - Xmas Cards Expenses - Summer Fete / Fun Run Expenses - Xmas Disco Expenses - Xmas Raffle Expenses - Tea Towels Expenses - Easter Bingo Expenses - Race Night Other fundraising expenses Activities Music Lessons Coach hire - school trips Workshops Christmas Decorations/Nativity Costumes Refurbishment Other Activities School equipment Year 6 Hoodies/Frames Books and bags PTA UK Miscellaneous payments EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS	31stJuly2	024	31stJuly2	023	31stJuly2	022	31stJuly2	021	31stJuly2	020	31stJuly2	019	31stJuly2	018
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Ridgeway School PTA

Ridgeway School PTA
Balance Sheet As at 31 July 2024 CURRENT ASSETS: TSB current account Nat West current account Cash in hand FINANCED BY: CAPITAL ACCOUNT: Balance brought forward Plus excess of payments over receipts	31st July2	024			31st July2	022			31st July2	020			31st July2	018
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Approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

J Loveridge Trustee