Trustees 'Annual Report Frl4nds Of Woodl•wn Woodlawn School Parent Teacher A550clatlon For the year ended 6th Aprll 2025 Referenc• and Admlntstr•tlv• Detalls Charity name: Frtends Of Woodlawn Chartty re8fStration number: 1205952 Prlncipal address: DrUm0e Gardens. Whitley Bay. NE25 9DL The trustees who served during the year are recorded in the charity's officlal records. Strurture, Govemance and Management Woodlawn School Parent Teacher Association is a re8lStered charity 80verned by its constitution. The charity is managed by a committee of trustees who are elerted in accordance with the constitution and meet re8ularly to oversee the chari5 artivlties, finances, and compllance with charity law. During the year, a dedicated and effective PTA committee was established, bringing together committed volunteers who worked collaboratively In support of the school and in furtherance of the charity's objectives. This committee meet on a regular basls. Objertlves and Publlc Benefit The objective of the charity is to advance the education of puplls In the school in particular by provlding faciltties or equipment whith support the School and advance the education of the pupils. - Developing effertive relationshlps between parents, staff, and others associated with the school. and Engaging In fundraising and other activitles to provide facilities, equipment, or resources which support the school and benefit the pupils. The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. All artivitles undertaken during the year were carried out in furtherance of the charity's charitsble objectives and for the public benefit.
Actfvltles and Achlevements A major achievement durln8 the year was the fvlfllment of the charity's first core objective: the successful fundralslng and purchase of two mlnlbuses for Woodlawn School. These vehlcle5 are now In regular use and are maklng a tanglble difference by supportlng school actlvitles and advancln8 the educatlon of puplls through Improved access to off-slte learnlng opportunitles and enrlchment artivitles. The charlty also dellvered a ran8e of successful fundralslng and communFty events, Includlng the Summer Fair and the Sponsored Swlmathon/Reboundathon. In addltlon. the PTA Increased Its Involvement In establlshed events such as the annual Puddln8 Run and the Chrlstmas Enterprlse. These actlvltles generated slgnlficant funds whlle stren8thenln8 engagement between puplls, famllles, staff, and the wlder communlty. P•rtn•rshlps and Support DurfnB the year, the trustees developed new relatlonshlps wlth local or8anlsatlon5 and businesse5, resultlng In flnanclal donatlons and wlder communlty sUPPOrt. Notable contrlbutions were recelved from The Rotary Club, Lowes, and Stronger Starts. The trustees are extremely grateful for the generoslty and contlnued confldence shown by these or8anlsatlon5 and all supporters of the charlty. Imw¢t on the School Communlty Throughout the year, the charlty placed strong emphasls on fosterlng positlve relatlonshlps between the school and its families. The Increased number and variety of events encouraged greater partlcipatlon and relnforced the sense of communlty around Woodlawn School. By provldlng e55entlal equlpment, m05t notably the mlnlbuses, the charlty ha5 dlrectly supported the school's educatlonal actlvitles and delivered clear publlc benefit in line wlth its charitable obSectlves. Flnandal RleW Durin8 the year, the charlty recelved income In excess of £50,OIXI, primarlly from fundralsln8 events, communlty artlvrtles, and donations. Expendlture was largely directed towards fulfilling the charl5 objectlves, WFth the most Sl8niflcant cost being the purchase of two mlnlbuses to support educatlonal actlvltles. The tnistees have revlewed the charlty's flnanclal position and conslder It to be stable. The trustees have also c¢)nsldered the level of reserves held and belleve them to be appropriate to support the tharlws on8oin8 actlvltles and future commltments.
The trustees intend to bulld on the strong foundatlons established during the year by contlnuin8 to support Woodlawn School throu8h targeted fundraising, community engagement, and the prov15ion of resources that enhance pupils 'educatlonal experiences. The trustees have agreed thatthe next main project wlll be the refurblshment of the school's Hydrpool. Trustees 'Responslbllltles The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees 'Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with appllcable law and regulations. The trustees are committed to maintainin8 8ood governance, sound financial management, and compllance wlth charity law. Approval Thls report wa5 approved by all trustees of Friends Of Woodlavln at the AGM 2110112026 Slgnature: Name: Ewor, Role: Date:
Woodlawn School- Frlend8 of Woodlawn Charlty Number.. 1205952 Annual Report and Flnandal Ststements Accountln8 Perlod.. 24 January 2024- 6 Aprll 2025 i. Introductlon l Trustees, Report These are the charl$ first accounts. The charlty wa5 formally establlshed prlor to openlng Its bank account. The bank account was approved and opened on 24 January 2024. No flnanclal transactlons occurred before th15 date. The accountln8 perlod for these accounts covers 24 January 2024 to 6 Aprll 2025, in Ilne with the charitys financlal year end. All income, expendlture, and balance5 durlng this period are fully Included. Actlvltles durlng the perlod Included fvndra151ng and supportlng the educatlonal and extracurrlcular development of puplls at Woodlawn School. The chadty undertook a major fundralslng project to purchase two minlbuses, whlch are now used to support school actlvltles. 2. Account1 Polldes Bisls of AOuntIng. Prepared on a recelpts and payments basls, In Ilne wlth CharSty SORP IFRS 102) for small charltles. Incom• R•co6nltlon: Recogn15ed when received. ExpMdltur• Rqco8nltlon: Recognlsed when pald. C•5h B•sls: No accruals or prepayments Included. 3. Flnancl•l Summ•ry Dexrfptlon Openlng Balance124 Jan 2024) 7,989.76 196,471.9 Income 172,355.4 Expendlture N•t Surplui i B•l•nu {6 Apr 20251 24,116.56
Note: Thls reflects the charltys first perlod of operatlon. 4. IrKomo Total Income for the perfod was £196.471.94, comprlsln8 of donatlons, grants, and fundraisln8 actlvltles SUPPOrtln8 Woodlawn School. Fundr•lsln8 ProJ4rt- Mlnlbuses: Durlng the perlod, the charlty undertook a major fundralslng project to purchase two minibuses. Income for th15 proJert Included varlous grants and donation5, Including a significant contribution from Variety, whlch wa5 pald on behalf of thelr sponsors. All funds received for thls project were used In full to purchase the two mlnlbuses, whlch dlrertly support the charlWs educational and extracurrlcular actlvltles. Donatlons recelved: Lowes Flnanclal Management: £2(K)O.00 Benefart: £IOO.(K) Tesco Stronger Starts: £5(KlO.00 R¢)tsry Club: £145.00 Personal/famlly donatlons: £450.00 Varlety: £117,580.(KI The charlty was not In recelpt of any grants durlng thls flnanclal pedod. The charlty dld not recelve any government contratts. The chartty dld not recelve any Income from outslde the United Kln8dom or partake In any artlvltle5 outslde the Unlted Klngdom. The charlty does not have any tradlng subsldlarles. The charfty does not own pmperty.
- Expendlture Total expendlture was £172.355.47, coverlng operatlonal costs a5soclated wlth charltable events and actlvltles. The cost of the two mlnlbuses purchased a5 part of the fundralslng project Is Included In thls expendlture. Net Surplus: £24,116.56 None of the charlty trustees have been pald. The charlty has zero employees. Over the recorded perlod of tlme for thls report that charity has recelved re8ular support from 15 volunteer5.
- Bank Account Reconclllatlon The chartty opened Its bank account on 24January 2024. Openlng balance: £7,989.76 Totsl Income recelved: £196,471.94 Total expendlture: £172,355.47 aoslng balance on 6Aprll 2025: £24,116.56
- Ind•p•nd•nt Ex•mln•tlon These accounts have been Independently examlned by B H•rrlson (Audltor). Although the examlner revlewed a lon8er period (l January - 30 June 20251, all transactions and balances for the charws first accounting perlod (24 January 2024- 6 April 20251 were fully verified. Ex•mln•r Work. Verffied all theques to bank statements for the audlt pedod. Verffied all Income banked to bank statements. RencIled bank statements to reIPts. Ensured best audlt practlces were applled throughout. Flndln8s: No Issues Identlfied.
Recommendatlons: Accounts are kept to a very hlgh standard; current practi5 should be maintained. ststqmont on Flrrt Accounts Yhese are the charltrls first accounts. The accountlng perlod cover5 24 January 2024 to 6 Aprll 2025, refiectlng the charftvs actual perlod of operatlon. No flnances were banked prlor to 24 January 2024, the date the bank account was approved and opened. All Income and expendlture for thls period are fully accounted for and Independently verlfied. The major fundralslng project to purchase two mlnibuses Is fully Included In these accounts, with all funds recelved and spent for the Intended purpose." 9. Governance, safe8uardln8 and rfsk io. Appr1 The trustees conflrm that these accounts are a true and falr record of the charltys finances forthe perlod and have been prepared In accordance wlth appllcable law and regulatlons. These accounts have been approved by all trustee5 at the AGM 2110112026 Name & Role: I Date: Crh4 ¢
WOODLAWN SCHOOL-FRIENDS OF WOODLAWN
PERIOD EXAMINED- 1st JANUARY- 30 th JUNE 2025
Independent Examiner
B Harrison
Work Done
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Verified all cheques to bank statements for the audit period
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Verified all income banked to bank statements for audit period
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Reconciled bank statements to receipts
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Ascertained that best audit practice has been used at all times
Findings
- No findings.
Recommendations
- Accounts are kept to a very high standard, and current practices should be maintained.
I therefore certify that the account balance
Friends of Woodlawn -£35,702.72
Signed
B Harrison
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