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: DrUm0￿e 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 chari￿5 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 R￿leW
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 charl￿5 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 A￿OuntIng. 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.

5. 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.
6. 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
7. 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.
Re￿ncIled bank statements to re￿IPts.
Ensured best audlt practlces were applled throughout.
Flndln8s: No Issues Identlfied.

Recommendatlons: Accounts are kept to a very hlgh standard; current practi￿5 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. Appr￿1
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:
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## **WOODLAWN SCHOOL-FRIENDS OF WOODLAWN** 

## **PERIOD EXAMINED- 1st JANUARY- 30 th JUNE 2025** 

## **Independent Examiner** 

B Harrison 

## **Work Done** 

- Verified all cheques to bank statements for the audit period 

- Verified all income banked to bank statements for audit period 

- Reconciled bank statements to receipts 

- 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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