BEECH HYDE ASSOCIATION
’ - Treasurer s Annual Report 2024 2025
The Beech Hyde Associa�on of Beech Hyde Primary and Nursery School, Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, Herts, AL4 8TP is a charity registered with the Charity Commission, number 270383, and is administered by a management commi�ee. The charity’s governing instrument is its cons�tu�on adapted 2[nd] October 1975, as amended 25[th] May 2000 and 11[th] March 2008.
Members of the Commi�ee
The following have served on the commi�ee, but many others have provided invaluable support to the school, the Beech Hyde Associa�on and its ac�vi�es:
Commi�ee Name Chairperson Vicky Toolan Treasurer Lynsey Thakrar Secretary Claire Penfold Ordinary Members of Commi�ee Becky Farrell, Charlene Vallory, Juliet Collins, Alex Owen, Rob Jones, Sophie Franklin, Kim Bayliffe, Kat Logan Head Teacher Karen Thomas
Review of the Year
BHA events, grants and passive fundraising. We con�nue to use this and monies saved from previous years to make dona�ons to the school to enrich daily school life. This is a slight increase on last year. Within this we also purchased new BBQs which will allow us to sustain our food offering for years to come.
It was a successful night and we were able to bank a profit of £3,654.80, a decrease on the previous year. The day fell at the end of half term which may have reduced foo�all and poten�ally the spend whilst there. Other events locally may have also had an effect.
The 2k/10k day went well with the inter school compe��on increasing in it's popularity. The event was well subscribed and it was the most profitable event again with a profit of £7,112.08 a slight increase on the previous year.
Our Christmas Ac�vi�es included the Santa Dash, Christmas Cards and Trees. The Santa Dash was carried out again this year, with hot chocolate/cakes/sweets being available for purchase. The amount raised in profit for this was £858.31. Christmas cards (which include calendars/tea towels etc..) raised £130 (slight increase on the previous year) and we raised £10.00 from the Christmas Tree campaign, decrease on the previous years.
sports day, Y6 SATS treat and Y5/6 play dona�ons. Prices needed to raise to £1.25 to cover addi�onal costs and we note future increases in costs may mean this is done again.
Our very popular Halloween Disco raised £403.18 and our movie night raised £225.72. The Disco reflects an increase on the previous year by approx £50.00 and the movie night had a decrease of approximately £40.00. We also had a new event to celebrate Pancake day - a pancake race which raised £96.41.
Regular dona�ons are received from Easyfundraising, dona�ons this year have totalled £798.41. This is a significant increase on last year, as �me goes on more is done online and we have also been able to run incen�ves through the year.
Our anonymous donor via JustGiving is s�ll dona�ng and we have received £76.18 net of fees from them this year. We joined the Parentkind Lo�ery late in the academic year with the ini�al payment of £5.87 being received in August.
We also received £1,000.00 via the Tesco Blue Coin scheme and £88.37 from the Asda Cashpot for Schools campaign.
Take or donate con�nues to be our philosophy for the second hand uniform. We run sales periodically but appreciate it has been less in the last year. People can also check the unit in school recep�on/enquire at the office if they are in need. We have raised £75.61 for this which is a slight increase on last year.
The Y5/Y6 play was able to raise £118.00 from their refreshments stall which is a slight increase on last year, this is done more to enhance the experience than for profit.
We maintained our presence at Village Day. More supplies were bought for the event as the ones held needed replacing. Our profit is recorded as £59.53 for this event.
BHA dona�ons to the school this year totalled £15,319.61 – detailed as follows:
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Well being animals
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Year 6 Hoodies
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Father Christmas Gi�s
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Library Books
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Swimming
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Bikeability
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Chromebook License
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General resources including a PSHE and RE program
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Panto contribu�on
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Water subsidy and Water Bo�les in house colours
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Friendship Bench
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Contribu�on towards the school trips for each year group – meaning no child had to pay more than £15 for the trip.
Funds available as at 31 August 2025: Available over both accounts £19,028.06
Beech Hyde Association
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 August 2025
| 2024/25 | |
|---|---|
| Income: | |
| Income fundraising events | 31,533.76 |
| Income non fundraising events; grants & donations | 2,090.33 |
| 33,624.09 | |
| Expenditure - Direct Charitable Expenditure | |
| Year 6 Hoodies | 568.35 |
| Water subsidy | 1,600.00 |
| Father Christmas Gifts | 285.39 |
| Pantomime | 1,888.66 |
| Library books | 314.44 |
| Swimming | 993.06 |
| Bikeability | 535.00 |
| School Trip Contribution | 3,440.00 |
| Well being animals | 154.24 |
| Chrome Licenses | 1,855.00 |
| PSHE program | 1,094.00 |
| Water bottles (house colours) | 288.00 |
| Misc resources/bench | 1,362.97 |
| Climbing Wall | 940.00 |
| 15,319.11 | |
| Other Expenditure | |
| Fundraising costs | 16,917.99 |
| Bank charges | 132.08 |
| Equipment & sundries | 3,717.34 |
| Parentkind membership | 162.00 |
| 20,929.41 | |
| Total expenditure | 36,248.52 |
| Net income/(expenditure) | (2,624.43) |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 August 2025 | |
| Ticket receipts for September show | (229.24) |
| Costs released for Fireworks 2024 | (218.00) |
| Costs paid in advance for Fireworks 2025 | 218.00 |
| (229.24) | |
| Balance held at main account | 2,085.31 |
| Balance held at 10k/2k account | 16,942.75 |
| Cash in hand | 399.20 |
| Net assets Opening balance Add net income/(expenditure) for the year Closing balance |
19,427.26 |
|---|---|
| 19,198.02 | |
| 21,822.45 (2,624.43) |
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| 19,198.02 |
Beech Hyde Association
Income and Expenditure for the academic year ended 31 August 2025
| Fundraising Activities | Income | Income | ExpensesProft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Day | 107.96 | 48.59 59.37 | |
| 10k/2k Family Fun Run | 19,249.26 | 11,089.59 8,159.67 | |
| Santa Dash | 873.63 | 15.32 858.31 | |
| Xmas cards | 130.00 | 130.00 | |
| Xmas trees | 10.00 | 10.00 | |
| Movie Night | 363.01 | 137.29 225.72 | |
| Fireworks | 7,852.95 | 4,198.08 3,654.87 | |
| Halloween Disco | 666.39 | 263.21 403.18 | |
| Ice Cream | 1,972.44 | 1,073.20 899.24 | |
| Y5/Y6 Play | 163.26 | 44.26 119.00 | |
| Pancake Race | 144.86 | 48.45 96.41 | |
| 31,533.76 | 16,917.99 14,615.77 | ||
| Non Fundraising activities | |||
| Just Giving & Eastfundraising | 884.10 | 884.10 | |
| Grants | 1,094.24 | 1,094.24 | |
| Uniform sale | 75.61 | 75.61 | |
| Other donations cash | 36.38 | 36.38 | |
| 2,090.33 | - 2,090.33 |
General expenses
| Parentkind membership | 162 |
|---|---|
| Bank charges | 132.08 |
| Expenses not under an event | 377.36 |
| New BBQ for BHA Events | 3339.98 |
| 4011.42 | |
| Donations to school | |
| Year 6 Hoodies | 568.35 |
| Water subsidy | 1,600.00 |
| Father Christmas Gifts | 285.39 |
| Pantomime | 1,888.66 |
| Library books | 314.44 |
| Swimming | 993.06 |
| Bikeability | 535.00 |
| School Trip Contribution | 3,440.00 |
| Well being animals | 154.24 |
| Chrome Licenses | 1,855.00 |
| PSHE program | 1,094.00 |
| Water bottles (house colours) | 288.00 |
| Misc resources/bench | 1,362.97 |
Climbing Wall 940.00 15,319.11