## **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** ## **REPORT AND ACCOUNTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED** **30TH SEPTEMBER 2024** **Registered Charity Number: 277767** **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** **DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024** ## **INDEX** |**Page Number**||| |---|---|---| |1 - 2|-|Trustees' Report| |3|-|Independent Examiners' Report| |4|-|Statement of financial activities| |5|-|Balance sheet| |6 - 7|-|Notes to the financial statements| **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** |TRUSTEES:|D Weeks| |---|---| ||L Russell| ||C D Carr| |ACCOUNTANTS:|Sterlings Accountancy Solutions Ltd| ||131-133 Roman Road| ||Mountnessing| ||Brentwood| ||Essex| ||CM15 0UD| |BANKERS:|HSBC UK| ||79 High Street| ||London| ||E11 2AF| |REGISTERED OFFICE:|Wanstead High School| ||Redbridge Lane West| ||London| ||E11 2JZ| |CHARITY NUMBER:|277767| Page 1 ## **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** ## **TRUSTEES' REPORT** The trustees present their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 30th September 2024. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Wanstead High School Parent-Teacher Association, registered with the Charities Commission in 1979, charity no. 277767. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The Association is an unincorporated charity governed by its Constitution, most recently amended on 12 September 2023. The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees, who are elected or appointed in accordance with the Constitution. During the year, the charity had three trustees and operated through volunteer support. ## **Objectives and Activities** The charity’s objective is to advance the education of pupils at Wanstead High School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not normally provided by the local education authority. The Association also aims to foster closer During the year, the PTA ran a range of fundraising and community activities to support the school and its pupils. Key events included: - Comedy Nights - Quiz Nights - School event support (selling refreshments) - Pre-loved second-hand uniform sales The PTA also encouraged and secured corporate match funding to maximise the value of donations and event income. Funds raised through these activities were used to support projects agreed with the school leadership, providing additional resources and facilities to benefit pupils. ## **Achievements and Performance** During the year, the PTA successfully increased its fundraising activity, achieving a total income of £85,113. This represented a significant increase compared to previous years and reflected strong community support and engagement with our events. Key achievements included: - Running multiple successful fundraising events, such as comedy nights, quiz nights and second-hand uniform sales. - Supporting school events by selling refreshments and encouraging parent and community involvement. - Securing corporate match funding to maximise the value of donations and event income. - Agreeing funding priorities with the school leadership to provide facilities and resources not normally funded by the local authority. Funds raised during the year supported a range of projects for the benefit of pupils, including the purchase of IT equipment, sports equipment, library books, outdoor seating, musical instruments and enrichment workshops. Expenditure during the year was focused on delivering these projects and supporting fundraising activities, totalling £39,778. The PTA is proud of the increased level of support provided to the school community and the positive impact on pupils’ educational experience. ## **Financial Review** The PTA’s total income for the year was £85,113. This included proceeds from fundraising events, donations, and corporate match funding secured through parent and supporter initiatives. Expenditure for the year was £39,778. Costs related to delivering fundraising activities and agreed projects for the benefit of the school and its pupils. The PTA maintains an appropriate level of reserves to ensure it can meet future funding commitments agreed with the school leadership. The trustees regularly review reserves levels in line with the charity’s policy to ensure funds are used effectively and in the best interests of the pupils. Page 2 ## **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** ## **TRUSTEES' REPORT CONTINUED** ## **Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** The trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements for each financial year in accordance with applicable law and the charity’s governing document. They are responsible for ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity, and for ensuring that the accounts comply with the Charities Act. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ## **Plans for the Future** The PTA plans to continue delivering a range of fundraising and community events to support Wanstead High School and its pupils. Priorities for the coming year include: - ●Expanding corporate match funding opportunities to maximise fundraising impact - ●Running successful events such as quiz nights and comedy nights - ●Supporting school-led events through volunteer coordination and refreshment sales - ●Working with the school leadership to identify and fund additional resources and facilities that will benefit students’ education and wellbeing ●Exploring opportunities to support larger-scale projects, such as the refurbishment of the school theatre’s lighting and sound systems The trustees remain committed to strengthening relationships between parents, staff and the wider school community. C.Carr …...................................................... Signed by the Board of Trustees Wanstead High School Parent-Teacher Association, registered with the Charities Commission, No. 1007182 Approved for signature by the Management Committee on: …...................................................... 28th July 2025 Page 3 **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF** **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 September 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 7. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to : - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act - to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner's statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiners statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ## **David Parker FCA** ## **Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales** Sterlings Accountancy Solutions Limited 131-133 Roman Road Mountnessing Brentwood Essex CM15 0UD Date: 28th July 2025 Page 4 ## **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE INCOME AND** ## **EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024** |**Notes**
**Incoming resources**
Revenue grants, legacies and donations
Donations
Activities for generating funds
Fundraising events
**Resources expended**
**Charitable expenditure**
2
Management and administration of the charity
3
**Total resources expended**
Costs of charitable activities
**Fund balance carried forward**
**Net movement in funds**
Fund balance brought forward
**Total incoming resources being net incoming resources**
**available for charitable application**
**Net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year before**
**transfers and investment gains and losses**|**2023**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
40,807
-
40,807
1,524
44,306
-
44,306
4,629
85,113
-
85,113
6,153
37,869
-
37,869
648
1,909
-
1,909
217
39,778
-
39,778
865
45,335
-
45,335
5,288
45,335
-
45,335
5,288
23,569
-
23,569
18,281
68,904
£
-
£
68,904
£
23,569
£
**2024**| |---|---| - All transactions are derived from continuing activities. - There are no gains or losses for the year other than those recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities. The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of these financial statements Page 5 ## **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024** |**Notes**
**Current Assets**
Debtors
5
Cash at bank and in hand
6
**Net Current Assets**
**Total Assets Less Liabilities**
**Financed by:**
**Unrestricted reserves:**
Retained surplus
**Creditors**: amounts falling due within
one year|**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
900
79,080
22,669
79,080
23,569
10,176
-
68,904
23,569
68,904
£
23,569
£
68,904
23,569
68,904
£
23,569
£|**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
900
79,080
22,669
79,080
23,569
10,176
-
68,904
23,569
68,904
£
23,569
£
68,904
23,569
68,904
£
23,569
£| |---|---|---| |||23,569
£| |||23,569| |||23,569
£| The Board of Trustees are satisfies that the organisation is not required to have an audit of the by virtue of its level of turnover or by virtue of any requirement under its constitution or otherwise. The Board of Trustees also acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring the organisation keeps proper accounting records in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Approved for signature by the Management Committee: C. Carr …...................................................... Trustee: Date: …......................................................28th July 2025 The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements Page 6 **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## _**Charity information**_ Wanstead High School Parent-Teacher Association is a registered charity (number 277767). ## _**Basis of preparing the financial statements**_ The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities applying FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The accounts are prepared in Sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. Under Companies Act 2006 s454, on a voluntary basis, the trustees can amend these financial statements if they subsequently prove to be defective. On the basis of the foregoing the Trustees consider that the going concern concept continue to be appropriate and has therefore been applied. ## _**Incoming resources**_ Income from donations is included in incoming resources when these are receivable. Income from fund raising is included in incoming resources when these are receivable. ## _**Grants and Donations**_ Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the ## _**Recognition of liabilities**_ Liabilities are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance with normal accounting principles, modified where necessary with the guidance given in the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales ## _**Taxation**_ As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only. Value added tax is not recoverable by the organisation, and is therefore included in the relevant costs on the Statement of Financial Activities. ## **2. COST OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** |Donations to school
Direct expenses|**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
14,529
-
23,340
648
37,869
648| |---|---| Page 7 **WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024** ## **3. MANAGMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARITY** |Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Computer expenses
Accountancy fees
Bank charges|**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
153
140
100
-
489
-
480
-
687
77
1,909
217| |---|---| ## **4. EMPLOYEES** The charity had no employees during the year. ## **5. DEBTORS** |**DEBTORS**||| |---|---|---| |Trade debtors
**CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year**
Trade creditors
Other creditors|**2024**
**£**
-
-
**2024**
**£**
9,696
480
10,176|**2023**
**£**
900| |||900| |||**2023**
**£**
-
-| |||-| ## **6. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year**