ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
St. Nicholas CE VA Primary School Church Green HARPENDEN Herts AL5 2TP
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 01/06/2024 - 31/05/2025
Trustees:
Siobhan Morton (Chair) Rizelle Crouch (Head Teacher and Trustee) Abena Rodman-Tay (Treasurer) Marianne Yarrow (Secretary) Abbie Winters(Trustee)
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
| Contents | page |
|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 3 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 4 |
| Statement of Income | 5 |
| Statement of Expenditure | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 8 to 10 |
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The Charity, St Nicholas School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is established to advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Education Authority).
In doing this we strive to foster more extended relationships between staff, parents, guardians and others associated with the school while engaging in activities that not only support the school but further the learning of our children.
The year to 31 May 2025 has seen a total profit from fundraising activity of £20,823 (see note 3). The main event in terms of funds raised was the Christmas Fair and associated activities, which raised a total of over £8,060. Another significant event was the Summer Ball which had a net profit of £9,040 at the year end May 2025 . Across the year, thanks to a huge effort from across the parent community, we successfully raised money from a variety of events and activities including a children's movie night, Mother's and Father's day gifts, wine-tasting event, pre-loved uniform sales, break the rules day and children's disco. We are grateful, as always, for all the efforts and fundraising events during the year. The PTA has made contributions totalling £11,823 to the school this year. Items funded include fun activities for the pupils to enjoy, classroom resources and activities including books, as well as paying towards the refurbishment of the small playground. After all expenditure there was a surplus of £9,086 for the year. Total funds at year end were £21,190.
We are aware that none of the successes could be achieved without the contribution of you, the members of our Association. Many thanks to you all.
Siobhan Morton
PTA Chair
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL PTA
I report on the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31st May 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's 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 responsibilty 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; and
-to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of the Independent Examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 you as trustees concerning 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 Examiner's 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:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
AUDIT REQUIRED AS INCOME EXCEEDED £25,000 IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Name: EMMA WELHAM Relevant professional qualification or body: CIMA
Address: 46 DENMARK ROAD, COTTENHAM, CB24 8QS
Date: 20/1/26
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2025
| Income Christmas fair Summer Ball Uniform sales May Ball 2013 May Ball 2014 Spring Ball 2015 School ball 100 Club Wine tasting Kids disco School picnic Miscellaneous income Film night Sponsored run/Jump Cake sales Christmas puddings Christmas cards Easy fundraising Company donations World Book day/Books Wreath Making Bags Recipe book Tea towels Auction Doughnuts Parent Donations Easter bunny Trails - Harvest/Xmas/Easter Lottery Pamper evening PhilTheBag/Textiles Plant Sale Raffle tickets Christmas Trees Cinema at Rothemsted Mothers/Fathers Day Frozen/Frosty Fridays Easter Egg Hunt/Lambing 100 Challenge Stripe Payments Quiz night Break the rules day World cup Class Presents Glaze Time Valentines/love yourself School team kits Chinese New Year Bingo Harvest Pudding Stop Other TOTAL FUND RAISING INCOME Bank interest Donations TOTAL INCOME |
2025 £ 6779.38 14233.65 537.00 1057.00 707.00 103.20 490.00 438.50 1083.00 1722.00 206.00 135.00 152.00 178.20 110.00 232.00 168.50 765.82 110.74 178.20 29387.19 247.99 29,635.18 |
2024 £ 7,905.81 456.42 364.00 315.00 210.87 1,529.84 234.00 15.86 30.00 1,265.00 21.62 803.90 190.50 287.10 50.00 230.00 135.00 16.00 157.50 225.00 250.90 150.00 405 15,249.12 320.36 |
|---|---|---|
| 15,569.48 |
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2025
| Expenditure Donations / Grants to school (Note 2) Christmas fair Summer Ball Uniform sales May Ball 2013 May Ball 2014 Spring Ball 2015 School ball 100 Club Wine tasting Kids disco School picnic Miscellaneous expenses Film night Sponsored run Cake sales Christmas puddings Christmas cards Quiz night World Book day/Books Wreath Making Bags Recipe book Tea towels Auction Doughnuts Parent Donations Easter Bunny Harvest/Xmas/Easter Trails Lottery Pamper Evening PhilTheBag/Textiles Plant Sale Raffle tickets Christmas Trees Cinema at Rothemsted Mothers/Fathers Day Frozen/Frosty Fridays Easter Egg Hunt/Lambing 100 Challenge Stripe Payments Panto/Play/Dance Jubilee/Coronation Ice cream treats Class Presents Glaze Time iPads School team kits Chinese New Year Bingo Playground Other TOTAL FUND RAISING EXPENDITURE General expenditure Insurance 162 Licence - Raffle/Gambling/Alcohol Repairs & maintenance TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURE TOTAL EXPENDITURE (DEFICIT) / SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE |
2025 £ 11,823 1524 5194 733 315 75 674 49 0 8564 233 153 162 20549 9086 |
2024 £ 26,602 2,804 3,695 120 300 68 123 959 332 8,401 62 386 35,390 -19,820 |
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MAY 2025
| 2025 £ £ ASSETS Cash at bank: Current Account 1000 Business Premium Account 20190 21190 TOTAL ASSETS 21190 LIABILITIES TOTAL NET ASSETS 21190 ACCUMULATED FUNDS General fund B/f 12103 Surplus / (Deficit) for year 9086 TOTAL FUNDS 21190 These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on … 02/02/2026 signed on behalf of the Trustees: |
£ £ 1,000 11,103 2024 |
£ £ 1,000 11,103 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 12,103 | ||
| 12,103 | ||
| - | ||
| 12,103 | ||
| 31,923 19,820 - |
||
| 12,103 | ||
Siobhan Morton PTA Chair
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
1 Accounting policies
Income and expenditure is accounted for on a cash basis
| 2 Donations and grants to school 2025 Playground 8362 Smart boards Class donations and subject resources 3461 Books World Book Day Miscellaneous Entrance Staff room & Sound system IT Suite, Staff Room & Books TOTAL 11,823 |
2024 £ 20,938 5,665 |
|---|---|
| 26,602 |
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ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
(Registered Charity No. 293921)
| 3 Profit / (loss) made on fund raising events |
3 Profit / (loss) made on fund raising events |
3 Profit / (loss) made on fund raising events |
3 Profit / (loss) made on fund raising events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Christmas fair | 5,255 | 5,101 | |
| Summer Ball | 9,040 | - | 3,695 |
| Uniform sales | 537 | 456 | |
| May Ball 2013 | - | ||
| May Ball 2014 | - | ||
| Spring Ball 2015 | - | ||
| School ball | - | ||
| 100 Club | - | ||
| Wine tasting | 324 | ||
| Kids disco | 392 | ||
| School picnic | 28 | ||
| Miscellaneous income | 490 | 244 | |
| Film night | 439 | 315 | |
| Sponsored run | 1,083 | - | |
| Cake sales | - | 211 | |
| Christmas puddings | 1,722 | 1,230 | |
| Christmas cards | 206 | 234 | |
| Quiz night - |
674 |
- | |
| Farm BBQ | - | - | |
| Company donations | - | - | |
| World Book day/Books | 135 | 30 | |
| Photos | - | - | |
| Wreath Making | 152 | 1,265 | |
| Bags | - | - | |
| Recipe book | - | - | |
| Tea towels | - | - | |
| Auction | - | - | |
| Doughnuts | - | 22 | |
| Parent Donations | - | 804 | |
| Easter bunny | - | 191 | |
| Trails - Harvest/Xmas/Easter | - | - | |
| Lottery | 178 | 287 | |
| Pamper evening | - | - | |
| PhilTheBag/Textiles | - | 50 | |
| Plant Sale | - | - | |
| Raffle tickets | - | 162 | |
| Christmas Trees | 110 | - | |
| Cinema at Rothemsted | - | - | |
| Mothers/Fathers Day | 232 | 12 | |
| Frozen/Frosty Fridays | - | 16 | |
| Easter Egg Hunt/Lambing | 120 | - | |
| 100 Challenge | - | - | |
| Stripe Payments | - | - | |
| Quiz night | 766 | ||
| Break the rules day | 111 | 158 | |
| Ice cream treats | - | - | |
| Class Presents | - | ||
| Glaze Time | - | 225 | |
| iPads | - | ||
| School team kits | - | ||
| Chinese New Year | - | 251 | |
| Bingo | - | 150 | |
| Playground | - | ||
| Other | 178 | 405 | |
| 20,823 | 8,139 |
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