Friends of Four Marks School Charity number 296536 Trustee Annual Report for the year ending 31" August 2022 Objectives and Artivities Objectives To advance the education of the pupils of the school (Four Marks C of E Primary School) by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school not normally provided by the local education authority. Also, alongside this core objective, to provide the students of the school with events/activities which enhance their school experience. In this, there can be events/activities that will be held without the need to raise funds. In order to fulfil these aims, we rely on parents to volunteer their time to run the charity and to recruit others to help with events and activities. Artivities Bonfire and Fireworks Display- November 2021 This event, held during difficult circumstances with the Covid virus still present, was a significant success. Within the school grounds, we organised a bonfire, a professional firework display and several stalls including food and refreshments. This was an event supported strongly by the residents of Four Marks, so much so that we sold the maximum we are permitted to. There were contributions from many volunteers to set up the event on the day and also to run the stalls and man the entrance during the evening, including school staff and parents. We also agreed sponsorship of the event with a local company. This was by far the most financially successful event of the year, raising over £9,000 net of costs. Elfridges- December 2021 An event we run so that the students can buy a reasonably priced Christmas gift for their family members by themselves. The decision to run this event is with the full understanding that it is not a fund raiser and is done purely for the children's enjoyment. We purchase the items for the children to buy, set out the stalls, wrap the presents and help the children to decide which gifts they prefer. Hampers- December 2021 This is a raffle that we organised by collecting donations from parents and local companies, combining them to make hampers for which we sell raffle tickets.
Xmas Cards- December 2021 The students of the school design their own Christmas cards which are then purchased by parents to give to their family and friends. Easter- April 2022 The children are given a gift of chocolate mini-eggs and then are asked to return the little boxes with spare change. Tea Towels- May 2022 The students of the school drew a picture of themselves and we combined them in to a tea towel design and got them printed. We then sold them to parents of the children. Jubilee-june 2022 We arranged a stall at the village's Jubilee event which included a cake and ice cream stand and nerf gun range. Both were popular and the day was a success. Sports Day Ice Cream-june 2022 At the school's sports day, we set up a small stand for ice creams and lollies. Four Fest-july 2022 We organise a musical day on the school premises and include stalls for people to visit which include food and drinks. We also provided several large inflatables for the children to play on and a water area to cool down (it was a hot day). This was largely a success and we raised over £3,000. Uniforms- throughout the year We organise the collection of donated pre-loved uniforms to then sell to parents at events and various times during the year. Other events included a Bag2School collection. Future Plans The aims of the PTA are to continue with the successful fund raising and support the school.
Projects Funded The projects funded in the year represent those that the school have requested be funded and are largely annually recurring activities. Historically, projects funded have included these, but have also been for much larger amounts and they are requested specifically by the Headmaster of the School. The committee are continually looking for projects to fund for the school and this remains a priority. Our Finances The financial report shows net funds raised of £19,692 (2020/21 £4,789) and school projects funded of £2,251 (2020/21 £9,710). We are unregistered for VAT. Reserves at the year end are £20,485 and the vast majority of this amount will be spent on future school projects whilst retaining a small amount to fund the cash oufflow of holding fund raising events. Constitution and Management The charity trustees are responsible for the overall management and control of the Friends of Four Marks School Charity. All trustees give of their time freely and no remuneration or personal expenses were paid in the year. The charity uses the Model Constitution for Parent Teacher Associations in England and Wales dated March 2021. The trustees have reviewed the main objectives of the Association and taken due regard of guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Governors and Charity Trustees Sarah Cotton (Chair and trustee) Andrew Hill (Treasurer and trustee) Dr Zoe Fox (trustee) Headmaster Veronica Stoodley BA (QTS), NPQH, NPQI Contact Details Address Four Marks C of E Primary School Kitwood Road Four Marks ALTON GU34 SAS Website htt fofm ta.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 296536 Bank HSBC Lansdowne House, 74 High St, Alton GU34 IEZ Approved by: Sarah Cotton Chairperson Andrew Hill Treasurer Date: 2910(L3 Date:
Friends of Four Marks School Charity number 296536 st Accounts for the year ending 31 August 2022 Accounts page 2 Independent Examinerfs Report page 5 Trustee and School Contact Details page 6
Accounts These accounts have been produced on a receipts and payments basis. They are the first set of accounts for the charity as this is the first year in which the Charity Commission's threshold of £25,000 has been met. st Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Financial Year Ending 31 August 2022 Unrestrirted Total Last Year Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at Bank 20,485 20,485 3,044 Liabilities Net Total Assets 20,485 20,485 Statement of balances for the last 2 years 2021/22 2020/21 7,966 Balance Brought Forward Funds Raised Costs from Fund Raising Net Funds Raised 35,440 (16,353) 19,086 5,983 (1,194) 4,789 School Projects Funded (2,813) (9,710) Balance Carried Forward 19,318 3,045 Note: the difference between the net total assets and balance carried forward is for bank entries in September 2022 which relate to activities in the financial year 2021/22. See reconciliation below.
Fund Raising Activity in the Financial Year 2021122 Funds Raised £ 30,795 Costs £ (16,134) Net Funds Raised £ 14,660 Events Donations - Grants Other Income Other Costs 4,050 312 4,050 312 (219) 19,086 (219) (16,353) 35,440 Events Summary Event Bonfire Elfridges Hampers Four Fest Xmas Cards Easter Tea Towels Uniforms Jubilee Sports Day Ice Cream Bags2School Event Funds Raised 12,315 1,481 1,231 10,574 120 161 Sponsorship 1,150 Costs (4,066) (1,677) Net Funds Raised 9,399 (196) 1,231 2,665 109 11 1,610 (9,520) (11) (150) (450) 980 100 640 372 530 100 (192) (69) 303 60 60 28,035 2,760 (16,134) 14,660 School Projects Funded in the Financial Year 2021122 Pond Xmas Party Quidditch Jubilee Art Skipping Bikeability Goblin Cars Barriers Yr R Bookbags Yr6BBQ 500 3(X) 653 238 350 210 92 85 252 133 2,813
Notes No members of the committee received remuneration or expenses during the year though there was reimbursement of costs incurred by Trustees in connection with activities. There are no related party transactions. Reconciliation of Transactions in Financial Year 2021122 Funds Raised Costs Projerts Funded Net Change in Year 35,440 (16,353) (2,813) 16,274 Bank Balance 31st August 2021 Bank Balance 31st August 2022 Bank account change in year Entries in Sept 22 belonging to year Net Change in Year 3,044 20,485 17,441 (1,167) 16,274 Difference Note: The bank entries included above can be broken down into the following: Sept 22 Entries Included: Costs for Four Fest School Projects x4 Bank Charges (600) (562) (5) (1,167)
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Friends of Four Marks School I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Friends of Four Marks School (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2022. Responslbllities and basi5 of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. William Stott MPhys BFP FCA 16 Clifton Road Wokingham Berkshire RG41 INB
Governors and Charity Trustees Sarah Cotton (Chair and trustee) Andrew Hill (Treasurer and trustee) Dr Zoe Fox (trustee) Headmaster Veronica Stoodley BA (QTS), NPQH, NPQI Contact Details Address Four Marks C of E Primary School Kitwood Road Four Marks ALTON GU34 SAS Website htt fofm ta.co.uk Registered Charity No. 296536 Bank HSBC Lansdowne House, 74 High St, Alton GU34 IEZ Approved by: Sarah Cotton Chairperson Andrew Hill Treasurer Date: Date:
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Friends of Four Marks School I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Friends of Four Marks School (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2022. Responslbllities and basi5 of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. William Stott MPhys BFP FCA 16 Clifton Road Wokingham Berkshire RG41 INB