Crabtree Schools, Parents Assctlation Registered Charity No. 297330 Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 Juty 2024
Crabtree Schools, Parents, Assoclation Regisler6a Charity fhk).. 297330 Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 July 2024 Report of the Committee Constllutlon The Committee presents the Annual Report and AccoLJnls to the Association. The Assoclalion was formed in 1967 and became a Registered Charity on 6 August 1987. The Association operales under a Constitution that was drawn up to clanfy the Associatlon's aim5 and objectives. It was adopled on 2 October 1986. The Constitution was revised in 1998 and was adopted in its revised fom on 19 October 1998. The objecl of the Crabtr88 Schools, Parents, Association is to advance th8 education of the pupils in both schools. To achieve this. the Association attempts to: 1. Develop more extended relationships beeen the staff, parents and others association with the schools., 2. Engage in activities that supwrt the Schoo15 and advance t1 education of th8 chiklren attending them., 3. Provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education al the schools (not provided from statutory funds) as the Committee In th8 consultation with the Governing Body shall from lime to time dotemiine. Commlttee Members servings on the Committee during the year ended 31 July 2024 We as follows.. Laura Hubbleday Jenny Cooper Rachel Appleton Davo Cox Nicola Parker Chartolle McHugh {Chalr} Becky Randall (Secretary) Lucy Healy {Tr8asurerl Catherine Kennedy Katherine Scott Alice Falklner Molly Coyne Ra-elected 8 November 2023 Re-elected 8 November 2022 {resign8d 8 November 20231 Rg-elected 8 November 2023 Elocted 27 September 2019 (re81gned 25 November 20241 Re-electad 8 November 2023 Re-elected 8 November 2023 Reryelected 8 November 2023 Re-elecled 8 November 2023 (resigned 25 November 2024} Elected 3 November 2021 Elected 8 November 2023 Elected 8 November 2023 EleGted 8 November 2023
Crabtree Schools, Parents, Association RogI51er& Charity No.. 297330 Wher8 constitutionally necessary. those Committee members happy to continue have put themselves forward for re4lectlon.
Crabtree SGhools' Parents, Association Reglsttred Charity No.. 297330 Funds Raised During the Year The nel amount of funds raised during the year amount8d lo £52,02812022123: £38,745). A detailed analysis of funds raised has been provided in the notes to the accounts. Monies Allocated and Paid to the Schools During the year a lotal of £30.265 {2022123-. £28,416) was paid to the Schools. Fund8 totslling £11,853 were paid to Ihe Junlors {2022123'. £11,637) over the year, to pay for iPads (£9,228). Arnazon wish Sist items 1£1,4191, SENCO resources (£476) and learning software (£730). No furth8r funds were cornmitte(J as all funds al the end of the year have boon allocated to the toilet refurbishments. Funds lotalling £2,670 were paid to the Infants12022123.. £16.778} to pay for the balar@ of the upgrade of reception classrooms. Al the year-8nd no furthèr funds w8re Committed as all funds at the end of the year have been allocated to the toilet refurbishments. Unrestricted funds at 31 July 2024 totalled nil12022123.' £34,009), allocated lo the Infants nil {2022123-. £12,507) and the Juniors nil12022123.' £21,503) which together with a r8serve held for general trading of £3,500 {2022123- £3,500}, and a res6rve for Toilet refurbishments of £68,67912022123: £12,6) has been carried foTward to the 2024125 financial year. Honorary Independent Examlner Mr Adam Bellamy was elected as the Indepgndgnt Examiner @xamined Ihe Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024. Mrs Rachel Cheal offers herse for election as the new Independent Examiner at the AGM. Signed on beh2W oftho Committee Chadotte McHugh Chalr Crabtree Junior School Crabtree Lane Harpenden AL5 SPU 10 2F. Date
Crdbtree Schools. Parents, Assoclation Régk%tsred Chlty No.. 297330 Indop•ndent Examlnor's Report to tho Trustses of Crabtro9 Schools, Parents, Assoclallon I report on the accounts of Ihe charty for the year ended 31 July 2024 whith are set out on the follcwiing pages. Rupective responslblllties of tru8tO08 and exarningr The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's tTU8tees consKlerthatan audit is bK)t required forthis year und8r seclion 14412) of the Charitk8S Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an ib)dependent examination is needed. It is my reswnsibility to.. examine the accounts under seCtn 145 of the 2011 Act., to follow the proowjures laid down in the generdl Diredions given by the Charity CommisSn under sedM)n 14515)Ibl of the 2011 Act., and state vthelher particular matters have cc41)e to ry attenti)n. Basis of independent examinorfs report My examination was [ried out in acLI)rdance with Ihe general Direclions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting rerdS kept by the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual ilems or disclosures n th8 accounts and seeking explanali¢xts from you as trustees conMIng any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal woukl be required in an audit, and nsequentlY no opin is given as to whether tIE accounts present 8 'true and fair vpw, 8nd the report is limtied to those matters set out in thé ststemenl below. Ind•pond8nt oxamin8r'$ statoment In connedion with my examination. no metter h88 come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable use to believe that in any matsrial respect Ihe requirements: to keep oUntIng reCoS in ac¢ordance with seCtn 130 of the 2011 Act.. and to prepare accounts whith acwrd wilh the a¢UntIng records aThJ compty with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not ba me(. or to which. in my opinion. attention should bè drawn in order to en•le a proper understsndiNJ of the a¢UnIS to be reathed. Adam ellamy Crabtree Junior Schoo, Harpenden AL5 SPU Date rabtree Lane
Crabtree Schools, Parents, Associatlon Registersj Ch8diy No. 297330 Recelpt and Payments Account for the year ended 31 July 2024 Unreslrr¢ted Funds 2023124 2022123 Notes Recelpts Operating aclivities to g6nar8te funds Interest received on cash balances Donations Total ceIptS 71,221 33 8,028 79,282 67,000 28 484 67,512 Payments Payments for gener8ting funds Management and administratlon Total net receipts 127,113) 11401 52.028 (28,6271 (1401 38,745 Unrestricted funds brought forward at 31 July 2023 34,009 34,503 Unrestricted funds spent by schools during the year (30,265} 128,416) Funds transferred to Toilet Refurbishment Reserve (55,772) 10,823 Unrostrlcted funds as at 31 July 2024 34,009 It was agreed that the balance of the unreslricled funds for both the infant 2nd junior schools at the end of Ihe financBI y8ar {year ending July 2024) would be allocated to Ihe loilet refurbishment projed. in order to compl8te toilet refurbishments across all toilet blocks in both Schools. Accordingly, £55,772 was allocated to the toilet refurblshment reserve.
Crabtree Schools, Parents, Association Reg818red Charity No.. 297330 statement of Assets and Liabilltle8 as at 31 July 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2023124 2022123 Note$ Assets Cash at bank- current accounts Cash at bank- deposh a¢count Cash in hand 64,620 50,717 7,559 72,179 459 51.176 Debtors and prep£yments 400 Total assets 72,179 51,576 Llabilities Creditors (1.160} Total assets less Ilabililigs 72,179 50,415 Financed by funds avallable to schools: Unrestri¢ted funds Funds committed Funds uncommitted 25,000 9.009 Res8rves held for general trading Reserves held for Toilet Refurbishment 3,500 68,679 3,500 12,906 Total funds and reserves of the association 72,179 50.415 The accounts on page¥ 4 to 8 were approved by the Committee and signed on Its behalf by.. Lucy Healy Treasur8r 1& 13 lao Date
Crabtree Schools, Parents, Association Regislered Chanty N¢.. 297330 Notes to the Accounts for the year endod 31 July 2024 Accountlng policies The accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis in MplIanc8 th the legal requirements. Funds raised and geneTrl donations are allocaled and made available to the sGhool$ In the following ratios in proportion to the number of class8S'. Junior school.. Infant school.. 4 s8venths 3 sevenths Donatlons for specrfic us8 are allocated to the relevant school and recorded In restricted reserves. Events that a run specifically to raise funds for the toi181 refurblshment are allocated to the Toilet Refurbishment reseNe. Analysis of Income and expenditure for the year ended 31 July 2024 2023124 Expenses and costs 2022123 Nel income Gross Income Net income Firaworks display Summer Ball Summer Fayre Sale of school uniforms Christmas Fayre Cinema Nights Comedy Night Quiz Night Other small fundraisers Miscellaneous General Donations Toilet donations 24,140 16,154 14,938 477 6,595 1,261 2,613 2.821 2,222 {10,221) {7.846} (2,891) 13.919 8.308 12,047 477 5,386 1,211 984 1,538 1,627 (1,3761 1,760 6,268 14,956 4,794 9,712 {1,208) (501 (1,630) {1,283) 1595) 11,376) 4,693 1,384 1,581 2,096 (843) 484 1,760 6,268 79.249 127,1001 52,149 38.857 Inler8st receivable on cash balances Management and administr81ion expenses (note 3) Net receiptslpaymenls for the year 33 33 {1531 29 (1401 (153) 79.282 27.253 52.028 38,745
Crabtree Schools, Parents, Assoclalion Register Ch8dty No. 297330 Note$ to the Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024 Icont'd) Management and adminlstration expenses 2023124 2022123 Parentkind membership 153 140 153 140 Analysis of funds spont by schools Unrestricted reserves: Inf8nts Juniors Total iPads Amazon Wish Li8ts (books. playground equipment, stationery) SENCO Resources Receptlon classrooms Nessy Learnin9 9,228 1.419 9,228 1,419 476 476 2,670 731 2,670 731 2.670 11,853 14,523 Dobtors and prepayments 2023124 2022123 Money due from summer fair sponsorship 400 400
Crabtree Schools. Parents, Association Regislered Charity No". 297330 Notes to tho Accounts for thg y•ar ondèd 31 July 2024 (cont'dl Creditors and accruals 2023124 2022123 Summer Ball expenses pald after year end Summ8r Fair expenses paid after year end Coronation day expenses paid after year end 157 503 500 1,160 Funds committed but not spent at 31 July 2024 Funds committed and not spent congi8t of nll for the Infants School and nll for the Junior School. All fund remaining were allocated to the toilet refurbishment reserve. Analysis of funds by school Infants Juniors Total Unrestricted funds as at 1 August 2023 Income raised during the year Funds spent by the schools during the year Funds allocated lo toilet refurbishment Unrestricted funds as at 31 July 2024 12,506 22.298 2,670 32.135 21,503 29.731 11,853 39,381 34,009 52,028 14,253 71,515 Add reserves held for general fundlng Add reserves held for toilet refurbishments 1,500 2,000 3,500 68,679 Total funds and serveS at 31 July 2024 72,179