Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 15[th] Aug 2021 To Period end date 14[th] Aug 2022 Charity name: The Westgate School Parent Staff Association
Charity registration number: 298873
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. Engaging in activities and providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education ofpupils. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Raising these funds are beneficial to the Westgate School community now and in the future through the advancement of education of current and future pupils. During the year the charity has run numerous events and sales which have funded much needed equipment, and also supported wellbeing activities within the school. The PSA are able to provide investment in areas that are impossible for the school to fund, and whilst the funds raised benefit the Westgate school community, the events held benefit the wider community with many events being open to them as well as the school community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Decisions are based on the trustees having regard to the guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All activities are organised and delivered by volunteers, mainly parents and carers of current pupils, staff at the school and also the pupils themselves. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Some annual events towards the end of 2021 had to be cancelled, or adjusted, due to coronavirus. Towards the end of the financial/school year the PSA were able to reinstate the summer fair - a community wide event supported by parents, staff and pupils from across the whole school. Other events of the year included: • Christmas raffle – tickets were sold online and the draw held at school and published online. • Christmas trees were sold and delivered to the families of pupils and the local community. • Christmas cards and gifts printed with the pupils’ festive pictures. • School uniform sales. • Cake sales. From funds raised in the year, the PSA have been able to support the school through the provision of: • An astro pitch with surrounding fence in the lower school • IT support, including laptop repairs, tablet charging units, ipad cases, keyboards etc • Stage curtains for the upper school • Summer hampers for families that are on the Free School Meals scheme |
Other donations to the school include annual commitments to provide prefect ties for the upper school, postage for record of achievement letters for each pupil of the upper school, Bug Club - an online reading tool for the lower school, and payment for a carol service in the Cathedral.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The PSA supports the school in those areas where support has been requested, in areas that are impossible for the school to fund with the existing budget. The PSA work closely with the school leadership team to agree priority areas for fundraising. Retained funds from the previous year were used to provide an Astro pitch in the lower school, along with other projects as detailed above. Retained funds at the end of this financial year have been ‘ring fenced’ to provide outdoor seating in the upper school, music technology equipment, and an outdoor PA system, along with the annual items that the PSA has agreed to fund year on year. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The PSA will hold reserves such that the following expenses can be met: - Standing commitments to the school for example, Reward and Recognition vouchers, Cathedral service, prefect ties, prom. - Working capital to fund next events Other funds may be held in reserve pending a large purchase where funds need to be accumulated in order to provide the agreed provisions. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £54, 000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
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| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected members at the AGM |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | The Westgate School Parent Staff Association |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 298873 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Westgate School Cheriton Road Winchester SO22 5AZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Charlie Damant | Chair | PSA Members | ||
| Ros Priddle | Co-Chair | PSA Members | ||
| Aysha Day | Vice chair | PSA Members | ||
| Kate Brook | Treasurer | PSA Members | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Kate Brook | Rosalind Priddle | |
Treasurer |
Vice chair | |
| The Westgate Parent Staff Association | The Westgate Parent Staff Association | 298873 | |||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||
| For the period from |
Period start date 15-Aug-21 |
To | Period end date 14-Aug-22 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 6,739 32,172 688 10 1,800 - - - 41,409 - - - 41,409 9,393 56,970 1,274 - - - - - - 67,637 - - - 67,637 - 26,228 - 80,702 54,475 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6,739 32,172 688 10 1,800 - - - 41,409 - - - 41,409 9,393 56,970 1,274 - - - - - - 67,637 - - - 67,637 - 26,228 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations and legacies | 6,739 | 34,042 | ||||
| Fundraisingevents | 32,172 | 28,575 | ||||
| Gift Aid | 688 | 1,753 | ||||
| Interest | 10 | 11 | ||||
| Sponsorships | 1,800 | 1,510 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
41,409 |
65,891 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 65,891 | ||||||
| Raisingfunds costs | 9,393 | 11,034 | ||||
| Charitable activities | 56,970 | 17,763 | ||||
| Other | 1,274 | 328 | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 67,637 | 29,125 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 29,125 | ||||||
| - 26,228 | - | - | - 26,228 | 36,765 | ||
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| 80,702 | - | - | 80,702 | 43,937 | ||
| 54,475 | - | - | 54,475 | 80,702 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
03/05/2023
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds CCXX R2 t SS |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Current account Deposit account Petty cash Details 32 days term deposit account Details Details Signature ~~2~~ |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 29,958 - 9,100 - 15,246 171 - 54,474 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of f lJi5- On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) L)IL ? i£&71 Set out on pages I report to the tnjstees on my examlnatk>n of the accounts of the abov8 charity fthe Trusf) for the year ended l(+ o S 2 i.2 L Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you ar8 responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (he Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the appllcablo Dlr8Ctions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. I have compted my examinatM?n. I confimi that no materfal matters have ¢om8 to my attent)n (other than that disclosed below ') in conneclion with the examination which gives me caus8 to believe that in, any materi81 respect: accounting reo)rds were not kept in accordan with sectSon 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examlner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connèctlon wlth the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to ènabl8 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Ple@Aleth words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Slgn•d. Date: 141L3 Name: YILL ATrIi- Relevant professlonal quallflcatlonls) or body (if any): Addr&ss: L $*5c of_L i&>A IER October 2018