Home Farm School Association
Treasurer’s report
The school year 2024/5 represents another highly successful year of fundraising for the school.
Almost 75% of the total funds raised in that school year came from the Fireworks Night and the Summer Fete, but that does not tell the whole story.
The remaining 25% of the £21,604 raised comes from events which are immensely popular, such as the Surprises Room late November, the Quiz Night in March and regular ‘Sticky buns’ Fridays. These amount to good community events.
Tribute should be paid to Emma Lamond who has been Vice-Chair for two years. Nobody doubts her skill and enthusiasm when planning the Surprises Room. Her wisdom and contribution to the general running of the association have been second to none.
Our Chairs, Laura and Chris Royce have followed in a great tradition of fundraising and brought new skills to the administration of HFSA. Payments by card were in their infancy when they took over and now we have three Sumup machines each with their dedicated ‘burner’ phones. They have done much to ensure that communications all go through the central email address – contact@hfsa.co.uk. Organisations such the Licensing authority at Colchester City Council are to communicate with HFSA directly. This avoids the problem of individuals moving on, leaving no forwarding address or means of contact.
So, a fine year of fundraising and administrative consolidation. Robin Greatorex.
Home Farm School Association
Fund raising result for school year 2024 to 2025
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LJROSE A C C O U N T l N G T: 0190fj 231647 E..irtfofqljr05e.cauk www.ljrDseaccountin&co.u]L Home Farm School Association islered Chari Number 325031 Finance Officer's Re ort for the ear endin ust 2025 I have the pleasure of presenting the annual accounts and reports for Home Farm School Association for the year ending 31 St August 2025 Detailed analysis of the income and expenditure accounts will be found on Page 1. Income & Expenditure Account General Fund Income Income for the school mainly came from the 2024 Fireworks and the summer fayre however other sources of income such as the surprises Room late 2024, Schools Lottery, Quiz Nighl and regular 'Sticky Buns, Fridays all contributed to the £38,306 total. Expenditure Home Farm School Association Expenditure Expenses for the Home Farm School Association include the costs for the fireworks, disco, quiz, summer fayre and other fundraisers. The total direct costs for the year ending 3151 August 2025 incurred was £21,604. Other Costs Other costs include payments to the school as well as payments made in advance for Ihe next tax year for other fundraisers such as the surprises room and deposit for the Christmas disco. Balance Sheet Investments Overall, Home Farm School Association has banked cash funds as at 31$1 August 2025 of £17,271 with a cash float of £200.
Indepèndent Examlnerfs Report to the InMto0• of Farni SclK)l Assoclatlon I re to the Trustees on my exam#tiC crfthe aw)unts of Home Fam Sch(y)l AsS(Atron for the year ended 31¥ August 2025 c(xnrrfomise the Statement of Finandal Activi. th8 Summary Income aThl Expenditijre Account. Ihe Bal•)ce Sheet and relatad notes. RMpon8lblllllo• and basls of r•port As the Charivs Trustees you are re5pon8ibbe for wepwakn of th8 aruntS in aOrdanCe with the wuirements ofthe Charilles Act 2011 {Ihe Act'l. The Trustees consider that an audlt is not required for this year under $.144(2) of the Act and that an independent examination 18 needed. I rewt in respect of ry examiwlix of the Charty's accounts carr18d under sectlon 145 of the Act and in canying out my examinatK)n I have foll(ywed all the appl dlrectk)ns gPrflrvJ by the Charity C(xnmIssk under SeCtK 1445Xb) oftho ACL Ind•pond•nt examln• •14tsm•nt I have cometed my exaMinath. I can confinn that M material matters have come to my attentlon In connection with the exantswtion giving me cause to belt8ve that: The accountlng rncords wer• not keO In r86pect of the Charity a8 requir•J ty 88Ctlon 130 of the Act. The accounts do not accord wilh thcAe rwds: The accoun18 dld not compty wilh the applicable requirements concemlng the fom and ntent of accounts set out In the Charilles (Accounts and R8port81 Regulallons 2008 other then any requiremènt that Ihe accounts give a Irue and falrf vlew whlch18 not I have concem8 and have (xyne 10$9 no othermatter8 In connectKin wlth the examlnatlon to whlth attentK>n 8h(MJfd be dTawn In thh I8rt kn order to enablo a wopor under8tarKllng of the accounts to be reached. R88pectlulty Submltted LIM Ro8• L J R088 AcccMJnllng Ltd 9 Park Lane Business Centre. Laryham, Cokhe8ter, E888x. C04 5WR Tel: 01206 231647