KNOWLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Knowle Church of England Primary School Parents’ Association
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Knowle Church of England Primary School Parents’ Association for the year ended 31[st] August 2023
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees 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 accounts
Independent examiner’s 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 resect
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Act
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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.
Signed by the independent examiner on 06.06.2024
C. Lewthwaite
KNOWLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 August 2023
The trustees of the Knowle Church of England Primary School parents association present their annual report and audited accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 and confirm they comply with the relevant requirements. The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
Our Aims
The parents association aims to raise money through a variety of fund raising activities during the school year. These activities can be for children, families or parents to enjoy. All money raised is then donated, at regular intervals, to Knowle Primary Academy.
Review of Activities
During the year ending 31 August 2023 a large number of fundraising activities took place. The main events being:
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The Christmas Fayre
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The Summer Fayre
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Fireworks event
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Parents’ ball
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Numerous school discos
The parents association also received funds from donations and sponsorship
All events are run by volunteers, who are parents from Knowle Primary Academy.
Finances
During the financial year £36, 552 was raised. This provided a surplus of £20,796 after costs were deducted.
Knowle Primary Academy received £32,500 during this period. £10, 000 of this money was spent on the ongoing developments of the nursery playground. £22,500 was spent on a range of projects across school including new musical instruments, outdoor equipment, Lego resources, French dictionaries and a new library area in the early years.
At the 31 August 2023 the bank balance is £27,539
Signed by the trustees on 27.05.2024
- J. Nicholson, S. Griffith, J. Morgan and E. Ashworth
KNOWLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Registered charity No: 516951
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Statement of Financial Activities
| Notes Income Income from activities Donations (including Gift Aid) Costs of events Surplus from events 2 Other Expenditure Insurance Other Surplus available for distribution Distribution to school during the year 3 Surplus / (deficit) of Income over Expenditure Balance sheet at 31 August 2023 Accumulated fund brought forward Surplus / (deficit) for the year Accumulated fund carried forward Represented by Bank balance |
2023 2022 £ £ 36,552 36,263 2,500 0 |
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| 39,052 36,263 (18,256) (14,137) |
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| 20,796 22,126 (171) (133) (456) (20) |
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| 20,169 21,973 (32,500) (31,400) |
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| -12,331 -9,427 |
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| 2023 2022 £ £ 39,870 71,270 -12,331 -31,400 |
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| 27,539 39,870 |
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| 27,539 39,870 |
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| 27,539 39,870 |
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1. Accounting policy
These accounts have been prepared under the cash accounting basis. Only income and expenses received and paid during the financial year have been recognised.
2. Surplus from activities
| Children’s discos Gif Stall Firework night Christmas fair Smartes Sundry income Summer fair Hoodies KGT Xmas Ball Coronation project Gift Aid/Match funding/sponsorship Christmas Cards Mother’s day Bingo Night Ice cream/sweets Break the rules Uniform sales Other (amazon, stikins & easy fundraising) |
2023 2022 £ £ 2,630 907 520 0 1,990 2,319 1,968 1,090 799 0 0 2,050 4,844 4,846 180 861 612 411 1,435 2,267 485 0 2,500 0 679 1,182 0 115 964 0 196 0 552 88 202 383 240 0 |
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| 20,796 16,519 |
3. Donations to the School
| Total Donations | 2023 £ 32,500 |
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