Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2024 Period start date To 31/08/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Gorsey Bank School Parent Teachers Association Charity registration number: 517782
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 | The purpose of this charity is to raise funds to support and enhance the environment at Gorsey Bank Primary School. |
| 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 |
Various fundraising activities occur throughout the school year including school discos, golf days, Christmas markets, seasonal stalls, a Ball and second hand uniform sales. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | This year the charity has funded various large items at school: a full school library refurbishment, purchase of significant maths resources for all year groups and the purchase of new forest school canopy. The charity has also funded events and gifts for those finishing primary school and has enhanced Christmas events with treats / crackers. The fundraising events arranged have also provided teachers, children and parents with great opportunities to socialise as a community. |
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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
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The available funds at the end of the period decreased by £6,169 compared with the previous year end. This was owing to various large items funded within school. This left total available funds at the end of the period at over £76,000. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserves had been held to contribute to numerous projects planned to occur within the next couple of school years. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £76,196 |
| 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 any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Unincorporated 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 | New trustees are appointed by an election vote to post. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Gorsey Bank School Parent Teachers Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 517782 |
| Charity’s principal address Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5NQ |
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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 (if any) |
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| Jonathan Jones |
Full Year | |||
| Emma Markey | Full Year | |||
| Ellenor Dolan | Full Year | |||
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 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)
Type of Name Address adviser
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) Emma Markey Position (eg Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 30/06/2026
GORSEY BANK PTA FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Financial Year: 1 Sept 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
Opening bank balance (1 Sept £82,365 2024)
| EVENTS / FUNDRAISING SUMMARY |
INCOME | EXPENDITURE | PROFIT | COMMENTS |
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| Christmas Market | £6,279 | £3,234 | £3,045 | |
| Christmas Cards | £471 | £0 | £471 | |
| Christmas Wreath Workshop | £1,645 | £1,467 | £178 | |
| Mother’s Day Stall | £1,514 | £1,028 | £487 | |
| Father’s Day Stall | £1,350 | £933 | £418 | |
| Fish n Chip Quiz | £0 | £21 | -£21 | Event Cancelled due to lack of interest |
| October Disco | £1,519 | £552 | £967 | |
| February Disco | £1,417 | £346 | £1,071 | |
| May Disco | £1,281 | £385 | £897 | |
| Sports Day Refreshments | £346 | £56 | £290 | |
| Summer Social | £5,725 | £2,249 | £3,476 | |
| Padel Tournament | £1,054 | £491 | £563 | |
| Oct Golf Day | £500 | £0 | £500 | |
| July Golf Day | £7,781 | £0 | £7,781 | |
| Year 6 Performance Drinks | £113 | £72 | £41 | |
| Second Hand Uniform | £390 | £0 | £390 | |
| Water Bottle Sales | £489 | £942 | -£453 | Big order for water bottles placed - plenty of stock left to sell. |
| Changeover Day Stall | £310 | £13 | £297 | Included second hand uniform, soft drinks and water bottles. |
| Ice Lolly Stall | £188 | £74 | £114 | |
| Parents Evening Stalls | £265 | £0 | £265 | |
| OTHER INCOME | ||||
| Bank Interest | £86 | £0 | £86 | |
| Easy Fundraising | £15 | £0 | £15 | |
| Individual Parent Donations | £185 | £0 | £185 | |
| ParentKind ASDA Cash pot | £97 | £0 | £97 | |
| Parents Run | £502 | £0 | £502 | |
| TOTAL FUNDRAISING | £21,696 | |||
| Outstanding Income | ||||
| Outstanding Expenditure | ||||
| Outstanding from PREVIOUS YEAR 2023-2024 |
£35 | £0 | £35 | Funds sent from Leavers BBQ 2024 |
| £33,558 | £11,862 | £21,696 |
GORSEY BANK PTA FINANCIAL SUMMARY
| SCHOOL PURCHASES | INCOME | EXPENDITURE | PROFIT | COMMENTS |
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| Christmas Crackers | £0 | £419 | -£419 | |
| Christmas Treats for Children | £0 | £314 | -£314 | |
| Year 6 Leavers Hoodies | £0 | £1,080 | -£1,080 | |
| Year 6 Leavers Disco | £0 | £135 | -£135 | |
| Forest School Canopy | £0 | £1,410 | -£1,410 | |
| Library Refurbishment | £0 | £18,182 | -£18,182 | Including New Ceiling |
| Maths Resources | £0 | £5,467 | -£5,467 | |
| New Reception Parents Evening |
£0 | £51 | -£51 | |
| Parent Launch / AGM Drinks | £0 | £33 | -£33 | |
| TOTAL SCHOOL PURCHASES | £0 | £27,091 | -£27,091 | |
| RUNNING COSTS AND ADMIN |
INCOME | EXPENDITURE | PROFIT | COMMENTS |
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| PTA Website | £0 | £360 | -£360 | |
| PTA Insurance | £0 | £162 | -£162 | |
| Prosecco Flutes | £0 | £48 | -£48 | |
| Folding Tables | £0 | £204 | -£204 | |
| TOTAL RUNNING COSTS | £0 | £774 | -£774 |
| PTA FUNDS & SUMMARY | ||||
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| PTA Funds | £115,923 | Opening Bank Balance + Funds Raised this fnancial year |
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| PTA Expenditure | £39,727 | Expenditure this fnancial year | ||
| TOTAL PTA FUNDS | £76,196 | |||
| PTA bank account balance per statement 31/08/2025 |
£76,196 | Accounts Reconciled - Total PTA Funds matches closing bank balance. |
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| PTA Outstanding Committed Expenditure |
£0 | |||
| PTA Outstanding Income | £0 | |||
| TOTAL PTA FUNDS AVAILABLE |
£76,196 | |||
CHARITY COMMISSION Independent examiner's FOR ENGLAND AND WALES report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of ChMIty Nam• Gorsey Bank School Parents Teachers Assoclation On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Charlty no (If any) 517782 Set out on pages (r•me(nt)•r lo Indud• p498 nufflb•fS ol 8ddlll(mal •heel61 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 311081 2023. Responslbllltles and basls 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination, I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: ' accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply Slgned: Date: Name: L Relevant profe881onal quallflcatlon(8) or body (If any): I C4&v ( 4CC6Vfi3rf( rt/fr) Addre83: 11 CAIQL/ooJi eortD, LJI Lf*%S Lv Disclo•iire gif fi rjs Only complete if the examiner needs to hlghllght matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts; dlrections and guidance lor examiners). Glve here brlef detsll• of any Item• that the examlner wl8he• to dlsclose.