ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
We run events and activities in order to raise funds to provide equipment and other items for the benefit of the children and staff of St James' CofE Primary School. Events include Summer and Christmas Fairs, Discos, Popcorn Clubs, Cake Sales, Sponsored Events and Preloved Uniform Sales.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION (THE OBJECTS) IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:2.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2.2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the PTA incurred a deficit of £6,807.51 for the year ended 31 August 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £34,644.58 to £27,837.07. The document notes total commitments of £8,531.20, leaving £19,305.87 in available funds after these obligations are met.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 190
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 150
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 150
Trustees
- Alexa Kayt Stewart
- Amie Gilbertson
- Amie Louise Gilbertson
- Francesca Higgins
- Helen Hardy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £48k | £54k |
| 31/08/2024 | £58k | £71k |
| 31/08/2023 | £45k | £33k |
| 31/08/2022 | £38k | £24k |
| 31/08/2021 | £15k | £11k |
Common questions
Is ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the PTA incurred a deficit of £6,807.51 for the year ended 31 August 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £34,644.58 to £27,837.07. The document notes total commitments of £8,531.20, leaving £19,305.87 in available funds after these obligations are met.
Charities like this
- ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
- ST PETER'S SCHOOL PARENT STAFF ASSOCIATION
- KELVEDON ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
- ST PAUL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL (HOOK) PARENT STAFF ASSOCIATION
- TATSFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- ST PETER'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JAMES' PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION | £49k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST PETER'S SCHOOL PARENT STAFF ASSOCIATION | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KELVEDON ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST PAUL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL (HOOK) PARENT STAFF ASSOCIATION | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | 23.9% | no doubt |
| TATSFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |