THE PRIORY SCHOOL PTA

Registered charity 1096169 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE PRIORY SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION

To raise funds through various activities (eg. fairs, sponsored spells, quiz nights) to provide additional items and experiences for the children of the Priory Primary School in order to further enhance their education.

Objects

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY1. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL;2. ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.

Area of benefit: THE PRIORY PRIMARY SCHOOL

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income

£26k

Latest spending

£18k

Registered

2003

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased by £7,725 during the year, resulting in a closing cash balance of £25,296. The trustees maintain a working capital reserve of £1,500 and report available funds for future spending totaling £16,388 after accounting for committed and restricted amounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: working capital reserve of £1,500 (held: £16k)

“As part of our reserve policy, we maintain a working capital reserve of £1,500 to facilitate the planning of future events and cover operational costs.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
Complaints policy and procedures
Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
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Risk management
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Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

Preety Singhchair
Danielle Mead · trustee of 1 other charity
David Cripps
Deborah Elizabeth Gordon
Dr Frances Sheehan
Keely Todd
Laura Jane Clarke
Michaela Claire Stacey-Hayes
Rachel Farrow-Gent
Taryn Byett

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/08/2025	£26k	£18k
31/08/2024	£21k	£25k
31/08/2023	£23k	£19k
31/08/2022	£29k	£25k
31/08/2021	£24k	£36k

Common questions

Is THE PRIORY SCHOOL PTA financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds increased by £7,725 during the year, resulting in a closing cash balance of £25,296. The trustees maintain a working capital reserve of £1,500 and report available funds for future spending totaling £16,388 after accounting for committed and restricted amounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.