FRIENDS OF PADDOCK WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Fundraising activities for the benefit of the school and children. Our usual activities include summer event, christmas activities, fireworks night, school discos and quiz nights.
Objects
O ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY: (1) DEVELOPING 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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £1,847.39 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with retained surplus carried forward totalling £26,708.48. The trustees maintain a contingency reserve of up to £2,000 to cover upfront event costs and unpredictable expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that the financial statements fairly represent the charity's financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“A contingency reserve of up to £2,000 is ideally to be maintained to ensure funds are available for upfront costs involved when organising events and in case of any unpredictable expense that arises.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Michelle Margaret Kennardchair
- Lesley Ann Waters
- Sarah Frances Unter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £16k |
| 31/03/2023 | £27k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £21k | £21k |
| 31/03/2021 | £2k | £10k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF PADDOCK WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £1,847.39 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with retained surplus carried forward totalling £26,708.48. The trustees maintain a contingency reserve of up to £2,000 to cover upfront event costs and unpredictable expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that the financial statements fairly represent the charity's financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.