Marston Moreteyne VC School Parent Teacher Association (MMVCS PTA)

Registered charity 1102148 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CHESS, CHESS (CHURCH END SCHOOL SUPPORTERS)

Holds fundraising events to provide additional funds to support the children and teachers of Marston Moreteyne VC School (including Chimneytots pre-school, Church End and Forest End sites), Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0NE

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Latest income
£34k
Latest spending
£22k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity raised £24,157 in fundraising income with £17,273 in profit, alongside £10,000 in grant funding. Total expenditures amounted to £21,643, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The trustees report that the PTA remains in a healthy financial position and is well placed to continue supporting the school.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Fundraising events (71% of income)
“Income from fundraising events 24,157” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 28.5% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“This past year (24/25) we have raised £24,157.21 from fundraising, £17,273.10 of which was profit.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Bedford · Central Bedfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£34k£22k
31/08/2024£24k£15k
31/08/2023£22k£24k
31/08/2022£25k£30k
31/08/2021£20k£21k

Common questions

Is Marston Moreteyne VC School Parent Teacher Association (MMVCS PTA) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £24,157 in fundraising income with £17,273 in profit, alongside £10,000 in grant funding. Total expenditures amounted to £21,643, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The trustees report that the PTA remains in a healthy financial position and is well placed to continue supporting the school. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation31/03/2025£10kDevelopment of primary school's outdoor play area with new equipment.