Shirley Junior School PTA
Analysis
Shirley Junior School PTA is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in March 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Shirley Junior School PTA reported income of £27k and spending of £21k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £9,411 to £27k (+182%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 165%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Shirley Junior School PTA sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 12th Chichester Scout Group (£27k), Yardley Gobion Recreation Centre (£27k) and Kentisbeare Village Hall (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Shirley Junior School PTFA actively organises fundraising events (several jointly with Shirley Infant School), including a fireworks display, colour run, quiz & curry night, school disco, cake sales and a big summer fair. Non-uniform day, break the rules day and crazy hair day are also organised to provide fun for the children while raising funds for the school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Chichester Scout Group | West Sussex | £27k |
| Yardley Gobion Recreation Centre | Northamptonshire | £27k |
| Kentisbeare Village Hall | Devon | £27k |
| Parents and Friends of St Joseph's School Highgate | London | £27k |