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Carrickfergus Model Primary School Parent Teacher Association

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Overdue: 64 days

Charity no. 108208 Date registered. 17/09/2021

Public benefits

The direct benefits flowing from purpose 1 include: increased family engagement and volunteerism within the school and local community, enhanced fundraising efforts, an ability to partner with other community organisations and an ability for all generations to come together to support the education of young people. The direct benefits flowing from

purpose 2 include: all children having adequate and age-appropriate resources for learning and play, children with specific needs within the school will be provided with specialist resources to enhance their learning and mental health and children will have fun during fundraising activities which will help them feel part of a wider community. The benefits from purpose 1 are demonstrated through: an increased attendance at PTA Meetings, an increased number of volunteers, an increased profile within the local community, an increased number of local businesses offering to support the PTA and an increased number of parents using online ways to support fundraising through the PTA for the educational provision of the pupils. The benefits from purpose 2 are demonstrated through: Increased opportunities for pupils to take part in fundraising events and an increased amount of funds available to purchase equipment and resources to enhance the education and educational experience of all pupils. No. All fundraising activities will be age-appropriate and will have thorough risk assessments completed. Over 400 children aged between 4-11 years of age. There is no direct benefit to any specific individual.

What your organisation does

We carry out fundraising activities to: - Provide educational resources for the school such as reading books, play resources, outdoor learning resources, ipads, classroom equipment, sensory resources for special education needs and special events for the children. - Organise fundraising events, including discos, dress-up days and other special

events. - Organise an annual Fun Day to include all members of the school community. - Assist the school with raising funds for projects for pupils that cannot be afforded from their school budget.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Education/training

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 April 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The objectives of the PTA are to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular, by: Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents, grandparents, pupils and others associated with the school community; and Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment, which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

Carrickfergus Model Primary School PTA
  • 9 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 35 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Jennifer Miller, 4 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, 4 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BU

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Shirley Anne Neill
Mrs Jennifer Anne Miller
Mrs Julie Kirkland
Mrs Victoria Elizabeth Watson
Mr William Peter Howard
Mrs Susan Mitchell
Miss Stephanie Manson
Mrs Laurie Smythe
Mrs B Mccullough

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland