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Leitrim Baby and Toddler Group

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £2.0K

  • Spending

    £5.3K

Charity no. 109210 Date registered. 16/03/2023

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from offering a safe and secure space for children and their families is improved mental health outcomes. The direct benefits which flow from offering opportunities for children to socialise in large groups include babies and children will have improved social skills for when they transition to formal education. The

direct benefits which flow from addressing social isolation and loneliness, experienced by parents/carers, especially in rural areas or those new to an area include increased confidence and self-esteem, improved health outcomes and enhanced knowledge of the support and services available to parents and carers. The direct benefits which flow from sharing information and experiences include increased confidence and self-esteem and enhanced knowledge of the support and services available to parents and carers. These benefits will be demonstrated through engagement with parents and carers attending the sessions via surveys and focus groups and through linking with local playgroup in demonstrating the social skills for those children transitioning to formal education. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. Babies, young, parents, grandparents and carers There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.

What your organisation does

We provide a weekly Baby and Toddler session during term time offering opportunities for babies and toddlers to play and learn together in a safe and welcoming environment. We also provide opportunities for parents and carers to come together to socialise and learn about the different services and supports available to them in their role as a

parent and/or carer.

The charity’s classifications

  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • General public
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Women

How the charity works

  • General charitable purposes

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 June 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

Our Baby and Toddler Group is an informal group within the local community, which provides an opportunity for young children and their parents/carers to meet. The Group will offer opportunities for friendship, learning and play.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Bronagh, 39A Magheramayo Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9AU

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Bronagh Fleming
Mrs Laura Morgan
Mrs Aveen Owens

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland