Overdue: 304 days
Public benefits
Purpose 1: Improved relationships between home and school The benefit which flows from this purpose includes funding for additional resources for the school and links built with the local community. This is demonstrated through having an active PTA that works in partnership with the school and engages parental support. This purpose does not lead to
harm. The benefit is for children at Omagh High school. Charity trustees (PTA committee members) are usually also parents at the school which their children attend and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. Purpose 2: Advancing the education of pupils in the school The benefit which flows from this purpose includes increased educational progress and attainment of pupils in the school and links built with the local community. This is demonstrated through pupils having access to resources, events, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school funding. This purpose does not lead to harm. The benefit is for children at Omagh High school. Charity trustees (PTA committee members) are usually also parents at the school which their children attend and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. Improved realtionships between and school and home. We provide funding for additional resources for the school and links built with the local community. Advancing the education of pupils in the school. Increased educational progress and attainment of pupils in the school and links built with the local community.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Friends of Omagh High School includes parents, staff and any interested party with a desire to assist the school community. The school principal is our Secretary. We aim to be as inclusive as possible and encourage participation from as many people as possible. Members are invited to assist with a wide variety of activities and to offer
their skills in the running of the FOHS and the activities we organise. This can include, for example catering at school events such as the Annual Induction evening or assisting with large one off events like Christmas Fairs, helping with sports day events, publishing cookbooks etc. Communication with parents and pupils is maintained through the school newsletter and we publicise our work in the local press. We are continuing to develop our links with parents through correspondence requesting an indication of their interests and skills. Fundraising events throughout the school year are varied and aim to connect with diverse interest groups including the local and wider community. Some of our recent initiatives have included a recipe cookbook including pupils, parents and some famous peoples' recipes, a balloon launch at Sports Day to raise money for a defibrillator, a Christmas flower arranging demonstration, quiz nights etc. Local businesses are generous supporters of our work and make a tremendous contribution to our activities in terms of finance and time. We also assist the school at regular calendar events such as induction evening and the School Open evening. Annual expenditure is discussed with the School principal to ensure the most appropriate needs of the school are met.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
