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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£11.0K
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Spending
£13.0K
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 Queen Elizabeth II (Pomeroy) Primary 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 Queen Elizabeth II (Pomeroy) Primary 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.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Our PTA is made up of a group of elected parents and staff. As a group we aim to include all parents and staff in our operation. We do this by inviting parents and staff to share their skills and help at our events, for example last June, many parents volunteered to paint gates, replant pots and do gardening around the school for our annual
Summer Fun Day. Generally, every December, members help purchase and serve refreshments at our Christmas concert, or act as quiz master at one of our table quiz nights. We believe that good communication is the key to our PTA success and we publish regular PTA articles in the QE11 newsletter. We also welcome oral or written feedback from members, through parent meetings or questionnaires. Our PTA organise a number of fundraising social events throughout the school year which are open to pupils, parents, family, friends and the wider local community. Our regular events include an Autumn fund raising event such as a cookery evening or tupperware party in term 1, a table quiz night in the local church hall, an annual Family Fun or Sports evening, a book fayre, non-uniform days and end of year Summer BBQs. We work closely with local community businesses and welcome their support and participation. Recently two roofing businesses have donated free labour and resources to replace the deteriorating facia of the school building, used as the PTA base. The PTA also apply for local council grants to enhance and support their organisation of larger community events such as the school jubilee fun night. From time to time, our PTA also offer a programme of activities throughout the school year e.g making a School Calendar or creating Christmas table decorations. The PTA agree expenditure of funds raised with the school principal and teaching staff, to ensure the maximum benefit is gained for all our pupils.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training
