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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£18.9K
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Spending
£10.5K
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 St Mary’s Primary School, Banbridge. 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 St Mary’s Primary School, Banbridge. 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 committee members, 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. We believe that good communication is the key to our PTA’s success and we publish regular newsletters and
Facebook updates. We also welcome feedback via questionnaires and online surveys such as Survey Monkey. 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 calendar of events includes school lotto, Family fun run and 10K/5K race, christmas fair and summer fete. We work closely with local community businesses and welcome their support and participation at these events. Our PTA also offer a programme of activities for pupils throughout the school year including School Discos; Christmas Colouring Competition, Easter Egg Hunt and Coin Drive. The PTA agree expenditure of funds raised with the school principal to ensure the maximum benefit to 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
