St Colmans Afterschool Club

Public benefits

The benefits which flow from the purpose include: For the children attending the Afterschool Club 1. Access to out-of-school care that is safe and of a high standard 2. Co-located on the same site as St Colmans Primary School, Lambeg 3. Access to flexible care 4. Children are able to participate in the extracurricular activities provided by the

school which they may otherwise be unable to participate in if attending other private childcare which is not on the school estate For the parents/families of children attending 1. Access to out-of school care 2. Affordable out-of-school care 3. Co-located on site with primary school Benefits to local community 1. There is currently a shortage of out-of-school care in NI 2. Charity is located in an area bordering areas of social deprivation 3. Allows parents to work and contribute to the economy 4. Provides employment and training Benefits to school 1. Wrap-around care is a factor which parents consider when selecting school These benefits are demonstrated through 1. Satisfactory annual social services inspection 2. Level of demand for places (over-subscribed each year), and length of waiting list 3. Levels of qualifications attained by staff 4. Feedback from parents via questionnaire and comments book There is no harm flowing from the purposes of the charity. The beneficiaries of the charity are school age children in St Colman's Parish Lambeg and surrounding area.

What your organisation does

The organisation provides affordable childcare for children of primary school age, outside of school hours and during school holidays.