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Friends of Castlewellan Primary School

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Charity no. 104235 Date registered. 20/04/2016

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 the 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 the 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.

What your organisation does

The organisation primarily organises fund raising events to support the financial status of the school with specific remits to fund a variety of events and resourcing that will enhance the teaching and learning within Castlewellan Primary School. Further to this, the organisation endeavours to create events welcoming in the local community; table

quizzes, fun nights, BBQs.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training

Charitable purposes

The purpose of the Association (the Purposes) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: 2.1 Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school 2.2 Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 10 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Friends Of Castlewellan Primary School, Castlewellan Primary School, 2 Church Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9EG

Trustee board

Trustee
Niall Mclean
Rosie Peters
Barbara Foster
Eillen Jones
Heather Wright
Andrea Wright
Mrs Caroline Mckee
Eileen Priestley
Mrs Cheryl Spiers
Ms Jane Mccaughey

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland