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Little People Pre-School

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £50.2K

  • Spending

    £55.8K

Charity no. 106761 Date registered. 15/09/2017

Public benefits

Children leaving the pre-school after a full years attendance show a higher level of confidence and esteem.They are able to problem solve,communicate with adults and peers alike, initiate and lead as well as work cooperatively in small groups.They become actively aware of healthy eating and exercise and personal hygiene .The children are

educationally prepared through our Learning through Play programme which is monitored by E.A. and Early Years the organisation for Young Children.Feedback from Principals of Primary schools our children move on to is very positive,they see a difference between children who attend pre-school and those who don't. The benefits identified above can be demonstrated through feedback from parents and school staff. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. The charity’s beneficiaries are the children and families who live in the area of social disadvantage. There is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.

What your organisation does

The organisation provides a safe, caring environment to promote early education and social skills to children who come from mainly disadvantaged families who live in an area of social deprivation.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Education/training
  • Playgroup/after schools

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 August 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 August 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 August 2022

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Charitable purposes

The Aim of the group is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents/ guardians to understand and provide the needs of their children by: - Offering appropriate play facilities, with the right of parents/ carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the Group ensuring that the Group offers opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture, race or means. - Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs of such children and their families is in the local areas. - Support the values and principles of EARLY YEARS THE ORGANISATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

Newtownhamilton Playgroup
  • 2 Trustees
  • 3 Employees
  • 2 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Sandra Mcniece, 17 Ballymoyer Road, Newtownhamilton, Newry, BT35 0AJ

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Sandra Mcniece
Mrs Marie Gorman

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Newry, Mourne And Down District Council