Alexander Dickson Primary School Parent Teacher Association

Public benefits

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. 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. Purpose 1 is demonstrated through having an active PTA that works in partnership with the school and engages parental support. Purpose 2 is demonstrated through pupils having access to resources, events, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school funding. No harm arises from either purpose. The benefit is for children at Alexander Dickson 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.

What your organisation does

The organisation carries out its purpose by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.