Registered
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 parents association 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, parents and wider community of Dungiven. Charity trustees (our parents association 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
The parents’ association hold meetings each term where all parents, guardians and teachers are invited. The organisation committee is made up on parents, teachers and other residents who are passionate about promoting the charities objectives. The parents’ association run a monthly drop-in support session for parents, carers and others connected
with the school to drop in and have coffee & a chat with members of the committee or on occasions guest speakers/professionals. We also run activities such as gardening groups, after school support programmes and enable the facilitation of programmes, i.e. homework support, digital devices support. We hold fundraising events like the Christmas Craft Fair and seasonal events where parents, guardians, friends & teachers at the school get involved. The parents have purchased a white boards, ipads, projectors, furniture and other resources to support the school and further advance the education of the pupils.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- General public
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Education/training