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Donard PTA

Registered

Charity no. 109770 Date registered. 25/10/2023

Public benefits

Improved relationships between home and school. The benefit which flows from our purpose includes funding for additional resources for the school and links built with the local community. Another purpose is to advance 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. The benefits are demonstrated through having an active PTA that works in partnership with the school and engages parental support. The benefit is for children at Donard 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. 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. Another way the above benefits can be demonstrated is through the pupils having access to resources, events, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school funding. There is no harm meant by any of the purposes The pupils of Donard School are the beneficiaries. There is no private benefit from any of the purposes

What your organisation does

The organisation will help hold events such as a Christmas fayre, sponsored walks and cake sales to help raise vital funds for the school. The money will go towards things such as donkey therapy and music therapy for all students. Our organisation will raise fund to help buy equipment to enrich the lives of our children, parents and staff. We will

hold meetings regularly and come up with ideas to raise funds. We would organise events and volunteer at them to engage with the school families and the public.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Physical disabilities

How the charity works

  • Education/training
  • Education/training

Charitable purposes

The purpose of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular 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.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 4 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mrs Helen Faulkner, Donard Special Needs School, 22A Castlewellan Road, Banbridge, BT32 4XY

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Helen Faulkner
Mrs Lynsey King
Miss Chloe O'neill
Ms Mariluz Malcomson

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland