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William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School Parent Teacher Association

Registered

Charity no. 109895 Date registered. 21/05/2024

Public benefits

What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisation's purposes? The objectives of the William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School PTA will be to promote the benefit to the William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School, specifically: 1. Developing effective relationships between staff, pupils and their families 2. Engaging in activities or by

providing resources, which suport the school and enhance the education of all pupils. The direct benefits flowing from purpose 1 include improved educational opportunities for all. Improved relationships enhance engagement, communication and understanding of pupils' education. The direct benefit flowing from purpose 2 is the provision of educational resources the school would not otherwise fund. How can the benefits identified above be demonstrated? The identified benefits can be demonstrated through staff, parent and pupil feedback, engagement and attendance at events. Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes? No. Who are the charity's beneficiaries? The charity's beneficiaries are the students attending the William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School. Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary? There is no identified harm flowing from any of the stated purposes.

What your organisation does

The William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School PTA consists of a group of elected parents and staff. The aim of the group is to raise funds to support the school, advance the education of the children and enrich their time within the school. We hope to develop relationships between school, parents and the wider community. Our objectives will

include organising social fundraising events for the aforementioned groups. Examples of events include: seasonal discos, movie nights, summer fayre and raffles. We encourage participation from the school comunity through invitations to open meetings and our AGM, feedback on events and through volunteering at events. The school council is also encouraged to submit suggestions for a wishlist. We ensure communication through the production of seasonal newsletters and through our social media channel. We liase with the school through our school rep who is a committee member and directly with the Principal - this allows us to determine which services or products the school requires funded.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

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

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Education/training

Charitable purposes

The purpose of the Association (the Purposes) 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

William Pinkerton Memorial PS PTA
  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Ashleigh, C/O William Pinkerton Memorial Prim, 182 Knock Road, Dervock, Ballymoney, BT53 8BB

Trustee board

Trustee
Adelle Black
Mrs Emma Hanvey
Mrs Ashleigh Hodges

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland