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Balnamill Little Learners

Registered

Charity no. 110254 Date registered. 13/09/2024

Public benefits

Enhanced Early Childhood Education: By advancing the education and development of children in Balnamore and the surrounding area, the pre-school provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Children receive high-quality education that promotes cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Safe and Stimulating Environment: Children

benefit from a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment tailored to their age group. This enhances their well-being and readiness to learn. Support for Parents and Caregivers: Offering accessible childcare services helps parents and caregivers balance work and family responsibilities. This support is crucial for family stability and the overall well-being of the community. Developmental Resources and Activities: By providing resources and activities that cater to the developmental needs of each child, the pre-school ensures that children receive personalised and effective educational experiences. Community Engagement: Regular communication, workshops, and events facilitate parent and caregiver engagement. This creates a strong sense of community and encourages active participation in the children’s educational journey. Flexibility for Families: Offering flexible childcare options accommodates the diverse needs of parents and caregivers, making it easier for families to access high-quality early childhood education. Collaboration with Local Organisations: Collaborating with other local organisations and agencies, creating a supportive network within the community. Promotion of Inclusivity and Diversity: The pre-school promotes inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all children feel valued and included regardless of their background. Continuous Improvement: Regular evaluation and improvement based on feedback from parents, caregivers, and regulatory bodies ensure that the pre-school remains responsive to the needs of its community and maintains high standards. Balnamill Little Learners advances early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5 in Balnamore through high-quality programs, ensuring safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments. We support parents with flexible childcare and engage the community via workshops and events. Demonstrated benefits include improved cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development evidenced by progress reports, standardized tests, and parent feedback. Collaboration with local organizations and promoting inclusivity enhances our services. Continuous improvement is ensured through regular evaluations and feedback. Donations and community support are vital for sustaining and enhancing our offerings. No, there is no harm arising from any of the purposes of Balnamill Little Learners. Our goals are focused on advancing early childhood education, providing a safe and nurturing environment, and supporting parents with accessible childcare. These objectives are designed to benefit children, families, and the community, ensuring a positive and enriching preschool experience without causing any harm. Regular evaluations and adherence to policies ensure that all activities and services are conducted safely and effectively, mitigating any potential risks. Children aged 3 to 5 years: These children benefit directly from high-quality early childhood education, a safe and stimulating learning environment, and various developmental activities. Parents and caregivers: They benefit from accessible childcare services, support through regular communication and workshops, and flexible childcare options. The village of Balnamore and the surrounding catchment area: The community benefits from having a reliable, high-quality preschool that supports the development and education of its youngest members. Local organisations and agencies: By collaborating with Balnamill Little Learners, they can enhance their services and reach within the community. There are some private benefits flowing from the purposes of Balnamill Little Learners, but they are incidental and necessary for achieving the charity's objectives: Staff and Volunteer Training: Staff and volunteers may receive training to improve their skills and knowledge in early childhood education and childcare. This is necessary to ensure the high-quality education and care provided by the preschool. Employment Opportunities: The charity employs staff to run the preschool, which provides them with income. This employment is essential for the operation of the preschool and delivering its services to the children and their families. All these private benefits are incidental as they are secondary to the primary purpose of advancing the education and development of children and supporting their families.

What your organisation does

To further these objects, the trustees have the power to: (1) Raise funds, apply for grants, and invite and receive contributions/donations, provided that the charity does not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities. (2) apply funds to carry out the work of the charity (3) Collaborate and cooperate with other charities, voluntary

bodies, and statutory authorities operating in furtherance of the objectives or similar charitable purposes (4) do anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the charity’s purposes. (5) Recruitment and employ staff and volunteers as necessary for the proper pursuit of the objectives. (6) Enter into contracts (7) Organise educational activities and events

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Playgroup/after schools

Charitable purposes

• To advance the education and development of children in the village of Balnamore and the catchment area through the provision of high-quality pre-school education. • To provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 3 to 5 years. • To support parents and caregivers by offering accessible childcare services.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 7 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Miss Gemma Moore, Balnamill Little Learners, 80 Balnamore Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7PT

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Gareth John Pidgeon
Miss Gemma Moore
Mr John Raymond Armstrong
Mrs Lesley Davidson Magee
Mrs Stacy Heather Mcclarty
Mr Stephen Mulligan
Mrs Laura Jane Mccomb

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland