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St. Finian's Parent Teacher Association

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  • Charity no. 100363
  • Date registered. 04/07/2014

Public benefits

What benefit flows from this purpose? Supporting the educational progress and attainment of pupils in the school through the provision of resources, events and activities and by building links with the local community. Can you demonstrate this? By pupils having access to resources, events, activities and links with the local community which are

not available through direct school funding. Is any harm or possibility of harm outweighed by the benefit? This purpose does not lead to harm. Who is the benefit for? The benefit is for children at St. Finian's Primary School, Newtownards. Is there any private benefit? Is it incidental or necessary? 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

What benefit flows from this purpose? Having an active PTA which is able to fundraise, provide a number of events and activities for pupils at the school and their families, fund additional resources for the school and build links with the local community. Can you demonstrate this? By having an active PTA that works in partnership with the school

and engages parental support. Is any harm or possibility of harm outweighed by the benefit? This purpose does not lead to harm. Who is the benefit for? The benefit is for children at St. Finian's Primary School, Newtownards. Is there any private benefit? Is it incidental or necessary? 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 charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Education/training

Charitable purposes

‘The purpose of the Association (the Purposes) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: 2.1 Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school 2.2 Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.’

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • St. Finian's PTA

List of regions

  • Ards And North Down Borough Council

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