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Greysteel Playgroup

  • Status

    Received: 9 days late

  • Income

    £78.2K

  • Spending

    £70.8K

  • Charity no. 101604
  • Date registered. 20/05/2015

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from purpose include advancement to education for children under statutory school age in receiving a balanced educational curriculum. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from parents, annual inspections from health care professionals within the registered health care trust and regular inspections from

educational professionals. In providing a play based educational environment there is no possibility of harm out weighing the benefit. The beneficiaries of this purpose are for families who have children under statutory school age and live in the Limavady area and its surrounding areas in County Londonderry. The only private benefit flowing from this purpose and this is incidental and is necessary for staff to receive on-going training in childcare. These benefits are necessary to ensure the highest quality of service benefits the beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

The Group is established to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age, (hereinafter refened to as the beneficiaries) of the Limavady and its surrounding environs in County Londonderry without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political

or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular: a) to advance the education of the beneficiaries by the provision of safe and satisfying group play, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the group; and to promote the preservation of health of the beneficiaries; and b to support the values and principles of Early Years' Early Years Values and Principles/Early Years Vision . All children are strong, competent and visible in their communities . All children are physically and psychologically healthy, eager to learn and respect those that are different Early Years Values Early Childhood in its own right; as well as being the foundation for later life Play as the primary vehicle to promote the development of young children A culture of listening to children Parents/carers as first educators lnclusion through diversity and respect for others Support, education and development opportunities for families Quality and innovation in early years care and education The professionalism and commitment of all staff and volunteers working with young children Early Years Promotes Play based learning environments for all young children Evidence based innovative services for children, families and communities Opportunities for all children to reach their full potential Partnerships with parents/carers and other agencies A co-ordinated, integrated and holistic approach to young children's learning and development

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Playgroup/after schools

Charitable purposes

we are a group providing a play based curriculum for pre-school children as set by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland. We open 5 days a week and is an equal opportunity group where all parents and their children are welcome.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 5 Trustees
  • 3 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mr Gary Quinn
  • Mrs Joan Downall
  • Mrs Elizabeth Feeney
  • Mr Gabriel Mcguinness
  • Miss Chloe Boyle

Contact details

Public Address

Greysteel Playgroup, St. Columbas Walk, Greysteel, Londonderry, BT47 3TS

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  • In Northern Ireland

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