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- Charity no. 106037
- Date registered. 09/03/2017
Public benefits
Purpose 1: Improved relationships between home and school The benefit which flows from this purpose includes funding for additional resources for the school and links built with the local community. Purpose 2: Advancing 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. Purpose 1 is demonstrated through having an active PA that works in partnership with the school and engages parental support. Purpose 2 is demonstrated through pupils having access to resources, events, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school funding. No harm arises from either purpose. The benefit is for children at Inchmarlo, Royal Belfast Academical Institution Preparatory Department Charity trustees (I.P.A. 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
Inchmarlo Parents Association is a dedicated group of parents who are passionate about providing opportunities for the boys at the school that enhance and extend their primary school experience. The IPA does this by organising and running a rich and varied calendar of events and projects to encourage participation and involvement from all in the
Inchmarlo Community alongside fundraising. The IPA develops and maintains close working relationships with the Headmaster, staff and the boys School Council in Inchmarlo. The ensures needs are identified and any relevant support for the school is embedded in all our activities. The IPA actively promotes a vibrant community spirit at Inchmarlo and throughout the wider community including partnerships with our parent school RBAI, Victoria College, local charities and local businesses. The IPA holds an Annual General Meeting in late September to elect the IPA Committee, present its accounts and report its successes. The IPA meets once a month, during the term time, to organise events and projects. Each IPA event or project has a small working team and Team Leader which focuses Members to be involved where there interest, expertise and time allows. There is a tried and tested plan for each of the main IPA events such as: Freshers' Night, Halloween Spooktacular, Santa comes to Inchmarlo, Summer Fair and the Inchmarlo Biannual Gala Ball. The IPA encourages the boys and parents to work for others through charity events that promote understanding, building compassion and self efficacy for the boys as well as raising funds for the charities. The IPA develops projects which extent our reach into the business community, gaining incredible support for the school as well as providing longer term significant funds. Finally the IPA actively supports general school events providing volunteers on sports day, book fairs, school open days and concerts.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training