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Little Friends Playgroup (Omagh)

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £63.1K

  • Spending

    £68.6K

  • Charity no. 106842
  • Date registered. 14/09/2017

Public benefits

Through purpose (A) we benefit the public through provision of pre-school education for children to develop a range of life skills, self-improvement, self-esteem, self confidence and independent skills by providing a play based learning environment in which children of all race, ability, culture, gender and religion can access the pre-school

curriculum and have the opportunities to reach their full potential. Through purpose (B) we increase knowledge of local services, and reduced isolation for parents, carers, grandparents and child-minders who attend the group with their children. Through purpose (C) Staff benefit from training opportunities that enable them to develop individual capabilities and understanding to support the children’s learning & development. Students benefit from training placements enabling them to develop practical skills in Childcare. These benefits are evident through continual assessment of children by staff, assessment of staff by management, parent feedback, Early Years advisor and regular evaluation of the service by Social Services and the Education and Training Inspectorate No harm arises from these purposes. The beneficiaries are the children and families connected to playgroup living in Strathroy and surrounding areas. None.

What your organisation does

Little Friends Playgroup operates 5 days a week for 4 hours a day. We work closely with parents and carers in helping them to become involved within the playgroup and planned activities. We are an open and inclusive playgroup where children, parents and families are at the centre of our agenda. We comply with DOE learning curriculum applying the 6

areas of learning in our daily/weekly planning and observations so that through play and a wide range of activities the children are given every chance to freely explore, experiment and investigate learning experiences and opportunities.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Carers
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Travellers
  • Women

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Counselling/support
  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Education/training
  • Playgroup/after schools
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

Charitable purposes

The aim of the group is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents/guardians to understand and provide the needs of their children by: (a) Offering appropriate play facilities, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the group, ensuring that the group offers opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture, race and means. B. Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs of such children and their families in the local area. C. Support the values and principles of early years.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 7 Trustees
  • 4 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Philippa Fielding
  • Helen O Neill
  • Gerarda Warnier
  • Mrs Paula Corrigan
  • Deborah Curran
  • Mrs Niamh Devine
  • Mrs Elaine Gallagher

Contact details

Public Address

Philippa Fielding, Strathroy Community Hall, Drumlea Crescent, Omagh, BT79 7XE

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