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Forkhill Preschool Playgroup Ltd

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £90.6K

  • Spending

    £97.6K

  • Charity no. 107697
  • Date registered. 23/10/2020

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from this purpose includes the safeguarding of children at all times and the enabling of children, irrespective of their ability/disability to attain their fullest possible potential in education, social, physical and emotional development within a learning environment which is friendly and child centred. There are

further benefits to the local community by the securing and provision of education and recreational facilities, an increase in partnership work and increased engagement with statutory bodies. The benefits are demonstrated by the number of children attending the playgroup, the range of services accessed and provided, the quality of care provided and the progression towards targets set (realistic challenges). This is demonstrated by feedback/statistics received from internal evaluation and via independent evaluation from statutory bodies (such as HSC Early Years Team), funding agents, general public and others. This purpose does not lead to harm. The charity’s beneficiaries are children in their preschool year irrespective of class, creed, gender, ethnic background, ability or perceived political belief of their parents/carers who live in the Forkhill area and surrounding environs A private benefit flowing from this purpose may occur were a Trustee gains skills and experience (through training / education) which are transferrable to other settings. This benefit is incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries

What your organisation does

Established in 1983 we are a locally based and community managed Preschool Playgroup, located in the community centre on the Bog Road, Forkhill. We provide our service 5 days per week (9.00 a.m until midday) Monday to Friday. Parents/Carers are encouraged to take an active role in the Group and are regularly provided with relevant information

regarding group activities, interests, themes and celebration of achievements. We recruit, train and support staff and volunteers to deliver our services and engage with partner agencies to provide practical assistance and support services for the benefit of our preschool children

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Disability
  • Playgroup/after schools
  • Research/evaluation
  • Volunteer development

Charitable purposes

The Charity’s Objects are to:- Promote play based learning environments for all children (under statutory school age) (out of school) (hereinafter referred to as “the beneficiaries”) of the Forkhill area and its environs in County Armagh (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, disability, nationality, ethnic identity, or religious opinion, by associating the statutory sector 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

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • Forkhill Preschool Playgroup
  • 2 Trustees
  • 5 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mr Kevin Woods
  • Mrs Fidelma Mcneill

Contact details

Public Address

Ms Nuala Duffy, 93 Main Street, Shean, Forkhill, Newry, BT35 9SQ

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland

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