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Parents and Friends' Association of Rathore School

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  • Charity no. 108571
  • Date registered. 12/04/2022

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. This is demonstrated through having an active PTA that works in partnership with the school and engages parental support. This purpose does not lead

to harm. The benefit is for children at Rathore school. 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. 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. This is demonstrated through pupils having access to resources, events, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school funding. This purpose does not lead to harm. The benefit is for children at Rathore school. 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

Our organisation raises funds to help buy resources and equipment to enhance the lives of our children, parents and staff. We hold meetings every month and come up with ideas to raise funds. We would organise events and volunteer at them to engage with the school families and the public.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Carers
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • Learning disabilities
  • Parents
  • Physical disabilities
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Sensory disabilities
  • Travellers
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Disability
  • Education/training
  • General charitable purposes
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

Charitable purposes

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

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 12 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 11 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Ms Caroline Rachel Currie
  • Mrs Anne Leontia Mc Elmeel
  • Mrs Olive Donnan
  • Mrs Philomena Feehan
  • Mrs Emma Mchugh
  • Mrs Margaret Mcshane
  • Mrs Pauline Kearney
  • Mr Anthony Keenan
  • Mrs Jacqueline Carroll
  • Mrs Lisa Keenan
  • Mr Gavin Smith
  • Mr Colin Boyle

Public Address

Rathore School Newry, 23 Martins Lane, Newry, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT35 8PJ

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland

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