Hill Croft Sthool tr28W74 Report of the Cojnmlttee by Chalrperson for the year ended 31•t A•4USt 2021 Hill Croft PTA As a Chlty, baacd in Northern Irel8j and registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland 1ClO07401 and HM Revenue and Customs fAR966611. The FTA was lorned to 8UPPOrt the work of Hill Croft School. Ncwtownabbey. in the education of children and young people aged 3-19. who have severe learning ditricultie8. The management of the affairs of the FryA are entrusted to a conunittce. The committee met in forn meeting8 every month throughout the year. and on other OcclOn8 a8 required. The committee compri8es members elected by the member8 of the pfA. In addition. the Principal of the school 18 an ex-offieio memb¢r of the committec. with voting rights. The committee is vested with the full powers to conduct the atTair8 of the FfA, and to carry out its objective8. and has the power to rai8e funds by way of public appeals. collection8. b8Jlots. 8pecial efforts 8nd other such means. as lawful. No v8Jue ha8 tten placed on the work c8Thied out by volunteers, and the provision. without charge. of the Meet space ond other e8tabli8hment facilitie8 at Hill Croft Schwl. The PTA aims to advance the education and le8n]ing of thos¢ who attend Hill Croft School, by providin& as well as assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not nornllY provided by the Education Authorityl. In addition. the FTA encourage8 collaboration and co-operation bctween teachers. oncillary staff. parents And others associated with the school, for the beneflt of the pupils. and engage8 in activities which both support the 8chool, and advan(zs the eAlucatiOD of it8 pupils.
Ben•flt Tmt R•qUIrat The committee is confident that the activÈties of the TryA met the Public Bcnefit Requirement. A¢hlev•ments 21Y20121 During what was another extremely difficult school year. we were still very active supporting the school community: In September we contributed towards class funds. At Halloween. we provided clas8 tre8t8. Christmas time - the FTA bought selection boxes for every young person. teachers were given hampers, and each class got some treats. Special need$ buggies were pu&sed. Recently frult trees were purchased. Eastcr treats were given to each ela88. Contribution toward8 the Education Authority Summer Scheme. Plam for the fatur• To build the 8chool community by ¢n8Bging with as many parents a8 P083ible. To develop a proactive approach to fundraising that will ensure that the FfA generates an income stream to provide equipment and other resources needed for school. To 8UPPOrt the Duke of Edinburgh scheme To 8UPW)rt extra activitic8 for thc chiidrcn Rl•k Through their own direct involvement, the members of the (x)mmittee identify risks to which the IryA is exposed. They ensure that appropriate 8yStems and controls arc in place to manage Si1ficallt risks. Ind•p•nd•At A4XlOllntant The reFKTrrting accountant. T H Hill, 18 willing to continue in orriee and a resolution to reappoint him will be proposed. Signed..