BALLYMONEY & DISTRicf COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2023 2024 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY: To promote play based learning environments for all the children in the playgroup's care and it's surrounding areas in County Antrim, without discrimination of age, eendef, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular: a) to advance the education ot the beneficiaries by the provision ot safe and satisfying 8roup 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. WHAT BALLYMONEY & DISTRicf COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP HAS DONE DURING THE YEAR TO CARRYOUT Irs PURPOSES: In 2023/2024the following fundraisers/grants were received Education Authority- Extended Services Education Authority {GRTL) HSCB Grant Causeway Coast & Glens Queens Jubilee Fundraising from parents- (Fill a smarties tube) Donations from parents WHAT BENEFITSTHE AcfivmES OFTHE PROCUREMENT OF THESE GRANTS AND FUNDRA151Nfj HAS BROUGHTTO THE CHILDREN: All of thp rnnney ralged wa% reinvpsted back into thp play8roup by the followin8: Purchases and replenishment of equipment- outdoor play equipment, art resources, small world, construction and physical play equiprnent Education visitors- Mr Hullabaloo, Rugbu8z, Mini Profe55ors, Wee Critters, Trips and Outings- Farm visit rui Li idSé Vi ¥4UiVI I Ivi I L Lij <lUV<ltlié iliildi-en's Social, emotioi Idl di lu ivii i i i iuiliid LIVI I 5kill5. HOW BALLYMONEY & DISTRicf COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP MITIGATED ANY HARM FLOWING FROM ITS PURPOSES: We work closely with the staff team and committee rnember5 to undertake risk assessrnents on all attivities. All staff and students undergo vetting prior to commencement of work,
HOW BALLYMONEY & DISTRicf COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP HAD ENSUREDTHAT ANY PRIVATE BENEFIT HAS BEEN INCIDENTAL TO THE PUBLIC BENEFIT: Charity trustees (Committee members) are usually also parents of the children of the playgroup and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is incidentsi and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. srATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGARDTO THE CHARITY COMMISSIONS GUIDANCE: In settin8 our objectives and planning our activities for the year ahead, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the chariws purposes and provide a benefit to beneficiaries. ASSEfs AND UABILITIES: Other than the bank account Ballymoney & Distritt Community Play8TOUP ha5 no assets or liabilities. MRS AMANDA SHIELDS (Chalrperson) MRS MICHELLE TAYLOR CAMPBELL (Secretary) MRS CELIA MCCRACKEN (Treasurer) MRS CATHERINE PARKHILL (Committee member)