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
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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)