St Mary's PTA Banbridge Annual Trustee for the r ended 30th June 2023 Nl Charity No. 101743 Overvlew St. Marvs PTA BarFbri<*e sOrts the operation5 ofSL Marfs Prlmary School aTrJ Nuf5ery. Worklng with children. parents, carers and the wider school networl we strive to Improve the education of the chlldren through providing resources, facilities and activities outside the school environment. We create a fonlln for CLvnmunirAion between parents, SChLA stsff and the wider community of Banbridge. Our organisatK>n is administered by volunteer5, the majority of which are cUrnt and fornier parents of children within the school. There is an overarching focus to not only maintsin standards, but to improve outcomes. especially for those faced with hardship. We provide a range of community actiwts&s for families within our oatchment a3 and have put an emphasis on delivering parenting and adult support activitie& The Covid pandemic and Cost of Livlng crisls has led to an increased need for support; in previou5 years we have provided online support. counselling 5upporL parenting booklets. The PTA have a wider cLYnmunity focu% workJng in partnership with I31 sports dubs and community grws to promote community cohesion. In the current financial year St Mary's PTA ha5 worked diligentty and has aclUed the following: Secured a £l,CKX) grant from Groundworks {Tesco) which was used for free counselllng sesslons for St Mary's students. Provided Gymnastscs. Football. Gaellc and Table Tennls coaching for all chlldren free of charge. Made a totsl contribution of £12,(XJ) towards stationery and resource5 in lieu of the Annual Parent contribution for both the 2022123 and 2023124 school year. Made a contritiOn of £1 towards 3 sery room In the school. thts room can be accessed and enjoyed by all children, Sponsored a kindness project In the school, rewarding acts of kindness and encouraging the children to become aware of the needs of others In the communlty. Provided financial support to the thildren's gardening club. The PTA a150 S[ handwriting avrdrds, leaver5 trfvs, the Nursery Fish Tank proiecL outdoor resources for the Learning Support Oass, a5 well as Easter treats for the children. The ae expenditure5 Ye finand by Grants recel¥Ed l£4m)) and thrh the fundraising efforts of the PTA (QI056).
t the year end the PTA holds funds in its Bank oTht of £12.479AI with Outstandi payments of £1,569.15. This leaves a reconciled bank balan of £10,910.66. £1.500 of thi5 £10.910.66 ha5 been pl2d8ed toward5 readlng books for the School Library. Public Benefft Requirement The trustees have had f?ra to the Commisslorfs Publlc benefft requIrnert statutory guFdan under section 4(b)and continue to take it in to account in decision making where the guidance is relevant. Prinapal address of the Charity St Marvs iyrl st Marfs PrirrHry SdKL Rally Stree¢ Banbridge, Co Down BT32 3DJ T VAM) served during the year to 30th June 2023 Mary Kate Boyle (ChairpeNin) Caroline Robinson (Vice Chairperson) Denise Quigley {SecTetary) Caoimhe Dona8hy TaSurer (appointed September 2022) Leah Grimes (resid as a Treasurer September 2022) Approved by the tntstees on 28 September 2023 and siqned on their behalf by. Mary Kate Boyle Caoirnhe Donaghy Treasurer