Sullivan Upper Parents Association (SUPA)
Trustees Report
Registered Charity Reference: NIC 101747
Registered Charity Address: Belfast Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9EP
Governing Document: Constitution dated 21 June 2014
This annual report covers the Association’s financial year from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.
Public benefits
The trustees have had regard to the Commission’s Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
The purpose of the Association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by
(i): 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 Sullivan Upper 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.
(ii): 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 Sullivan Upper 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.
Report on Activities and Achievements During the Year
Following the COVID 19 pandemic, the Sullivan Upper Parents Association (SUPA) returned to a more normal programme of activities in 2022-2023. A SUPA representative attended the Year 8 Induction Evening in June 2023 to raise the profile of the organisation with incoming Year 8 parents. A successful Quiz Night was held in March 2023 at Holywood Rugby Club with a total of £3,109.23 being raised. A series of used uniform sales were also held. These are appreciated by current parents and were successful in raising £1,988.89These funds will be used to support school projects in 2023-2024.
Financial Review
The Charity records total income of £5,350.77 and had expenditure of £140 in the year, giving a net income of £5,210.77. This left a Reserves balance of £13,254.75 as at 30 September 2023.
Signature and Declaration
I declare that in my capacity of charity trustee, I am authorised to sign this report on behalf of the Trustees.
Signature
Full Name: Mr C J D Mairs Position: Trustee Date: 24 June 2024