Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31" August 2021 Charlty name: Garryduff Primary School Parent Teachers Associatlon Charity registration number: NIC102305 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel out in its governing document Pw• 1.17 To advance the education of pupils in Garryduff Primary School by developing effective relationships betsveen the staff, parents armj others associated with the school and by ervjaging in activities or providin9 facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of thè pupils. Summary of the main activities In relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the adivilies. projects or services identified in the aGcounts. P•r• 1.17 Ar The PTA aim to improve relationships befven home and school. the benefit which flows from this purpose includes funding for addrtional resources for the school and inks buift wilh the local community. This is demonstrated throLh3h having an active PTA thal works in partnership wrth the school and engages parental support. The benefit is for the children at Garryduff Primary School and its purpose does rt lead lo harm. Charity Trustees {committee Members) are usually also parents al the school which their children attend and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is identical and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries. Advancing the education of puplls 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. evenls, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school funding. This purpose does not lead to harm. The benefit 1$ for Childn at Garryduff Primary School. Charity trustees {PTA committee members) are usually also parenls at the school whiGh their children attend and hence gain benefft in the same way as all other beneficiaries. Thi5 benefit is incidental and necessary to ènsure the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries.
The PTA arrange 1 large fundraiser event each lemi. these include a Chnstmas craft fair, a school fair and an end of year BBQ and sponsored walk which allows teachers parents and students the ability to engage in a more relaxed soual aspect. We also arrange other in school fundraisers which promote heahY eating and enable the children to develop their rAsh handling and barterin skills. Achievements and Performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the cir¢umstances of its beneficiaries and any wKler benefits to society as a whole. Main achievements of this yea¢s fundrai$ing has been the purchase of S new iPads which cost £1,845 and reading malerials for the school at a cost of £1,294. P4rn 1.20 This year V wovided fundlng for additional covid materials which was to try and ensure that the school was protected in a small way from Covid-19. Financial Revlew Review of the chartty's finanoial position al the end ofthe period Para 1.21 The charity has a healthy financial position as at 3111 August 2021 which will be ever more essenlial due to the limitations placed on the fundraising activitie$ and cancellation of planned events due to covid-19. The PTA has raised a significant amount of money for a school with lèss than 80 pupils. The low level of resources expended to raise the amount is due to the dedication of the Trustees and Members in helping and supporting the events held during the year. financially and practically. During the year the PTA has been able to support the School with the maintenance of website. reading materials, themometer8 and homework folders. The PTA is continuing with its long-temi fundraising to purchase iPads for use within the cla$sroom$ of Garyduff Primary School following the purchase of iPads for staff in 2016. This year we reiVed a grant which allowed us to purchase some iPads which covered 80% of the cosl of the equipment. Due to the pandemic. we have had to Cancel plans for fundraising events that were in lace for the start of 2021 and ada t to
meeting via Zoom. We were able to hold some fundraising activities towards the end ofthe end but these were different to nomal. We hope that with the lifting of $trictIonS next year will be closer to nomal. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Pora 1_ The PTA does not have a fomally documented reserves policy bul aims lo use as much of the funds raised to support the needs of the School but relain enough to fund any uwming events where expenditure is required. Amount of reserves held Pwa 1.22 The reserves at 31 August 2021 are Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document trust deed ro al Charter How is the charity con¥tituted7 {e.g unincorporated association CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provision8 e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Prn 1.25 Constituts'on P•rn 1.25 Unincorporated Assoclalion P•rn 1.25 The trustees ofthe chority are the Committee members who have control of the association, its propety and funds. Committee members are elected at the AGM and hold office until the next AGM. Reference and Administrative detsils Charit name Other name the charit uses Re islered charit number Charity's principal address dLrff Prima Gar duff Prima NIC102305 133 Garryduff Road Ballymoney Co Antrim BT53 7DR School Pant Teacher Association School PTA Narnes of the charfty trustsos who manage thè charity Dates a¢tod rf rtotforwhol• ear Office Ilf arhyl Nam• of porson lor body) gntilied olrtt trustee Ifan Trle• name Jonathan McKeever Chairper50n Edwin Wylie Joanne Morrison Vice Chairperson Treasurer
Joanne Morrison Treasurer Laura Mcmullan se¢tary 10 Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustoes, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty'$ IN$te•s Slgnaturels Full namel8) Posltlon leg Secretary. Chalr, etc) Mr Jonathan MGKeever Mrs Laura Mcmullan Chair Secretary Dats 111 November 2021