ST COLUM'S PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2023
REGISTERED CHARITY IN NORTHERN IRELAND (NIC102635)

St Column's Prlrnary Sthool PTA
Trustees. report for the year ended 31 August 2023
The trustees present their reportand financial statements forthe yearended 31August 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charitrfs governing document,
the Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounting and Reporting by charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102), las
amended for accounting periods commencing from ljanuary 2016).
Objectlves and Activities
We actively organise events to raise funds that will directly benefit the pupils and school. We
also actively help atvarious events held bythe school. We facilitate communication between
the Pa￿Trt and the school by producing a newsletter. The trustees have paid due regard to
guidance issued by the charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should
undertake.
Flnanoal Review
Income for the year was £11,877.00 This was achieved from a range of fundraising events
including.. Halloween disco, Christmas Coffee mornin& Easter Raffle, Danceathon and a
Summer Fair.
The total expenditure for the year was £17,623.00. Expenses due to fund raisers were
£722.00. The main itemsof expenditu￿ were the purchases ofiPad's £9300.00, OutdoorPlav
Equipment £4000.00 and Books £lOOO.00.
An opening bank balance of £10,932.00 decreased to a closing balance of £5,186.00.
Strurture, Governance and Management
The trustees who served during this year and up to the date of signature of the financial
statements were..
Ms Maria Mulhern
Ms Clara Chambers
Ms Rachel Dillon
Ms Elaine Murray
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Dates:
Ms Clara Chambers (Chairperson)