Annual Re ort 2022-2023 Grou Name- Dunloy Community Playgroup (Dunloy Community Playgroup) N1103448 17 Bridge Road Dunloy, Ballymena, BT44 9AN Nopl mc.cann MalrL Bijckley Dana Dlxon Micliplle O'mijllan Bobby Carlin 3 Staff (Leader, Deputy Leader and Assistant 50-70 September- June (Term Time) Monday- Friday 11.30am-5.30pm Northern Ireland Charlt Number: Address: Committee: Staff Numbers: Total Number of children Weekl enin Hours Dunlo Communit Pla rou Aims: We at Dunloy Community Playgroup aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for children and young people within the local community. We will provide a stimulating environment which will help to promote the holistic wellbeing of the children and support them to their full potential. We will provide a needed service within the local community to help support families by providing a much-needed service. Ethos At Dunloy Community Playgroup we provide a stimulating environment in our purpose~built unit which gives children opportunities to enjoy learning. At Dunloy Community Playgroup we promote creativity and give children the opportunities to be imaginative and critical thinkers. We strive to help children develop confidence and independence. We provide a happy, caring atmosphere where children feel safe and can develop and learn. We promote high standards of behaviour and help children to understand and acknowledge each other's feelings. At Dunloy Community Playgroup children will learn to care for and respect themselves and others and to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. We aim to involve parents and carers in their child's learning as we believe that the child's learning journey and their personal achievements is something we strive to be a part of. Summar of term The group is run by parents and other invested local members of the community. We are fortunate this year to have two retired principals joining our committee Noel Mccann elected Chairperson, maire Buckley elected Vice-chairperson along with a newly appointed treasurer Dana Dixon who works with fi'nances and a parent representative, alongside a
newly appointed Secretary Miclielle O'mullan, primary teacher and parent representative. All of whoin briiig a wealtli of enerRy and experience into the group. Tlie coiiiiiiittee Iiieet 011 a Iiioiitlily basis along with Lauren (Leader) to discuss dallv operatioiis, h'iiciiices aiid fiiiidrciisinF. Achievements Financial Summa 2022-2023 enin Balance £3,536.61 Income £24,965 Ex enditure £17,716 Closin Balance~ 31 08 23 £ 10,785 Income is generated by grants, applied for and received, registration and fees, fundraising events organised by the committee. Dunloy Community Playgroup has no other assets/liabilities other than the information stated above. Signe by: Noe Mccann Chairperson