Trustees Report for the Annual General meeting of the Parents Friends and Staff Association
of Castle Tower School
For year January 2022 to December 2022
Presented at AGM on Thursday 22 June 2023
The Association was set up in October 2008. All parents and friends of current and past pupils have the opportunity to take part in the Association. In December 2009 we became an official Charity.
Round up of the year
In February donation monies were received from Galgorm Manor and Andys Big Walk for Kristen.
The start of 2022 was still under strict covid restrictions but after relaxation of these our AGM was held on 17 June 2022 in school premises.
All minutes and Reports were read out and passed.
All office positions duly elected.
After further relaxation of Covid restrictions, at our September meeting, plans were made for:
Coffee morning with representatives from Sense providing valuable information to those who attended
A Pub Quiz which had phenomenal attendance and success at The Thatch Inn in Broughshane
Disney Cars these donated toys raised further funds for PFSA
A Christmas Fair with market stalls, Santa, food, fun and games proved to be a successful event also.
The yearly Christmas Card design was completed in school, raising more valuable funds for PFSA.
PFSA still get monetary payments from Smile Amazon. These relate to a percentage of sales of goods bought on Amazon using the Smile Amazon site. 4 such payments were received throughout 2022. This has now been discontinued by Amazon.
As Bank of Ireland closed its Ballymena Branch a decision was taken by PFSA to set up a new business account with Danske Bank. This is currently still in progress
The Treasurer has the Accountants’ breakdown of the 2022 year accounts, for your perusal.
Finally, I would just like to thank everyone, who has helped in any way, or supported the Association over the past year. We are always looking for more volunteers, so if you have any fund-raising ideas, or could spare a few hours to help us, please feel free to speak to any of the PFSA Committee members.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Chairperson: Shauna Hanley Shauna Hanley 22 June 2023
Secretary: Marbeth Gilmour Marbeth Gilmour
22 June 2023
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Fundraising for January 2022 to December 2022
| 1. Feb 2022 - | Donation Galgorm Manor | £500.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. Feb 2022 - | The Big Walk for Kirsten | £200.00 |
| 3. Feb 2022 - | Smile.Amazon | £54.71 |
| 4. May 2022 - | Smile.Amazon | £30.92 |
| 5. Aug 2022 - | Smile.Amazon | £38.07 |
| 6. Nov 2022 - | Smile.Amazon | £56.35 |
| 7. Nov 2022 - | Quiz Night | £1355.49 |
| 8. Nov 2022 - | Sales of Disney ‘Cars’ cars | £305.00 |
| 9. Dec 2022 - | Christmas Event | £1248.08 |
| 10. Dec 2022 - | Donation from A Overton | £50.00 |
| Large Purchases and Payments in 2022 | ||
| 1. Mar 2022 - | Sand for Primary Department | £71.76 |
| 2. June 2022 - | End of Year Treat for all Pupils | £1750.00 |
| 3. July 2022 - | School Summer Scheme | £1000.00 |
| 4. Dec 2021 - | The Big Walk For Kristen gifts | £600.00 |
This report was approved by the Trustees at a meeting held on Thursday 22[nd] June 2023.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Chairperson: Shauna Hanley Shauna Hanley 22 June 2023 Treasurer: Gillian Francey Gillian Francey 22 June 2023
22 June 2023