Killowen Primary School &
Nursery Unit PTA
Annual Report &
Statement of Accounts
For the period ended 31 August 2023
Charity number: NIC104225

Killowen Primary School & Nursery Unlt PTA
Trustees, Annual Report
For the period ended 31 August 2023
The trustees present their Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the period ended 31 August 2023
including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities at that date.
Referen￿ and Administrative Details
Killowen Primary School & Nursery Unit PTA
20 Laurelhill Road
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 2UH
Registered Charity in Northern I￿land - NIC104225
Charlty Trustees
The charity trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were:
Karen Nichola Watson
Ashley Mulligan
Samantha Martin (Chair)
Paula Kydd (Secretary)
Lorna Feather5tone (Treasurer)
Suzanne Duncan
Fiona Douglas
(Resigned 10 November 2022)
(Resigned 10 November 2022)
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity trustees of the PTA are members of its committee. The charity's governin8 document is the
Constitution.
To be elected as a trustee of the charity a person must be a member of the PTA. The committee is re-elected
each year at the AGM. Nominations for elections to the committee may be made by any member of the PTA
and seconded by another.
Purpose
The trustees seek to advance the education of the pupils of Killowen Primary School & Nursery Unit.
This is achleved by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with
the school and by engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and
advance the education of the pupils.
The property and funds of the charity must only be used to fulfill the purposes.

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Artivities and Objectives
We are an active PTA made up of elected parents and teaching stsff. Throughout the year we organi5e
fundraising events such as discos, breakfast mornings. Christmas fair and a family fun night and barbeque. All
these events are open to all children and their families and help build stronger home, school and community
relations.
We also provide support to the school by providing refreshments on such occasions as the Remembrance
Service, Christmas plays, special assemblies and the school leavers morning. All funds raised at these events
go with the guidance of the school to the provision of resources and equipment that will enhance the
educational needs of our pupils.
Achlevements
This school year saw the full return of PTA activities following a few years of restrictions due to social
distancing and COVID-19. We were able to host the majority of our usual annual events with the only
exception being the Christmas Fair in 2022. We will however have the opportunity to host the Christmas Fair
In 2023. In place of the Chr55tmas Fair we ran a bauble decorating competition which the majority of the
school took part in. It's wonderful to see the pupils get creative. We were incredibly grateful to our local
Tesco Community Champion for donating enough prizes for all 16 of our classes to have two winners.
We also held refreshments throughout the year at our Harvest Service, the Nativities and Carol Service and
the annual Sports Day. In the sprin& we had the pleasure of serving resfreshments at the school's final
performances of Matilda: The Musical. The shows were a great success for the school and for the PTA. We
complimented the event with a raffle and we were overwhelmed by the donation of more than twenty
prizes to the value of £640.
We ran some smaller events throughout the year but our biggest night of the year was our Summer Fun
Night & BBQ held in June. This was our first Fun Night in four years and the first time many of the families at
Killowen had the chance to experience it. The support for this event was incredible with a turnout that has
not been seen for many years. A lot of preparation went into the Fun Night and we could not have achieved
the successful night that we did without the support of our PTA volunteers and all of the school staff. A
special thank you also goes to the local businesses and supporters that volunteered their time or gave us
great deals to make the night extra special.
All of these events and activities that we held throughout the year enabled us to raise essential funds to
support the school and nursery through the provision of support and equipment to enhance our children's
educational experience at Killowen. We are excited for the year ahead and more succe55es.
Publlc Benefft Ststement
roved relationshi
s 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. The benefft is for children at Killowen Primary School, Li5bi!rn
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
An¢iJre the benefit is provided to all beneficiaries.

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Public Benefit ststement cont'd
Advancin
the education of
ils 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 15 demonstrated through pupils having access to
resources, events. activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school
funding. The benefit is for children at Killowen Primary School, Lisbum. 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.
The charity trustees have had regard for the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's public benefit
requirement statutory guidance.
Flnancial Review
The charity's main source of income each year is from its fundraising activities throughout the school year as
discussed above. This was our first full year of events and activities following COVID-19 restrictions. The PTA
raised £8,402 through fundraisin8 activities during the year.
The total income for the charity this year was £9,120 (£254 In 2022). The PTA commfttee took the decision to
reinstate the annual family voluntary contribution this year and there was a great response with £545 raised.
We also received donations of £173.
The expenses for the year amounted to £5,752 (£144 in 2022). Fundraisin8 expenses were £2,775, the
majority of which was for the Summer Fun Night. During the year the PTA made contributions and donations
to the school of £1,686 as detailed at note 4. The school has various projects for which we continue to try
and raise funds that we hope to be able to SUPPOrt in the coming years. Governance and operational costs
remain minimal each year.
The trustees agreed to change the year end to 31 August from 30 September for this year goin8 for¥vard to
be in line with the school academic year. This has had little impact on the figures as no transaction5 usually
occur in September.

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Trustees. responslblllties In relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trusteeg annual report and statement of accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland} 2008 and The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
{Northern Ireland) 2015. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
As the charity's income does not exceed £250,(XXI, the trustees have elected under Section 64{3) of the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland} 2008 to prepare receipts and payments accounts and a statement of assets
and liabilities.
Approved by the trustees on 7 November 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
Samantha Martln
Chalr
Lorna Featherstone
Treasurer

Independent examinerfs report to the charlty trustees of Killowen Prlmary School & Nursery Unit PTA
For the period ended 31 August 2023
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 August 2023, which are set out on pages 7 to
10.
Respective responsibilities of charlty trustees and examiner
As the charitvs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act:
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section
65(91(bl of the Charities Act.
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examinerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 6S of the Charities Act and my examination
was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to State whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
l. That accountin8 records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act;
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records:
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act;
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examlnees statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1) to14) listed above and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
Adam Thompson FCA
23 Rosewood Glen
Li5burn
BT28 2FW
Date: 4 'teL

Killowen Prirnary School & Nursery UnSt PTA
ststement of Receipts and Payments
For the perlod ended 31 August 2023
Total to
31 Aug.
2023
Totsl to
30 Sep.
2022
Notes Unrestrirted Restricted
funds
funds
Re￿Ipts.
Donations and legacies
Grants
Fundraising activities
Members, subscriptions
Charitable trading receipts
Other receipts
173
105
278
8.402
545
8.402
545
254
Total recelpts
9.120
105
9,225
254
Payments:
Cost of fundraising events
Grants and donations
Operational costs
Governance costs
Other costs
2.775
2,361
219
133
105
2,880
2,361
219
133
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Asset and Investment purchases:
Purchase of equipment
159
159
Total payments
5,647
105
5,752
144
Net recelpts / (payments)
3.473
3,473
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Transfers between funds
Surplus / (deficit) for the period
3.473
3,473
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Reconciliation at 3110812023:
Cash at bank & in hand 01/1012022
Surplus / (deficit) for the period end
1.771
3,473
1.771
3.473
1,661
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Cash at bank & in hand 3110812023
5,244
5,244
1,771

Klllowen Primary School & Nursery Unit PTA
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
For the perlod ended 31 August 2023
Totsl to
31 Aug.
2023
Totsl to
30 Sep.
2022
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Funds reconciliation
Cash at bank & in hand 01/1012022
1,771
1,771
1,661
Surplus / (deficit) for the period end
3,473
3.473
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Cash at bank & In hand 3110812023
5,244
5,244
1,771
Bank and cash balances
Bank current account
5.016
1,517
Cash In hand
228
254
5.244
1.771
The cash held at the year end was retained to use for PTA event floats in the new school year. Holding a
small amount of cash enables to PTA to minimise bank fees for cash/coin lodgements and withdrawals.
Other assets
Easyfundraising donation due
11
Llabllltles
Bank fees
46
Approved by the trustees on 7 November 2023 and signed on their behalf by".
Samantha Martin
Chair
Lorna Featherstone
Treasurer

Killowen Prlmary School & Nursery Unit PTA
Notes to the Ststement of Accounts
For the period ended 31 August 2023
Nature and purpose of funds
Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of
the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds are primarily from fundraising activities and members,
subscriptions.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the
donor. Restricted income funds are from the receipt of grants or donations. The purposes and uses of these
funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.
FundraSslng actlvities
31 Aug.
2023
30 Sep.
2022
Unrestrlcted Restrirted
Christmas Baubles competition
Christmas Fair 2023
Nativity refreshments
School disco entry and tuck
Matilda Raffle
Matilda refreshments
Sports Day refreshments
Family Fun Day
P7 tuck shop
Amazon Smile
316
20
901
754
555
546
350
4,829
71
316
20
901
754
555
546
350
4,829
71
254
8,402
8,402
254
Cost of fundralslng events
31 Aug.
2023
30 Sep.
2022
Unrestrfrted Restricted
Christmas Baubles competition
School disco tuck
Matilda
Family Fun Day
Tea & coffee supplies
Sumup fees
Miscellaneous
67
273
370
1.820
177
20
48
67
273
420
1.875
177
20
50
55
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2,775
ios
2,880
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Notes to the Statement of Accounts continued
For the perlod ended 31 Au8USt 2023
Grants and donatlons
Contributions were made to Killowen Primary School & Nursery Unit in relation to the following costs:
31 Aug.
2023
30 Sep.
2022
Unrestricted Restrirted
Killowen Prima
Christmas lollies
Playpark refurbishments
Matilda t-shirts
Nursery equipment
School & Nurse
Unit donation
77
51x1
77
500
624
624
Other donations
Northern Ireland's Chlldrens Hospice
Cool FM Christmas appeal
450
225
450
225
2,361
2.361
Operatlonal costs
31 Aug.
2023
30 Sep.
2022
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Bank interest & charges
Postage & stationery
Lottery license
Gifts
78
56
35
50
78
56
35
50
34
219
219
34
Related party transartions
There were no transactions with trustees or related parties during the year.
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