. BOYA£ 7888 Trustee Annual Re ort- Belfast Ro al Academ Old Girls, Association Name of Charity as It appears on the Reglster and any other names it may be known by Belfast Royal Academy Old Girls, Association (BRA Old Girls, Association) Nl Charity Commission Number NIC104739 The principal address of the Charlty- this should be the address that was used at the time of 6 Mulberry Crescent, The Brambles, Newtownabbey, BT37 OGP registration with the Charity Commlssion The names of all Charity Trustees on the date the report was approved and all Indlvlduals who served as CharltyTrustees during the year During the year a number ot activities were carried out by our Members to support the pupils ot Beltast Royal Academy. These included: pupils involved. Continued administration and co-ordination of Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme by two Old Girls- 300+ Continued supervision/support with route planningnrainingnests on Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions and the Scheme in general by a number of our Members, with 300+ pupils involved. Alumni Enrichment Programme included Members offering insights into a range of sectors, offering placements for work experience and careers advice into a wide range of vocational areas. The PE department also benefitted from volunteering. Throughout the year our Members have helped to coach pupils during games. Ben Madigan Prep. Dept continued to benefit from several Old Girls volunteering to supervise school trips and prepare for the Christmas Dinner. Members supported fundraising initiatives and help to co-ordinate coffee mornings, preloved uniform sales and other events. The range of activities through the year were focused on providing information on various career pathways, developing reading and literacy skills in the Preparatory Department, as well as supporting extra*urricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, which would simply not be able to operate on the scale that it does without the volunteering by our Members. Therefore our main achievements have been: Enriching the careers information given to pupils. Ensuring that the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme operates. Ensuring that Ben Madigan had full supervision on school outings. Supporting coaching of sport. Providing financial assistance to the School, details are included within the accounts. There was no harm flowing from the Charities purposes and that there was no private benefit. Caroline Dillon- Chairperson Claire McGovern - Vice-chairperson Johanna Richardson-Treasurer Alison Kane- Secretary maln achlevements In the year A summary of the Charlvs maln actlvlties to further its purposes for the publlc beneflt and the
LIf1n• Dillon- Chalipeison Clair• mcG0rn- Vlc•.Chilrperson Johanna Rlchardson- Treaqijrer Alison Kan•. Secretary A summary ol the Charlvs maln actlvltles to further Its purposes for the publlc beneflt and the maln •chlevements In the year A summary of the Charlvs maln purpose. The aim of the Association is to assist in the advancement of education for pupils of the Belfast Royal Academy (the beneficiaries) and to unite former girls and female teachers (past and present) of the School. The Association will aid the School by enhancing career advice/ mentoring and developing opportunities for the pupil's future career paths. The Association will also support the School's extracurricular activities in line with the experience and skills of our Members. A statement that the Trustees have had regard to the Commlsslon's Pubfic Benefit requlrement statutory guidance All Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission Nl's Public Benefit requiremenL In planning our activities throughout the year we have given careful consideration to the CCNfs guidance relating to Public Benefit to ensure that these activities support the Charitvs purpose and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. A revlew of the Charltvs financlal posltlon at the end of the year Accounts are attached separately. This is attached separately. Governlng Document Belfast Royal Academy Old Girls, Association are satisfied that effective safeguarding is in place for all pupils that come into contact with our Members through our range of actlvities. Safeguardlng One or more of the Charlty Trustees must sign and date the box below. Caroline Dillon- Chairperson, Belfast Royal Academy Old Girl's Association