St Conor's Parents, Teachers and Friends Association TRUSTEES' REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2025
The trustees present their Trustees' Report and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 August 2025.
Principal Activity
To organise social events to strengthen home-school relationships as well as occasionally raising funds to purchase educational resources for the children of St Conor's School.
Mission, Objectives and Strategy
Mission Statement
St Conor's Parents, Teachers and Friends Association is run by a group of volunteer parents, staff and friends who organise social events to strengthen home-school relationships as well as occasionally raising funds to purchase educational resources for the children at St. Conor's School. The Association also supports the school by providing hospitality at school events and volunteering for roles within the school.
The purpose of the Association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: 1. Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; 2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Structure, Governance and Management
Structure
The board of trustees are as follows: Oliver McGale Danielle Quinn Janette McCrory Sheena Goodwin Yvonne McMillan Michelle O'Rawe Rosaleen McNulty Paula Johnston Lauren Hernandez Kylie Woods Emma Marshall Deborah Albuquerque Katrina McGettigan
Governance
The Governing document: Constitution
Trustee Selection Methods: Elected at Annual General Meeting
Review of Achievements and Performance
During 2024-25 the Committee oversaw the following activities: 1.Co-ordinate the Annual Bazar fundraiser (December) 2.Support the Freddy Fitness Fun Day (February) 3.Co-ordinate the Family Fun Walk (June)
Financial Review
The Receipts and Payments account shows a surplus of £11,310.
The total reserves available to the association at 31 August 2025 is £44,103, made up of cash at bank.
Results and Dividends
At the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £44,103 (2024 - £32,793) and liabilities of £0.00 (2024 - £0.00). The net assets of the charity have increased by £11,310.
Reference and Administrative details
Additional reference and administrative details can be found on page 3 of the financial statements.
In accordance with the Constitution, the trustees retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
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St Conor's Parents, Teachers and Friends Association TRUSTEES' REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2025
Compliance with Sector-Wide Legislation and Standards
The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. St Conor's Parents, Teachers and Friends Association subscribes to and is compliant with the following:
■ The Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Public Benefit
The Trustees have had regard to the Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance
Purpose 1: Improved relationships 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.
Purpose 1 is demonstrated through having an active PTA that works in partnership with the school and engages parental support.
Purpose 2: Advancing the education of pupils 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.
Purpose 2 is demonstrated through pupils having access to resources, events, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct school funding. No harm arises from either purpose. The beneficiaries of this charity are the children of St. Conor's Primary School. 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.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 12 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Oliver McGale
________Oliver McGale (Chairperson) Trustee
________Janette McCrory (Treasurer) Trustee
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