Fr_i_e.n_d_s_o_f_St_D_av_og's_Trustee Ann_ual_Rep_ort Fortheyearended 31 May 2025 Ch8rlty name: Friend's of St Davog's (FOSDI Nl Charity number: NIC107661 Reference and administration details: The charity is known as Friend's of St Davog's and operates as an unincorporated association. The trustees during the 2024-2025 ac8demic year were: Thomas McGauran (Chairperson} Michaela Dolan {Vice Chairperson) Clara Smith (Treasurer) Tracey McGlone (Secretary) Christine Gilmurray Sarah Hamill Correspondence address: clo St. Davog's Primary School, Finner. Belleek, Enniskillen, BT93 3FJ Structure, governance and management: FOSD is the Parent-Teacher Association for St Davog's Primary School, Belleek. The PTA is governed by its constitution. Trustees are elected by members at the AGM and meet during the school year to organise fundraising and approve expenditure. Charltable purposes: The organisation aimsto advance education for children from Foundation stage to the end of Key Stage Two. It does this by: 1) Developing effective relationships beeen 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; 3) Providing access for pupils to resources, activities and links within the local community which are not availabLe through direct school funding. Actlvltles and achlevements: Fundraising activities during the year were varied and included both events and passive income streams. A Valentine's disco was organised for the children, raising £220.40 after costs while also providing an enjoyable social opportunity. Additional income {£197.471 was generated through participation in theAsda Cashpot forschools scheme, which allows shoppers to support nomin8ted schools by allocating a percentage of their spend to a "cashpot" that is Later distributed to the school or PTA. Further funds (£245.51) were raised through the Easyfundraising platform. which enables parents. carers and supporters to generate donations for the PTA through their everyday online shopping at no additional cost to themselves. In addition, the PTA supported a successful funding application to the Fermanagh Trust Callagheen Community Wind Farm Fund, securing a grant of £1,000 towards the development of the school's outdoor learning environment. This fund provided financial support to local community projects in areas surrounding the wind farm. helping to deliver environmental, educational and community benefits. The project aimed to enhance playground and planting areas to make them more accessible, sustainable and engagingforall pupils. Phase 1 included the replacement of raised beds, outdoor play equipment and seating. along with the introduction of gardening resources, wildlife features and sensory elements. These improvements helped to support the school's outcloor learning, encouraged environmental awareness and provided inclusive spaces for play. wellbeing and educational activities across all year groups. In total. these activities contributed to overall funds raised of £1663.38 during the year. The proceeds were used to support the PTA'S ongoing provision of school-based resources. activities and opportunities, benefiting all pupils and enhancing their educational experience. In addition, these
fundrdising efforts helped to strengthen relationships between parents. staff and the wider School community, fostering a positive and supportive environment for the children. Expenditures for the year included the bank account fees (£109.85) and Parentkind membership (£162). Financlal summary Total income for the year." £1663.38 Total expenditure for the year: £300.85 Surplus for the year: £1.362.53 Closing bank balance at 31 May 2024." £2,336.78 Closing bank balance at 31 May 2025: £3,699.31 The trustees consider the level of reserves held at the year-end to be appropriate in light of planned future commitments. These include supportfor breakfast provision for pupils, continued development of the school learning garden as an educational and wellbeing resource, and the funding of future events and initiatives for the benefit of the children and the wider school community. Publlc beneflt The trustees confirm that all activities during the year furthered the charity's purpose of advancing education and provided clear public benefitto the pupils of the school. Report compiled by: Elaine Heron Slgne n bohalf of the trustees Thom8s McGauran - Chairperson Date: 1 May 2026 Michaela Dolan - Vice Chairperson Date: 1 May 2026
Inde endent examiner's re Number 107667 ort to the trustees of Frlends of St Davo s Chari I rq)ort on thc accounts of thc Charity for thc ycar cndcd 3110512025. which arc sct out on pages I to 3. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustccs are responsiblc for thc prcparation of thc accounts. Thc charity's trustccs consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 65(2} of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (the Cl)arities Act) and that an indcp¢iid¢iil examination is needed. It is my rcsponsibilily to: examine (he accounts under section 05 of the Charilies Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to follow the procedurcs laid down in thc gencral Directions givcn by thc Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act lo state whether particular malters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. An examination includes a revicw of the accounting records k¢pt by the charity and a comparison of thc accounts prescntcd with those rccords. It also includes considcration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you a.s trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertakcn do noi providc all the evidence that would be requircd in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whcthcr the accounts prcscnt a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set oul in the next statement. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examinalion, no matter has come to my atlention." < l ) which gives me reasonable cause to bclievc that in any material rcspect thc rcquiremcnts: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with thc accounting records and comply with the accounting requirernents of the Charities Act 21Kl8. have not been met or (2) to which, in my opinion, altention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Donal O'ReiJly Signed: Q•ffta£ Relevant professional qualification or body: Fellow Chartered A¢couDtaDt (ACA) Chartered Accountants Ireland Membershlp No IOC1220 Address: 9 Cornahaltie Road, Brollagh, BelleeL Co Fernianagh BT93 3AS Date: 0810512026