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St Mary's Parent Support Group Rathfriland Charity Number NIC108114
Annual Trustees Report 02 September 2021 untll I Septmeber 2022
Charity address; 67 Downpatrick street Rathfriland BT34 5DQ
We had a very successful fundraising programme this year which involved the help of pupils, volunteers
and donators
The events organized had something for everyone, providing social platforms to promote the school, the
school family and importantly help to raise awareness of the work of the PSG in striving to enhance the
quality of school life by providing state of the art equipment and teaching aids.
Fundraising activities held during 2021-22:
At the start of term parents were asked if they would like to give a Voluntary contribution. This
raised £410
Halloween day was great day for the kids to dress up and have fun. This raised £190
November 2021- we had a busy month preparing for our annual Christmas raffle event which
was a great fundraiser (£925.00). We would like to thank everyone within the school and local
community who supported this event via donation of prizes and buying tickets.
In March we had "Guess the name", this raised £443
In June we had our sk Family Fun Run, this was a great fundraiser that was supported by the
school and local community. This raised £563.90
We have registered with Easyfundraising and 30 supporters have raised donations for the school
while shopping online. To date £64.80 has been raised
Summary
As is shown in our annual accounts, our opening balance for the year was £1403.39. Funds raised this
year amounted to £2596.70. Expenditure costs came to £117.11, leaving a closing bank balance of
£3882.98
What were the funds used for?
Bank fees £45.11
Parentkind annual membership £72.00

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Out of the Petty cash a total of £61.60 was used to buy sweet cones for all children making their
sacraments. Ice cream was bought as a treat for the Girls football team on winning the
Cumann Na Bunscoil tournament.
All parents, guardianslcarers who have children at St Mary's Primary School are automatically members
of the Parent Support Group. A committee of elected trustees is responsible for managing the charity
and organizing its activities. The trustees during 2021/2022 were:
Lynette Travers (Chairl
Naoimh Sloan (Secretary)
Siobhan Mc Givern (Treasurer)
Plans forthe comin
ear
We envisage the much of our work for the forthcoming year will involve efforts to maintain and build
the Parent Support Group, to strengthen our ability to carry out our aims of building good home/school
relationships and advancing the education of all our pupils.
The committee would like to express their thanks to all members of the group, all school staff and all
parents who continue to contribute and support the fundraising attempts, it is much appreciated.
The trustees declare that they approved the trustees report above
Signed on behalf of the charity trustees;
Name
Lynette Travers
Chair