Creavery Parent
Teacher Association
Trustees, Annual Report, Statement of Receipts
and Payments, and Assets and Liabilities
Audited
For the year ended 31 August 2023
Charities Number: NIC 108143

Creavery Parcnt Tcachcr Association
CONTENTS
Pages
References and Administrative Details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Referencès and Admlnlstratlve Detalls
Charity Name:
Charity Registration Number:
Contact Address:
Creavery Parent Teacher Association
NIC 108143
38 Thornhill Road
Antrim
BT412LH
Trustees
Trustees are appointed each year through the Annual.General Meeting (AGM). The previous
Trustees are dissolved, and new Trustees appointed. The following were the Trustees during the
year:
Ms L Moody- vacated October 2022
Mr Mcmaster- appointed October 2022
MSJ Brown
Mrc Henry
Ms A Mcclure
Ms V Watt- Vacated October 2022
Ms R McDowell- vacated October 2022
Mr D Davidson
Mr C Urquhart-vacated October 2022
Mr M McKnight- appointed October 2022
Mr M Taylor
Ms L Duddy
Ms J McKee
Ms L Wilson
Mrs L Williamson - appointed October 2022
Ms E McCrubb- appointed October 2022
Ms S Maude- appointed October 2022
Ms S McCullough~ appointed October 2022
Principal OffictrBearers:
President
Vice President
Chair
Hon. Treasurer
Hon. Secretary
Mr Mcmaster
Mrs J Brown
Ms J McKee
Mrs Williamson
Mrs A Mcclure
Independent Examlner:
These accounts are below the threshold for the requirement of an audit. The accounts have been
independently examined as they are under the threshold of £250,000. The examination was
undertaken by:
Paul Fleming
7A Tobergill Rd
Parkgate
BT39 ODT
Bankers:
Danske Bank
1-2 Broadway
Ballymena
BT43 6EA

Creavery Parent Teacher Association
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 August 2023
The Trustees present the Annual Report. Receipts and Payments; and Statement of Assets and
Liabilities for Creavery Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for the year ended 31 August 2023
Objettives and Artivities
The PTA fundraises by organising social events for the pupils, their families and the local community.
They help plan and carry out fun activities for the pupils. They can apply for grants to help with
specific projects. The charitable purposes include:
To advance the education of pupils;
[] To promote co-operative partnership between the PTA, staff and parents and others associated
with the school;
O To engage in activities, often of a social nature that will provide facilities or equipment that will
support the school;
O To bring together parents, staff and the local community in a social setting to build good
relationships. and
[] To promote the school.
To achieve the charitable purposes, the Trustees have the power to:
O Raise funds, receive grants and donations"
O Apply funds to carry out the work of the charity.
O Co-operate with and support other charities with similar purposes; and
Do anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the charitvs purposes.
Achievements, Performance
During the year ten meetings were held and the average attendance was 650A. Meetings took place
to discuss fundraising events for the educational benefit of pupils in Creavery Primary School. The
PTA considered resuming activities which had stopped because of the Covid pandemic. We
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acknowledge the hard work and effort put in by many to rdise funds through out the year and would
like to tske this opportunity to thank all involved.
General Data Protectlon Regulation (GDPR)
The Trustees aim to adhere to GDPR.
Public Benefit
The benefits flowing from the PTA are that it enhances the children's education. This is done by
being able to provide resources that the school needs such as reading books which they would not
otherwise be able to purchase. The PTA enhances the relationship between school and home by
providing opportunities for parents and the teachers to meet in an informal environment. By
planning social activities this gives parents and children the chance to come together and socialise
while the children have fun. It also gives the school a chance to show the community what they do at
the school.

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The benefits can be shown in the items purchased for the school. This could be resources for a
classroom or a shed for storage or some Icr equipment. There Is no harm flowing from any of the
purposes. The beneficlarles are the pupils who attend the school as thelr education is enhanced by
the purchasing of resources that help their education. Parents also benefrt as they are given the
opportunity to get involved in their children's school. There is no private benefit flowing from any of
the purposes.
The Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
guidance on public benefit to ensure that the actNes entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the PTA'S objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Financlal Revlew
The overall income increased by £6940.29 during the year when compared to the previous year.
This was a result of the continuation of Covid-19 restrictions and PTA activities returning to pre
pandemic levels.
Expenditure increased by £3930. The current year had additional expenses due to spending some of
the sports fund money for afterschool clubs and sports equipment, holding the school fair for the
first time since pre pandemic.
The Income and Expenditure Account shows a profit of £4090.63 for the financial year to 31 August
The balance in the bank at the end of the year was £9837.39, which is an increase of £4090.63 from
the prior year balance of £5746.76.
The Honorary Treasurers manage the Finances and report back to the Trustees. The Trustees oversee
the PTA finances and the allocatlon of all monies.
Going Concern
The Trustees have discussed the financial viability of the PTA for the year ahead and continue to look
for new ways to raise funds, this should include events and grants. It is anticipated that the PTA
income levels will probably stay the same or drop slightly due to a large fundraising amount being
matched by Sport Nl and also, we held the School falr thls year whlch Is a good Income but it is a
biannual event.
Trustees are satisfied that there are adequate funds In place to ensure that the PTA can continue its
activities, and the financlal statements for the year ended 31 August 2023 can be slgned off as a
going concern.

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Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the PTA
The governing document is the PTA Constitution, which sets out that Creavery PTA was formed on
8th December 1981. The Constitution was amended by the Board of Governors at a meeting on
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Tuesday 14 September 2004, and more recently on 17 May 2021.
After the AGM and before the first meeting, the Trustees shall agree to abide by the Constitution, by
signing a copy of the Constitution that shall be held by the President.
On the 17 August 2021, the PTA was formally accepted and registered with the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland. The PTA Committee Members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment of PTA Committee (Trustees)
Membership is open to all teachers and parents/guardians whose children are enrolled in Creavery
J Primaryschool.
An election to appoint office bearers shall take place each year at the AGM. Each eligible member
present at the AGM shall have a right to one vote. There must be at least three members present at
the AGM for decisions to be made.
Members must elect between three and ten Trustees to serve for the next year. The Trustees must
retire at the next AGM but stand for re-election. Once accepted by the Trustees, membership lasts
for one year and may be renewed.
Organisational Strurture
The Trustees are responsible for the day-to-day management of the PTA. The Office Bearers shall be
the following roles elected at the AGM:
President- the Principal of the School.
Vice President- a teacher representative;
Chairperson.
Secretary. and
Treasurer;
The Trustees shall consist of the above-mentioned Office Bearers together with a minimum of three
other parents or teachers elected at the AGM.
A Trustee may not appoint anyone to act on his or her behalf at a meeting of the Trustees.

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Management
Trustees must hold at least four meetings each year. At their first meeting after the AGM, they will
elect a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. Trustees may act by majority decision.
A meeting of the Trustees may be held either in person at Creavery Primary School or by suitable
alternative means agreed by the Trustees in which all participants may communicate simultaneously
with all other participants.
In the absence of the Chairperson the meeting shall be conducted by the Vice-chairperson. In the
event of the Chairperson becoming vacant by reason of the Chairperson's resignation or ceasing to
be a member of the PTA, the Vice-chairperson shall resume the office until the next AGM. In the
event of the Secretary or Treasurer resigning or ceasing to be a member of the PTA, the Trustees will
appoint a person to take over until the next AGM.
At least three Trustees must be present at the meeting to be able to take decisions and minutes shall
be kept of all meetings. Written resolutions are permitted but must adhere to the requirements
J stated in section 9 the constitution.
Money and property must only be used for the charitvs purposes. Trustees must keep accounts
with the most recent annual accounts available to be seen by anybody on request.
Pay and Remuneration
There is no pay or remunerations. Trustees cannot receive any money or property from the charity,
except to refund reasonable out of pocket expenses, unless permitted by law.
Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the Statement of Receipts and
Payments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with Income of less than £250,000 requires the
Trustees to prepare a Statement of Receipts and Payments and a Statement of Assets and Liabilities
for each financial year.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the PTA'S transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the PTA and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Trustee
Date
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Trustee
Date

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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Charity Trustees of Creavery Primary School Parent Teacher
Assoaation Parish Church, Connor
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2023, which are set out on pages
8tol2.
Respettive Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the chariws 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(9)(b) of the Charities Act" and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 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:
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l. That accounting 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. and
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) 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.
Name
Qualificatlon
Date
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Receipts and Payments Account
2022/23
Unrestrirted
Funds
2022123
Restrirted
Funds
2022/23
Total
Funds
2021122
Total
Funds
Notes
Receipts
School fees
Fundraising activities
Other miscellaneous
TOTAL RECEIPTS
Payments
Food/drinks/consumables
Repairs/maintenance
Donation/gifts
printing
Toys/Equipment for
school
Insurance
School buses
craft for school events
a/noon tea
Asda grant
sports fundraiser
school fair
miscellaneous
Total payments
527.14
8856.86
527.14
8856.86
515
1898
31
9384
9384
156
73
114
156
73
114
294
67
100
767
190
100
700
381
190
100
700
381
72
125
1744
980
125
1744
980
43
43
63
5293
5293
1363
Net of
receipts/(payments)
Transfer between funds
cash funds last year end
cash funds this year end
For the Year Ended 31 August 2023
4091
4091
1081
5747
9838
5747
9838
4666
5747
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees:
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Trustee
Date
Trustee
Date

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities
as at 31st August 2023
2022123
Unrestricted
Funds
2022123
Restrirted
Funds
2022123
Total
Funds
2021122
Total
Funds
Details
Notes
Current account
Deposit account
Total Cash Funds
10
9838
9838
5747
10
9838
9838
5747
Reserves
10
9838
9838
5747
9838
9838
5747
On Behalf of the Trustees:
Trustee
Date
Trustee
Date

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2023
l. Accounting policies
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation
of the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(a) Receipts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account
have been accounted for on a cash receipts basis.
(b) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The Trustees have agreed that only assets over £5,000 will be recognised in the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities under non-current assets.
(c) Restricted and Unrestrirted Funds
There are currently no restricted funds.
School Fees
School fees are a voluntary arrangement with parents/guardians of Creavery Primary School.
The fees historically were £15 for one child or £20 for a family. An increase was applied
during 2021-22 for family membership to £25: 2022/23 we kept the school fees the same.
School fees raised during 2022/23 were £527.14(2021/22: £515).
Fundraising
During the year, a variety of fundraising activities occurred which included:
2022123
2021122
Christmas cards/gifts
Clothes collection
wreath Making
Calend8rS
Easter Raffle
Breakfast with Santa
Portrait
Summer Fayre
Sports Fundraiser
Afternoon Tea &
Raffle
Christmas Prize
Squares
133
931
284
263
195
96
104
25
1680
2284
145
634
5026
1898
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Other Income
Other income was as follows:
2022123
2021122
Bank interest
Misc
30
31
Repairs and Maintenance
Repairs and maintenance consisted of the following:
2022123
2021122
Equiptment for School
Equiptment for PTA
Repairs
196
22
45
106
302
67
Donations/Gifts
The following donations and gifts were made during the year:
2022123
2021122
Donations to Others
113
100
113
100
Independent Examiners Costs
The independent examiner is not reimbursed for their work associated with the financial
ststements.
Non-current Assets
Refer to note I for non-current assets disclosure.
Liabllltles
There are no liabilities recorded, as the accounts have been prepared on a receipts and
payments basis.

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Movement in Funds
At I Sept
2022
Incoming Outgoing At 31 Aug
Resources Resources
2023
Restrirted Funds
Unrestrirted Funds
General
5747
5847
1757
9837
5747
5847
1757
9837
5747
5847
1757
9837
Purposes of Restricted Funds:
There are currently no restricted funds held by the PTA
Purposes of General Fund:
These are unrestricted funds, used for the day-to4ay fund raising and cost activities relating
to the PTA.
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Related Party Transartions
Trustees may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses in respect of minor costs incurred on
behalf of Creavery Parent Teacher Association e.g. purchase of books, toys. No Trustee or a
person related to a Trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered
into by the charity during the year.
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