Finaghy Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Charity Registration Number (NI) 109799
Trustees report
Charity Details
Charity Name: Finaghy Primary School Parent Teacher Association Charity Registration Number (NI): 109799 Financial year ended: 30 June 2025
Trustees
The trustees who served during the year were:
J Mawhinney R Corbett J Ferguson
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is governed by a constitution dated 30 June 2023.
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document and meet as required to manage the affairs of the charity.
Objectives and Activities
The purpose of the Parent Teacher Association of Finaghy Primary School is to advance the education of the pupils in the school, in particular by:
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Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; and
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Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
During the year, the charity carried out the following principal activities to further its charitable purposes:
• Supported and enhanced educational experiences for pupils by raising funds to provide additional resources, equipment and learning opportunities not normally met through statutory funding:
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Organised fundraising activities and sought grants/donations to support school improvement projects for the benefit of pupils and the wider community;
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Promoted partnership and co-operation between parents, staff, pupils and the wider community in support of the school;
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Hosted and supported activities and events that contributed to pupils’ social development, wellbeing and inclusion; and
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Provided and improved facilities and resources for the benefit of pupils at the school .
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Finaghy Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Charity Registration Number (NI) 109799
Achievements and Performance
During the year the charity:
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involved all parents and staff in planning and delivering events and activities throughout the school year;
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met every six weeks to organise a full programme of fundraising and social events that are open to pupils, parents/carers, families and the wider community;
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promote the charity's activities in the school and also through social media, local press and local churches, including distribution of flyers in advance of larger events to help maximise attendance;
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encouraged parents to share ideas and to support our events in practical ways, such as by helping to host family quizzes /fun days, running stalls at craft fairs, organising & catering for car boot sales, cooking/ assisting at summer BBQs, participating in international
evenings/events, non-uniform and ‘break-the-rules’ days, hosting movie-nights, devising fireside quiz sheets, organising the printing of pupils’ Christmas cards and holding/hosting regular raffles;
- provided hospitality on open days, at music events, sports days, carol services, school plays and on other occasions as requested by the principal/vice-principal of the school;
• endeavoured to keep parents regularly informed, including termly newsletters detailing up/coming event dates, resources and equipment purchased and requesting support for fundraisers; and
- discussed the principal’s wish list for the school for the year and worked in partnership to purchase items and resources that benefit all pupils from P1-P7.
Financial Review
The charity had total income of £9,626 and total expenditure of £1,466 during the year.
The trustees consider the financial position at the year end to be satisfactory and sufficient for the charity’s current level of activity.
Reserves Policy
Given the small scale of operations, the charity aims to hold modest reserves to meet routine running costs and unforeseen expenditure.
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Finaghy Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Charity Registration Number (NI) 109799
Responsibilities of the Trustees
The trustees are responsible for preparing accounts which give a true record of receipts and payments and for ensuring proper accounting records are kept.
Approved by the trustees on 29 April 2026
Signed:
Name:
_______ ae.
Jill Mawhinney
On behalf of the trustees
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