DONNINGTON DOORSTEP DONNINGTON DOORSTE DONNINGTON DOORSTEP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (EXAMINED BUT UNAUDITED) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charity No: 1144821 Company Registration No: 07720385
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS PAGE General informatlon Trustees, Annual Report Responsibilities of the Trustees Independent Examlnerfs report to the members ststement of Financial Activitie5 3-10 li 12 13 Balance Sheet 15 Notes to the financial statements 16-25
GENERAL INFORMATION Registered charity name DONNINGTON OOORSTEP Charity number 1144821 Company registratlon number 07720385 Principal & registered off ice address Donnington Doorstep Family Centre Townsend Square Oxford OX4 4BB Trustees Evin ABRISHAMI Brad BAINES Rosie RAWLE Masako SPARROWHAWK Loulse PACKER (appointed May 2024, reslgned February 20251 Richard TARVER Ireslgned March 20251 John Stuart TANNER (resigned March 20251 Katy BENTLEY {appointed July 2024, resigned April 20251 Lucy PEGG Ireslgned Aprll 20241 Pat KENNEDY Iresi8ned September 2024) Independent examlner Sheila Parry FCCA SPX Oxford Ltd Peace House 19 Paradise Street Oxford OXI ILD Bankers CAF Bank COIF
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors forthe purposes ofcompany law (referred to as trustees throughout), present their report and the unaudited financial statement5 of the company (referred to as the Charity throughout) for the year ended 31 March 2025. INTRODucfioN FROM THE CHAIR For more than forty years, Donnington Doorstep has been a cornerstone of the East Oxford community, providing support, encouragement, and opportunities for children, young people, and their familie5. Founded by local parents in 1984, our mission has always been to ensure that families are Safe, happy and thrivlng as part of a strong and connected communlty. The past year has been marked by both celebration and transition. Our 40th Anniversary offered an important moment to reflect on the enduring impact of Doorstep. Events at Donnington Community Centre and St Peterfs College brought together families, staff, volunteers, supporters, and funders to celebrate four decade5 of seNlce and to look forward to the future. These gatherings reminded us that our work15 sustained not only by dedicated staff and volunteers, but by a deep sense of ownershlp within the community Itself. In late 2024, we sald farewell to our Director, Audrey Irons, and acknowledge with than ks her slgnlf Icant contrlbutlon to the work of Doorstep. We were fortunate to have Natalie Allen and Naomi Dulson step forward into Co-Director roles, ensuring Stability and continuity for the organisation. Under their leadership, Doorstep continued to deliver its core services, from our Family Drop-l n and After School Club to our Youth Work and Outreach, while also investing in improvements to our facilitie5. These enhancements, supported by generous donatlon5 and volunteers, have made our spaces more welcoming, more functianal, and better suited to the needs of those we Serve. On behalf of the Trustees, I wlsh to extend slncere thanks to our staff, volunteer5p partners, and funders. Your commltment and generosity make our work possible. Above all, we thank the families and young people who place their trust Sn Doorstep. Together, we will continue to build on our legacy and ensure that Donnington Doorstep remains a vital part of the community for many years to come. Rosie Rawle REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reference and administrative det311s are shown in the schedule of general information on page 2 of the financial statements, THE TRUSTEES The trustees who served the charity during the year are shown on page 2. OBJECTIVES, OVERVIEW AND PUBLIC BENEFIT Donnington Doorstep is an independent, community-based family centre delivering a range of universal and specialist services. We were established in 1984 by local parents who knew that caring for children can be hard. We're a supportive, nurturing and inclusive centre for children, young people and their families as well
as a hubfor local communlty actlvity. From our purpose-built centre in East Oxford our activitiesfocus on plav, learnin& support, and youth and community development. Our Vision.. Children, young people and families are safe, happy and thriving as part of their local community Our Mlsslon: Donnington Doorstep provides holistic support that is co-created with children, young people and families through building relationships, creatingsafe spaces and opportunities for development & growth. Our aims: Increased happiness and emotional wellbeing for local children, young people and their families Improved mental and physical health for local children, young people and their families Improved life chances for socially excluded children and young people to enable them to realise thelr full potential A stronger, safer and more integrated communlty In Donnington and the surrounding areas. In 2012 we became a registered charitable company. Ourcharlty's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company's memorandum of association are: To provide facilities and support for famllles living in the city of Oxford and its surrounding areas I'the area of benefit'l to help relieve need, hardship and distress includin8 the hardship and distress caused by the breakup of relationships and families To provide educational opportunities for children and young people living in the area of benefit and their families and carers To provide facilitie5 for recreation and other leisure time occupation for children, young people and their families living in the area of benefit with the object of improving the condition of life of the said Inhabitants. We create a culture of respect and acceptance so that children, young people and adult5 feel physically and emotionally safe. There is a warm welcome for anyone who walks through the door and everyone is treated with respect and without judgement. Our values: Welcomlng: Everyone is welcome at Donnington Doorstep. We provide a consistent, safe, supportive space for people to connert wlth one another to build relationships, to learn, and to grow. Relatlonal: We build compassionate relationshlps, we Ilsten, we care and we workcollaboratively with people, communitles and partners. Empowering: Providing opportunities for people to develop confidence and autonomy as indlvlduals and communities. Adaptable: We listen, we hear and we respond to individuals and our community, providing creative, flexible and innovative sUPPOrt. Inclusive: We take action to remove barriers to participation in our services, we treat people fairly and respectfully, we celebrate difference and strive towards ensuring equity for all. Our Play Ethos informs our work: Focus on fun and play Be warm, friendly and welcoming Be child-centred so flexible and responsive to the need5 of children and young people
Encourage free choice, independence and risk taking within safe limits Know when to stand back and let children lead their own play Take a holistic approach working with the valueslculture/family setup of individual children, young people and families Value and respect everyone and encourage children and young people to welcome, value and respect others Support children and youn8 people to stretch themselves and experience life to the full Foster individuality and so strengthen independence and self-esteem Dedicate time to talk and listen Be free to all to enable children from all backgrounds to participate equallv Offer outdoors activities as well as indoor, whatever the weather Value and respect the environment - treading lightly Reduce, Re-use, Recycle Our youth work ethos ensures that we offer young people safe spaces to explore their identity, experience decision-making, increase their confidence, develop inter-personal skills and think through the consequences of their actions. Engagement in the youth work process is voluntary. We believe In the 4 R's- Reslllence - chlldren will persist with their activities and Ideas when challenge occurs Resourcefulness - children are capab5e of solving their own problems using their own resources, they may seek help from peers and adults Responsibility - children can identify the consequences of their action5 and recognise their feelings and the feelings of others Relating - chlldren will treat each other with respect and kindness and adults will model respect and kindness with children Who uses and beneflts from our servlces7 Doorstep is used by families, chlldren and young people from all overoxford and beyond, The local community includes families in emergency, temporary and hostel accommodation a5 well as a large number of families who are refugees, seeking asylum, livir)g below the poverty line, working poor, or lone carers. Doorstep's immediate community includes the three most deprived neighbourhood areas for the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index in Oxford, Littlemore, Blackbird Leys and Rose Hill & lffley, where 39%. 38%, and 34% of children are living below the poverty line, respectively. Our organisation has grown and developed to meet the needs of the community for 41 years. Our work is place-based, people-centred, relational and co-creative and naturally includes a strong Service user lead. Doorstep provides a mixture of open access and targeted services bringing togetherfamilies from a wide range of backgrounds - ethnic, social, economic and cultural to pool support and resources and maximise social capital for the benef it of all. This model has been successful for 41 years. The approach to open acces5 services has a strong sense of ownership amongst the community and generations of families who have accessed services. Specialist and targeted services support the most vulnerable and isolated people in our community in a profound way, complementing statutory serdices with a long-term holistic approach. Services for families affected by child exploitation are positioned strategically acr055 the county. Positive changes for the community, families and young people we work with are individualised and strength based and can include: reduced isolation; posltive parenting and happier, healthier independent families;
increased access to health and specialist support services for disengaged families; a stronger community; children's health and wellbeing improved; reduction in online risk; improved awareness of protective behaviours and healthy and consensual relationships- increased school attendance, attainment and reduced risk of permanent exclusion. children remaining in care of parents. The atmosphere and warm welcome is created by a strong Staff team, clear safeguarding procedures and a person-centred approach. ORGANISATIONAL STRucfuRE, FUNDING. AND RISK ASSESSMENT The Doorstep Team are responsible for the following services: Family Drop-ln and Early Years, Familv Support and Outreach, After School Club and Youth Work. Donnington Doorstep 2024-25 The director, Audrey Irons. left the organlsatlon In November 2024 and Natalie Allen (Service Manager) and Naomi Du150n (Finance Manager) stepped up as Co-Directors. The centre continue5 to deliver sessions for families and young people, thanks to the slgniflcant effort, passion and dedication of the staff team. Celebratin our 40 Anniversa th We celebrated our 40 Anniversary during summer 2024. We held two major events on 8 and 21" June. th The event on 8 June was open to the public at Donnin8ton Community Centre, situated on the opposite side to Doorstep. We had muslc performed by Sweet Zombie Horse, a display from the local dance club and participation by Donnington's 50+ Group. There were many activities in the car park area, including Face Painting, Guess the Name of Teddy and Tin Can Alley. It Wa5 well attended, both by our regulars and the local community. The celebration on 21" June took place at the St Peter's Collage Oxford. This was thanks to our president Professor Danny Doling who offered us the venue and catering. It was attended by our funders, the original coordinators who started the family centre 40 years ago, Doorstep staff and children who represented the Youth Service. It was a great opportunity to celebrate what Doorstep has achieved in the past 40 years. We hope to contlnue providing the seNices for many years to come. Overcomin Challen es We contlnue to face funding challenges. While we have been successful In galnlng a 3-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, thls unfortunately does notgive us the certainty and stabilitythatwe would liketo go forwards. We continue to dedicate ourtimeto seeking new fundlng opportunitles, both for ourselves and in partnership with others. Lookin Ahead As in prior years, we intend to develop and strengthen our partnerships with other local organisations and groups. Collaboration is key to addressing the complex issues facing families today, and together, we can create a stronger, more resilient community. Fundraising will continue to be our highest priority which is fundamental if Donnington Doorstep Is golng to be able to deliver the services we are known for throughout the communitv.
Gratitude and Acknowled ments This year would not have been possible without the incredible support of our community. To our dedicated staff and volunteers, your pas5Ion and commitment are unmatched and are the fundamental basis of what allows us to keep going. To our donors and partners, your generosity is the backbone of our mission and we simply could not do it without you. And to the families and young people we serve, thank you for trusting us and inspiring us with your resilience and strength. Organlsatlonal updates While last year saw the opening of our fantastic newly designed garden space, this year Saw chan8es inside the building. Thanks to an incredlbly generou5 donatlon of furniture and equipment from Gravita Oxford (formerly Critchleys), and the fantastic support of teams of local volunteers, we have been able to transform the internal offlce space and our Youth Space. These spaces have had a fresh coat of paint, we have been able to replace the flooring as well as all the office equipment such as chairs, desks, cabinets, computer screen5 etc as well as new fridges and dishwashers. As a result, our office has been transformed into a much more professional space and our Youth Space is far more sulted to the young people who come along to our sessions. We would like to thank Critchleys for thelr donatlon, our volunteers for their time, and also the Doorstep staff who gave up their tlme to help deconstruct, transport, and re-build furniture, pulling up and re-laying carpet tlles and all the other associated work which was requlred to make this happen I We have also invested in improvements Inside the building in relation to our health and safety and energy efficiency. All the lighting acr055 the building has been replaced with new LED bulbs whlch are far more efficient than our previous lighting and so will do their part in reducing our energy costs over the coming years. We have also made significant improvements to our kitchen space, with a new oven and extractor fan system which is more fit for purpose. Famlly Drop-ln The Family Drop-ln is an open access service for parents and carers wlth chlldren in their early years (ages O- 5}. Our service offers exciting learnlng and play opportunities for early years, chlldren and support, advice and signposting for parents and carers. Play improves the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for relationships, future study and work. 'Drop-in' continues to ensure that we focus activities on events and celebration5 from around the world. Activities for Passover, EID, Va isakhi and St Patricks day have been in the mix. We are keen for our activlties to provide purposeful play whist being engaging and sUPPOrting the theme of the event in hand. Purposeful Play is a broad term for making playtime more effective for children. If you or8anise the right types of play, you can help a child develop. This play can range from physical activities to mental activitie5. The Early Years team have excelled their creativity and are always adapting and finding new exciting way5 to keep our families engaged and to provide a high quality of learnin8 through plav.
41 Drop-ln has welcomed the 'Story Museum, and the 'Early Years Project, thls year and we have also been able to take families to The Story Museum itself. Our sessions, which are open and inclusive to everyone, run on Mondays, Tuesday5 and Wednesdays from 9:30am to 2..30pm which we believe still works well for parents who a150 have school aged children as they can come to 'Drop-in' straight from their school runs and leave in time to collect. Over the course of the year our se5sion5 saw 2,210 adults bringing along 2,930 children of which over half 159%) came from the OX4 area. Our new registration form which has been in place since September 2023 ensures that we are capturing all the relevant details of the families attending our Drop-ln sessions. After School Club ASC continues to run on a Tuesday afternoon, and we have a small but consistent group of regular families attending. The children and adults are learning to understand and respect different perspectives, develop empathy. and build strong social connections with their peers. This happens through planned engaging activities and our family dining serving of food. Everyone is encouraged to eat together where possible. This is a great social experience and a great way to have meaningful conversations, and we would love to grow our After School Club in the next year by strengthening our Ilnks with local primary schools and raislng awareness of the activities taking place. 202412025 ASC Adults ASC children oi 40 Q3 38 Q4 li Totals 107 18 98 32 67 21 218
Family Outreach Family Support is a theme which runs throughout has been ongoing through all sectors of the organi5ation this year. Staff have been working hard to support everyone who require5 any level of support or help. Staff are working together to promote a nurturin& empathetic and Supporting environment to encourage positive engagement from all our families In need. This support can be anything from delivering a food parcel to outreach visits in their homes. Our outreach worker has identified families who feel excluded from the community because of barrier5 such as EAL (English as an Additional Language) or Mental Health Illnesses. We visit these families in their own homes (outreach) to ensure all their needs are met regardle55 of their disabilityi gender, race, income or skill level. We have worked closely with the communSty aiming to encourage more particlpatlon from those from the most disadvantaged communities. We supported visits to The Story Museum and have been as inclusive as possible, or8anisin8 engaglng actlvltles to celebrate as many different cultural celebratlonslevents as we can. Doorstep Kltchen Doorstep's kitchen ha5 been run differently this year after a 3-month partnership with OCA (Oxford Community Action) that came to an end early in the financial year, we were unfortunately left without a cook in April 2024. We were Still able to continue delivering meals throughout our Drop-ln sessions, ensuring that there were plenty of snacks available for the Youth Club and After School Club. This wa5 P055ible thanks to the fantastic work of our staff, trustees and volunteers who Stepped in to help prepare lunches for the Drop-ln sessions. Our thanks also go to our partner Oxford Food Hub for food supplies. Towards the end of the year, we established a new partnership with the Oxford Healthy Earth Movement. We were incredibly grateful to be able to receive a curry each week, cooked by volunteers made from surplus food, which we could serve in our sessions.
Our partnership wlth the OX4 Food Crew continued and enabled us to gain a broader insight into what food provision there was in the OX4 area. As a result of the above challenges, the number of meals delivered in the year April 24- March 25 was lower than in the prioryear, but we were still able to serve 869 meals, with an additional 80 rneals served free to low-income families. An exciting development at Doorstep Kitchen was the donation of a coffee machine from Missing Bean. This has been an incredibly popular addition to what we offer. Being able to provide high-quality coffee has also created a new income stream for the kitchen. Youth Club Donnington Doorstep offers universally 3cces5ible youth services for chlldren and young people aged 8 onwards. Youth clubs were open two evenings a week. offerin8 a safe haven and an inclusive supportive environment for children to play, as well 35 foryoung people to access information and support. A Girls Group was run on Tuesdays, and a Youth Club on Wednesdays. These opportunities serve our local children and young people,. and are greatly valued by our community. We had experienced staff and volunteers to deliver the session5. We also worked in partnership wlth local community organisatlons to dellver sessions to our young people. The tearn ensure that the work is consistently delivered to a high standard and that needs are identified, and appropriate programmes are developed to support those need5. We continued to run the Gir15 Group, offering a safe space for young women to express themselve5, develop confidence and a strong sense of a8ency. We also delivered a Holiday Activities and Food IHAFI programme during the school holidays. The young people enjoyed day trips to Oxford City Farm, Bowling and Hinksey Park Swimming Pool. We continued our connections with local services St Lukes Church, Boundary Brook Nature Reserve and The East Oxford Youth Partnership. We have learned the importance (where appropriate and safe to do so) of working with the whole family and their individual family contexts. This ensures that their experience of Donnington Doorstep serwices, both universal and targeted is unique and individual to them. Working compassionately and tenaciously, offering flexibility and building on strengths of the young people and their families provides opportunities for growth and development. Long term relationship-based work is key to supporting youn8 people and their families to become confident, Independent and empowered members of thelr community. Doorstep Pre-school Slnce November 2020 Donnington Doorstep have worked in partnership wlth Llttle Treasure who deliver a nursery for children from 3 months to 5 years old at our site. The 5-year lease which was agreed with Little Treasure is due to come to an end in the next financial year (November 20251 FINANCIAL REVIEW Total income for the year was £180,59312024', £204,40113nd total expenditure for the year was £206,556 {2024: £229,454). There was an overall deficit of £25,96312024: deficit of £25,053). Total reserves at the year end were £363,22212024' £389,185), of which £99,231 wa5 restricted (2024.. £108,252). io
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES The trustees (who are also the directors of Donnington Doorstep for the purposes of Company Lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financlal year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice (United Klngdom Accountlng Standards and applicable lawl. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unle55 they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financial statement5, the trustees are requlred to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently ObSee the methods and principles in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent state whether applicable UK Accountlng Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures dlsclosed and explained in the financial statements prepare the financial statements on the goin8 concern basis unless it is inapproprlate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company'5 transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and which enable them to ensure that the flnancial statement5 comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other Irregularltles. li
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION Sheila Parry FCCA of SPX Oxford Ltd will be considered for re-appointment at the next trustees, meeting as ndependent examinerfor the ensuing year. Signed on behalf of the trustees Date o.&./..1.&....12025 12
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DONNINGTON DOORSTEP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the account5 of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out in pages 14- 25. RESPEcfivE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEE5 AND EXAMINER The trustees (who are also the director5 of Donnington Doorstep for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed Having satisfied myself that the company is not subjett to audit under company law and is eli8ible for Independent examination it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out In accordance with the General Directions glven by the Charity Commission. An examlnatlon Includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the company and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosures in the accounts and the seeking of explanations from you a5 trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is expressed as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters Set out in the next statement. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMEMr In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 111 whlch glves me reasonable cause to belleve that, In any material respect, the requlrements: to keep accountlng records In accordance with section 386 of the Companles Act 2006,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountlng records, comply with the accountlng requirements of section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accountlng and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sheila Parry 9 December Date............................12025 13
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unre5trlrted Restrlrted Funds Funds Total 2025 Unrestrirted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Notes Income from: Donation5 and legacies Charitable actlvltles Other trading activities Investments 16.396 50 16.446 12,025 1.749 13,774 50,227 23,474 3.413 93,510 87,033 137.260 23,474 3,413 180,593 43,144 28,853 3,419 87,441 115,211 158,355 28,853 3.419 204.401 Total Income 87,083 116,960 Expendlture on: Raising funds Charitable activities 9,746 1,358 11,104 12,663 182,789 195,452 22,409 184,147 206,556 31,449 17,544 48,993 23,291 157,170 180,461 54,740 174,714 229,454 Totsl expendlture Net Income l . expendlture Transfers between lund5 Net movement In funds 82,406 108,369 - 25,963 38,448 - 63,501 25,053 99.348 99,348 52,159 52,159 16,942 9,021 25,963 13,711 11,342 - 25,053 Recondllation of funds". Total funds brought forwards Total funds ¢arrled forward 280,933 108,252 389,185 294,644 119,594 414,238 263,991 99.231 363,222 280,933 108,252 389,185 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and10sses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gain5 and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing actSvities. The notes on pages 16-25 form part of these financial statements 14
DONNINGTON DOORSTEP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 COMPANY NUMBER 07720385 2025 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible A55ets li 157,195 179,258 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 13 2,612 244,901 247,513 4,531 267,563 272,094 CREDITORS: Amounts fallln8 due withln one year 14 - 41,486 62,167 NET CURRENT ASSETS 206,027 209.928 NET ASSETS 363,222 389,185 FUNDS INCOME FUND5 Unrestricted Income fund5 Restricted incorne funds 15 16 263,991 99,231 280,933 108.252 TOTAL INCOME FUNDS 363,222 389,185 For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entltled to exemption from audlt under section 477 of the Companies Att 2006 relating to small companies. Trustees responsibllities: The members have not requlred the companyto obtain an audit of its account5 forthe year in question in accordance with section 476. and The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparatlon of accounts. These accounts have been prepared In accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companles, reglme. These financial statements were approved by the members of the commlttee and authorised for issue on 2025 and are 518ned on their behalf by......
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POUCIES Basls of accounting The financial statements have been prepared underthe historical cost conventlon. in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice {2019 SORPI: Accountingand Reporting by Charitie5 preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102). The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue a5 a goln8 concern. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectlves of the charity. Restrlcted funds are used as requested by the funder and the expendlture Is shown agalnst each separate restricted fund. Income All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activitie5 when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Income is received by way of grants donations and gifts and is included In full In the Statement of Financlal Activities when receivable. Grants, where entltlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charlty, are recognised when the charlty becomes uncondltionally entltled to the grant. Flxed assets Fixed assets (excluding inve5tments} are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £1,000 are not capitalised. 16
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Depreciation Depreciatlon is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less Its estlmated resldual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: 8uildings- 5% straight Ilne Equipment- 20% straight line Expendlture Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost5 related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to partlcular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Expenditure represents amounts invoiced, including value added tax. Taxatlon The Charlty Is exempt from corporation tax on Its charltable actlvities. 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Total 2025 Unrestrlrted Funds Restrlrted Fund5 Total 2024 Box donations Glft Aid reclalmed Indlvidual donations Corporate and group donatlons 1,962 io 12,038 1,962 io 12,088 490 320 810 50 10,378 1,429 11,807 2,386 2,386 1,157 1,157 16,396 50 16.446 12,025 1.749 13,774 17
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES Unrestrirted Funds Restrlrted Funds Total 2025 Unrestrirted Fund5 Restricted Funds Total 2024 Grants and contracts Famlly Drop-ln, Famlly Support, Outreach and Parentlng Trusthouse Garfield Weston Oxford City Councll IBI8 Ideas) St Aldates (Famlly Support) CAF Bank Natlonal Lottery The Shanly Foundatlon Tambour Foundation Dorls Fleld James Cowper OCVA Oxfordshire County Council Bernard Sunley Anthony Fitzpatrick McGovern Plant Hire 25,290 7,577 25,290 7,577 177 1,577 28.210 4.731 28,387 6,308 6,720 6,720 7,500 7,5CwJ 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 1,250 4,000 4,000 1,250 21.037 1,000 5.000 5.000 21,037 1,000 5,000 5,000 2,873 2,873 5,000 500 soo SC Famlly Dropln Kitchen Lottery partnershlp fund (OX4 Food Crew) PYE Trust IOMA partnership) Oxfordshire Community Foundation Robert and Margaret Moss 4,500 4,500 4,51Ki 4,5(KJ 1,5(M] 1,50) 2,961 5,949 8,910 750 750 Dropln, Play Out (8.185 work) The Reeva and David Logan Foundatlon (via NEO Philanthropvl Garfleld Weston Oxford Youth Enterprise The Shanly Foundation Oxford City Council Impatt Fund 16,525 16,525 6,699 6,699 8,846 3,075 1,250 8,846 3.075 1,250 9,462 2.100 9,462 2,100 900 900 18
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (continued) Other The Tudor Trust Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Garfield Weston Oxford5hlre County Councll CAF Bank Oxford City Councll lffley PCC Blake Morgan St Aldates PCC People, Place & Participation Winter Appeal Oxford City Councll Oxford City Councll Cooper Charitable Trust Oxford Clty Councll (Cllr prlorlty fund) ASDA Stanton Ballard Trust Marsh Christian Trust Big Lottery IFYF- management costl 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,0Tr) 6,323 6,323 3,577 3,572 2,000 1,680 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,577 3,572 2,000 1,680 1,000 1,000 1,000 1.500 1,000 1,5QK) i.OLK) 75 75 1,239 1,239 500 700 5C(I 2,0 1,490 1,490 500 1,000 500 1.0 500 50,227 87,033 137,260 43,144 115,211 158,355 4. INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Unrestrlrted Funds Restrlrted Funds Totsl 2025 Restrlcted Funds T¢)tal 2024 Unre5trlcted Funds Community kltchen Room hlre other services 3,080 3,080 5,758 2,245 20,850 28,853 5,758 2,245 20,850 28,853 20,394 23,474 20.394 23,474 19
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 S. EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS Staff costs Other dlrert costs Allocatlon of support costs Total 2025 Costs of other tr3dlng actlvities: Community kitchen Independent Fundraiser Other fundfaisln8 Costs 5.312 3,924 165 7,351 12,663 3.924 5,822 22,409 5,657 13,008 9,401 Previous year Staff costs Other dlrect ¢o$ts Allocatlon ol support costs Total 2023 Costs of other trading activities: Community kitchen Independent Fundralser Other fundraising costs 9,471 5,783 13,141 8,037 23,291 13,141 18.308 7.457 10,851 18,888 16,928 18,924 54,740 6. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Staff costs Other dlrect costs Allocatlon ol support costs Total 2025 Family Drop-ln & Support Services Drop-ln. Play Out18-18s workl Governance Support C05tS 47,666 21,098 1,865 2,273 4,355 68.194 76.687 68,530 32,336 6,024 119,898 13,008 118,061 55,707 10.379 51,704 120,468 184,147 Previous year Staff costs other dlrert costs Allocatlon of SUPPOrt costs Totsl 2023 Famlly Drop-ln & Support Service5 Drop-ln, Play Out18-18s workl STEP OUT Donnington Pre-school Governance Support cost5 48,480 19.836 2.093 22,913 1,637 -66 619 5,114 58,845 89,062 37,611 11,312 1.067 326 9,967 - 79,172 18,888 109,004 32,786 3.095 945 28,885 13,804 20,327 104,541 174,714 20
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 7. SUPPORT COSTS Total 2025 Total 2024 The support COSt5 comprlsed the following- Staff c05t5 Premlses & facilities IT & office expenses Depreciation 51,704 36,346 9,785 22.063 20.327 26,967 9,815 22,063 79,172 119,898 Support costs are allocated to project activitie5 in proportlon to the di rect Costs for each activity. NET OUTGOING/INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 2025 2024 Directors, remuneratlon Independent Examiner's remuneratlon 600 600 9. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS 2025 2024 Gross pay Soclal securlty cost5 Pensions 117,024 2,289 2,080 121,393 122,944 3,140 1,614 121,418 10. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION & RELATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS No trustees were reimbursed for any expenses during the year12024: £nil). There were no related party transactions.12024: £nlll. 21
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Equlpment Building Total COST At l April 2024 Addition5 6,619 444,013 450,632 At 31 March 2025 6,619 444,013 450,632 DEPRECIATION At l Aprll 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 6,619 264,755 22,063 271,374 22.063 293.437 6,619 286,818 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 157,195 157.195 At 31 March 2024 179,258 179,258 12. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Trade debtor5 Other debtors 1.667 945 4.531 2,612 4,531 13. CREDITORS: Amounts falllng due within one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Deferred income (grants recelved for use In future perlod51 Accruals PAYE and Nl Other credltors 1,512 4,029 31,731 49.869 1,493 4,750 2,TrJO 41.486 2.595 2.749 2,925 62,167 22
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14. UNRESTRicfED INCOME FUNDS Balance at l Aprll 2024 Balance at 31 March 2025 Income Expendlture Transfers General funds 280,933 93,510 - 11.104 - 99,348 263,991 280,933 93,SlO - 11,104 - 99.348 263,991 Balance at 31 March 20Z4 Previous yeor Balance at l Aprll 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds 294,644 87,441 - 48.993 - 52,159 280.933 294,644 87,441 - 48,993 - 52,159 280,933 23
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. RESTRicfED INCOME FUNDS Balance at 31 March 2025 Balance at l April 2024 Income Expendlture Transfer5 Family Drop-ln & Support Services Famlly Drop-in Kitchen Drop-ln, Play Out18-185 workl Other 52,837 4,500 29,696 50 118,062 12,663 - 55.707 65,225 8,163 26,011 50 Buildlng asset fund 108,252 - 9,021 99,231 Total fvnds 108,252 87,083 195,452 99,348 99,231 Prevlou5 year Balance at l Aprll 2023 Balance at 31 March ZOZ4 Income Expendlture Transfers Family Drop-ln & Support Services Family Drop-in Kltchen Drop-ln, Play Out18-18s workl STEP OUT Donnington Pre-school Partnerships Other 81,351 12.699 19,161 109,003 - 23,291 32,786 3,094 -945 27,652 10,592 13,625 3,094 945 3,749 3,749 Building a55et fund 119,594 11,342 108,252 Total funds 119.594 116,960 180,461 52,159 108,252 The restrlcted fund for the building remains restrlcted because there Is a requirement to run a pre-school In the extenslon bullt with the restrlcted grant. 24
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. TAXATION The charity is provisionally exempt from tax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to Its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charlty. 17. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Donnington Doorstep is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding £1 to the a55ets of the charitable company in the event of It5 being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or She ceases to be a member. 25