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
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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
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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.

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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
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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).
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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
ObSe￿e 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.
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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
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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
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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
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DONNINGTON DOORSTEP
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
COMPANY NUMBER 07720385
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible A55ets
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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