
## **OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2023** 

**For the Period 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023 OPA is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity Number 1160320** OPA’s Vision is to improve lives through play OPA’s mission is to champion and to support the rights of all Children and Young People to have access to high quality, inclusive Play opportunities to improve their Physical, Mental and Spiritual Wellbeing 



## **OPA ORGANISATIONAL DETAILS** 

## **OPA TRUSTEES** 

Chair = Anda Fitzgerald O’Connor 

Hon. Treasurer = Meryl Smith 

Trustees = Anne Bissell, Megan Douthwaite 

## **OPA STAFF** 

Manager = Martin Gillett 

Training Officer = Wendy Boone Finance Officer = Jade Jarvis 

Oxford Therapeutic Playwork Staff = Jane Gallagher Sessional Playworkers = Tracy Rampton and Dominique Keetley 

## **BANKERS** 

CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ 

## **ACCOUNTANTS / AUDITORS** 

SPX Oxford, Peace House, 19 Paradise Street, Oxford. OX1 1LD 

## **– OPA FINANCE 2022/23** 

|Income|£177,502|
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|Expenditure|£166,350|
|Surplus|£10,702|
|Reserves|£51,702|



(A full copy of our Independently Examined Accounts are available on request) 



## **Trustees Annual Financial Report** 

We are pleased to report that after the disruption to our services and operations in the previous 2 financial years in 2020/21 and 2021/22 due to the Coronavirus pandemic this financial year we returned to full operating capacity and full delivery of all our projects and services. 

This meant that in this financial year we saw an increase in our income from the last financial year of over £50,000 to £177,052 whilst our total costs increased by only £45,744 to £166,352 giving us a very welcome surplus of £10,700 for the financial year. 

This also means that we have managed to return our reserves to pre pandemic levels at £51,710. 

This surplus will be directly reinvested into our projects and services to continue our work across the County helping our service users not only recover from the devastating impacts of the pandemic but also to help them with the current cost of living crisis. 

As always all of our projects are offered FREE of charge to ensure an inclusion for ALL - No Child or Young Person should have to miss out on Play opportunities due to the cost. 

Despite the large increase to our income we were able to maintain our Core Operational Costs at the same level (£26,452 in financial year 2022/23 compared to £26,238 in financial year 2021/22 financial year) showing that we have tight controls and good practice in place for delivering absolute value for money. 

Our project works continues to increase and last year we delivered a record breaking 21 FREE, Community Play & Activity Days which were attended by over 16,000 guests, a remarkable achievement for a relatively small organisation. 

We also managed to continue our work with both Oxford University and Brookes University as part of the Science Together project after the completion of our initial 'Why Play Matters in Oxfordshire' report. 

In addition to this we continued our Stay & Play and Saturdads sessions for our Armed Forces partners, delivered a Street Play project in Oxford City which also saw us appear on ITV Meridian News, continued delivery of our 



Therapeutic Playwork project including an additional school and saw our Faringdon Junior Youth Club project grow from strength to strength. Coupled with our Outreach sessions, Play Ranger sessions and some Play Training 2022/23 was an extremely busy year. 

This work will continue into 2023/24 with other new exciting projects planned. 

None of this would be possible without the following; 

Our partners - due to our relatively small size we always work with partners in our project work, this increases our delivery capacity massively, helps reduce duplication and ensures that we all share best practice - it also ensures that we are meeting LOCAL need with LOCAL people. 

Our funders and supporters - we continue to be so very grateful to all of our funders and supporters, many of whom are local, without the support of these groups and individuals we would not be able to deliver the volume of work that we do 

Our staff - our small, but amazingly dedicated team of staff continue to deliver outstanding work across the County delivering the work of many whilst numbering only a few - the feedback and comments we receive from numerous sources confirms the positive difference they make to the Physical and Mental Wellbeing of Children and Young People and we are so grateful to them for their hard work and professionalism 

Anda Fitzgerald-O’Connor (Chair) 

## **OPA STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFIT** 

OPA and its Trustees confirm that they have complied with the Statutory Duty in Section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to Public Benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. We work on a fully inclusive basis across Oxfordshire taking into account all relevant legislation and guidelines. 






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**Help us to make Oxfordshire the most play-friendly county in England.** 

## **‘ ’ – Become a Friend of OPA and support us to continue our work across Oxfordshire.** 

**Did you realise that the biggest 4% of UK Charities receive 80% of all the donations whilst the remaining 96%, some 159,169 local organisations receive only 20%!** 

## **What does OPA do?  We:** 

- Help play providers to offer high quality play opportunities for all 

- Run user-friendly training on all kinds of play-related topics 

- Campaign for national and local play-friendly policies and decisions 



We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Registered Charity Number 1160320) and have been working with, and for the Families and Communities of Oxfordshire since 1974. For just £1 per month you can ensure that this work continues into the future by becoming a friend of OPA. **Come and play with us! Contact us now to see how you can make a difference!** 



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|FUNDED BY|Oxfordshire County Council (Councillor Priority Fund)<br>Tesco Community Grants / Grant & Stone / University of<br>Oxford / Banbury Town Council / Sovereign Housing / West<br>Oxfordshire District Council / Banbury Charities / Holton<br>Parish Council / A2 Dominion / Towcester Town Council /<br>West Northants Council / Kings Sutton Parish Council /<br>Deanshanger Parish Council / SOHA / Northamptonshire<br>Community Foundation / Greensquare Accord / Catalyst<br>Housing / Wantage Town Council / Shanly Foundation /<br>South Oxfordshire District Council / Kidlington Parish<br>Council / JA Pye Charitable Settlement / Faringdon Town<br>Council / Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper /  Clarion Housing<br>/ Abingdon Town Council / Cumber Family Charitable Trust<br>/ Witney Town Hall Charity / Wheatley Parish Council /<br>Cottsway Housing Association / Sanctuary Housing /<br>Brackley Town Council / Witney Town Council / Bicester<br>Town Council / Banbury Town Council / Eynsham Parish<br>Council / Blackbird Leys Parish Council / Abingdon Vineyard<br>Church / Oxford City Council / Doris Field Charitable Trust /<br>Cherwell District Council / SPARK Fund / Oxfordshire<br>CommunityFoundation/Waitrose & Partners|
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PROJECT  Delivery of Community Play & Activity days across<br>DETAILS  Oxfordshire offering both FREE Entrance and FREE Activities<br>to ensure an Inclusion for ALL<br>PROJECT  We delivered a record breaking total of 17 events in 2022<br>DELIVERY  across Oxfordshire and South Northants (in addition to 4<br>Armed Forces Playdays) as follows;<br>Towcester = Wednesday 6th April<br>Greater / Blackbird Leys = Tuesday 31st May<br>Witney = Wednesday 1st June<br>South Abingdon = Saturday 9th July<br>Wheatley & Holton = Saturday 16th July<br>Cutteslowe = Saturday 23rd July<br>Bicester Elmsbrook = Tuesday 26th July<br>Banbury Peoples Park = Wednesday 27th July<br>Eynsham = Thursday 28th July<br>Wantage & Grove = Saturday 30th July<br>Berinsfield = Tuesday 2nd August<br>Brackley = Wednesday 3rd August<br>Faringdon = Friday 5th August<br>Kidlington = Saturday 6th August<br>Deanshanger = Tuesday 9th August<br>Banbury Princess Diana Park = Wednesday 17th August<br>Kings Sutton = Saturday 27th August<br>These events were attended by almost 20,000 people.<br>We worked in partnership with a wide range of local<br>organisations in both the planning and delivery of each<br>event to ensure that we were meeting LOCAL need with<br>LOCAL people including the relevant Town or Parish<br>Council, local Housing Association and other local Charities<br>and organisations with an interest in Children and Young<br>People.<br>Each event had the following key, Aims and Objectives<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




**For Children & Young People** 1) Promote Positive Behaviours & Activities (reduce antisocial behaviour) 2) Promote Increased Levels of Physical Activity 3) Promote a Healthy Lifestyle (healthy choices) 4) Promote Healthy Weight Management (obesity reduction) 5) Provide information on services and activities to promote a sense of Wellbeing and Inclusion **For Parents / Carers** 1) Provide an Event offering both **FREE** Entrance & **FREE** Activities to Ensure an Inclusion for **ALL** 2) Demonstrate how Play & Quality Family Time can be achieved on a Zero / Minimal Budget using Natural & Recycled materials 3) Provide information on services and activities available in the local and wider area **For Communities** 1) Encourage a greater sense of belonging to promote Active & Engaged Communities – ‘Love Where You Live’ 2) Promote local clubs, groups and societies 3) Involve local groups, communities and Children & Young People in the planning and delivery of each event 




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PROJECT  Armed Forces Play & Activity Days 2022<br>FUNDED BY  Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust<br>South Oxfordshire District Council (Councillor Grants)<br>SOHA<br>Annington Trust<br>Carterton Town Council<br>Didcot Town Council<br>Didcot Rotary Club<br>Wallingford Town Council<br>Cottsway Housing Association<br>Armed Forces Day Grants<br>PROJECT  Delivery of Community Play & Activity days across<br>DETAILS  Oxfordshire where there is an Army or RAF base to improve<br>community integration between Armed Forces and Civilian<br>families and offering both FREE Entrance and FREE<br>Activities to ensure an Inclusion for ALL<br>PROJECT  We delivered 4 events as follows;<br>DELIVERY  RAF Brize Norton / Carterton = Thursday 2nd June<br>Vauxhall Barracks / Didcot = Saturday 18th June<br>RAF Benson / Wallingford = Saturday 25th June and<br>Dalton Barracks = Saturday 2nd July<br>These events were attended by over 3.000 people and for<br>each location we worked in close partnership with the base<br>Welfare Team or Community Development Team<br>As with our Community Play & Activity Days our Armed<br>Forces events had the following key Aims and Objectives in<br>addition to improving Community Cohesion;<br> For Children & Young People<br>1) Promote Positive Behaviours & Activities (reduce anti-<br>social behaviour)<br>2) Promote Increased Levels of Physical Activity<br>3) Promote a Healthy Lifestyle (healthy choices)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




- 4) Promote Healthy Weight Management (obesity reduction) 

- 5) Provide information on services and activities to promote a sense of Wellbeing and Inclusion 

## **For Parents / Carers** 

- 1) Provide an Event offering both **FREE** Entrance & **FREE** Activities to Ensure an Inclusion for **ALL** 

- 2) Demonstrate how Play & Quality Family Time can be achieved on a Zero / Minimal Budget using Natural & Recycled materials 

- 3) Provide information on services and activities available in the local and wider area 

## **For Communities** 

- 1) Encourage a greater sense of belonging to promote Active & Engaged Communities – ‘Love Where You Live’ 

- 2) Promote local clubs, groups and societies 

- 3) Involve local groups, communities and Children & Young People in the planning and delivery of each event 

Playday is the annual celebration of the Childrens Right to Play in the UK. (www.playday.org.uk) 

The 2022 Playday theme was ‘All to play for’ – building play opportunities for 




all children. www.summerofplay.co.uk / www.playday.org.uk 

This year’s theme aims to highlight that play is for everyone. Play happens everywhere, every day, and is the right of every child and young person. Playday encourages families, communities, and organisations large and small, to consider how they can build better opportunities for all children to play. Following the challenges children and young people have faced over the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, play is more important than ever. 

Play is essential for children and young people’s physical and mental health. 

Play allows children and young people to make friends, develop relationships, and have fun together. 

Play enables children and young people to feel connected to their communities, leading to happier communities for all. 

Play has an important role in helping children and young people cope with stress and anxiety, deal with challenges, and make sense of what’s happening around them. 

We’re calling for more play, better play, every day! 

Summer of Play, recognised the challenges children and young people faced over the past year and the need to enjoy time for play with their friends, having fun. 

- Playing is essential for children’s mental health and wellbeing. 

- Playing helps children cope with stress and anxiety and 

- fosters resilience, enabling children to better deal with challenges. 

- Playing gives children the opportunity to have fun, laugh, 

- take time out, relax, and build friendships. 


- Playing outside allows children to appreciate nature, the environment, and feel part of their community. 

- Playing is fundamental to children’s happiness, and happy children lead to happier communities. 



||**PROJECT**||**OXFORD THERAPEUTIC PLAYWORK**|
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||FUNDED AND<br>SUPPORTED BY|||
||PROJECT DETAILS||To support Children & Young People faced with challenges<br>to increase their resilience, develop a positive sense of<br>self and improve their self confidence<br>Developed in partnership with the late, Internationally<br>renowned Playwork Theorist Gordon Sturrock|



Following our initial 3 year project funding from Children In Need OPA was successful in securing continuation funding from both the Oxfordshire Community Foundation and Christs Hospital of Abingdon to continue our Therapeutic Playwork project at both Windale School in Oxford and Thameside and St Edmunds Schools in Abingdon. All of these schools are situated in wards which suffer from issues when measured using the Indices of Multiple Deprivation and have a high percentage of Children eligible for Pupil Premium 

- We worked with 7 Cohorts of 6 x Children to deliver 10 x 1 hour Therapeutic Play sessions within School Hours, each over 1 Full term 

- 42 Children in total – 12 from Windale School, 18 from Thameside School and 12 from St Edmunds 

- The Therapeutic Play sessions were delivered by 2 Therapeutic Playwork specialists from OPA with extensive experience of working in this environment 

- The Therapeutic Playwork sessions offered a safe and secure, Child led Play Environment with an empathetic approach to Play that centred around clear and consistent boundaries to enable Children to express and act out emotions in a safe way 



## **KEY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES** 

- 1) Children and Young People are Emotionally Well – They can Play through and express their emotions in a safe, non-judgemental way 

- 2) Children and Young People are Empowered through Child Centred and Child Led activities / sessions 

- 3) Children & Young People enjoy Positive Relationships with their Peers and Adults 



## **WHO** 

- We worked with Children with additional needs who currently fall below the Oxfordshire County Council ‘Threshold of Need’ (those at Level 2 / early Level 3 on the County Council ‘windscreen’) 

- The project was not designed for those Children with multiple / complex needs 

- Children suffering Lack of Confidence, Social Skills etc 

Following meetings with key staff at the school the Children were chosen and referred by the school. Feedback from staff showed sincere appreciation of the positive impact that our sessions had on these children. 







**PROJECT Street Play project in Oxford City** FUNDED AND SUPPORTED BY PROJECT Street Play events based on the Playing Out model DETAILS developed in Bristol and now delivered nationally 

Working with our partners across Oxford City we delivered a series of Street / Community Play events across the City. Like our Playday project this also enabled us to work in partnership with a wide range of other local organisations. 

We delivered sessions / events in Cutteslowe, Barton, Northway and Blackbird Leys with the project also appearing on Meridian News - https://vimeo.com/showcase/9674418/video/729594717 

This project offers ‘Doorstep Opportunities’ and brings Communities together to reclaim their Streets for Play, Activity and to improve Community Bonding 





Research shows that playing out on a street near their homes is vital to children’s health and wellbeing. Play England research has found that 71% of adults played in the street or area near their home everyday when they were a child, only 21% of children do so today. 











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–<br>PROJECT  Cherwell District Council   Play Infrastructure<br>FUNDED AND<br>SUPPORTED BY<br>PROJECT DETAILS  Supporting Play Infrastructure, Projects and Services<br>across the Cherwell District Council Area<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Within Cherwell District Council we co-Chair the Cherwell Young People, Play and Wellbeing Group and are also involved with the ‘Grimsbury Network’ working in the ‘Brighter Futures’ areas of Banbury. 

This work also includes attending Outreach events (such as Winter & New Year Wishes) which looks to consult with local residents as well as working with other partners in the District to plan and deliver large scale Community events. 

This work has also expanded to incorporate ‘OX5 Better Together’ which will introduce a ‘Healthy Town’ approach to the whole Community in Kidlington and surrounding areas. 

All of this work involves large numbers of local stakeholders and act as a focus point to co-ordinate service delivery, reduce duplication and share best practice as well as increasing delivery capacity across the whole district. 

Our work in these areas will link into the main themes of the Cherwell Play Strategy which include; 

Increased Participation / To Improve Play Spaces / Community Cohesion / Inclusivity / Develop Play in both Urban & Rural Areas / Promote Managed, Risky Play / To Introduce more Play into, and out of School 




||**PROJECT**||**Armed Forces Support Project**|
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||FUNDED BY|||
||PROJECT<br>DETAILS||Deliver project work at both RAF Benson and Dalton<br>Barracks to include a Weekly Stay & Play session and a Bi-<br>weekly Saturdads sessions at each location|



Oxfordshire County Council was the first local authority in England to sign up to the Community Covenant and through its network of Childrens Centres delivered Outreach services to all of the Armed Forces bases across Oxfordshire. 

However due to budget cuts Oxfordshire County Council has reduced many of its services across Oxfordshire and its Children & Young People directorate will now only work with Young People in the most need. 

All of the County Council run Childrens Centres were closed in April 2017. They no longer deliver any 'Universal Services'. This means that there were no outreach services being delivered by any 3rd party provider at either RAF Benson or Dalton Barracks. 

Following initial 2 year funding from HM Treasury we secured 2 year continuation funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust and the RAF Benevolent Fund to continue delivering this project which works with Armed Forces Children & their Families to not only provide Open Access, Play based sessions but to also provide guidance and services across the local area so that they are able to participate fully in local activities. 




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PROJECT  Faringdon Junior Youth Club<br>FUNDED BY<br>PROJECT  A Junior Youth Club delivered weekly for Children aged<br>DETAILS  from 10 to 13 in School Years 6,7 and 8<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Following consultation with our partners and with Young People and Thanks to funding from Faringdon Town Council, Faringdon United Charity and Oxfordshire County Council we launched our ‘Faringdon Junior Youth Club’ in November 2021. 

The project is aimed at supporting Young People aged 10 to 13 as they transition to secondary school (school years 6,7 and 8) and is a mixture of Playwork / Youthwork 

Following initial delivery at Faringdon Town Football Club on a Monday evening the sessions now take place at Faringdon Cricket Club for 2 hours on a Tuesday evening. 














## **‘ - Faringdon Junior Youth Club Road Trip to Maymessy ’ – Healthy Cooking Workshop** 


Thank you for all involved in setting up and a funding this lovely afternoon we had with the young people last Tuesday.  The sun shone and the young people were a delightful and enthusiastic bunch. 

We made dips to go with seasonal raw veg and savoury and sweet muffins. Many of the children found the savoury muffins very exciting and had never had them before and also were able to try veg like red peppers and radishes. 

We especially thank Martin for all his organising and also Faringdon United Charity for funding and David Keeling for your ongoing support. Anna Richards - www.maymessy.com 





**Friends of OPA are now able to support the Charity via the local Council Lotteries in South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, Cherwell and Oxford City** 








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PROJECT Science Together Project<br>FUNDED<br>BY<br>PROJECT  Science Together was a new collaboration between the Public Engagement<br>DETAILS  Team and Researchers at both the University of Oxford and Brookes<br>University and local Oxfordshire community groups.<br>We were very fortunate to be chosen for the project and be able to work<br>with a team with the world class skills, knowledge and resources of the<br>University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University researchers?<br>SCIENCE TOGETHER is a brand new, grass-roots programme that harnesses<br>the power of community-led collaborative research projects to overcome<br>challenges and seize opportunities for people who live and work in<br>Oxfordshire.<br>We worked with our team of Volunteers from the Universities to produce a<br>document entitled ‘Why Play is Important in Oxfordshire’ which, when<br>finished was sent to our partners, funders and decision makers across the<br>County.<br>The full report can be found here;<br>-<br>https://secureservercdn.net/160.153.138.71/ipa.75a.myftpupload.com/wp<br>- - - - - - -<br>content/uploads/2022/07/Why is Play Important June 2022 Oxfordshire<br>- - - -<br>Play Association_Oxford University_Oxford Brookes University.pdf<br>A video celebrating our partnership was also created which can be found<br>here;<br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La16kMC-tJ0<br>This report provided evidence from academic and non-academic sources<br>highlighting the importance of play and the importance of supplying<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




resources to support play across Oxfordshire. Play positively impacts children's lives, including their physical and mental wellbeing and within their communities. 





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PROJECT  Outreach (RAF Brize Norton & Ark T)<br>COMMSSIONED  Ark T AND RAF Brize Norton Community Development<br>BY  Team<br>PROJECT  Ark T - We delivered monthly Stay & Play session on the<br>DETAILS  first Monday of every month as part of their FREE<br>Community Hub days<br>At RAF Brize Norton we delivered FREE Play Ranger sessions<br>during the school holidays offering support to Families<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2023
Charity Registration Number: 1160320

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDrtED FNANCIAI ￿ATEmENTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
co￿ENTs
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Charity Information
Trustees, Annual Report
Statement of Trustee5' responsibillties
Independent Examinerf5 Report
Statement of Financial Artlvities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the accounts
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
CHARITY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
TRUSTEE COMMIThEE MEMBERS
Anda Fltzgerald-o'connor
Meryl Smith
Anne Bissell
Megan Douthwaite
REGISTERED OFFICE
Suite 7-03, Area C, Unit 7-
Radley Road Industrial Estate
Radley Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3RY
CHARITY REFERENCE 14UMBER
1160320
ACCOUNTANTS
SPX Oxford Ltd
Peace House
19 Paradise Street
Oxford
OXI ILD
BANKERS
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Klngs Hill
West Malling Kent
ME194JQ

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
We are pleased to report that after the disruption to our servi￿5 and operations in the previous 2
financial years in 2020/21 and 2021122 due to the Coronavirus pandemic this financial year
returned to full operating capacity and full delivery of all our projects and Servi￿5.
This meant that in this financial year we saw an increase In our income from the lastfinancial year of
over £50,000 to £177,052 whilst our total costs increased by only £45,744 to £166.350 giving us
very welcome surplus of £10,702 for the financial year.
This also means that we have managed to return our reserve5 to pre pandemic levels at £51,712.
This surplus will be directly reinvested into our projects and Services to continue our work across the
County helping our Sèrvi￿ users not only recover from the devastating impacts of the pandemic but
Iso to help them with the current cost of living crisis.
As always all of our projects are offered FREE of charge to ensure an inclusion for ALL- No Child or
Young Person should have to miss out on Play opportunities due to the c05t.
Despite the large increase to our income we were able to maintain our Core Operational Costs at the
same level1£26.452 In financial year 2022123 Compared to £26,238 in financial year 2021122 financial
year) showing that we have tight controls and good practice in place for delivering ab501ute value for
money.
Our project works continues to increase and last year we delivered a record breaking 21 FREE,
Communlty Play & Activity Days which were attended by over 16.000 guests, a remarkable
achievement for a relatively small organisation.
We also managed to continue our work with both Oxford University and Brookes University as part of
the Science Together project after the completion of our initial 'Why Play Matters in Oxfordshire,
report.
In addition to this we continued our Stav & Play and Saturdads sessions for ourArmed Forces
partners, delivered a Street Play projert in Oxford City which also saw us appear on ITV Meridian
News, continued delivery of our Therapeutic Playwork project including an additional school and saw
our Faringdon Junior Youth Club project grow from strength to strength. Coupled with our Outreach
sessions, Play Ranger sessions and some Play Training 2022123 was an extremely busy year.
This work will continue into 2023/24 with other new exciting projects planned.
None of this would be possible without the followlng;
Our partners- due to our relatively small size we always work with partners in our project work, this
increases our delivery capacity massively, help5 reduce duplication and ensures that we 311 share best
practice - it also ensures that we are meeting LOCAL need with LOCAL people.

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
Our funders and supporters- we continue to be so very grateful to all of our funders and supporters,
mainly of whom are local, without the support of these groups and individuals we would not be able
to deliverthe volume of work that we do
Our staff - our small, but amazingly dedicated team of staff continue to deliver outstanding work
across the County delivering the work of many whilst numbering only a few- the feedback and
comments we receive from numerous sources confirms the positive difference they make to the
Physical and Mental Wellbeing of Children and Young People and we are so grateful to them for their
hard work and professionalism
Anda Fitzgerald-o'connor (Chairl
Date..
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF THE TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBIUTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales require5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for
each financial year which give a true and fair vièw of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incomin8
resource5 and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements.
the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them cons1Stently:
obsetve the methods and principles in the Charrtie5 SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjert to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements..
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to è5sume that
the charity will continue in business.
The trustees ère responsible for keeping proper accountlng records which disclose. with reasonable accuracy,
the financial position of the charity and which ènable them to ascertain both the financial position of the
charity and ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity IAccounts
and Reports) Regulation5 2(X)8. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for takirE rea￿nable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2023. which are set out on paBes 8 to 16.
Respertive responsibiltties of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustee5 are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The charivs trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year under settion 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act} and that an
independent examination 15 needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Charitles Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5llbl of the Charities Att
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examtnerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparÉson of the
accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeklng explanation5 from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedure5
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair viev/ and the report is Ilmlted to those matters set
out in the next statement.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 ot the 2011 Act and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
12) to which, in my opinion, attention should be dravm in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Name.. Shella Parry FCCA
Relevant professional qualification or body.. ACCA
Addre5S'.
Peace House
19 Paradise Street
Oxford OXI ILD
Date..
3 TLay 2023

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Income and endowmenls
from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Investments
Note
2.107
2,107
174.075
870
2.260
1260
122,126
23
174,075
122,126
870
23
Total
2.977
I74￿75
177,052
2,283
122,126
124.409
Expenditure on:
Charitable artNitse5
166.350
166.350
166,350
166.350
120,608
120,608
120,608
120,608
Total
Net Income l expendltur¢
Transfers between fiJnd5
2.977
7,725
10.702
7,725
- 7,725
10,702
1283
1,518
1.518
1,518
3WI
Net movement in funds
10.700
3AOI
3,801
Reconclllation of funds.,
Total funds brought forward
Total funds (arried forward
41,010
51.712
41,010
37.209
37,209
4LOIO
51.712
41.010
All re¢ogni5ed gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note5
FIXED ASSErs
Tangible Assets
CURRE1￿ ASSErs
Debtors
Cash at bank and in har
1,031
135,867
136,898
780
161,546
162,326
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year
85,186
121,316
CURRENT ASSETS
51,712
41,010
ASs￿s
51,712
41,010
INCOME FUNDS
Geneial fund5
Restricted fund5
12
12
51,712
41,010
TOTAL FUNDS
51,712
41,010
These accounts were approved by the board of trustees on.................... and slgned on their behalf
by:_
Trustee
Trustee

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTrNG KKiaES
Accountln8 conventlon
These accounts have been prepared under the histortcal cost convention, and in accordance with the
Statements of Recommended Practice 2015 ISORP 20151, 'Accounting and Reportbng by Charitie<, issued
by the Charities Commission and the Charities Act 2011, together with applicable standards.
Golng COn￿rTh
The trustees consider that there is no material untertainty affecting the organisation's ability to continue
as a going concern for the next twelve months.
Income
Income represents income receivable from room hire, rental income. fundraising, donatTrons* 8ifts and
interest received.
Donations and legacies are reported in the Statement of Financial Activities if they are received or due in
the linancial year.
Any income received relating to a forward period has been deferred.
Grants receivable are included in the year in which the offer is conveyed by the charity except in those
case5 where the offer has conditions, such grants being recognised as income when the conditions
attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the yèar end ère
not included in the financial statement&
Expenditure
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive
obligation to pay for such expenditure, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient except in those case5
where the offer is conditional, such grants being recogni5ed as expenditure when the condrtions attaching
are fulfilled. Grants offered that are subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are
noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
Resources are expended in the furtherance of the charitys objectives.
Depréoation
Depreciation is provided at the following rates so as to write off the cost le55 residual value of the asset5
over their estimated useful lives. A *ull yearfs depreciation is provided in the year of acquisition.
Computer equipment- straiEht line basi5 at 33.3% per annum.
Items included in fixed assets are capitalised where there is an identifiable asset and l or when the
purchase cost exceeds £300.
Fund ac¢ounting
Funds held by the charity are either:_
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Deslgnated fvrKls-these funds represent monies set aside for specifK purposes at the discretion of the
trustees rather than the donors.
Restrirted funds-funds received can only be used for specifically nominated expenditsjre by the donor
and are credited to income in the year in which they are received. Where amounts are not specifically
allocated against expenditure in that year the balance is deferred and added to the balance brought
forward on the restricted funds and is used in subsequent years in line with the restrictions placed by the
donor.
Taxation
The organisation, being a charity. 15 not liable to taxation on its income.
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS
2023
Restrirted
fund5
2022
Unfestritted
funds
Total
funds
Totsl fund5
Donations
2,107
1107
2,107
2.107
2,261
2261
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
2023
Restricted
fund5
2022
Unrestricted
runds
Total funds
Totsl fvnds
l￿bIl¢s￿tOr grants
Armed Foices Support Project
32,341
32,341
30,107
Other Irants
Training
The Play Wav
Short Courses
thfra5tN£ture
Playboxes
Outreach
Play InfrastTUCture- Cherwell District
Council
Play Projects
Playday
Therapeutic Playwork
Vale Street Play
Che￿ell Street Play
Oxford City Street Plav
Buckin8hamshire Plav
Armed Forces Playdays
OPA IT Project
FaTingdon Junior Youth Club
Oxford University Research Project
2,2(
975
1200
975
1,250
250
607
3,168
807
3.168
747
2,114
3,79)
3.790
4,625
71,291
16.031
325
791
71,291
16,031
325
791
36,801
15,252
15,6
20,927
2,336
7,700
3,589
174.075
20.927
2,336
7,700
3.589
9,250
174.075
121126
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE Accourirs (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2023
Support
Costs
2022
Support
costs
Direct
costs
Totsl
funds
Direct
costs
Total
funds
Training
The Play Wav
Short Courses
Infrastructure
Playboxes
Outreach
Play Infrastrutture- Cherwell
Dlstrict Councll
Play Projects
Armed Forces Support Project
Playday
Therapeutic Playwork
Vale Street Play
Cherwell Street Plav
Oxfofd City Street Plav
BuckinEharnshire Play
Armed Forces Playdays
OPA IT Project
Faringdon Junior Youth Club
Oxford University Research
Project
South Northants Youth
Engagement
1.045
912
309
119
1.354
1,031
1,237
246
1,893
31
3.130
277
741
2,529
404
876
1.145
3,405
581
1,759
283
451
864
2,210
2,458
1,030
3,488
2,789
1,696
4.485
16,938
68,818
12,608
323
208
2,825
347
16.861
2,375
7,776
3,276
8,961
3.998
162
102
1,498
133
1761
321
1.289
20,214
77,779
16.606
22,849
29,3¢X)
9.917
10,980
4,928
6,245
3.483
3,615
27,777
35,545
13,400
14,595
310
4,323
480
19,622
2,696
9.065
8.536
IA50
9,986
5,196
1,035
6,231
3,134
1.213
4,347
450
1,430
678
678
I39￿98
26.452
166.350
94370
26.238
120.608
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OXFORD8HIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
5. EXPENDITURE ON SUPPORT COSTS
2023
Support
Costs
2022
Support
Costs
Management salaries
Finance and admin salaries
Employer's penslon contributions
Staff travel
Rent and storage
General office costs
IT costs
Insurance
Professional fees
Business rates
Independent Examlner's fee
10,339
2,498
898
90
6,906
850
676
1.616
1,859
10,435
2,598
853
43
6,963
759
1,551
1,899
234
234
26AS2
26238
6. DEBTORS
2023
2022
Trade dÈbtors
Sundry debtors
Prepayments
251
120
660
120
660
1.031
7. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Payroll taxes
Deferred income
Othei creditors
Accruals
18
758
83,522
174
750
234
819
119,805
175
750
85,180
12L315
8. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION, TRUSTEE EXPENSES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS
No members of the management committee received any remuneration dLfring the period. No committee
costs were reimbursed to trustees during the period. No trustee or other person related to the charity had
any personal interest in any contract ortransaction entered into by the charity during the period.
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
9. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICE FEES
2023
2022
Independent Examiner'5 fees
Other financial services from SPX
234
234
516
516
750
750
10. STAFF COSTS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
2023
2022
WagÈs and salaries
Employer'5 pension contribution5
Employer's National Insurance
58,181
898
58,49)
59,080
59,350
Average head count= 4.0 (2022.. 4.51 including sesslonal workers
No employees received employee benefits of more than £60,000.
11. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS RECEIVED BY KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The key management personnel of the charity are the voluntary trustees. There are therefore no
remuneration or benefit5 of the key management personnel to disclose.
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE AccouKrs IcoKriNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
AsatlApi
2022
Asat31
March
2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Unrestricted funds..
General funds
41.010
2.977
7,725
51,712
Restricted fLtnds'.
Tralnlni
The Play Way
Short Courses
Infra5tTUCture
Playboxes
Outreach
Play Infra5tructure- Che￿ell Distritt
Council
Play Projects
Armed FOr￿S Support Project
Playday
Therapeutic Playwork
Vale Street Play
Cherwell Street Play
Oxford City Street Play
Buckinghamshire Plav
Armed Forces Playdays
OPA IT Project
Faringdon Junior Youth Clu
Oxford University Research Project
2,2￿)
975
-1.354
-1.030
55
807
3,168
-1,144
-3,405
337
237
3,790
-3.489
-301
32.341
71,291
16,031
325
791
7,804
-20,215
-77,779
-16,606
485
-310
-4,323
-12,126
6,488
575
160
-3,481
20,927
2.336
-19,622
-2,696
-9,065
4,347
-1,305
360
1,365
758
3,589
41,010
177.052
166,350
5L712
Transfer between reserves have been made to mop up overspends on projects and to move remaining
balances on projects fully delivered.
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
General
funds
Restrirted
fvnds
Total
Taneible fi%ed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
Current liabilities
52,345
1,031
- 1.664
51,712
83,522
135,867
1,031
- 85,186
5L712
- 83.522
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2023
Charity Registration Number: 1160320

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDrtED FNANCIAI ￿ATEmENTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
co￿ENTs
PAGES
Charity Information
Trustees, Annual Report
Statement of Trustee5' responsibillties
Independent Examinerf5 Report
Statement of Financial Artlvities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the accounts
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
CHARITY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
TRUSTEE COMMIThEE MEMBERS
Anda Fltzgerald-o'connor
Meryl Smith
Anne Bissell
Megan Douthwaite
REGISTERED OFFICE
Suite 7-03, Area C, Unit 7-
Radley Road Industrial Estate
Radley Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3RY
CHARITY REFERENCE 14UMBER
1160320
ACCOUNTANTS
SPX Oxford Ltd
Peace House
19 Paradise Street
Oxford
OXI ILD
BANKERS
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Klngs Hill
West Malling Kent
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
We are pleased to report that after the disruption to our servi￿5 and operations in the previous 2
financial years in 2020/21 and 2021122 due to the Coronavirus pandemic this financial year
returned to full operating capacity and full delivery of all our projects and Servi￿5.
This meant that in this financial year we saw an increase In our income from the lastfinancial year of
over £50,000 to £177,052 whilst our total costs increased by only £45,744 to £166.350 giving us
very welcome surplus of £10,702 for the financial year.
This also means that we have managed to return our reserve5 to pre pandemic levels at £51,712.
This surplus will be directly reinvested into our projects and Services to continue our work across the
County helping our Sèrvi￿ users not only recover from the devastating impacts of the pandemic but
Iso to help them with the current cost of living crisis.
As always all of our projects are offered FREE of charge to ensure an inclusion for ALL- No Child or
Young Person should have to miss out on Play opportunities due to the c05t.
Despite the large increase to our income we were able to maintain our Core Operational Costs at the
same level1£26.452 In financial year 2022123 Compared to £26,238 in financial year 2021122 financial
year) showing that we have tight controls and good practice in place for delivering ab501ute value for
money.
Our project works continues to increase and last year we delivered a record breaking 21 FREE,
Communlty Play & Activity Days which were attended by over 16.000 guests, a remarkable
achievement for a relatively small organisation.
We also managed to continue our work with both Oxford University and Brookes University as part of
the Science Together project after the completion of our initial 'Why Play Matters in Oxfordshire,
report.
In addition to this we continued our Stav & Play and Saturdads sessions for ourArmed Forces
partners, delivered a Street Play projert in Oxford City which also saw us appear on ITV Meridian
News, continued delivery of our Therapeutic Playwork project including an additional school and saw
our Faringdon Junior Youth Club project grow from strength to strength. Coupled with our Outreach
sessions, Play Ranger sessions and some Play Training 2022123 was an extremely busy year.
This work will continue into 2023/24 with other new exciting projects planned.
None of this would be possible without the followlng;
Our partners- due to our relatively small size we always work with partners in our project work, this
increases our delivery capacity massively, help5 reduce duplication and ensures that we 311 share best
practice - it also ensures that we are meeting LOCAL need with LOCAL people.

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
Our funders and supporters- we continue to be so very grateful to all of our funders and supporters,
mainly of whom are local, without the support of these groups and individuals we would not be able
to deliverthe volume of work that we do
Our staff - our small, but amazingly dedicated team of staff continue to deliver outstanding work
across the County delivering the work of many whilst numbering only a few- the feedback and
comments we receive from numerous sources confirms the positive difference they make to the
Physical and Mental Wellbeing of Children and Young People and we are so grateful to them for their
hard work and professionalism
Anda Fitzgerald-o'connor (Chairl
Date..
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF THE TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBIUTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales require5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for
each financial year which give a true and fair vièw of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incomin8
resource5 and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements.
the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them cons1Stently:
obsetve the methods and principles in the Charrtie5 SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjert to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements..
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to è5sume that
the charity will continue in business.
The trustees ère responsible for keeping proper accountlng records which disclose. with reasonable accuracy,
the financial position of the charity and which ènable them to ascertain both the financial position of the
charity and ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity IAccounts
and Reports) Regulation5 2(X)8. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for takirE rea￿nable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2023. which are set out on paBes 8 to 16.
Respertive responsibiltties of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustee5 are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The charivs trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year under settion 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act} and that an
independent examination 15 needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Charitles Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5llbl of the Charities Att
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examtnerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparÉson of the
accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeklng explanation5 from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedure5
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair viev/ and the report is Ilmlted to those matters set
out in the next statement.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 ot the 2011 Act and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
12) to which, in my opinion, attention should be dravm in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Name.. Shella Parry FCCA
Relevant professional qualification or body.. ACCA
Addre5S'.
Peace House
19 Paradise Street
Oxford OXI ILD
Date..
3 TLay 2023

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Income and endowmenls
from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Investments
Note
2.107
2,107
174.075
870
2.260
1260
122,126
23
174,075
122,126
870
23
Total
2.977
I74￿75
177,052
2,283
122,126
124.409
Expenditure on:
Charitable artNitse5
166.350
166.350
166,350
166.350
120,608
120,608
120,608
120,608
Total
Net Income l expendltur¢
Transfers between fiJnd5
2.977
7,725
10.702
7,725
- 7,725
10,702
1283
1,518
1.518
1,518
3WI
Net movement in funds
10.700
3AOI
3,801
Reconclllation of funds.,
Total funds brought forward
Total funds (arried forward
41,010
51.712
41,010
37.209
37,209
4LOIO
51.712
41.010
All re¢ogni5ed gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note5
FIXED ASSErs
Tangible Assets
CURRE1￿ ASSErs
Debtors
Cash at bank and in har
1,031
135,867
136,898
780
161,546
162,326
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year
85,186
121,316
CURRENT ASSETS
51,712
41,010
ASs￿s
51,712
41,010
INCOME FUNDS
Geneial fund5
Restricted fund5
12
12
51,712
41,010
TOTAL FUNDS
51,712
41,010
These accounts were approved by the board of trustees on.................... and slgned on their behalf
by:_
Trustee
Trustee

OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTrNG KKiaES
Accountln8 conventlon
These accounts have been prepared under the histortcal cost convention, and in accordance with the
Statements of Recommended Practice 2015 ISORP 20151, 'Accounting and Reportbng by Charitie<, issued
by the Charities Commission and the Charities Act 2011, together with applicable standards.
Golng COn￿rTh
The trustees consider that there is no material untertainty affecting the organisation's ability to continue
as a going concern for the next twelve months.
Income
Income represents income receivable from room hire, rental income. fundraising, donatTrons* 8ifts and
interest received.
Donations and legacies are reported in the Statement of Financial Activities if they are received or due in
the linancial year.
Any income received relating to a forward period has been deferred.
Grants receivable are included in the year in which the offer is conveyed by the charity except in those
case5 where the offer has conditions, such grants being recognised as income when the conditions
attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the yèar end ère
not included in the financial statement&
Expenditure
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive
obligation to pay for such expenditure, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient except in those case5
where the offer is conditional, such grants being recogni5ed as expenditure when the condrtions attaching
are fulfilled. Grants offered that are subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are
noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
Resources are expended in the furtherance of the charitys objectives.
Depréoation
Depreciation is provided at the following rates so as to write off the cost le55 residual value of the asset5
over their estimated useful lives. A *ull yearfs depreciation is provided in the year of acquisition.
Computer equipment- straiEht line basi5 at 33.3% per annum.
Items included in fixed assets are capitalised where there is an identifiable asset and l or when the
purchase cost exceeds £300.
Fund ac¢ounting
Funds held by the charity are either:_
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Deslgnated fvrKls-these funds represent monies set aside for specifK purposes at the discretion of the
trustees rather than the donors.
Restrirted funds-funds received can only be used for specifically nominated expenditsjre by the donor
and are credited to income in the year in which they are received. Where amounts are not specifically
allocated against expenditure in that year the balance is deferred and added to the balance brought
forward on the restricted funds and is used in subsequent years in line with the restrictions placed by the
donor.
Taxation
The organisation, being a charity. 15 not liable to taxation on its income.
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS
2023
Restrirted
fund5
2022
Unfestritted
funds
Total
funds
Totsl fund5
Donations
2,107
1107
2,107
2.107
2,261
2261
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
2023
Restricted
fund5
2022
Unrestricted
runds
Total funds
Totsl fvnds
l￿bIl¢s￿tOr grants
Armed Foices Support Project
32,341
32,341
30,107
Other Irants
Training
The Play Wav
Short Courses
thfra5tN£ture
Playboxes
Outreach
Play InfrastTUCture- Cherwell District
Council
Play Projects
Playday
Therapeutic Playwork
Vale Street Play
Che￿ell Street Play
Oxford City Street Plav
Buckin8hamshire Plav
Armed Forces Playdays
OPA IT Project
FaTingdon Junior Youth Club
Oxford University Research Project
2,2(
975
1200
975
1,250
250
607
3,168
807
3.168
747
2,114
3,79)
3.790
4,625
71,291
16.031
325
791
71,291
16,031
325
791
36,801
15,252
15,6
20,927
2,336
7,700
3,589
174.075
20.927
2,336
7,700
3.589
9,250
174.075
121126
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE Accourirs (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2023
Support
Costs
2022
Support
costs
Direct
costs
Totsl
funds
Direct
costs
Total
funds
Training
The Play Wav
Short Courses
Infrastructure
Playboxes
Outreach
Play Infrastrutture- Cherwell
Dlstrict Councll
Play Projects
Armed Forces Support Project
Playday
Therapeutic Playwork
Vale Street Play
Cherwell Street Plav
Oxfofd City Street Plav
BuckinEharnshire Play
Armed Forces Playdays
OPA IT Project
Faringdon Junior Youth Club
Oxford University Research
Project
South Northants Youth
Engagement
1.045
912
309
119
1.354
1,031
1,237
246
1,893
31
3.130
277
741
2,529
404
876
1.145
3,405
581
1,759
283
451
864
2,210
2,458
1,030
3,488
2,789
1,696
4.485
16,938
68,818
12,608
323
208
2,825
347
16.861
2,375
7,776
3,276
8,961
3.998
162
102
1,498
133
1761
321
1.289
20,214
77,779
16.606
22,849
29,3¢X)
9.917
10,980
4,928
6,245
3.483
3,615
27,777
35,545
13,400
14,595
310
4,323
480
19,622
2,696
9.065
8.536
IA50
9,986
5,196
1,035
6,231
3,134
1.213
4,347
450
1,430
678
678
I39￿98
26.452
166.350
94370
26.238
120.608
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OXFORD8HIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
5. EXPENDITURE ON SUPPORT COSTS
2023
Support
Costs
2022
Support
Costs
Management salaries
Finance and admin salaries
Employer's penslon contributions
Staff travel
Rent and storage
General office costs
IT costs
Insurance
Professional fees
Business rates
Independent Examlner's fee
10,339
2,498
898
90
6,906
850
676
1.616
1,859
10,435
2,598
853
43
6,963
759
1,551
1,899
234
234
26AS2
26238
6. DEBTORS
2023
2022
Trade dÈbtors
Sundry debtors
Prepayments
251
120
660
120
660
1.031
7. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Payroll taxes
Deferred income
Othei creditors
Accruals
18
758
83,522
174
750
234
819
119,805
175
750
85,180
12L315
8. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION, TRUSTEE EXPENSES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS
No members of the management committee received any remuneration dLfring the period. No committee
costs were reimbursed to trustees during the period. No trustee or other person related to the charity had
any personal interest in any contract ortransaction entered into by the charity during the period.
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
9. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICE FEES
2023
2022
Independent Examiner'5 fees
Other financial services from SPX
234
234
516
516
750
750
10. STAFF COSTS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
2023
2022
WagÈs and salaries
Employer'5 pension contribution5
Employer's National Insurance
58,181
898
58,49)
59,080
59,350
Average head count= 4.0 (2022.. 4.51 including sesslonal workers
No employees received employee benefits of more than £60,000.
11. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS RECEIVED BY KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The key management personnel of the charity are the voluntary trustees. There are therefore no
remuneration or benefit5 of the key management personnel to disclose.
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OXFORDSHIRE PLAY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE AccouKrs IcoKriNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
AsatlApi
2022
Asat31
March
2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Unrestricted funds..
General funds
41.010
2.977
7,725
51,712
Restricted fLtnds'.
Tralnlni
The Play Way
Short Courses
Infra5tTUCture
Playboxes
Outreach
Play Infra5tructure- Che￿ell Distritt
Council
Play Projects
Armed FOr￿S Support Project
Playday
Therapeutic Playwork
Vale Street Play
Cherwell Street Play
Oxford City Street Play
Buckinghamshire Plav
Armed Forces Playdays
OPA IT Project
Faringdon Junior Youth Clu
Oxford University Research Project
2,2￿)
975
-1.354
-1.030
55
807
3,168
-1,144
-3,405
337
237
3,790
-3.489
-301
32.341
71,291
16,031
325
791
7,804
-20,215
-77,779
-16,606
485
-310
-4,323
-12,126
6,488
575
160
-3,481
20,927
2.336
-19,622
-2,696
-9,065
4,347
-1,305
360
1,365
758
3,589
41,010
177.052
166,350
5L712
Transfer between reserves have been made to mop up overspends on projects and to move remaining
balances on projects fully delivered.
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
General
funds
Restrirted
fvnds
Total
Taneible fi%ed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
Current liabilities
52,345
1,031
- 1.664
51,712
83,522
135,867
1,031
- 85,186
5L712
- 83.522
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