





































## Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee 

## Annual Report 2023 – 2024 Registered Charity No: 1172048 




## **Why Dovecote Children & Families Project is Important** 

There are very few initiatives engaging with families in Greater Leys. The Dovecote centre is based in the centre of the estate is the only provider of out of school play facilities for young children and children with disabilities aged 4 to 10 years old, along with being the only provider of these schemes for children aged 4 to 8 across the Leys estate. 

As a community-driven initiative, we're grateful for the flexibility to adapt and serve the diverse needs of the Leys community. Our holistic approach offers comprehensive services, fostering trust and deep connections with local residents. By providing affordable solutions and drawing in passionate individuals dedicated to enhancing community life, we strive to create a thriving and inclusive environment for all. 

## **Achievements to Date** 

At the heart of our actions lies the principle of actively engaging and consulting with children, young people, and families. Our primary goal is to optimize the utilization of the Dovecote, a cherished community asset. We envision the Dovecote as a dynamic and enjoyable local hub, owned and cherished by the community it serves, enriching the lives of all who interact with it 

Our project is centered on providing children, including those with disabilities, young people, and families, with accessible, high-quality, safe, and inclusive play and social opportunities that may otherwise be unavailable to them. In 1996, during the establishment of the first phase of the new estate, thorough consultation with local residents highlighted the pressing need for stay-and-play sessions, outof-school play facilities, and family social and parenting support groups. This feedback culminated in the formation of the Dovecote Voluntary Parent Management Committee, comprising local parents dedicated to founding the Dovecote Children & Families project. This initiative is led and managed by the Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee, a formally constituted group. Their commitment and dedication have enabled the project to thrive, creating many new and exciting opportunities for children and families to enjoy for the past 28 years. To date, our project has provided support to over 3,500 families 

Over the past 28 years of operation, our project has achieved significant milestones through the dedication of our committee, staff and volunteers. These accomplishments include: 

- An afterschool club three sessions per week,16 children per session, including children with disabilities aged 4 to 12 years old 

- Easter and summer playschemes for up to 32 children per session including children with disabilities per session 

- Half term playschemes (subject to funding) for up to 16 children 

- Twice weekly Stay & Play sessions for young mums and dads with young children 

- SEN (Special Educational Needs) Stay & Play session each Thursday term time 

- Purpose built sensory room for children with disabilities and their families 

- Strong partnership work with a wide range of voluntary and statutory organisations supporting vulnerable children and families 

- Strong partnership work with Aiming High Short Breaks for Disabled Children to support young children with disabilities experiencing exclusion to accessing local services to participate in our afterschool club and schemes. 

- Setting up Leys News a free community newsletter distributed to every household in Blackbird Leys. Today the Leys news is an independent community newspaper reach 5000 household every month 

- Development of Dovecote Afloat – narrow boat project bringing the magic of canals and nature to young people from the Leys (Sadly due to funding this project came to an end in August 2016) _Sadly due to funding this project is no longer running_ 

- Purpose built sensory garden 

- Provide support, training and volunteering opportunities 



- Extension of centre garden providing a larger outside play area 

- Awarded Outstanding Grade by Ofsted 2009 

- Finalist Groundwork Community Award – Best Community Project on a Social Housing Estate 2018 

- Finalist Children & Young People’s Award 2016 

- Secured two large key funding awards from the National Lottery 

Volunteers are indispensable to the success of our project, playing a vital role in its operation. Their dedication and commitment are the essence of our initiative; without them, our project simply would not exist. The ensure accessibility and affordability for all families in the Leys, we offer all activities at below-cost. 

It’s incredibly rewarding to see the growth and development of young children through our programs. Many of them have transitioned from users to dedicated volunteers within our project. Some have even pursued further training to become qualified play workers, contributing to our holidays schemes and eventually embarking on careers in childcare. 

Our current board of trustees includes a remarkable young lady who was once a user of Dovecote services from the age of 4. She now serves as a valued member of our board of Trustees, bringing invaluable firsthand insight and dedication to the project 

## **Project Management** 

We the Dovecote Voluntary Parent Trustees receive regular reports and updates from the Children & Families Services Manager Carol Richards. We hold approximately five to six business meeting per year along with training and informal meetings taking place when required. Trustees are elected at our Annual General Meeting. Annual accounts are prepared by a qualified accountant and signed off at our AGM. Day to day activities of the project is managed and developed in consultation with the committee by the Children & Families Services Manager Children and young people play a lead role in the planning and development of Dovecote Children & Families project. We also employ two part-time afterschool club play workers and have a good bank of regular seasonal play staff. 




## **Vision, Mission and Values** 

_**OUR VISION** – A world where all children and young people are equal_ 

_**OUR MISSION** – provide services, support and opportunities that support the Improvement of the descending spiral of deprivation and inequality, setting a path for lasting growth_ 

_**OUR VALUES** – We pride ourselves in giving a safe and welcoming environment in order to give our users the ability to development themselves and break the cycle of and the cycle of undesirable peer pressure._ 

We are dedicated to nurturing the person growth of children and young people while fostering positive relationships. Together we empower them to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams. Our ambition is to significantly impact the lives of the families, children and young people we assist, aspiring to better futures for all. 

Through our services, we aim to enhance the lives of families, young people and children, building on years of trust cultivated within the community. Our commitment to reliability and consistency in service deliver ensures that this trust is maintained, reinforcing our bond with the community 

## **Our Contact Details** 

Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee, Registered Charity number 1172048, Dovecote Centre, Nightingale Avenue, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 7BU Tel: 01865 712299 Mobile: 07974234661 E-mail: leysdvpc@hotmail.com Website; www.dovecoteproject.com facebook: Dovecote Centre 

## **Office Hours** 

Current office hours vary 

## **Trustees** 

Rachel Partlett – Chairperson; Amie Prior – Secretary; Jessica Brain, Tara Collier, Craig Logan 

## **Dovecote Team** 

Carol Richards: Children & Families Services Co-ordinator Sharon Bishop Play Assistant Delvise Saunders Play Assistant Vikki Crawford Play Co-ordinator Along with a range of seasonal staff throughout the year 

## **Volunteers** 

Amanda Jones 

_Mr Peter J Stevenson, MA FCA, has independently examined our accounts_ 




## **Chairs Report** 

Welcome everyone and thank you for attending this year’s AGM. 

Can I start by saying I am deeply saddened by the passing of our admired Trustee, Hillary Miles. This loss is truly a profound one, not just for our organisation but for all who had the privilege of knowing Hillary. Hillary’s dedication, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the Dovecote Children & Families project will deeply be missed. I hope we can come together to honour Hillary’s memory ad carry forward the values she embodied 

I am pleased to present our annual report for 2023-2024. 

As another fruitful year comes to a close for our project, we reflect on the progress made possible by the National Lottery Community Fund. This support has enabled us to concentrate on innovative developments, reestablish connections with partners and organizations, and forge new collaborations. We are grateful for the opportunities afforded to us, which have allowed us to expand our reach and impact within the community 

At the heart of our project lies a commitment to increasing the voices and addressing the needs of disadvantaged young people, families, and children. We prioritise their stories and experiences, alongside insights from our partners, to shape and evolve our services towards meaningful change 

I would like to say a huge thank you to all Trustees who continue to serve, support and scrutinise the Charity’s work. We deeply value and appreciate their dedication and commitment Without their unwavering support, our project simply wouldn't exist. 

On behalf of everyone at our project, I extend a heartfelt thank you to all our supporters and partners for the unwavering support they have given us throughout the past year 

## **Treasurers Report** 

2023/24 financial accounts have been prepared by our long-standing accountant Peter J Stevenson MA FCA 

Throughout the reporting period, our focus remained on seeking out and funding inspiring ideas that positively impact the lives of children, young people, and families. It's evident that the cost-of-living crisis has presented challenges for all of the UK's children and young people, particularly exacerbating difficulties for those already experiencing disadvantage 

## **Secretary** 

This report tells the journey of our Dovecote team and Trustees, showcasing our creativity and innovation in ensuring our continued presence for children, young people, and families who rely on us 

What sets our project apart is our commitment to learning from the experiences and voices of local residents, as well as the inspiring stories and perspectives of young people. We leverage these insights to proactively address challenges, working to prevent other families and young people from encountering similar difficulties 

I believe we can all confirm to the fact that the past few years have presented some of the most demanding challenges for our project. Nevertheless, I couldn't be prouder of our truly community project. As we look into the future, we acknowledge the scale of the task ahead. With an ambitious goal, a strategic vision, and a team of exceptionally talented individuals, we are equipped to face those challenges head-on. We hope you'll stand alongside us as we strive to create a society that truly caters to the needs of all children, young people, and families. 



## **Afterschool Club** 

The fluctuation in attendance at the afterschool club over the past year reflects the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis, particularly affecting vulnerable families, children, and young people in the UK 

Children attending the club have access to a variety of activities and opportunities; 

- team games - communication and leadership skills, cooperation, friendship 

- Art and crafts –creativity, imagination, fine motor skills 

- Outdoor risky play, (many of the children reside in flats) 

- Offsite trips – develop both mentally and physically, social awareness, keep healthy 

- Activities that supported learning and development -, sensory play, baking, and much more - nurture curiosity, increase confidence to try new things, learn new skills purpose-built sensory room and garden provides therapeutic play 

After school clubs hold significant value for children growing up in poverty, as they often lack access to such opportunities elsewhere. Beyond being a source of enjoyment and socialisation, these clubs play a crucial role in enhancing concentration and academic performance. Offering a diverse range of activities, they enable children to develop socially, physically, and creatively, instilling valuable skills and learning habits applicable in their academic pursuits. 


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## **Holiday Playschemes** 

These schemes continue to be very much in demand, summer in particular 

This year the children young people aged 4 to 10 years old were able to access a wide range of activities, opportunities and experiences not normally available to them. 

Activities and experiences on offer supported them to learn; 

- team games - communication and leadership skills, cooperation, friendship and social skills 

- art and crafts – improve coordination, visual processing abilities, creativity, imagination, fine motor skills along with supporting children to express themselves 

- music/ drama workshops– greater confidence, fun, increase awareness of what they can achieve. 

- outdoor risky play, (many of the children reside in flats), offsite trips – develop both mentally and physically, social awareness, keep healthy, 

- science activities, sensory play and much more - nurture curiosity, increase confidence to try new things, learn new skills 

- purpose built sensory room and garden provides therapeutic play 

- Free play, an important role to a child’s emotional growth. It supports children to take and manage risk and overcome challenge. Which in turn helps build self-esteem and confidence 

- Cooking activities, encourage reading, following directions, measuring along with fine motors skills hand coordination 

The conclusion of the scheme was marked by a well-attended and oversubscribed family and carer trip to Drayton Manor. For many, this excursion provided a rare chance to escape the hardships of living in one of Europe’s largest housing estates, particularly during the lengthy summer break. Twenty adults 



and nineteen children participated, enjoying a day filled with fun and quality family time. Everyone enjoyed a fantastic and enjoyable day 

A massive thank you to all the staff for delivering an incredibly fun, safe, and successful scheme 

## **Stay & Play to include SEN** 

Stay and play sessions continue to be extremely busy. Our Wednesday sessions is most certainly our busiest session. On several occasions we have sadly had to turn people away due to reaching full capacity for inside of 15 children and 14 adults. Now the weather is getting nicer we will be able to start using the outside garden more this will enable more to families attend. 

We continue to support new mums, dads and parents. For them, sessions offer an opportunity to meet new people which in turn supports them to overcome the feeling of loneliness, isolation and much more. We also support parents suffering with anxiety and depression. Our Little Doves messenger group serves as a valuable source of support for parents. Within our community, we're fortunate to have many experienced grandmothers who actively participate in our sessions, offering exceptional encouragement and support to younger moms and dads. What is the saying “It really does take a village to raise a child” 

## Sessions provide the following; 

- A place where children are able to explore and play safely. 

- A place where children learn from having fun. Our sessions offer a wide-range of play activities and educational toys to assist children’s developmental needs. 

- Sessions provide local families with access to a wide variety of activities and opportunities 

- Sessions offer fun outdoor play experience and exploring outside is keenly encouraged 

- Sessions include free-play, messy play, arts and crafts sensory play in our sensory room. Opportunities and experiences on offer help children by; encouraging speech and language, encouraging sharing and turn-taking and exploring new and exciting activities. 




Working in partnership with parents is central to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and it is widely acknowledged that developing successful relationships between parents and providers can have long-lasting and beneficial effects on children’s learning and wellbeing 



Research has found that 'Stay and Play' sessions where parents and their children play and learned songs, are linked to small but significant reductions in parenting stress, improvements in mothers' health, and better learning environments in the children's own homes. 

Our SEN sessions are developing slowly with an average of two attending per session. This number may seem low, but we intentionally limit the session to accommodate only 6 to 8 families with SEN children. This allows us to provide a more personalized and attentive experience, ensuring that each family's unique needs are met effectively. 

## **Partnership Work** 

New partnership work was formed with CDI Clockhouse project, Migrant Children Together Project, Oxford Hub, Oxfordshire County Council HAF (Holiday Activities Funding) Team, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire and Seesaw, Wellbeing Together Team 

Strengthening partnership work also took place with CDI youth project, local Schools and Blap - Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground. 

Collaborating with individuals and communities enhances the likelihood of developing services that effectively address people's needs, thereby enhancing their experiences and outcomes. Local residents, children, and young people possess invaluable knowledge, skills, experiences, and connections that are essential for services to comprehend in order to effectively support their physical and mental health. 

Partnership working also coordinates better action between organisations and allows us opportunities to exchange views, support innovation and provide additional momentum to get things done. 

## **Developments 2023-2024** 

Further development for our project this year was a Santa Drop. This entailed delivering sack of good quality toys, books, selection boxes, family boxes of biscuits and tins of chocolate to 52 children and 26 families. This is the first time we have been able to support families struggling with the cost of living to provide their children with good quality toys and books for Christmas. We worked with several local agencies; Oxford Hub and Neighbourhood Watch to identify those families most in need to receive the Santa Sacks 

## **Future Planned Developments 2024-2035** 

New Intergenerational project with the Clockhouse; The aim of this project is to create a new Intergenerational partnership work between two local charities working with residents and families aged 0 to 90 years old. Bringing together people from various age groups and backgrounds will lead to a rich exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives. It will foster understanding, empathy, and collaboration, ultimately benefiting the community as a whole. is project will see the delivery of a play sessions with some of our toddler and seniors from the Clockhouse beginning with one session a week for 1 hour. 

Setting up of Domestic violence support for local parents/families; It has been identified that there is sadly very little support accessible to victims of domestic violence both female and male. In addition to helping the victims of domestic violence directly, awareness campaigns can help individuals and communities recognize the signs and speak up when they see it Training for staff and volunteers 

Empowering more local residents to become more involved with our project 

## **Funding** 

See attached 2023/2024 financial report prepared by Peter Stevens, MA FCA 



## **Reserves Policy of the Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee** 

The purpose of the Reserves Policy for Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee is to ensure the stability of our charity, services, employment, and ongoing operations of the organization and to provide a source of internal funds for organizational priorities such as employer’s liabilities and project operational liabilities should the project be faced with winding up. 

## **Steps taken to establish our level of reserve:** 

In order to make a judgment on the amount of reserve Trustees have considered the risks in respect of expenditure, unrestricted income and where appropriate restricted income. Trustees have also taken into consideration current external identified potential major risks to income and expenditure during the year ahead. A risk assessment has been undertaken for the period 2023/24 and the following has been determined: 

- Limited funding sources available 

- Level of employer’s liability 

Monitoring and reviewing our Reserves Policy will be reviewed at our Trustees business meeting before our Annual General Meeting. 

## **How Did We Set Our Reserves Level** 

## _**Appropriate level of reserves was set taking the following into consideration:**_ 

- a) discussion with manager, treasurer and trustees; 

- b) analysis of cash flow; 

- c) analysis of existing funds and reserves; 

- d) review of future income streams with an assessment of their reliability; 

- e) review of committed expenditure; 

- f) examining the likely changes in funding/donations; 

- g) assessment of how your charity may cope with changes in income; 

- h) studying the likely effects on the beneficiaries; 

- i) assessment of the risks facing the charity, and how likely these are to materialise; 

- j) forecasting levels of income in future years (taking into account the reliability of each source of income, and the prospects for opening up new sources); 

- k) forecasting expenditure in future years on the basis of planned activities; 

- l) analysis of project organisational liabilities, contingencies or risks; and assessment of the likelihood of each of those needs arising, and the potential consequences for our charity not being able to meet them; 

- m) charity income being volatile in nature and currently has high liabilities; 

- n) charity is working on some financial difficulties it is facing; 

- o) current climate charity is faced with, really threat of insolvency; 

## **Our reserves position;** 

|**Our reserves position;**|||
|---|---|---|
||Current Year|Previous year|
|Unrestricted Funds|£34,286|£54802|
|Restricted funds|£49,214|£32,214|
|Designated funds|£65,000|£55,000|
|Reserves funds|£38,500|£15000|



The reserves that we have set aside provide us with the means for our charity to cover all liabilities incurred if funding to continue the project was not secured.  We intent to maintain our 



reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to three months project wind down costs along with employer’s liabilities and organisational liabilities i.e. office, disposing of assets, storing of legal documents/confidential information. 

## **Acknowledgements:** 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, groups, and organisations whose contributions have been instrumental in sustaining the success of the Dovecote Children & Families projects throughout the past year. Your unwavering assistance and support have been indispensable in enabling the Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee to uphold its mission of providing high-quality, affordable play experiences and opportunities for children, including those with disabilities, as well as young people and families residing in one of Europe's largest social housing estate. 

## **Finally** 

We extend immense gratitude to all our staff for their outstanding dedication in creating a fun, happy, friendly, welcoming, secure, challenging, and stimulating environment for the children.", young people and families of the Leys! 

## _**ALSO, A MASSIVE BIG THANKS TO:**_ 

_Trustees and wonderful volunteers who help make Dovecote Children & Families project happen Funders for their valuable support_ 

_Peter Stevenson for examining the accounts_ 

_Dovecote users, parents, carers and children and young people who make it all worthwhile_ 

**Reaching Communities Lottery Community Fund Oxford Food Hub Oxford County Council HAF Funding Blackbird Leys Parish Council Peabody Housing Group Oxford Hub** 




DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMITTeE CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INDEX
Page 1-3
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinèrs Report
Staternnt of Financlal ActNikn'es
Balance Sheot
Notes lo the Financial Statements
Stat•m#nl of Finanual AGtivltles 2022123
{for comparative purp)seg1
Detaied Income & Expenditure Account
R8gi8téred Charty No.. 1172048

DOVECOTE VOLuKfARY PARENT COMI•TfEE CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TRUSTEES
Arn￿ Prior
JessKa Brain
hel Partlett
Tara Coll
Crawj Logan
REGISTERED OFFICE
The Dovecote
Nfjhtingal8 Avenue
Blackbird Ley8
Oxtsrd
OX4 5BU
INDEPENDENT EK4MINER
P•l•r J Stevonson FCA
BANKERS
8arclays Bank plc, Oxford
Lloyds Bank pk

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PAREKr copApArrrEE CIO
TRU8TEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trusle8s present their rewt and the finanual staten*nts for th8 year ended 31 March 2024.
Charitabl• SlatU8
Dovecote Voluntsry P8r•nt Commrtte6 is a Charitab￿ incorp)rated organi5alion (Cio) registered in England,
numt)er 1172048.
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The Trustees who have held office at any point during th• period ended 31 March 2024 and lo the dale of this
repxt are as frJllm.'
R8chg1 Partlett (Chairl
Ja¢ob Brain {re¥igned 18IS1231
Hllary Miles Ir8$ign8d 18151231
Ow8yn• John IRsigned 1815r23)
Anwe Prior Isocretsryl
Tara Colliér
Craig Logan
Jessica 8rain (app)'nte(118151231
8tructvr•. Gov•manc• and ktsnag•m•nt
The Committ98 was oryinalty e8tsblish•d undw a Constslution adopted in 2007. The chanty forrrnd in 2D17
acquired the assets li8bllrties of the formgr unincorp)raled body
Additional tru8tees moy be appointed by the Comittee, all new trust8es are offere¢J appropriate tralning In
order lo fvlfll their rob.
Obl•ctlv•• ind •ctlYltle•
The obl￿t ol the charlty Is to provide fao'lrt*s lor the daity core, re(x•at￿n and educabon of chFidren durfng out
of School hour8 and school holidays.
The charity Blgo alms to advance the educati￿ and training of p•r8on6 in the wovision of Such care, aducation
recreats'onal facilits"es.
Achl•v•m?nt• and p•rfom)ane•
Thanks to a major >year grenl from the Lottery Fund, the ch8nty has been a￿e to expand its 8Ctivrties gfftatty,
and to develop furttter its plans for broadening rts appeal and rélevance within the local eommunity. In the past
year it has attracted grants and donations tolalling £109.184 for its core work. ir¢cluding £91,727 from Malional
Lottery under ltte Re8ching Communrtiés wfrjramme. of which £49.214 1$ carried I0￿&r￿ for us? In 2024125.
as the National Lottery year runs from January to D￿arnt￿r.
Full details of gch1eve￿￿nts and future plans may be f￿nd on tha tharity's web8ite.
Publlc b•n•fll
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also to the guidance on publt bellefit publishèd by the Charity Commission, in exercising their powers 8n
duties. All Bctivrties are undertaken in fvrthernnce of the tharity's objects, as outlined above.
Rl•k manag•mgnt
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safeguarding issues aN5ing in th& chiklren's ackn"vrties. To mitigate these risks. more than sufficient future
nding has been seGured in the ¥hort term. and apwopnak saleguarding nwsures have been put in place.

TRU8TEEV REPORT AIID FINAN(ML STATEIIEIIrn
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DOVECOTE VCLUNTARY PARENT coMiwrrEE CIO
IR•gl•tsrnd ChaTIty No. 11720401
P4g• 8
3TATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIE8
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 318T IWICH 2tr24
2013
Total
INCOME
Granw ¥nd donth'orA
107.799
f09,164
77,469
Actlvttvu foi 98r*ralry funds..
f805 and hinng8
12.812
12,812
7,073
Oth•r Incom•
Relund
Int•r•rt
85
124
TOTAL INCOM
107.799
14419
124J18
04.761
ExpEN￿TuRE (Not• 31
Fundrilslng puNtty
4234
1.fj51
5,785
4.537
Staff coslj
A¢ti¥rty C￿tI
Prop•rty £￿ts
Offic• colts
Pruf••ilonal 1o•J
68.OeD
15,33Q
3.155
40.227
3,360
15.330
1155
731
1,188
1.135
1.135
TOTIL EXPENDITuRe
83,)28
NEf MI)VE￿IlT IN FUND8
17,000
12.92•
21,929
)1 A23
Fund• blf * 1•tAorf12023
32.214
124.839
1S7.OS3
12S,&30
Tothi I￿￿¥ ￿ at 31•t M•r¢h 2024
É49.214
£137,788
£157,083
Th8 not•• on pa9• 3 lorrn wrt oflh•w 4ocourt•.
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those roctyniged I￿O￿Jh StatThrrt of Fmaneiil

DOVEGOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMITTEE CIO
(Reglst•rnd Ch•rfty No. 1172048)
8ALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST IAARCH 2024
2024
Not•
2023
FixeD ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prep8ym•nts
Bank d6po8il ￿¢
Ca8h ot b•nk and in hand
1.120
86.157
55,601
102 002
188.282
158.103
CURRENT LIABiunE8
Creditors
1.280
1,050
NET CURRENT A88ET8
186,982
157.053
NET A88ET8
£186 982
£187 053
FUND BALANCE8
Restricted fuTh88
Oesignatea lund8
Other unreslri¢led fund8
49.214
65,OLKI
32,214
55,000
£186 912
NB Deslgnaled lund8 rèpr68enl a provlBion for redundancy co
in ovonl of the charity being wound up
The8e Account# V•Yr• apwoved by th• Manao•ment comm11t￿ M 10 June 2024
SIGNED..
Rachel Partlètt
SIGNED.. ......
Amie Prior

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
1. 8asls of •GGountlng
Thesé financial slatarnent8 have be8n prepared in acc¢xdanGe *ith the Financlal Reporting Standard
appllcabie the UK arKf Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)-The Statements should tre read in Conjun¢t￿)n
with the accompanyin9 Annual Report. AJI the assets and Iwbilities of the fomier unincorporatéd body
were Iran8ferTrd in ai 1st April 2017.
2. Accountlng policl
18) Ineom• l• included in thé SofA when".
the enlity becomes entitled lo the r080uTces, rt is probab￿ that the irthmè wlll be r￿$v6d.
•nd thè monatery value b• rw•surett sulfioént reliability.
Ibl Llabllltlu are rewJnis8d as s<Jon a8 there is a legal or constnxtive obllgalion commffttng
the entsty to pay out resources.
3. Exp•ndltuv•
Expenditure includes the Independent Examine¢s lee £50012023 £4501,. no tru8tee3 were pa
or committee expense8 reimbursed (2023 NIL). and thère *ere no rellated paty transactions in
either year. No employees, emolurnents éxceeded £60.OCh) in either year the average number
of employees wa8 6 <2023. 5).
2024
4. D•btor•
P8yments in a0￿4nce..
Insurance
Payroll ￿rviceS
2023
500
620
£600
Cr•dltorn
HM R•v8nue & Customs
Other creditor8
1,050
e. Rutrlct•d fund•
The reslrrCt￿ fvnd surplus represents Ihe ur*xpendod baiance of Lottery Fund
rnonies al year-end.
7. Golng cone•rn
After making appropriate enqulnes, the Trustees have a reasonable expectatw)n that the
Charity has adequate resources to conb.nue oFerating for the rotes￿ble future.
Under all scenarios reviewed the charity has sufficient reseN98 to ¢onb"nue operating
as a going concem for ai least 12 months from the date of spJning this report and
conseqiJ8ndy has adopted this basis in preparing the accounts.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES
Unr••thetsd
Fund•
Pund•
2023
T4)tal•
2022
Totsi•
INCOAIE
Grants and don8ttO
74,690
2.779
77.469
35,186
Ivitle8 lor 9en•ratiry funds..
F80$ and hinng•
Book 8dè5
7.073
7.073
7,921
320
Other incorne
Furfou9h paym•nts
Refund•
Intfjro81
7,423
85
124
124
TOTAL INCOM
74890
10.001
84,701
JQ,962
ExPe￿nIRE (Noto 31
Fundmiiing 4n¢J PL*JllO
783
3.774
4,537
Charitabl• Ktsvits"o•
Stoif Mèt8
Advity ets8t•
Proptrty co
Olftce rA3¢5
Profes*ional feel
5.179
40.227
42,392
3,541
3,150
3,305
731
1,188
731
1.168
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
41478
10.802
61,450
NET MOVEMENT IN FUMD8
32214
J1,423
Fund8 bff al 1st Aw'l 2022
125,630
125,830
128.118
Total lund• ¢ff at 31•t M•rch 2023
£32214
£124,839
E157,0SJ
£125,830
The notes on page 31(Km part ofthese attgjjnts.
AII ￿￿.88 4r• c<Jrfnuing", there are no gaIr￿ aTra bsses otherthan
Ih060 recognised tthugh the 6tat•ment of Financy* Attrytses.

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DETAILED INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
2023124
2022123
INCOIAE
8.732
1.610
Rental8
Refund8
3,703
9LM)
R••trl¢t•d 9r•nts,'
Oxlord City Council- holklay funding
Peabody Tru81
Oxlcrd Hub
Blackbird Lays Par*h CoLtncil
Awards for All
Reaching Communities.. Lottery Fund
Oxfordshire Community FoundatK)n
Other grants In 2022123
9.413
.l.BS9
2,300
2,OCrfJ
10,CrfJO
48,020
11,170
3 000 74,690
91,727
0 107,799
Unrn•trkt•d grnnts •nd don•tion•:
Various
1,365
2,779
Building Management fees
Bank interest
2.470
2,470
124
TOTAL INCOME
£124 218
EXPENDITURE
W8ges
Training, tr8vel and subsi$l•n¢e
Services CwrdSn8tor.' 8alary + Nl
Fundralsing fee
Equipment, workshops & trlps
Rent
Insurance
Repairs
Accountancy and bcA)kkeeping
Payroll charges
Inspgction and DBS check fe88
Telephone Ilnc. in¥ur•nt•}
Advertising
Mtscellaneous
29.986
832
37,282
5,295
14,851
2,600
555
7,1J8
720
32,400
3,774
3.360
2,600
550
155
400
531
237
475
763
255
050
585
479
644
160
TOTAL EXPENOITURE
£53.328
SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR
£31.423