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Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee

Annual Report 2024 – 2025

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 29 years. To date, our project has provided support to over 4,500 families

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.

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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.

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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

Monday 8.30 am until 3 pm Tuesday 2 pm until 5 pm Wednesday & Thursday 8.30 am until 5 pm

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

Del Saunders, Alison Logan

Mr Peter J Stevenson, MA FCA, has independently examined our accounts

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Chairs Report

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

I am pleased to present our annual report for 2024-2025.

As we wrap up another successful year for our project, we take a moment to reflect on the progress made possible through the generous support of the National Lottery Community Fund. This funding has empowered us to focus on groundbreaking initiatives, rebuild relationships with key partners and organizations, and cultivate new collaborations. We are thankful for the opportunities that have allowed us to extend our reach and enhance our impact within the community.

Central to our work is a steadfast commitment to amplifying the voices and addressing the needs of vulnerable young people, families, and children. We prioritize their experiences and insights from our partners to guide the evolution of our services and drive meaningful change.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the Trustees who continue to dedicate their time, support, and oversight to the Charity’s work. Their unwavering commitment is invaluable, and without their support, our project would not be possible.

On behalf of the entire team, I would like to extend our deepest thanks to all of our supporters and partners for their continued dedication over the past year.

Treasurers Report

2024/25 financial accounts have been prepared by our long-standing accountant Peter J Stevenson MA FCA

As in previous years, our focus during this reporting period has been on identifying and funding inspiring initiatives that make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has undoubtedly posed challenges for all children and young people across the UK, with those already facing disadvantages experiencing even greater hardship

Secretary

This report highlights the journey of our Dovecote team and Trustees, illustrating our creativity and innovative approach in maintaining our vital presence for children, young people, and families who depend on our support.

What distinguishes our project is our deep commitment to learning from the lived experiences and voices of local residents, along with the inspiring stories and insights of young people. We use these perspectives to address challenges proactively, working to ensure that other families and young individuals do not face similar hardships.

The past few years have undoubtedly been some of the most challenging for our project, but I couldn't be prouder of the work we do and the community we serve. Looking to the future, we are fully aware of the scope of what lies ahead. With a bold vision, clear strategy, and a team of incredibly dedicated individuals, we are ready to tackle the challenges before us. We invite you to join us as we work toward creating a society that meets the needs of every child, young person, and family.

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Afterschool Club

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

Children are provided with healthy snacks throughout the session, along with toast, a selection of toppings, and a treat such as a biscuit or cake

After-school clubs are incredibly important for children growing up in poverty, as they often don’t have access to similar opportunities outside of these spaces. More than just a place for fun and socializing, these clubs are key in boosting focus and academic performance. By providing a variety of activities, they support children's social, physical, and creative development, helping to build essential skills and learning habits that can benefit them in their studies

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Holiday Playschemes

These programs continue to be in high demand, particularly during the summer months. Children and young people aged 4 to 10 who participated in our initiatives had the chance to engage in a wide range of activities, opportunities, and experiences that are often out of reach for them.

Example of activities and experiences on offer to support children’s learning at develop are:

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

Stay & Play

Despite many of our regular children moving on to nursery in September, our stay-and-play sessions remain busy, with Wednesday sessions being the busiest. As the weather improves, we look forward to utilizing the outdoor garden more, which will allow us to offer high-quality outdoor activities and experiences.

We continue to support new mums, dads and grandparents. 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 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;

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.

Partnership Work

We have been successful in establishing new partnerships with Reducing the Risk, Domestic Abuse Services, the community platform, and the Oxford County Council Warm Spaces initiative. Additionally, we’ve reached out to Thames Valley Police and A2 Dominion Domestic Abuse Services, who will collaborate with us in developing services to support victims of domestic abuse. These partnerships will enhance our ability to provide crucial resources and assistance to those in need within our community. We’ve also formed three new partnerships with Oxford City Council, Garbbott (Specialist Web & Ecommerce Development)

, and Oxford University, working together set up and develop a new community website for Blackbird Leys, called 'Leys Engine.

Strengthening of partnership work continued throughout the year with the following partners; CDI project, Migrant Children Together Project, Oxford Hub, Oxfordshire County Council HAF (Holiday Activities Funding) Team, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Seesaw, local Schools and Blap - Blackbird Leys Adventure.

Developments

The security of lottery funding has been transformative for our project. Over the past year, it has allowed us to concentrate on what truly matters—developing the project, building partnerships, and reengaging with vulnerable families. Without this crucial support, these essential aspects would have been at risk. Instead, our focus would have shifted entirely to the project’s survival, with time-consuming fundraising applications taking priority over meaningful work.

Further development for our project this year was a launch of our SKIP (Senior & Kids Intergenerational project) project. We delivered a pilot project in September with the official launch of the project taking place Thursday 6[th] February 2025. We had a good attendance on the day of the launch. We are working closely with CDI to engage with more elderly residents

This scheme is being delivered in partnership with the Leys CDI over 55’s project. A pilot of this unique intergenerational initiative was conducted from June to August this year. Feedback and consultation gathered during the pilot phase led to the official launch of the project on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. Sessions will take place every Thursday during term time, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. The need for, and the benefits of, intergenerational activities have been recognized as a vital support for the local community’s health and well-being. Many local juniors and seniors lack interaction with younger or older generations in their lives. By bringing these two groups together, the sessions aim to reduce isolation and loneliness, enhance education, and promote the proven sense of happiness that arises from intergenerational connections.

Future Planned Developments 2025-2026

For over 28 years, project users and community groups have been at the heart of our development. Involving them in the design, delivery, and management of services has ensured that we address locally identified needs, rather than adhering to externally imposed priorities. This approach has been key to the effectiveness and success of our project.

Our experience has shown that face-to-face interactions are the most effective way to gather meaningful feedback. Taking the time to explain the importance of evaluation, guiding families through the process, and genuinely listening to their perspectives makes a significant impact. This practice has shaped the direction of our project, deepening our understanding of the community.

The insights we've gained have enriched our knowledge of what works, revealing how both individual and collective outcomes can transform families, neighbourhoods, and future opportunities. Looking ahead, this user-centred approach will continue to guide our efforts in creating positive, lasting change

Walking bus services from the other two main primary schools. Increase access for working for lowincome families and single parents to local affordable local childcare Development of SKIP project

Training for staff and volunteers

Creation and development of Domestic Abuse support services for local families Empowering more local residents to become more involved with our project Securing the long-term sustainability of Dovecote Children & Families project Lessons learnt

My belief is that community projects have the power to teach invaluable life lessons. They help support a deeper understanding of humanity, generosity, work ethic, empathy, acceptance, faith, humility, and kindness

What has not gone well

Feedback and observation have shown that the cost-of-living crisis is still having a huge negative impact on families and children’s physical and mental health. Many families are continuing to face high levels of anxiety and depression, which are negatively affecting their children. The lasting impact of COVID-19 and the shift to remote work continues to fuel frustration among staff. The inability to engage in face-to-face interactions, particularly with housing officers, remains a major source of frustration and is negatively affecting their mental health. As a result, many residents are feeling disconnected, unsupported, and, in some cases, abandoned.

Funding

See attached 2024/2025 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 2024/25 and the following has been determined:

How Did We Set Our Reserves Level

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

The reserves we have set aside ensure that our charity can cover all liabilities incurred if funding to continue the project is not secured. We intend to maintain our reserves at a level that is at least equivalent to three months' worth of project wind-down costs, as well as employer’s and organizational liabilities, such as office expenses, asset disposal, and the storage of legal documents and 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 estates.

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 FUND Oxford Food Hub Oxford County Council HAF - Holiday Activities Funding Peabody Housing Group Garbott Specialist Web Agency Well Together

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMirrEE CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INDEX Page 1-3 Report of the Trustees InLlependent Examiner's Report ststernent of Financial Activities 8alance Sheet Notes to ttte Financial Statements Statement of Financi81 Activities 2023124 (for COmpa￿tive purposes) Detailed Income & Exp6nditure Account Registered Charity No,. 1172048

OOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMirrEE CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMeNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES Arni8 Prior Jessica Brain Rachel Part5ett Tara Collier Craig Logan REGISTERED OFFICE The Dovecote Nightingale Avenue 81ackbird Leys Oxford OX4 58U INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Peter J Stevenson BANKERS Barclays Bank plc, Oxford Lloyds Bank plc

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMITTEE CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustses present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Charltable status Dovecote Voluntary Par numb8r 1172048. nt Committee is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered in England, Trustèe8 The Trustees who have held office at any point during the period end8d 31 March 2025 and to the date of this report are as follows. Rachel Partlett (Chair) Amie Prior (Secretary) Jessica 8rain Tara Collier Craig Logan Structuré, Gov•rnance! and Management The Committee was originally established under a Constitution adopt8d in 2007. The charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) formed in 2017 acquired the asset8 and liabilitios of the former unincorporated body. Additlonal trustees may be appointed by thé Cornmlttee; all new trustees are offered appropriate training in order to fulfil their role. Objectlves and actlvlti• The object of the charity is to provlde facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of Childffjn during out of school hours and school holidays. The charity also aims to odvance the education and training of persons in the provision of such care, education and recreational facilitie8. Achiov•m•nts and porforman¢• Thanks to a major 3-year grant from the Lottery Fund, the charity has been able to expand its activities greatly, and to develop further rts plans for broadening its app8al and relevance within the local community. In the past year it has attracted grants and donations tot811ing £117.337 for its core work, including £88,233 from National Lottery under the Reaching Comrnunities prograrnm6, their year runs from January to December. In total, £73,370 of Restr ted Funds has been carried forward for use in 2025126. Full details of achieveme ts and fulure plans may be found on the charity's website. Public benofil The Trustees of ihe cha also to the guidance on duties. All activities are u 'ty have had due regard both tc the objectives of the charity, as set out above, and public benefit published by the Charity Commission, in exercising their powers and dertaken in furtherance of the charity's objects, as outlined above. Rlsk management The principal risks the c safeguarding i8sue8 ari arity may fa￿ are perceived to be inadequate futur8 funding and the possibility of ng in the children's activitie5. To mitigate these risks, more than sufficiènt future funding has been secured in the short term, and appropriate safeguarding measures have been put in place.

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT cOMMI￿EE CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Icontlnuedl Flnanclal Review Income for the year tot•lled £128,475 (2024 £124,218) and expenditure £93,031 (2024 £94,289) The net surplus of £35,444 (202 £29,929) has been added to the fund balances, resulting in rese￿e8 carried foNard of £222,426 of which £ ,370 (2024 £49,214) were restricted funds and £75,000 (2024 £66,000) were funds designated for redundan osts in the event of the charity being wound up. After making appropria enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable 8xpectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue i OP8raticn for at least 12 months from the date of signing this report, and have therefore continued to adopt th8 going concern basis in p￿parIng the financial statements. Plans for Future Perlods th the Reaching Communrties support, the charity plans to develop further its Partnership and outreach work, and to provide more oftsite facilities for local families. It will develop and expand its holiday playscheme and its specialist facilitie$, whilst maintslning its core services, as described on the charity's website. Statsment of Trustoe8' Re8pon81bllltles The Trust88s are responsible for p￿parIng the Report of the Trustees and flnanclal statements In accordanc8 with applicable law and regulations. Charity law requires the. Trustees tc prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have elected lo prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards and appliGable law). Under charity law the Trustees must not approve the financi81 statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of a 'rs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. n preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. and prepa presume that the charity e the financial statements on the going cencern basis unless it is inappropriate to ill continue in business. Th8 Trustges are respo sible for keeplng proper acccunting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial,position of th8 charity. Th8y are also responsible fer safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tak ng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie8. re aware, there is no ￿levant informatlon (information needed by the independent ith preparing his report) of which the charity's examiner is unaware, and each Trustee at he ought to have taken in order to make himself aware of any r@18vant information xaminer 15 aware ofthat information. So far as the Trustees examiner in connection has taken all the Steps t and to establish thai the Independent Examlnor Peter J Stevenson has examiner will be prop05 ignified his willingness to wntinue in office and a resolution to r&appoint him as at the forthcoming annual general meeting on 13 May 2025 .Approved by the Truste And signed by order of th Trustees by Amie Prior TTUStee and Secretary

Pagc 4 Independent Exydminer's Report to the Trustees of Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee CIO T report on th¢ a￿o￿tsts of the charity for th¢ year ended 3 I" March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 9. Respeellve Respo ibilities of Tru8t¢eJ and Examiner As the charity's trustles you are ￿spOnSible for the preparation of the a¢ftA)unts. You constder the audit r¢quirem¢nt of s¢ction 144 of the Charilies Act 2011 (the Art) does not apply, and that an independ*nl examination is needed. Jt is my responsibility to state on the basis of Procedurgs spe¢ified in the G¢neral Dsrections given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 of the Ael whether particular matters have come to my attention. B￿ly of Independ¢nl EiamiDer's R¢port My examination w Charity Commission th¢ ¢harity and & co consideration of any from you a8 trustees all the evidence thai opinion on th¢ view carried our in a¢¢ordance with the General Ditections given by th . An examination includes a review of th¢ act4)unting records kept by parison of the accounts pr¢sented with those rKords. It also includes unusual items or disclosur¢5 in the a¢oounts, and seeking explanation onc¢rning any such m8tt¢rs. I'he procedures undertaken do not provide ould be required in an audit, and consequently I do noi expregs an audit ivcn ty the a￿OUnt$. Independent Eia 'ner'g Statemenl In Connection with m examination, no matter has Come to my attention: (l ) which gives me to keep a¢¢ountin lo prepare acLxsu ftccixmtin8 requi sonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements records in a￿OrdanCe with 8e¢tion 130 of the Act: and s whi¢h accord with the ac¢ounting records and to ¢omply with the rnents of the Act have not been met or {2) to which, in m understanding of opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a prop¢r e accounts to be reached. Peter J. Stev¢nson Flat 25, Cherw¢ll Cou Bftnbury Road. Kidlington OX5 2BG Date: 13 May 2025

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMITfEE CIO (Regl8tsred Charity No. 1172048) P*g• 5 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAU ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31str MARCH 2025 Ro•lrl¢t•(I Fund¥ Unr•strlct•d Fund• 2025 Tot•l• 2024 Totals INCOME Grants donations 117,187 257 117,444 109.164 Astivltlos for gen6r•tlng lunds: Fees and hinngl 9,971 9,971 12,812 Other In￿rne Rèfund8 Interest 959 101 959 101 1.668 556 TOTAL INCOME 117,187 11,288 128,475 124,218 EXPENDITURE (Not• 31 Fundralslng Ind publiclly 5,8J9 5,859 5.785 Charitable aclwrtièg Staff Costs A¢tNty coslj Property Costs ¢)ffl¢g costs Prof•sslon•l f••$ 71.259 10,970 2.S85 1.084 1,294 71,259 10,97D 2,565 1,084 1,294 68,080 15.330 3.155 804 1.135 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 93.031 92,031 94,289 NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 24.106 11,288 3S,444 29,929 Funda bll At 1st April 2024 49,214 137,788 186,982 157,053 Tolal fund• elf •131it Mar¢h %)26 £73,370 £149,066 £222,420 £186.982 The noleJ on page 3 form part ￿ those account$, All Activrties grg continuing,. Ih8r• are no gain5 and 108ses other ittan those r8cognlsad throuph the Stslern•nt of FIn0n￿al Aclivitle8.

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMITTEE CIO (Reglstered Charlty No. 1172048) Pag? 6 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 1 ST MARCH 2025 2026 2024 Noto FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and pr Bank deposit a Cash at bank a payments unts d in hand 500 88,483 134,853 1,120 86,157 100,985 223,836 188,282 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors 1,410 1,280 NET CURRENT ASSETS 222,428 186,982 NET ASSETS £222,426 £186 982 FUND BALANCES Restricted fund Designaled fun Other unrestrict 73,370 75,000 74,058 49,214 65,000 d fund8 £222 426 £188 982 NB Designated funds repr in the event of the cha sent a provision for redundancy costs ty being wound up These accounts were appr Ved by the Management Committee on 13 May 2025 SIGNED.. R chel Partlett SIGNED........... Amie Prior

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMITTEE CIO Page 7 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 1. Ba818 Df accountlng These financial ststemen appllcable in the UK and with the accompanying A were transferred in at 1 sl have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard epublic of Ireland IFRS 102) The statements should be read in Conjunction nual Report, All the assets and liabilitiès of th• former unincorporated body pril 2017. 2. Accountlng polici98 (a) Income Is included in he SofA when.. the entity becomes titled to the resources, it is probable that the income will be received, and the monetary value can be measured with suff icient wliability. (b) Llabllltl•8 are recog the entity to pay out isad a8 Soon as there is 8 legal or constructive obligation committing sour¢e8. 3. Exp•ndltur• Expenditure includes the or committee expenses either year. No employee of employees was 6 (202 nd8p8nd8nt Examinerfs fee £500 (2024 £500); no trustee8 wére pald irnbursed (2024 NIL), and there were no relaied paty transactions In ' emoluments exceeded £60,000 in elthér y8ar,' th8 average number 61. 2025 2024 4. Debtorn Payments in a Insurance Payroll Seprfi V8nce'. 500 500 620 £500 5. Crgdltorn HM Revenue Other creditor Customs 1,410 £1,410 1,280 6. R•8trl¢ted fund8 The r8Stricted lund surplu ai yegr*nd. represents the unexpended balance of fund monies 7. Golng concom After making appropriate anquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable 8xpectation that the Charity has adequate resource8 to continue operatsng for the foreseeable future. Under all scenarios review as a going COn￿M for at I the charily has suffi'cient reserves to continue operating ast 12 months from the date of signing this report. and consequently has adopted this basis in preparing the accounts.

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMirrEE CIO Page 8 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR END*D 31ST MARCH 2024 FOR COMPARATI+E PURPOSES Re8trl¢t•d Funds Unre8trlctod Fund8 2024 TotalB INCOME Grants and donations 107,799 1,365 109,164 Activiti88 for generating fu Fe88 and hiring8 d8: 12,812 12,812 other income Refunds Intéregt 1,886 558 1,686 556 TOTAL INCOME 107,799 16,419 124,218 EXPENDITURE Fundraising and publicity 4234 1,551 5,785 Charit8bl8 activities Staff costs Activity costs Propèrty costs Offico costs Professional fees 68,080 15,330 3,155 68,080 15,330 3,155 804 1,135 804 1,135 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 90,799 3,490 94.289 NET MOVEMENT IN FUN 17,000 12,929 29.929 Funds blf at 1st April 2023 32,214 124,839 157,053 Total fund8 clf at 318t rch 2024 £49,214 £137,768 £188,982

DOVECOTE VOLUNTARY PARENT COMMirrEE CIO Page 9 DETAILED INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2024125 2023124 INCOME Fees and rentsls Refund 7,501 959 10,342 1,686 R•8trlctetl grants: Oxon CCIOxford City: holiday funding Together Wellbein9 Blackbird Leys Parish Co Reaching Communities: L Other grants in 2023124 19,669 11,286 9,413 500 91,727 6,159 107,799 ttery Fund 86,232 0 117,187 Unrnstrfctsd grants and do Various atlons: 267 1,365 8uilding Management fee Bank interest 2,470 101 2,470 556 TOTAL INCOME £128 475 £124 218 EXPENDITURE Wage8 Tralning, travel and subsi Services Coordinator.- 8ala Fundraising fee Equipment, workshops & Renl Insurance Sensory garden refurbish Accountancy and bookke Payroll charges Inspection and DBS chec Telephone (Inc. Insurance) Advertising Miscellaneous 34,392 867 36,000 5,859 8,370 2,600 555 2,010 500 620 174 653 31,248 832 36,000 5,295 14,851 2,600 555 tence ips ent ping 550 585 479 644 490 160 431 TOTAL EXPENDITURE £93,031 £94,289 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR £35