Charity number: 1184116 Company number CE018003 Voluntary Action Doncaster Financial Statements For tho Year Ended 31 March 2025 Voluntary Action Doncaster Contents of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 Contsnts Page Officers and Advisers Chair's Statement Treasurer's Stslemenl Trustees Report 6t09 Independent Examinerfs Report 10 Statement of Financial Activitiès Balance Sheet 12 Note lo the Financial Statements 131019 Voluntary Action Doncaster Officers and Advisers For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Trusteos Lai Si Lim- Chair Nicky Birkinshaw- Treasurer Tara Hannan-murphy (resigned 23 January 20251 lan Hatety {resigned 1 February 20251 Jana Kovariova (appointed 23 January 20251 James John M¢Laughlin IiesigneLI 23 January 20251 Syed Miah (appointed 23 January 20251 Jade Leigh Helen Mitchell (appointed 23 January 20251 C8lhenne Muller13ppoinled 17 April 20251 Neena Rainey lappoinled 23 January 20251 Lynne Rothwell Stephen Nigel Sherratt (reS￿ne￿ 23 January 20251 R•gist•rod addross clo Bentley Resource Centre High st￿et Bentley Doncaster DN5 OAA Regl$t•r•d charlty numbor 1184116 Reglster•d company numbgr CE018003 Independant •xamlnèr Hawsons Chartered Accountsnls S Sidings Court ite Rose Way Doncaster DN4 SNU Voluntary Action Doncaster Chairfs SLitsment For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Welcome to the Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025. This past year has been about adaptabilty, partnership, and renewng our commitment to Doncaster's voluntary. community, and faith sector5. Recent community engagement even￿1nd￿dIng our Together We Thrive event celebrating Volunteers Week highlighted our vibrant volunteer base and collective spirrt in Doncaster. This past year has shown the extraordinary strength of Doncasler's voluntsry and community sector. I am deeply grateful to our dedicated volunteecs, our committed board oftrustees, our advisors and ne￿Y established partners, and all the local organisations have worked alongside us. including organisats'ons from the business community. Together. we have delivered activities and events that not only mel urgent needs bul also built lasb'ng connections across our communities. From supporting grassroots groups to championing local voices in decision-making, Voluntary Action Doncaster has been proud to stand wth those making a real difference. Looking ahead. we ￿maIn committed lo amplfying community acb"on. slrenglhening partnerships and collaboration. and ensuring that Doncaster continues lo be a place Whe￿ everyone can thrive. r_ Lai Si Lim (Chairl 21 August 202S Voluntary Action Doncaster Treasurerfs Statement For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The financial year ending 31 March 2025 has been one of consolidation forvolunlary Action Doncaster IVADI. The accounts presented confimi th* we remain in a position of stsbility and ready for future growth. We carried I0￿3rd £193,649 from the previous year, wth income for the year totalling £1,027 from donations. Expenditure amounted lo £102.536, resuming in a carry forward balance of £92.140 into the 2025126 financial year. Al year end. our total fvnds comprised £98,015 In th¢ bank and £5,875 In ¢rodltors du• wlthln one y•ar. All assets are unrestn"cted. giviny us full flexibility in how they are applied. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Income this year was minimal1£1,027 in donations), relle¢ling our focus on delivenng existing ¢ommitsnents. Major expenditure included the ￿mpletion of S￿nIficant projects and the Iransler of £62,000 to a new delivery provider. Running costs totalled £39,302 significanty reduced from previous years - wth primary costs being Stipends and consultancy fees supports.ng VAD'$ financial and business development. LOOKING AHEAD Wnile thi5 yearfs income was modest, we have worked hard to strengthen our financial foundation. Since year end. we have submitted muttiple funding bids and are awaiting outcomes. We are also implementing a robust fvnding $tratsgy exploring a diverse range of opportunities from grants. trusts, and foundations to social value partnerships, donations, arKI inwme from services. Our partnerships have never been stronger. We have ¢uttivaled relationships with funders, other infraslruclure organisalions, private sector partners. and community stskeholders lo ensurethal as VAD enters a period of growth and development. we have the networks. skills. and resources to succeed. VAD remains financially stable, strategically focused, and committed to delivering maximum value for the communities we serve. Nikki Birkinshaw (Treasurer) 21 August 2025 Voluntary Action Doncaster Trustees Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 INTRODUCTION The Trustees present their report and the unaudf(ed financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI Accounb'n9 and Reporting by Charities. (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial slalements of the charity. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting ptslicies set out in notes to the accounts and comply the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charrties.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Finanual Reporb"ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland- se¢ond edition published in October 2019. TRUSTEES OF THE CHARITY The trustees who have served during the year and Since the year end were as follows.. Lai Si Lim- Chair Nicky Birkinshaw- Treasurer Jana Kovariova lappointed 23 January 2025) Syed Miah lappoinled 23 January 20251 Jade Leigh Helen Mitchell lappointed 23 January 20251 Catherine Muller lappoinled 17 April 20251 Neena Rainey lappointed 23 January 2025) Lynne Rothwell Tara Hannan-murphy Iresigne