Charity registration number 1201803
DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
R Ecaley
V Sway51and
C Connor
R l Jeffery
R CG Weaver
IAppointed 2 February 20231
(Appointed 10 january 20241
IAppointed 6 September 20231
IAppointed 4 July 20231
IAppointed 17 June 20241
IAppoiNted 13 April 20231
(Appointed 2 February 20231
IAppointed 2 February 20231
C ThreadEold
P Wilkins
X C C Wiggins
Charlty number
1201803
Company number
CE031299
Registered office
Cherry Red Stadiu
Plough Lane
London
SW17 ONR
Independent emaminer
TC Group
Star House
Rochester
Kent
MEI IUX

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
CONTENTS
Page
Tru5tee5' report
Independent examiner's report
Statement Df financial activities
io
Statement of financial position
li
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statement5
13-22

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting pclicie5 set out in llote I to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounting
and Reporfing by Ch3rities'. Statcment of Rpcommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thp.ir accounts
In 3ccordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
leffcctive I January 20191.
Objectives and activities
The aim5 of Dons Local Action Group I'DLAG'I need to be understood in the context of the prevalence of povertv
in the UK. According to the joseph Rowntree Foundation, there were some 22°A ol the UK'S population living In
poverty In 2022. In London, the area of thp operations of DLAG, the statistics are even starker with an estimated
25Vo of households living in poverty. DLAG'5 Eommitment to its aim of addressing poverty issues in the commLJnity,
through the activities described below, remain5 unwavering. The activities ol DLAG may Ihange but we will aim to
ensure thal the way it is run and governed is fit for purpose. As long as our cofflmunity require5 assistance, we will
aim to bringhope and dignitytothose in need.
Objectives
The princip31 objective of DLAG is to respond to the overwhelming pressure of poverty in our local communitv
through sourcing provisions and redistributing them to those in acute need as a result ol poverty.
DLAG has an enEaEed, dynamic and resilient volunteer network dedicated to helping people fight poverty across
three key focu5 areas..
-food and hDusehold supplies
-furniture 3nd appliances
-laptops and other device5, through our Keep Kids Connected initiative
DLAG operates within the boroLJghs of Kingston, Merton and Wandsworth in Southwest London, 5eekiNg to
collaborate c105e1y with local counc11s, charitie5, sihoo15 and other community partners to support people In need.
This is DLAG'S first period of aperation as an Independent charity. In the loriger term, it is possible its activities mav
change in Scale or nature. However, the core of DLAG in future periods is expected to be sourcing provisions and
rodistributing them to those in need

OONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Activities
The different areas of DLAG'S activities during the period are described below.
FDod and hDU5chold supplies distribution
DLAG operates with a network of 50rne 1,000 volunteers acr055 the org3nisation In numeroLJS roles. The majority
of our volunteers carry out shifts at our SLJperrnarket 5ta115 across our three boroughs to gather donatior15 of food
and hoLJ5ehold supplie5. These donatiOll5 are collected at regular intervals throughout the day and transported to
our central hub for sorting and storage. The contributions received frDm supermarkets and our supplier partners
are compiled into food boxes, which are then delivered directly to individuals or families, or put into regular bulk
donation5 for community organ15ations.
Engaging volunteers is crucial not only for reteniion but for alsD building our brand a5 an inclusive charity, wh&re
vc>ILJnteers are part of the DLAG familv.
DLAG also donate5 Easter egg5 and Christmas toys to Dur food recipients with chi5dren.
Furniture uppliances distributlDn
DLAG aim5 to alleviate furniture poverty by providing good Second-hand items to th050 In neod. We organise
weekly colloctions of second-hand fLJrniture and appliances, after asse551ng their condition and suitability. The
Items are catalogued, repaired and cleaned If needed at our small furniture hub.
We accept referrals frDm social services and charities for client5 in furniture poverty, matching their need5 to
available items, which we then deliver to their homes.
Keep Kid5 Connected Initiotiwe
Keep Kid5 Connected extends support to local councils for disadvantaged children and aids local charities and
community grouk)S.
Led by 3 volLJnteer team of IT profession31s, Keep Kids Connected Initiative refurbishe5 and donate5 laptops to
schools in Merton, Kingston and Wandsworth. The Initiative involves donations ol laptops and IT acEe550rie5 from
corporète partners and individuals, refurbished to industry standards and delivered directly to school5.
Fundroising and community octivity
DLAG derives income from a number of important sources. Events such 35 the Gala dinner, the Big Sleepout and
Sponsored bike ride are important generators of income for DLAG for now and over future years. The charity a150
benefits from gr3nt5 from a range of organisations as well as individual and corporato donations.
During the period DLAG was represented at local cornmunity events ranging from school SLJmmer fairs and
carnivals to charity football rnatches and drinks receptions.
Public benefit
The TrusteEs have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in decidinÈ what activities DLAG
should undertake.

DON5 LOCAL ACTION GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FQR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
AchSèvèmènts and performance
During the period DLAG achieved significant milestones as set out below
Food und household 5upplie5 distribution
In the fin3ncial period DLAG supported 895 households in the local area tutaling 2,448 adult5 and children, we
averaged 1,215 food boxe5 to households per month. Additionally, we provided regular bulk deliverie5 to 39
partner5 averaging 2,126 boxes per rnonth. We provided 14.581 food boxes direct to households and 25,509 boxes
to cornmunity partners. Our standard weekly food box lor one adult had a typical value of £35.37 in the period.
Furniture nnd Appliunce5
In the period we delivered 817 Items to 195 households with 590 items collected We also providod 229 new
mattresses.
Keep Kids Connected
In the period the Keep Kids Connected Initiative donated 275 laptops to schools, 43 to charities, 70 to refugee
organi5ations and 51 to councils.
Fundraising
In November 2023 we hosted our first charity Gala fundraising dinner, raisinÈ over £70,000. Attendee5 Included
guests from large corporate5, local businesses and AFC Wimbledon Football Club, 35 well as representatives from
our charity partners and DLAG volunteers. detnon5trating the deep links that DLAG has developed in the
community.
In December 2023 sixty-five fundr3isers. Including local diEnitaries and representatives from AFC Wimbledon
Football Club spent the night at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Plough Lane. The Big sleep Out #3 raised over
£30,000 for our vital activities in the community ensuring we can continue to help those in need with deliveri25 of
food and furniture.
Amongst the numerous grants vve received our 13rge5t was £62,000 from the National Lottery.

DONS LOCAL AcfioN GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Financial review
This financial review covers the operations of DLAG for its first financial period and consequently there are no
ccmparative amounts stated.
Income
Total Income from donation5 and other sources lor the period was £800,258 whilst Expenditure on charitable
activitie5 was £370,297 resulting in Net income of £429,961.
A significant element of Income from donatlOn5 15 represented by a transfer of £266, 191146% of Total income)
received In March 2023 from AFC Wimbledon Foundation. This tronsfer representpd donations from activities
undertaken on behalf of DLAG in previous periods from 2020 to 2023 whilst operating under the umbrella ol AFC
Wimbledon Foundation. and before DLAG gained independent charitable status. DLAG received currenl year
donat10115 of £173,7141220kn1, the large majority ol which was received from Individuals. Our corporate donors
contributed £23.879 during the period.
Income from events of £145,764 represented 18/u of Income from donations. The two most significant fund-
raising events were the Gala dinner which raised over £70,000 and the Big Sleep Out which rdised over £30.000.
Total income from grants 01 £114,589 114Qhl compr15ed grants representing Restricted fund5 of £82,040 and
Unrestricted funds of £32,549. As d isc1osed in Note 12, Restricted Funds relate to the Merton Council Cost of
Living Emergency Assistance Grant and the National Lottery Community Organi5atlOll5 C05t of Livin8 Fund.
During the period DLAG also received grant awards from Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund. the Blyth
Watson Charitable Trust and the Cameron Mckenna Foundation.
Expenditure
Total expenditure for the period w35 £370,297. of which £288,257 was spent from UnrestTlCted Fund5 and
£82,040 from Restricted Funds. As set out in Note 12, Restricted Funds relate to the Cost of Living Emergency
Assistance Grant and the CommLJnity Organisations Cost of Living Fund. These grants were subject to specific
conditions by the dor)or5.
Total expendiiure of £370,297 comprised Direct C05t5 of £259,443 and Support and Goverriance costs of £IIO,854.
The largest element of Direct Costs was Staff costs of £106.535 129% of Total costs) which represented the
employment costs of OLJr three members of staff. The other majcr area of expenditure of £100,563127%1 related
to OLJr fund-raising Event5.
Within Support and governance costs, we incurred Advertising and marketing costs of £25.542 17Y.l. We a150
spent £17.177 on Motor vehicle expense and £14,001 on IT and software (together 8Y.l. Governance costs of
£2,700 related to accountancy fees and fee5 paid to the independent examiner.
Reserves policy
The Trustees have adopted 3 reserve5 poliiy which they consider appropriate to ensure the continued ability of
DLAG to mEet its objective5. The Trustees have determined that Free reserves, that is fund5 which have not been
designated lor a Specific usc, should bc rnaintained at a minimum level equivalent to six month5 of annual
exponditure. The Trustees consider that Free reserves at this level will ensure that, in the p.vent of 3 significant
drop in funding, DLAG will be able to continue to meet its objectives while consideration is given to what actions
need to betakon.

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH Z024
The charity held iot31 unrestricted reserves of £429.961 at the reporting end date. Of which. £39,233 is made up
ol tangible fixed assets where the funds would only be realised upon disposal of these assets. Not including the
unre211sed funds from t3n8ible fixed 355et5, the charity has total unrestricted reserves of £390.728.
Mojor risks
Principal risks and un¢ertainties
DLAG maintains a risk rEglSter identifying key risks. together with an 3s5e55ment of their impact and probability. A
planned approach to Mitigation, where possible, is then identified.
RISK DESCRIPTION
RISK CAUSE
RISK MITIGATION
Loss of incomp due to damage
o DLAG reputation.
Inappropriate
olunteers.
behaviour
DBS
check5
afeguaiding
pplied.
carried
out,
procedurec.
oss of income due to failLJre to
ttract and retain volLJnteers.
Excessive workloads for existin
olunteers. Unattractive workin
nvironment for new and existin
olunteers.
Monitor and seek to manage
ndividual
workloads.
Maintain
attractive
workin
nvlronment for volunteers.
Loss of bank funds.
Failureof oneof OLAG'S banks.
Ensure distribution of funds
£85,000
Loss of supermarket collection
oints
One or more supermarkets could
change policv
Maintaln
and
upermarket relationships
develo

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD EAIDED 31 MARCH 2024
Plans for future periods
The plans for fLJture periods involve both a continuation of DLAG'S existing activities and 3 development In those
continue to source provisions from our community and redistribute them to those who are in acute need
a5 a result of poverty
continue to work closely with local organisations to extend our reach and to assist our partners to better
their service5
plan to develop and strengthen our relationship with corporate partners with tailored offerings including
corporate volunteer days, fLJnd raising and donations
continuc to build our volunieering communiiy, aiming to ensure that our va1unteer5 are welcomed,
SLJpported and thanked
plan to increase our visibility and strengthen our connections in the local community including extending
our school initiative5 and undertaking more community oufreèch
continue to monitor the way in which DLAG Is structured. governed and run to ensure that it 15 fil for
purpose
All such plans will be regularly reviowed by the Trustees, using detailed management information where available.
Structure, governance and management
DLAG 15 a Charitable Incorporated Oreanisation ICIOI reElStered with the Charities CommiSs￿On under number
1201803. The CIO was registered with the Charities Commission on 2 February 2023.
R E Caley
V Swaysland
C Connor
(Appointed 2 February 20231
(Appointed 10 january 20241
(Appointed 6 September 20231
(Appointed 4 july 20231
(Appointed 17 June 20241
(Appointed 13 April 20231
(Appointed 2 FebrLJ3ry 20231
(Appointed 2 February 20231
Rjleffery
R C G Weaver
C Thre3dgold
Pwilkins
XCC Wiggins
Recruitment ond uppointment OA trustees
The governing body of DLAG Is the Board of Trustees I'the Board") comprising eight members who meet at le35t
six time5 a year. At every Annual Retirement Meetln8 one third of the Trustees. being those who have bEen
longest in off ice, must retire from off ice. Retiring Trustoes may be reappointed but a Trustee who has 5ervEd for
two consecutive terms ol off ice must take a break from office. These Trustees may be reèppointed at the earlier of
the anniversary of their break from off icc and the Annual Retirement Meeting following that at which their break
from office cornmenced.
No external body has a right to appoint TrLJ5tee5.

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR TIIE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Orgnnisotyonol structure
The main respon5ibilitie5 of the Board are setting the strategy for DLAG and monitoring it5 implementation,
setting and monitoring the budget and exercising financial overview.
The Board has established a Finance Sub-committee with function5 delegated by the Board. The Chair attends all
the Sub-committee weetings.
The Trustees delegate the day to day running of DLAG elernents to the Operations Team. The Operations Team
comprises three members of staff. The Operations Team report to the Board at least monthly to review current
155ues. Regular operational meetings are held by the Operations Team and one Trustee.
The 803rd regularly reviews its governance procedures, taking legal advice as appropriate.
Relotianship with relt7ted purtie5
Legal advice is obtained from Bates Wells. The independent examiner is TC Group. HR and health and safety advice
15 provided by Peninsular.

DOPIS LOCAL ACnON GROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR TNE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCM 2024
Stlternent ol trustees, respon￿bIlItIeS
The trustees are responsible lor PfephrinR the Trusteos. flepoit and thp linanÉiJl statements In accordance wilh
applicable law ènd Unlted Kingdorn Accounting Standard5 Iunited Kln8dorn Generally Accepted Accounling
The la¥v applitable 10 charities in EnglJnd ond Wales requires Ihe Irusiees to prepare financial siaiemen15 lor each
IIDaniial year which 8ive a truE and falr view of the state ol aflairs ol thv. charity and ol Ihe Incoyning resources
nd appliciilion Df resources of ihe charlty lor that period.
In prepcirin8 (hese Ilnancial 51alefflent5, Ihe trustees are required lo..
selecr sullable accouniin8 policles and then apply them consistently.,
Dbserve the method5 and prlnclple5 in the Charitie5 50RP,.
make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent,.
stale wheihei applicable accounting standards have been lollowed, subject 10 3ny malerial departLJres disclosed
and oxplained in iho financial s¢3temenlS', and
prepare Lhe finhntial SlalernÈnt5 on the going concern b3S15 unloss il is inappropriaie to presume thai the charity
will coniinue In operarion
The fru5fees are responsible lor keepin8 sufficient accounting recoids that dist105e wilh rea50nablp accurary al
ny lime the financ131 Posllion ol the charity and enable Ihem to ensure that the financial 51aiement5 CDmply wilh
the Charities Act 2011, the Charity IAccounts and Repartsl RE8vlatlOns 2008 and the piov1510ns ol the irusl deeLS
They are 3150 re5ponslble lor 5aleguaidin8 ihe a5sels of the £harity and hence Iof iaking reasonable 51eps lor the
PTE¥ention and detection of ffaud and other iwre8uloiilie5.
The Iru51ees' report was approved by the Board ol Tr￿Slee5.
a ffjviad J
C Thread¥old
Trusite
3 OLlober 2024

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Dons Local Action Group (the charity) for
the period ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
A5 the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in rL?spect of my examination of the charity's financial 5tatcrnent5 cèrried out under scction 145 of the
2011 Act. In carrying out my 8xamination I have followed all the applicable Directions giver by thg Charitv
Commission undLr soction 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2DII Act. I confirm that l am qualified to umdertake the eMamin3tion because l am a member of the
A550ciation of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed budiLIS.
I have completed my Examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving rne cause to beliove that In any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity a5 required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or
the financial statement% do not aciord with those records,. or
the financial statements have not been propared in accordance with the method5 and principles of the
statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in thi5 report in ordpr to enable a proper understanding of the finallcial 5tatement5 to be
reached.
Sally Meah FCCA
On behalf of rc Group
Star House
Rochester
Kent
MEI IUX
Dated:

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD EJVDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
fund5
2024
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
2024
Notes
Income from..
Donation5 and other sources
718,218
82,040
800,258
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
288,257
82.040
370,297
Net incorne and movement In funds
429,961
429.961
Reconclliatlon of funds..
Fund balances at 2 February 2023
Fund balance5 at 31 March 2024
429,961
429,961
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recogni5ed in the period. All income and
expenditure derive from continuing activities.

DONS LOCAL AcnoN GROUP
STATEMEIIT OF FINANUAL P051TION
AS Af31 MARCH2024
2024
N¢rtes
Fljted ass
Int3n6ible a55e&
Tangsble assets
3.222
39,233
41,455
Current assots
Oebtors
Cash at b3nk and in hand
io
3.014
403,791
406,805
19.299
CrEdhrs: amounts falllrya due wkthln ofi* year
Net cUr￿n¢ assets
387,506
Total assets les5 current Ilabllkles
429,961
Tht funds of ihe charlty
Unrellricted funds
429,961
429.961
The financlal ststements were approved by the trustees on 3 Ortober 2024
C Thread8old
Trustee

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated Irom/labsDrbed by) operation5
15
450,319
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
14,0001
142,5281
Net cash used in investing activities
146,5281
Net cash usèd in financing activities
Net increase In cash and cash equivalents
403,791
Cash and cash equivalent5 at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
403,791
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DON5 LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 20Z4
Accounting policie5
Charity information
Dons Local Action Group is a charity registered in England and Wale5. The re8lStered office is Cherry Red
Stadium, Plough Lane, London SW17 ONR.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statemenls hève been prepared in accordance with the charity's govorning documcsnt, the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepLSblic of Ireland~
'FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statemenl of Recommcnded
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the U K and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. The charity is 3 Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial 5tatement5 are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetarv
amounts in these financial stat?ments are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expect3tion that the
charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence lor the foreseeable futLJre. Thus the
trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accountin£ In preparing tho financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted fund5 are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furrherance of their charitable
objective5.
Restrictod funds are subject to spÈcifit conditions by donors or grantors 35 to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out the notes to the financial statements.
Endowrnent funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Incorne is recognised whon the charity is le8ally entitled to it after any perforrnance conditions have been
met, the amounts can be measLJred reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recogni5ed on receipt. Other donations are recognised oncc the charity has bepn
notified of the donation, unless performance CDnditions require deferral of the amoLJnt. Income tax
recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of COVEnant is recognised at the time
of the donation.
Legacies are recoEnised on receipt or otherwise il the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the arnount 15 known, and receipt is expected, If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
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DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continuedl
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recogni5ed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, It is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will bc required in settlement, and the amount
ol the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for ON an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance
costs 3r2 allocated to the applicable expenditure heading5, The cost of raising funds comprise investment
manaEement Costs.
Support Costs are those ¢osts incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.
Governance costs are thosc incurred in connection with administration Df the charity and compliance with
constitution313nd statutory requirement5.
1.6 Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired sep3rately from a bLJsine55 are recognised at cost and are 5LJbseqLJently measured
t cost less accumulated amort1sat￿0n and accumulated impairment10sses.
Intangible 355ets acquired on business combination5 are recognised 5eparate1y frum 8oodwill at the
acquisition date where It Is prob3ble that the expected future economic bcnelits that are attributable to the
asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset Ean be measured reliably,- the Intangible asset
3ri5e5 frorn contractual or other legal rights,- and the intangible a55et is 5eparablE from the entity.
Arnorti5atian 15 recognised so as to write off the c05t or valuation of assets less their residual values over
their Ljselul live5 on the following bases..
Software
33% straight line method
1.7 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at C05t and 5LJb5equently measured at cost Dr valuation, net of
dcpreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the c05t or valuation of assets less their residual value5 over
their useful lives on the following bases..
Fixtures and filtings
Motor vehicles
20Yu Straight Line
20% straight Line
The Éain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset 15 determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying valLJe of the asset, and is recogni5ed in the statement of financial activities.
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DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
l.B Financial in5tryment5
The charity has elected to apply the provisioll5 of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issue5, of FRS 102 to all ol its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the ch3rity'5 balallce sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provision5 of the instrument.
Finantial assets and liabilities are offset, with the nEt amounts presented In the financial statements, when
there 15 a legally enforceable right to Set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basis or to re31i5C the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
8asiclinancial ossets
Basic financial assets, which include debtor5 and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction cost5 and are subsequently carried at amortised c05t using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction
is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial
asset5 classified as receivable within one yEar are not arnort15ed.
8usicAinon¢lul Ilobilities
B35ic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initi3lly recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement COn5titut85 3 financing transaction, where thp debt Instrument is rnea5ured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amDrtised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, Using the effective interest rate mcthod.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
aperètlOn5 from supplier5. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment 15 due within one
vear or lo55. If not, they are presented a5 non-currerTrt liabilities. Trade creditors are recogn15ed Initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rnethod.
Derecognition offinonciul liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecogllised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.9 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirernent benefit schemes are charged as an expense 35 they fall due.

DONS LOCALACflON GROUP
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDEO 31 MARCH 2024
Income from donatlons and other sources
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
Donations and gifts
Event5
173,714
145,764
32,549
366,191
173,714
145,764
114,589
366,191
Grants
82,040
Donation5 received from AFC Wimbledon from 2020 to 2023
718,218
82,040
800,258
Donations and gifts
Corporate donations
Individual donations
Collection tin donations
Other
23,879
97,215
32,607
20,013
23,879
97,215
32,607
20,013
173,714
173,714
Grants receivable for core attivities
Grants awards
32,549
82,040
114,589
32,549
82,040
114,589
Donations received from AFC Wlmbledon from 2020 to 2023
Transfers represent donations and activities undertaken on behalf of DLAG in previous periods Ljnder the
urnbrella of AFC Wimbledon Foundation and before DLAG gained independent charitable Status.

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Empenditure on charltable activitie5
Food and
household
supplies
dlstrlbutlon
2024
Direct Costs
Staff costs
Furniture costs
Stall and hub supplies
Merchandise
Children's toys
Fundraising transaction fees
Events
106,535
16,969
16,553
15,203
2,914
706
100,563
259,443
Support and governance cost5 (see note 41
Support
Governance
108,154
2,700
370,297
Analy515 by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted fund5
288,257
82,040
370,297
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiner of £1,080 lor independent examin3tion.

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support costs allocated to attlvStle5
2024
Depreciation and amortisation
Cleaning & pest conlrol
IT & software Costs
Rent & rates
4,073
3,818
14,001
4,120
17,177
25,542
Ll,730
1,942
Motor vehicle expenses
A¢Jvertising & marketing
Legal fees & Consultancy
5ubscriptlOnS
Bankfees
Insurance
DBS checks
IT costs
6,415
1,566
7,600
487
Recruitment
Account3ncy fees
Governance costs
9,681
2,700
110,854
Analysed between:
Food and
household
supplies
distribution
110,854
2024
Governance costs comprise=
Independent examiner's fees
Accountancy
1,080
1,620
2,700
Trustee5
R Caley, 3 trustee of the charity, received payment of £16,150 for providing fundraising services to the
charitv.
No other trustee5 lor any persons connected with them) received 3ny remuneration or benefits from the
charity dLJring the period.
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DON5 LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEOI
FOR THE PERIOD ENOED 31 MARCH 20Z4
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the period was-
2024
Number
Employment costs
2024
Wage5 ènd salaries
Soci31 security costs
Other pension costs
94.867
9,640
2,028
106,535
There were no employep5 whose annual remuneration w35 more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The only payment of key management personnel is detailed in note 5.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from taK3tion on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purpose5.

DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Intangible fimed assets
SDftwarE
Cost
At 2 February 2023
Addition5
4,000
At 31 March 2024
4,000
Amortisation and impairment
At2 February 2023
Amort15atiDn charged for the PEriod
778
At31 March 2024
778
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
3,222
Tangible fixed assets
FIKtu*es and Motor ¥ehltlÈs
fittin85
Cost
Additions
1,328
41,2DO
42,528
At31 March 2024
1,328
41,200
42,528
Depreciation and impairment
Depreciation charged in the period
87
3,208
3,295
At 31 March 2024
87
3,208
3,295
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
1,241
37,992
39.233
10 Debtors
2024
Amounts falling due within one year..
Prepayment5 and accrued income
3,014
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DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH Z024
11 Creditors.. amounts falling due wlthln one year
2024
other taxation and social securitv
Trade creditor5
Other creditor5
2,410
13,793
396
Accruals and deferre(4 income
2,700
19,299
12 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity cornprised balances af donations 3nd grants held on trust subject to
specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 2 February
2023
Incoming
resources
Resourtès
expended
At 31 March
2024
Cost of Living Emergency Assistance Grant
Community Org3nisations Cost of Living Fund
20,000
62,040
120.0001
162,0401
82,040
182,0401
Cost of Living Emergency Assistance Grant the grant is to provide the nece55ary infrastructure to SUPPOrt
the coordination and delivery of emergency food and supplies to re5ident5 in need including those who are
vulnerable and i501ated.
Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund - Is being delivered by the National Lottery Community Fund,
the largest comrnunily funder in the UK. Grants will support charity at the frontline of dealing with the
increase in the cost-of-living.
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DONS LOCAL ACTION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13
Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds ol the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donation5 and grants which are
not subjoct to specific conditions by dorTrors and grantors as to how they may be used. These Include
designated funds which have been Set aside out ol unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 2 Februarv
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
General funds
De518nated funds
718,218
1288,2571
18,0001
8,OCIO
421,961
8.000
718,218
1288,2571
429,961
The designated funds are funds put aside for the purchase of a new van.
14 Related party transactions
The only related party transactions during the period were trustee payments disclosed in note 5.
15 Cash generated from operations
2024
Surplus for the period
429,961
Adjustments for..
Amort15ation of intangible assets
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
778
3,295
Movements in working c3pit31..
Ilncreasel in debtors
Increase in creditors
13,0141
19,299
Cash generated from operation5
450,319
16 Analysis of change5 in net fundslldebtl
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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