Blackbird Leys Advènture Playground CIO
Blackbird Leys Rd. Oxford
OX4 6HW
01865 236646
www.biap.org.uk
Trustees. Report and Financial Ststements forthe year ended March 31" 2025
Registered Charity Number1207973
REpoirr OFTHE TrusfEES
the year beginning April23 20241registration d*e of the CIO) to 31" March 2025
Chavitable Status
Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground CIO (Generally referred to as BL4P). was registered in
England on 23 April 2024 with registration number 12079731 but was in fact (Jormant until June
2nd 2025 when the old charty.. BLackbir(J Leys Adventure Playground IBLAPI 12731721 cease(J
to exist and the new charity and bank account began to be used.
Ch8rity18w does not allowusto report onthe lastyear otthe old charityasw￿ had already
begun the process of becoming a CIO in 2024
Trustees
Rae Humberstone June 2 2025 IITice chairofmanagement Committee)
Susan Price June 2- 2025 Retired September2*2025
Sabrina Sturdy (resigned from the old charity 6" October 2024
Paula Williams June 2 2025
Ewa Gluza June2 2025
Kiawii Goodwin September 22 2025
Kirsty-Ann Mabbott September 22- 2025
Structure Govemanee and Management
The new CIO has a Constit￿lon agreed by the Charity Commission and adopted by the trustees.
At the Charity Commission's recommendation. a clause that restricte(J the age range to 8- 13,

which the trustees suggested, was removed. The BLackbird Leys Adventure Playground CIO h8S
the new constitution on its web site- www.bLap.org.uk
Obje¢tlves and Activities
The objectives of the CIO are for the public benefit, the provision of facilities and 8Ctivities for
the recreation and other leisure time occupation of children oryoung people aged 8- 13
resident in and around Oxford {hereinaftei caiied the area of benefit}. the facilities and activities
being-
those ofwhich the children oryoungpeople have need by reason oftheiryouth or
social and economic circumstances- and
b. those which will improve the condttions of life for such chil(Jren or young people
by promoting their physical. mental and spiritU81 well-being.
Achlevements and Pertormance
Althoughwe began the process ofbecoming a CIO in 2024we did notfinish the proceedings.
that included obtaining a new le8se trom Oxfordshire County Council. until June 2- 2025 an(J
therefore there is no achievements or perfomiance recorded for the year April 1" 2024, to
March 31.2025.
Financial Review
As we did not finally use the new bank account or work as a CIO until June 2 . 2025. there is
no financial review for this year. We are happy ihat the present amount in the bank {on
Januaryl 9 2026) of £67,574.55 is healihy and we will Ix reporting on this in the financial
year ending March 31 , 2026. During 2025 the Managemeni Committee reduced the
essenlial reserves to £20,000 when the cash flow was down (and we were no longer required
by the County to be responsible for returning the land to ils previous slat¢ which would have
in¢lud¢d demolishing the building and play equipment on the site)
We are pleased to say thaL in line with the chaTity Commission recommendations and our
Reserves Policy, we might well in 2026, be able to return to a reserye of £30.000
Public Benefit
The Trustees ofthe charity have due regard. both to the objectives of the charity as set out
above and also to the guidance on public benefit publishe(I bythe Charity Commission, in
exercising their powers and dLrties. All activities will be carried out in pursuance ot the charivs
objectives.
Plans for future Period
The chairman ofthe Managementcommittee, Bronan Ross. will be encouragingthe Work of
staff and trustees working on tund raising and securing external grants on which the charity
relies.
Risk Management
The principal risk to the charity will be in not securing enough fundingfor the future and. of
course. any safeguarding issues arising in the children's activities. We have been pleased with
an incTease in funds coming in this year125-261 and the involvement of more of the trustees in
the process. We are 81so grateful to Tanisha Macklin Carr. the Play and Project Manager, who is
very mindful ofthe safety ofthe children and reports each month to the Management
Committee on any issues and how they have been minimised. Adjacent to the playground is an

area where 8 new communitycentre isto be builtandTanisha is keeping in close contactwith
the building contractors (Hills) to ensure the children's safety during demolition work and the
rebuildingofthe Communttycentre.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilltles
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
give a true and f8irview of the state of affairs of the ch8rity and of the receipts and payments of
the charity forthat period.
In preparing the financi81 statements the Trustees will be required to select suitable accounting
policies and then apply them consistently. make judgements and estimates that are
responsible and pru(Jent and prepare the financial statements on the ongoing concem basls
unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records vthich disclose. with
reasonable accuracy at any time. the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fortaking reasonable steps for prevention
8nd detection of fraud and other irregul8ritie8. The treasurer Gail McLintock will continue to
liaise with the Project Managerand each month a new report and balance sheetwill be
presented at the Management Committee.
Independent Examination
Due tothe newCIO charitywith its new bank account and lease only becoming live on
June 2- 2025. The first report of the new charity will be for the period ending 31" March 2026.
Trustees. Signatu￿$. Signed on behalf of BLAPCIO January20 2026
R8e Humberstone
Ewa Gluza

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WAIES
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