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The Parasol Project

The charity provides inclusive play and leisure activities for children, teenagers and young adults from Oxford and surrounding areas. Disabled and non-disabled children, teenagers and young adults participate in activities together primarily during school holidays. Some activities - dance, youth group and Parasol Plus for young adults - run throughout the year.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides inclusive play and leisure activities for children, teenagers and young adults from Oxford and surrounding areas. Disabled and non-disabled children, teenagers and young adults participate in activities together primarily during school holidays. Some activities - dance, youth group and Parasol Plus for young adults - run throughout the year.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£429,500
Latest Expenditure
£437,365

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£429,500
£437,3650 / 50
2024
£433,935
£389,0650 / 50
2023
£292,110
£333,4600 / 40
2022
£226,672
£257,0760 / 40
2021
£0
£00 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Parasol Project

What does The Parasol Project do?

The charity provides inclusive play and leisure activities for children, teenagers and young adults from Oxford and surrounding areas. Disabled and non-disabled children, teenagers and young adults participate in activities together primarily during school holidays. Some activities - dance, youth group and Parasol Plus for young adults - run throughout the year.

How much income did The Parasol Project report in 2025?

The Parasol Project reported total income of £430k and reported expenditure of £437k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Parasol Project registered as a charity?

The Parasol Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2020 as charity number 1188736. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Parasol Project?

The Parasol Project is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anna Louise Hemphill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Parasol Project operate?

The Parasol Project operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Parasol Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Parasol Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188736.

Details

Address
THE PARASOL PROJECT
MALTFIELD ROAD
HEADINGTON
OXFORD
OX3 9RG
Registration Date
24 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5137132
Charity Number
1188736

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Trustees

Anna Louise Hemphill Chair
Amanda Jane Kerr
Anne Michaela Schuster
Anneke Hackmann
Deborah Hunter
Jeremy John Bloomfield

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