The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO
Also known as: Soap
Close to Oxford City centre, the South Oxford Adventure Playground (SOAP) provides a well equipped, free, open access play area for all children. Supervised by playworkers, it's open at Easter, summer holidays & half-terms, & after school in the summer. Children aged 7 upwards can register to visit without a parent/carer. Approx 400 children register per year, and about 7,000 child visits occur.
Activities & Mission
Close to Oxford City centre, the South Oxford Adventure Playground (SOAP) provides a well equipped, free, open access play area for all children. Supervised by playworkers, it's open at Easter, summer holidays & half-terms, & after school in the summer. Children aged 7 upwards can register to visit without a parent/carer. Approx 400 children register per year, and about 7,000 child visits occur.
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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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £48,176 | £44,674 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £55,972 | £58,966 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £48,265 | £48,891 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2021 | £47,900 | £35,358 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2020 | £48,233 | £31,519 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO
What does The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO do?
Close to Oxford City centre, the South Oxford Adventure Playground (SOAP) provides a well equipped, free, open access play area for all children. Supervised by playworkers, it's open at Easter, summer holidays & half-terms, & after school in the summer. Children aged 7 upwards can register to visit without a parent/carer. Approx 400 children register per year, and about 7,000 child visits occur.
How much income did The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO report in 2024?
The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £45k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO registered as a charity?
The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2014 as charity number 1157509. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO?
The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO operate?
The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The South Oxford Adventure Playground CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157509.
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