OXFORDSHIRE DISCOVERY COLLEGE
Oxfordshire Discovery College provides informal learning programmes to children and young people, along with their parents, carers and professionals, on mental health topics. These programmes are designed and delivered by Experts-by-Training and Experts-by-Experience, to develop resilience, skills, understanding and support networks, and to improve wellbeing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £30,337 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £40,302. The trustees report highlights challenges including reduced voluntary leadership and a difficult external fundraising climate, which necessitated the CEO's departure and steps to secure stability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Matthew Alan Sladechair
- Ella Buckingham
- Frances Wheare
- Maria Bourbon
- Neil Jarvey
- Pauline Collier
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £52k | £83k |
| 31/03/2024 | £79k | £50k |
| 31/03/2023 | £77k | £34k |
Common questions
Is OXFORDSHIRE DISCOVERY COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £30,337 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £40,302. The trustees report highlights challenges including reduced voluntary leadership and a difficult external fundraising climate, which necessitated the CEO's departure and steps to secure stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OXFORDSHIRE DISCOVERY COLLEGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OXFORDSHIRE DISCOVERY COLLEGE as a grant recipient include MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST, DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE, MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | FY2024 | £1k | Staff Awards |
| MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £1k | |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £1k | |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | FY2022 | £1k | |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | FY2023 | £500 | Staff Awards |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2024 | £20k | Discovery College: Wellbeing; right from the start |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/04/2023 | £10k | Discovery College: Creating a Wellbeing Community |
| Postcode Lottery | 03/04/2023 | £12k | Unrestricted Funding |