SOUTH OXFORD COMMUNITY-ASSOCIATION
SOCA manages a Community Centre in South Oxford for the benefit of the local inhabitants and works with local residents, the statutory authorities and voluntary and other organisations to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and social welfare without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race or religion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves were £24,592, which the trustees consider appropriate to meet financial obligations including staff redundancy and three months of annual expenditure. The charity's principal income sources are letting and room hire, with additional small amounts from sales and catering, and no funds were materially in deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“SOCA’s principal source of funds is from letting and room hire income, with small amounts from the sale of artworks, catering and entertainment”
“The reserve for 2025 is £24,592.” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
- Oxford City Council
Trustees
- Mark Thomas Essexchair
- Anna Railton
- Claire Stentiford
- Martin Paul Beek
- Richard Watts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £85k | £88k |
| 31/03/2024 | £78k | £77k |
| 31/03/2023 | £83k | £78k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £70k |
| 31/12/2020 | £47k | £47k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH OXFORD COMMUNITY-ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves were £24,592, which the trustees consider appropriate to meet financial obligations including staff redundancy and three months of annual expenditure. The charity's principal income sources are letting and room hire, with additional small amounts from sales and catering, and no funds were materially in deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 14/11/2025 | £6k | Fit for Life seated exercise class |