I strategic 8 O L U T l O N S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS Charity Name Strategic Solutions Community Foundation Other names the charity Is known bv SSCF Registered charity number 1198318 Suite 2, Hamilton Court House 1-3 Alum Chine Road Bournemouth Dorset BH4 8DT Charlty's principal addres5 Names of the Trustees who manage the charlty: Trustee name Office lif any) Dates acted Ilf not for whole yearl Jeff Steninger Chair Appointed on 1210512021 Rob Silk Secretary Appointed on 12105/2021 Rachael Martin Treasurer Appointed on 1210512021 Kevin Forbes Appointed on 1110512021 Dean Robertson Appointed on 1210512021 Allan Cruse Appointed on 1210512021 Gile5 WellinEton Appointed on 0810912022 Lindsay Arnold Appointed on 0810912022 Abigail stidworthy Appointed on 0810912022 Emma Turner Appointed on 0810912022 Daniel Parkin Appointed on 0810912022 The Strategic Solutions Community Foundation has no (Jppointed advisers or members of staff. Pagelof8
.,1 strategic S O L U T l O N S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Type ofgovernlng document Trust deed dated 12 May 2021 arkd amended on 22 March 2022 How is the charlty consdtuted? Charitable Trust, unincorporated association Advisers and staff at Strategic Solutions have all been offered the opportunity to become Trustees. Individuals are encouraged to volunteer and are appointed following completion of a DBS check. Trustee selection method OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVTIES Summary of the object5 of the charity set out in its governing document To advance such charitable purposes laccording to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time. The organisation provides welfare and public benefit by raising funds from the advisers and employees of Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planner5. The charitable trust was set up to enable members of the firm to enhance their local communities and those less foltunate through regular donations from income. Funds are distributed via the charity's approved grant-making policy with the intention of supporting the local community. Summary of the maln actlvltfes undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objectives Distributions are usually made to small charitie5 and organisations located in the UK, ideally local to Strategic Solutions clients, advisers and familie5. The Tnajority of operations for the SSCF are in Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Kent, Somerset, West Sussex and Wiltshire. The SSCF aims to improve our local communities by promoting the welfare of our community members, either directly or through a specialist charity or oreanisation which meets our due diligence requirement5. Page2of8
I strategic S O L U T l O N S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACHIVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE- YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025 As with last year, our main aim for the charity has been to support our local communities. This year, a significant amount of our donations have been made towards children's charities and organisations supporhng mental and physical health. This year, we ran our third consecutive Christmas Campaign Christmas Kindness, where we supported 15 causes looking to spread festive cheer and kindness over the Christmas period. This included supporting foodbBnks and homelessness charities (Crawley Open House, HITS food delivery, Teignbridge Homelessness Action Today, Bournemouth foodbankl,. as well as providing Christmas presents to varioLJS groups from children to the elderly (Amelia's Rainbow, Dorset Mums - gifts for the elderly campaign, Piam Brown Ward at Southampton Hospital). We also supported some very well-deservirig local causes, such as= Mosaic Family Support, who provide counselling services to bereaved children and young people,. and The Crumbs Project, who provide professional hospitèlity-based training and life skills for adults with disabilities or mental health conditions We have supported many new cause5 this year, including installing a new heating system in local community hub Carey Hall,. 5ubsidising counselling sessions through Counselling Together and the extremely worthwhile Making Memories scheme, run by charity'YounEer People With Dementia,. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year We have also continued some existing relationships. One in particular is Andrew Findley, who visits schools on an adhoc basls to talk about his experiences completing some of the world's toughest endurance challenges. We believe it is very important to work with schools to supplement their curriculums, bv engaging with young people about important life skills such as resilience. We have a150 continued to collaborate with St Michael's Primary School, supporting their 'Midweek Meals, campaiEn. The support lower income households by offering a meal and a safe, warm space for socialisingi playing games and listening to stories. Our donations are used to buy the ingredients, which can then be offered free of charge. In line with our continued focus on mental and physical health, especially in children, we have a Supported range of grdssroots sports clubs this year, includinE Pulborough Rugby Club, Phoenix Youth Football Club and Poole Cricket Club. Page3of8
I strategic L U T l O N S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FINANCIAL REVIEW- YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025 Cash at bank as at 31" March 2025 was £8,651.81 in unrestricted funds. The mairb financial risk to the charity is loss of donations from Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, which currently makes up all of the charity's income. The charity does not have any operational costs and very limited administrative expenses lincluding accountancy fees). Trustees are all volunteers, who give their time without being remunerated. Therefore, there is no requirement to keep reserves in the bank account. Brief statement of the ¢harity's policy on reserves We donate funds to charities and organi5ation5 as and when applications are received and approved by trustees, therefore we are comfortable with this figure fluctuating. OLtr income is relatively con515tent and we only donate the funds we have available at the time. The trustees do not tend to pledge funds unless these a immediately available in the bank account. However, it is worth noting that donations are made from Strategic Solutions on a weekly basis, meaning the account is kept relatively liquid atalltimes. Details of any funds materials in deficit NIA Analysis of cash at bank When comparing yearly figures, our cash holdings as at 31" March 2025 are noticeably higher than last year12024'. £2,460.04). However, our holdings the vear before on 31" March 2023 were £12.921.29, $0 this year's figures are in line with expectations. Analysis of receipts As mentioned previously, the charity'5 principal source of funds this year has been donations from the advisers and employees of Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners. Donations from advisers are matched by the Strategic Solutions partnership, to be distributed at the discretion of the trustees. Further financial review details Receipts in from Strategic Solutions advisers and the Partnership are calculated based on a percentage of the lirm's income, so although donations are paid to us regularly, the exact amounts will vary with each payment. The total donations for 20251£52,835.351 are higher than last year's12024'. £45,345.32) which is to be expected. Analysls of donations out The Trustees note that our donations paid out this year12025'. £46,637.42) are lower than last year12024.' £54,790.71). The higher receipts and lower donations out explains our increase in cash at bank at 31, March 2025, compared to 31, March 2024. Page4of8
.1 strategic S O L U T l O N 8 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION One of the reasons for our donations out reducing this year is that we have not supported any large contracts or tours12024.' the AFCB Community Sports Trust Money Management Programme and Oly Newton Lights On Wellbeing tourl. Instead, we focused on funding individual causes and helpinE Wlth their needs. Summarv The trustees believe that the donations made this year have supported the kev objectives of the charity, which are to promote welfare and improve the local communities of Strategic Solutions, advisers, employees, clients and families. We have aimed to support smaller, often grassroots organisations which don't receive Government grants or funding lor these make up a small portion of their overall income). The trustees also aim to donate to causes where there is an immediate benefit to the community, so the trustees and donors can see how and where the money is being spent. The funds are all unrestricted, as we have not received land do not anticipate receiving) any unrestricted fund5 in the year under review. We will continue to prioritise small and grassroots organisations within communities local to our advisers, employees and clients. Our particular focus remains on linancial education and mental and physical wellbeing, parhcularly for children and young adults. As mentioned above, we have not funded any school tours or contracts in the year under review. Instead, we prioritised smaller organisations that reached out to us with their own funding requirements. We have already committed to working Wlth Oly Newton to deliver another school tour next year (during the year ending 31" March 20261. Oly will speak to local schools about identifying and living with mental health condition5. This is a large expense, so the cash at bank as at 31" March 2025 has made it possible to commit to this significant donation for next year, as well as our usual pledges and contributions to smaller organisations in our local communities. Future plans Page5of8
.. I strategic B O L U T l D N COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS Report made to the trustees of: Strategic Solutions Community Foundation 31" March 2025 On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Ibelowl 7(Jnd8 I report to the trustees on my ex(Jmination of the accounts for the year ended 31" March 2025. As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsiblefor the preparation of the accounts in accordonce with the Chrjrities Act 20111the Act). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my exumination of the Trust's accounts carried out unders145 of the Act and in crjrrying out my examination, I havefollowed the opplicoble Directions given by the Ch(Jrity Commission unders145{5J{bJ of the Act. I hove completed my examinotion. I confi'rm thot no muterial matters have come to my attention in connection with the exominution which gives me cause to believe thot in, uny muteriol respect.. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. or The accounts do not accord with the accounting records. Independent examiner's ststement I hove no concerns and have come across no other motters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drjwn in order to ent7ble o proper understt7nding of the occounts to be reached. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S DECLARATION Signed yus Name Alexander Baker Date 05.01.2026 Relevant professional qualificationl5) or body lif applicable) ACA Iinstitute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales) Burgess Hodgson Limited, Camburgh House, 27 New Dover Road, Canterburyi Kent, Ctl 3DN Addre55 Page6of8
.rl strategic S O L U T l O N S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS Charity name For the perlod Strategic Solutions Community Foundation I" April 2024 to 31, March 2025 SECTION A- RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS Receipts Unrestricted fund5 £52,854.33 £74.62 £225.00 Restricted funds Endowment funds Strategic Solutions donations Donations Made via Easy Fundraising Donations made via individuals Sub total £53,153.95 TOTAL RECEIPTS £53,153.95 Payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Grants made to charities or organisations Accountancy invoice Admin charges- big cheque for Christmas presentations £46,637.42 £288.00 £36.76 Sub total £46,962.18 TOTAL PAYMENTS £46,962.18 SECTION A SUMMARY: Net receipts I Ipaymentsl Cash funds as at I" April 2024 brought forward Cash funds as at 31, March 2025 to carry forward £6,192 £2,460 £8,652 Page7of8
I strategic S O L U T l D N S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SECTION B- STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31" MARCH 2025 Cash funds Bank account balance as at 31" March 2025 £8,651.81 Agrees with Receipts & Payments section on page 7 Other monetary assets None Investment assets None Assets retained for the charity's own use None Llabilities None TRUSTEE DECLARATION Signed lon behalf of all the Trustees) Name Rachael Martin Date 5, January 2026 Page8of8