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Company registration number: 07577023
Charity registration number: 1142846
SDSA Foundation
Trustees' Report and
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
Holden and Co
Contents
Page
Trustees' Report 1—2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 4
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7—11
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Trustees' Report
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The Objective of SDSA Foundation is the advancement of education and wellbeing of children and young people. 
The organisation aims to achieve its objectives through a variety of activities which include both developing those that work with children, young people and families and supporting them more directly.
Significant Activities
The key objectives for the year were to continue to work with young people through the Pathways to Education programme, a mentoring support programme aimed at raising the ambitions and removing the barriers to education of targeted students. This work has expanded over the course of the year and is showing a real impact on the outcomes of the young people involved.
Public Benefit
The aims of the charity is the advancement and wellbeing and education of young people and in choosing the projects for the advancement the trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
K B Lacey (resigned 28/04/2026)
A E Larsen
S L Maltby
G H Patel
A Merrills (resigned 27/01/2026)
J E Ridgewell
S J White
N P Foster
A J Owens
K J Gadsby (appointed 20/03/2026)
Company Secretary
M Lambell
Charity Number
1142846
Company Number
07577023
Independent Examiner
R Holden FCA
Holden and Co
13-15 Church Street
Oldbury
B69 4DH
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Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
S J White
Trustee
7 July 2026
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of SDSA Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R Holden FCA
7 July 2026
Holden and Co
13-15 Church Street
Oldbury
B69 4DH
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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
2026 2025
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Charitable activities:
Project Funding - 6,356 6,356 8,882
Investments 3 15,804 - 15,804 19,527
15,804 6,356 22,160 28,410
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities: 4
Consultancy - (70,480 ) (70,480 ) -
Miscellaneous (47 ) - (47 ) (234 )
Accountancy (2,400 ) - (2,400 ) (2,400 )
Management charges (17,884 ) - (17,884 ) (6,000 )
Equipment and IT services - - - (381 )
Other (85 ) - (85 ) (339 )
(20,416 ) (70,480 ) (90,896 ) (9,354 )
NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME (4,612 ) (64,124 ) (68,736 ) 19,056
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (4,612 ) (64,124 ) (68,736 ) 19,056
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward 649,957 80,359 730,316 711,260
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 10 645,345 16,235 661,580 730,316
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
2025
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds
Notes £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Charitable activities:
Project Funding - 8,882 8,882
Investments 3 19,527 - 19,527
19,528 8,882 28,410
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities: 4
Miscellaneous (234 ) - (234 )
Accountancy (2,400 ) - (2,400 )
Management charges - (6,000 ) (6,000 )
Equipment and IT services (381 ) - (381 )
Other (239 ) (100 ) (339 )
(3,254 ) (6,100 ) (9,354 )
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 16,274 2,782 19,056
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 16,274 2,782 19,056
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward 633,683 77,577 711,260
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 10 649,957 80,359 730,316
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet
2026 2025
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds
Notes £ £ £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 8 - 6,356 6,356 -
Cash at bank and in hand 675,882 40,359 716,241 709,458
675,882 46,715 722,597 709,458
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 9 (30,537 ) (30,480 ) (61,017 ) 20,858
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 645,345 16,235 661,580 730,316
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 645,345 16,235 661,580 730,316
NET ASSETS 645,345 16,235 661,580 730,316
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Funds 16,235 80,359
Unrestricted Funds 645,345 649,957
TOTAL FUNDS 10 661,580 730,316
For the year ending 31 March 2026 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
S J White
Trustee
7 July 2026
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
SDSA Foundation is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 07577023 and registered charity number 1142846 . The registered office is .
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Incoming Resources
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
2.3. Resources Expended
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Investment Income
2026 2025
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
£ £
Bank interest receivable 15,804 19,527
4. Analysis of Expenditure
2026
Activities undertaken directly Support costs
(see note 5 )
Total
£ £ £
Consultancy 70,480 - 70,480
Miscellaneous - 47 47
Accountancy - 2,400 2,400
Management charges 17,884 - 17,884
Other - 85 85
88,364 2,532 90,896
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2025
Activities undertaken directly Support costs
(see note 5 )
Total
£ £ £
Miscellaneous - 234 234
Accountancy - 2,400 2,400
Management charges 6,000 - 6,000
Equipment and IT services 381 - 381
Other 79 260 339
6,460 2,894 9,354
5. Support Costs
2026
Miscellaneous Accountancy Other Total
£ £ £ £
General administration 47 2,400 - 2,447
Interest payable - - 85 85
47 2,400 85 2,532
2025
Miscellaneous Accountancy Other Total
£ £ £ £
General administration 234 2,400 100 2,734
Interest payable - - 160 160
234 2,400 260 2,894
6. Independent Examiner's Remuneration
2026 2025
£ £
Independent examination of the financial statements 2,400 2,400
7. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2025: NIL)
- -
8. Debtors
2026 2025
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 6,356 -
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9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2026 2025
£ £
Trade creditors 61,017 (20,858 )
10. Movement in Funds
As at 1 April 2025 Income Expenditure As at 31 March 2026
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund 642,994 15,804 (3,376 ) 655,422
Designated:
Advent Fundraiser 92 - - 92
LCST Funds 6,871 - - 6,871
Contingency Fund - - (17,040) (17,040)
6,963 - (17,040 ) (10,077 )
Total unrestricted funds 649,957 15,804 (20,416 ) 645,345
Restricted funds
Broadband Aid 664 - - 664
Pathways Thomas Estley 3,910 - - 3,910
Pathways to Education (B'Leys) (2,494) - - (2,494)
Washing Machine Aid 1,757 - - 1,757
Yule Never Walk Alone (435) - - (435)
Other Grants 9,756 - - 9,756
Community Foundation 67,201 6,356 (70,000) 3,557
London Marathon 2027 - - (480) (480)
Total restricted funds 80,359 6,356 (70,480 ) 16,235
Total funds 730,316 22,160 (90,896 ) 661,580
As at 1 April 2024 Income Expenditure As at 31 March 2025
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund 626,641 19,528 (3,175 ) 642,994
...CONTINUED
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Designated:
Advent Fundraiser 171 - (79) 92
LCST Funds 6,871 - - 6,871
7,042 - (79 ) 6,963
Total unrestricted funds 633,683 19,528 (3,254 ) 649,957
Restricted funds
Broadband Aid 664 - - 664
Pathways Thomas Estley 3,910 - - 3,910
Pathways to Education (B'Leys) (2,494) - - (2,494)
Washing Machine Aid 1,757 - - 1,757
Yule Never Walk Alone (435) - - (435)
Other Grants 9,756 - - 9,756
Community Foundation 64,419 8,882 (6,100) 67,201
Total restricted funds 77,577 8,882 (6,100 ) 80,359
Total funds 711,260 28,410 (9,354 ) 730,316
11. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
12. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.
13. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
2026 2025
Total funds Total funds
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Charitable Activities:
Project Funding
Project funding 6,356 8,882
6,356 8,882
Investments
Bank interest receivable 15,804 19,527
15,804 19,527
22,160 28,410
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable Activities:
Consultancy
Consultancy fees (70,480) -
(70,480) -
Miscellaneous
Sundry expenses (47) (234)
(47) (234)
Accountancy
Independent examiner's fees (2,400) (2,400)
(2,400) (2,400)
Management charges
Management fees (17,884) (6,000)
(17,884) (6,000)
Equipment and IT services
Equipment and IT services - (381)
- (381)
Other
Distributed funding - (79)
Donations - (100)
Bank charges (85) (160)
(85) (339)
(90,896) (9,354)
NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME (68,736) 19,056
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