WISBECH LIONS CLUB
A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
NUMBER: 1173380
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
TRUSTEES REPORT: STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
The Club operates under a CIO Cons3tu3on (Trust Deed).
There are eight trustees, who were appointed by the members of Wisbech Lions Club. Those trustees for the forthcoming year 2022-23 are detailed below.
The trustees manage the Club under the terms of the Club Cons3tu3on, make policy decisions and authorise grants in accordance with the grant making policy dated 2016.
SOURCES OF FUNDS
The main sources of income are fund raising events organised by the Club in the Wisbech locality. The Members are grateful for the support given by the ci3zens in this area.
The Club also usually holds several events throughout the year, which provide entertainment for those persons aLending, as well as being a source of income for the CIO.
The fundraising is undertaken mainly by the members of this Club, but addi3onally there are a small number of volunteers who assist when needed.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
the following:
individuals within the Wisbech and the surrounding locality, including those who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or educa3onally.
clubs.
*Making dona3ons to na3onal and interna3onal appeals for relief work in areas both inside and outside the UK, as well as relief dona3ons to fellow Lions Clubs Interna3onal members in needy areas.
TRUSTEES 2021-22
Marilyn Batrick, Bill Batrick, Eric Dalton, Caroline Edmunds, Alan Edmunds, Chris Gay, Robert Pearson, Maureen Smart.
CLUB PRINCIPAL OFFICERS 2021-22
President: Marilyn Batrick First Vice President: Chris Gay Second Vice President: Maureen Smart Secretary: William Batrick Treasurer: Caroline Edmunds
BANKERS
NatWest Bank PLC, Market Place Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Annual General Mee+ng - 2022-2023 President’s Report
including Lion Joan Diggle, who sadly passed away, Zone Chair and I.P.P. Lion Alan Edmunds, who is of course much missed, also Lion David Lilley who had served as a Lion for over 50 years. These 10 members have leb in good standing, mainly due to age or health problems. I ended my year with the club having 22 members in total.
Our Youth Programme con3nues, with Lion Jayne and myself collec3ng the Peace Poster Shield at Conven3on in Dunston Hall, Norwich. We have con3nued to help various Youth groups with welfare dona3ons this year, including Scouts and Guides. We have also helped with Abigail's wheelchair, Bobby's Buggy, Ravenswood Animal Rescue, Ben Chilton, Feed Fenland, Magic Breakfasts, BuLonhole Lake, Leverington Sports and Social Club, Womens' Refuge, Schools Partnership Literacy Project, and many others including various L.C.I.F. Appeals.
Our Ac3vi3es team, led by Lion Maureen Smart M.J.F. has ensured that we can con3nue to help many worthy causes with funds from our many events throughout the year, with our members helping when possible. Our Sleigh runs, Sta3cs a n d Christmas Market was a huge success, bringing in an amazing amount of funds for the Charity Account.
Lion Simon Crowson also did his amazing 7 Marathons in 7 days, swelling the Charity Account by over £1,000, as well as his poor sore feet aber walking many, many miles. The club is so proud of his sacrifice.
We have had several Social Events during the year, including our 50th Charter Celebra3on, which was well aLended with 73 people aLending.
We have also had several visitors and speakers at our mee3ngs during the year. 2ndVice District Governor Lion Colin Talbot badged up 2 of our new members, and Region Chair Lion Peter Wallwork badged up another new member the following month. We had a visit from 2 members of The Samaritans who gave us a very interes3ng talk, and also a former Harbourmaster of the Port of Wisbech, who is compiling a book on the River Nene. He was able to take away some documents and photographs provided by some of our members, and he hopes to return in the future to give us an update.
I would like to thank our 1St Vice President & Membership Chair, Treasurer & Club Administrator, Secretary, Welfare and Ac3vi3es Chairs, who have all given exemplary service, also our Board of Trustees, who are greatly valued for their con3nued support this year in helping us to maintain our group in serving our community, whilst having fun, fellowship and friendship along the way.
I am so proud to be part of such a friendly and suppor3ve club and sincerely hope that Wisbech Lions Club will con3nue for many years to come.
Marilyn Batrick Club President 2022-2023
Vice President’s Report 2022-2023
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the last years President for doing such a very good job, such a good job, it left me very little to do as Vice President, other than attend Zone meetings. I hope that I can do half as well in my year as President.
Chris Gay Vice President
Secretary’s Report 2022-2023
I attended the Trustees meetings on the 20th of October 2022 then the 29th of March 2023 and also attended Zone meetings.
With the social and club members I assisted with Charter in 2023. With the agreement of club trustees arranged with President Marilyn, to contact Oakbrook for the, well deserved, M.J.F. for lion Maureen Smart.
I arranged with Chairs of Committees and officers for their reports for A.G.M. Completed new members directory, and updated details throughout year.
I was in touch with British Legion to arrange for the Lion Club wreath for Remembrance Day in November. I was in contact with District Secretary Keith Radley in relation to resolutions and delegates and alternates for convention and discussed at club level.
I was responsible for the voting for forthcoming Officers and Trustees, by ballot forms, and then sent details to Oakbrook U.S.A. In Preparation for the new lion portal, I checked members details and then contacted head
Both Lion President and myself were requested by Cam Sight to give a talk at the Rosmini Centre about Lions and L.C.I.F. to a visibly impaired group. We both attended the Golden Age Fair on the 14th of December.
The music licence was verified, for the sleigh, and the door to door collecting licence, from Fenland Council, was arranged.
It was not until I was asked about my length of service to Lions, I realised, that since retiring from full time work some 17 years ago, I had not missed a business meeting, my how time flies.
Bill Batrick MJF Secretary
WISBECH LIONS CLUB cio ACCOUNTS R•port and Flnanclal Statemènt: Year endgd June 2023 Approved by the Trustees and slgned on their behaN by: Marilyn 8atrick (President 2022-2023 .................. Chrfs Gay (Wice President 2022-2023........ l. Aceounlln Pollcl The financia5 statements have been Prared on a Recelpls and Paym&nt ba5. 2. ResemB P Ilcl88 Cash at Bank 1$ 811 Ljnrestricted funds. apart from any outstsndlng commitments which appear elsewh8r8 in this report. 3. Flnanelal Accounts harl Re1 and Pa mfrnts The Charityfinand81 accounts of the Club fdlow this noto. unts atlon . Recel and Pa ents The adminlstration costs of Wsbech Lions Club CIO are paid by the members of Wlsbech Lions Club CIO from their annu81 dues and also from ¢9rtain fundraising events organlsed by members speclficalty for that purpose. The admlnlstralion financi81 accounts of the Club follow this note. 5. Donatlons recefv Details appear in the followlng arLounts. abl donatlons Ive Détails 8pp&ar in the followng accounts.
WISBECH LIONS CLUB 2022-20223
CHARITY ACCOUNT
CURRENT ACCOUNT 53-81-11. 13045555 RESERVE ACCOUNT 53-81-11 13045563 1[ST] JULY 2022 TO 30 JUNE 2023
LEDGER RECONCILIATION at 30 JUNE 2023
| LEDGER RECONCILIATION at 30 JUNE 2023 | |
|---|---|
Opening ledger balance 1 July 2022 16457.72 Add receipts 2022-23 12348.13 Deduct payments Dona3ons made 10619.90 Debits 3097.20 Closing Balance Balances per bank statements at NatWest Bank Wisbech 30thJune 2022 Current account 13045555 0.00 Reserve account 13045563 16457.72 Surplus at 30 June 2023 -1368.97 Total funds per bank statements 30 June 2023 Represented by balances at NatWest 30 June 2023 Current account 13045555 0.00 Reserve account 13045563 15088.75 |
15088.75 |
| 15088.75 | |
| 15088.75 |
WISBECH LIONS CLUB 2021-2022 CIO number 1173380 DONATIONS GIVEN OUT July 2022 – June 2023
| GVC Cadets Nordelph Hall Bursary Monies (3) QEH Breast Care Unit Tilney Brownies Wisbech PHAB Ravenswood Pets LCIF Pakistan Appeal (100x2) Paul AlbuL – Toy appeal RBL Wreath Wheelchair Appeal (Tracey Newell) LiLle Miracles Clarkson Infant School Orchard School Vouchers Ben Chilton Racing Orchard School Bobby’s Buggy 3 Kiddies Vouchers 3rdWisbech Scouts LCIF Turkey Appeal Salva3on Army (C Mar3n) DG Wife Appeal, Magic Breakfast Samaritan’s Dona3on Feed Fenland (250 +500) World Scout Jamboree (Scouts) BuLonhole Lakes 3rdWisbech Guides Wisbech Schools Partnership Spring Gardens Leverington Sports Club Women’s Refuge Parcels Wisbech Bandstand Total DonaXons Given Out |
£200.00 £250.00 £1250.00 £100.00 £150.00 £100.00 £500.00 £200.00 £250.00 £25.00 £1000.00 £500.00 £250.00 £100.00 £500.00 £250.00 £400.00 £105.00 £400.00 £200.00 £250.00 £200.00 £200.00 £750.00 £1000.00 £150.00 £250.00 £200.00 £250.00 £200.00 £189.90 £250.00 £10,619.90 |
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WISBECH LIONS CLUB CIO Number 1173380
DONATIONS RECEIVED July 2022 – June 2023
| Easter Egg Collec3ons | £1038.61 |
|---|---|
| Bank Interest | £109.01 |
| Armed Forces Day | £410.10 |
| Bygones Fun Day | £205.75 |
| Corona3on Event | £337.00 |
| Easter Fun Day Stall | £366.53 |
| Spike’s Marathon (inc Paypal) | £1070.92 |
| Christmas Sleigh Collec3ons | £6539.26 |
| Christmas Light Switch On | £312.72 |
| Conkers Fees | £540.00 |
| Conker Rafe | £205.00 |
| Wisbech Town Council Xmas Sweets | £250.00 |
| Halloween Stall | £122.00 |
| Parson Drove Stall | £555.32 |
| Rotary (half Jodie evening) | £49.86 |
| Parson Drove | £236.05 |
Total £12348.13
WISBECH LIONS CLUB CIO NO. 1173380
Charity Account Debits July 2022 – June 2023
| Peace Poster (in 3 Payments) | 425.94 |
|---|---|
| Stock for All Events | 1103.95 |
| Prin3ng and engraving | 62.00 |
| Incidental club expenses | 77.69 |
| Fenland District Council Xmas Pitch | 35.00 |
| Informa3on Com. Ofce | 35.00 |
| Fenland Council Licence | 20.00 |
| Conker Night Hall Hire | 70.00 |
| Conker night (food + laces etc) | 154.50 |
| Sleigh Expenses (cover, petrol etc) | 91.00 |
| Sleigh & Father Christmas Refurb | |
| (cover, petrol, costumes etc.) | 189.55 |
| Easter Egg Baskets (inc Rafe books) | 339.50 |
| Message in a BoLle | 100.00 |
| Cancer Bingo | 50.00 |
| Jodie Mee3ng (room hire +catering) | 154.72 |
| Monies allowed in Dues to Admin | 188.35 |
Total 3097.20
WISBECH LIONS CLUB
A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION: 1173380 ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT: RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS 12 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Balances per bank statements at Nat West Bank Wisbech 30 June 2022 Current account 13045539 Reserve account 13045547 Total funds per bank statement 30 June 2022 Receipts in (as detailed) Receipts out (as detailed) Balance aber spend 2022-2023 Balance for year ending 30 June 2023 Represented by balances at NatWest Bank Wisbech 30 June 2023 Current Account 13045539 Reserve Account 13045547 Balance for year ending 30 June 2023 |
0.00 2253.74 3980.72 3912.03 +68.69 0.00 2,322.43 |
2253.74 2322.43 |
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| 2322.43 |
WISBECH LIONS CLUB
A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION: 1173380 ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT: RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS 12 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
RECEIPTS IN
| Bank Interest |
£16.87 |
|---|---|
| F Retchless | £10.00 |
| Football & Tail twister | £152.95 |
| Boot Sale | £71.20 |
| Club Dues | £700.00 |
| TLP Shirts | £85.50 |
| Charter Rafe + Auc3on | £345.00 |
| Charter Tickets | £1725.00 |
| Zone Mee3ng | £75.00 |
| Parson Drove – Dona3on to Club | £600.00 |
| Refund Dues (via Charity) | £199.20 |
Total £3980.72
RECEIPTS OUT
| Oasis Room Hire | 192.50 |
|---|---|
| Charter Night Expenses | 1819.50 |
| Half Yearly Dues | 1417.59 |
| Red Barn Crea3ve | 55.79 |
| TL Produc3ons | 113.46 |
| New Members Fees to LCI | 132.47 |
| Club Expenses | 180.72 |
Total
£3912.03
Wisbech Lions Club CIO 1173380
Club Number 19781
STOCK AND ASSETS OF WISBECH LIONS CLUB
Item stored at Wisbech Table Tennis Club, Li_lechilds Farm, Parson Drove Lane,Leverington, Nr Wisbech PE13 5AP.
Santa Sleigh and various games:
Splat the rat; Play your cards right; Spin the wheel; 2 paste tables; A frame; Pick a Nail; Lucky Lollies; Roll a Penny; Gong the bell game; I box containing Hoola hoops and splat the rats. 78 Small TY toys toys, 70 Large TY toys.
Box of 40 donated small sob toys; 1 box 23 donated medium sob toys, 10 large donated sob toys; 75 donated small sob toys; 36 donated medium sob toys; box of 4 large sob toys; 7 large and 1 extra donated sob toys; 2 extra large wrapped donated sob toys; 8 extra large donated sob toys; 17 extra large large donated sob toys; box of 16 assorted donated sob toys; 20 sob toy lions assorted sizes.
1 box childrens books; kanvas bag containing W.L.C. Year books; 2 boxes assorted donated raffle prizes; 2 boxes assorted bits including donated stall prizes; 2 boards.
1 box Hi Viz tabards; I box stall sheets; 1 box containing collec3on boxes; radio; santa sacks; 5 buckets. 1 box charter equipment including assorted pennants; pop up banner; tripod and easel. I box of assorted prizes; stall sheets and banner and Santa blanket. 2 boards. Blue suitcase containing Lion suit; I Burgandy suitcase containing santa suit and santa hats. 1 banner with awards.
Items Stored at President’s House .
Charter; large framed lion picture; Peace poster awards; bell and gavel; welcome banner and
Items Stored at Vice President’s House
Vice President’s Medalian
Items stored at Lion Maureen MJF house
Generator; fuel cans; gazebo and weights; side panels; 2 boxes MIAB; 2 santa suits; metal money box holding float monies; one empty metal money box.