The Lions Club of St Austell Charity registration number: 1177541
Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ending 30th June 2023
The Trustees of The Lions Club of St Austell present their annual report and audited accounts for the year ended 30th June 2023 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, and the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Structure, Governance and Management.
The Lions Club of St Austell is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its constitution adopted on the 25th November 2017. The constitution and byelaws make provision for the maximum and minimum number of trustees and identifying those members who by virtue of their office should also be a trustee. Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Objectives and Activities
The Lions Club of St Austell is part of Lions Clubs International which operates throughout the world and our objectives are exclusively charitable. We seek the advancement of citizenship by encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. We encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal reward and advocate high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours.
We support youth to develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
We also promote the Voluntary Sector for the public benefit by associating with local authorities in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation to improve the conditions of life of people in local, national and international communities.
We encourage volunteering; the relief of poverty and the relief of those in need in particular by providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief; the advancement of health or the saving of lives by preventing avoidable blindness, assisting disabled people to lead independent lives or helping to prevent or manage health issues. We uphold for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment; and/or promoting community participation in healthy recreation.
Achievements and Performance
During the reported period we were once again able to conduct our usual fundraising activities. We were able to accompany Santa through the residential areas of St Austell and surrounding districts much to the delight of residents, especially young children. Our Easter Egg raffle was a success once again and we participated in a number of car boot sales. In addition we were involved in a number of other fundraising activities but new to this year was a challenge amongst our members to raise funds through their own ingenious fundraising activities.
Amongst those who we have supported during this reporting period have included: -
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Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre, located in Mid-Cornwall supports adults, young people and children living with long-term neurological conditions and/or neuro diversities to access specialist therapies, support, and information in a safe, supportive environment to help them improve their physical and mental well-being.
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Cornwall Community Foundation Young and Talented Fund, now headed by Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, strives to help those young individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding talent in a particular field – such as sport, the arts and science – but are struggling to achieve their ambition or progress in their chosen career because of hardship or disability.
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Humanitarian appeals to assist the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and the citizens in war torn Ukraine.
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We have also made significant financial donations to: -
Scout World Jamboree Wave project MNDA Cornwall St Austell Music Festival Treverbyn Community Trust
In addition to making grants to deserving causes within the St Austell area the club also supports Zone, District and Multiple District projects. We have donated £1,000 to Lions Club International Foundation whose projects include Water Aid, Eye Camps and Street Children and disaster relief.
Financial Review
Now that the pandemic has passed we have had more scope to return to normal fundraising within our community but we have dispensed with out summer duck races due to advancing age and reducing membership. We hope to encourage new members to join us and consider other methods of fundraising in the future.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name: The Lions Club of St Austell Registered charity number 1177541 Charity’s principal address 65 Retallick Meadows, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 3BY Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity: - James Mathers Barbara Trenerry President Eric Scorse Treasurer Gail Mathers Secretary appointed 1/7/21 Tony Pickup David Honey Membership Chairman Barry Merrifield Trustee
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature J. Mathers
Full name James Michael Finian Mathers
THE LIONS CLUB OF ST AUSTELL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023, which are set out below.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts . The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act ) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 14 of the 2011 Act );
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with hose records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts , and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ' true and fair ' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
1. Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act ; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met ; or
- which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Following discussion with the Trustees I am confident they have assessed all aspects of the impact of Covid-19 in terms of adapting their fundraising and charitable work to continue to deliver ina safe and secure way.
Jonathan Angilley 5 Trewinnard Grove Kenwyn, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3RQ Date: 25 October 2023.
LIONS CLUB OF ST.AUSTELL
Receipts and Payments Charity Account for the year ended 30th June 2023.
| Barry's challenge | 552.80 | |
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| Christmas sleigh |
2,716.20 | |
| Easter Eggs |
1,415.23 | |
| Car Boot | 401.65 | |
| Store Collection | 675.33 | |
| Gift aid |
4,640.55 | |
| Charter and other Earthquake Appeal Fundraising | 665.00 | |
| Plant Sale | 367.99 | |
| Other fundraising | 540.10 | |
| 100 Club movement | 565.00 | |
| Total Income | 12,539.85 | |
| Charitable Donations | ||
| Merlin centre |
1,500.00 | |
| Ukraine Appeal |
2,000.00 | |
| Turkey Earthquake Appeal | 737.00 | |
| Newquay Lions Holidays | 650.00 | |
| LCIF |
1,000.00 | |
| Cornwall Community Foundation Young and Talented | 1,750.00 | |
| Scout World Jamboree |
600.00 | |
| Wave project | 450.00 | |
| MNDA Cornwall | 100.00 | |
| St Austell Music Festival | 300.00 | |
| Treverbyn Community Trust | 200.00 | |
| Miscellaneous - Small Donations and Support | 1,019.42 | |
| Total Donations | 10,306.42 | |
| Sundry | 365.72 | |
| Vehicle running costs | 905.46 | |
| Total Expenditure | 11,577.60 | |
| Surplus / ( Defcit ) for the year | 962.25 | |
| Accumulated fund | ||
| As at 1 July 2022 |
7,469.71 | |
| Movement in Funds for the year | 962.25 | |
| 8,431.96 | ||
| Represented by | ||
| Funds held at HSBC Bank |
8,431.96 | |
| 8,431.96 | ||
| Approved by the Trustees on 18 October 2023. |
Independent Examiner - J N Angilley