2024-06-30-accounts - Tickhill & District Lions Club (CIO)

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Trustees' Annual Report					for theperiod
From	Period start date			To	Period end date
	Day 01	Month 07	Year 2023		Day 30	Month 06	Year 2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Tickhill & District Lions Club Other names charity is known by The Lions Club of Tickhill & District Registered charity number (if any) 1178985 Charity's principal address The Bungalow, Coxley Close, Sheep Bridge Lane, Rossington, Doncaster. Postcode DN11 0EZ.

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Malcolm Miles	President & Chair	1stJuly 23 – 20thMarch 24	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Jonathan Moody	Activities/Secretary	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club
John Shiels	Treasurer	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Ronald H Lindsay	LCIF Coordinator	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Michael Byrne	Activities Committee	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Stuart Allen	MembershipChair	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club
John Hill	Activities Committee	1stJuly23 – 1stMarch 24	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Karen Arlewe Goberdhan-Lekwa	Welfare Committee	1stJuly 23 – 1stMarch 24	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Penelope Bradley	Welfare Committee	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club.
Steven Hattersley	Activities Committee	1stJuly 23 – 1stMarch 24 Reinstated 10thMay 24 – 30thJune 24	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Robert Uney	MarketingOfficer	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Julia Clough	Activities/Welfare Committee	Whole Period	Tickhill & District Lions Club
Robert Day	Secretary Elect	27thFebruary 24 – 30th June 24	Tickhill & District Lions Club

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution & By-Laws of Tickhill & District Lions Club. Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Nomination and election by the members of Tickhill & District Lions Club in accordance with the Constitution & By-Laws of the club.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees.
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works.
relationship with any related parties.
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

The charity is part of the Lions Club International (LCI) District 105N.

The Trustees receive appropriate online training from LCIF from suitably qualified personnel, plus further guidance from UK Government documentation and guidelines regarding Trustee Duties and Responsibilities.

The charity operates and works within the following policies and procedures.

Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults.
Risk Management.
The LCI Objectives & Code of Ethics.
Grant Making Policy.
GDPR Procedures.
Conflicts of Interests.
Complaints Procedures.
Accident Reporting Procedures.
Charity Reporting & Accounting Procedures.
Disability Policy Procedures.
Event Management Planning Procedures.
Food Hygiene Certification.
DBS Certification.

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Section C Objectives and activities

The advancement of citizenship.
Promoting the voluntary sector to the public benefit.
Promoting volunteering.

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

Relief of poverty and the relief of those in need.
Providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
The advancement of health and the saving of lives. 7. Promoting the benefit of conservation protection and the improvement of the physical and natural environment.
Promoting community participation in healthy recreation.

The advancement of citizenship. Members give their time weekly to plan future fundraising events, in particular, a major effort was put into effect to support the Serenity Suite Appeal for the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital Trust & The St. John’s Hospice in Doncaster through the Lions Clubs International Foundation and other members of the community, plus community groups seeking our help. Promoting the voluntary sector to the public benefit. The continued use of social media, magazine publications and membership campaigns to encourage others to get involved and to give for the public good. Indeed, our club membership and involvement of volunteers continues to grow. Promoting volunteering. We promote our fundraising and grant making through social media platforms, as well as press and magazine releases. We let it be known that volunteering supports community groups and individuals, often in the most difficult of circumstances, but to bring help to those in need of our Summary of the main support and always maintaining due diligence and total confidentiality. activities undertaken for the Relief of poverty and the relief of those in need. public benefit in relation to £2594 was provided to support local food banks and food hubs for these objects (include within Christmas Hampers. Equipment was provided in the form of replacement this section the statutory wheelchair batteries and washing machines for those in need. Significant declaration that trustees have support (£2350) was provided to local schools for educational needs and had regard to the guidance sensory equipment. Financial support (£1000) was provided to a local issued by the Charity man following a serious disabling stroke. Commission on public Providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. benefit) The following appeals were supported: Pakistan Disaster Appeal, Ukraine Appeal, the Turkey & Syria Appeal, the Samaritans, St. John’s Hospice and Firefly. The advancement of health and the saving of lives. Our club has a well-developed system for the collection of used spectacles for distribution to less developed countries. Message in a Bottle initiative involves the provision of MIAB free of charge to the elderly and infirm, our MIAB officer regularly gives explanatory presentations to all interested organisations. We support local clubs and organisations, we have 8 main focus areas, which are, Vision and the prevention of sight loss, Youth, through sports and schools, disaster relief, humanitarian aid, diabetes, Hunger, by supporting foodbanks, the environment and childhood cancer, these are the 8 Global Causes of LCIF. Promoting the benefit of conservation protection and the improvement of the physical and natural environment. We carry out ‘litter picking, tree planting and bulb planting initiatives with other interested local volunteers and organisations.

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Promoting community participation in healthy recreation.

We have supported local community centres, libraries and good neighbour organisations who provide educational and other activities for young and old alike. We have provided support for many local schools, football clubs and other welfare and sports facilities.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit:

We confirm that the Trustees take account of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission related to public benefit when considering their response to welfare requests as well as when organising the Club’s fundraising and service activities.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Grants are awarded in accordance with the club Grant Making Policy in furtherance of its’ charitable objectives.

Most of the fundraising is within the local area and as such local charities, youth, children’s organisations, and local community facilities are given special consideration.

You may choose to include The club provides support to National and International Organisations further statements, where and Charities. relevant, about:

policy on grant making.
policy programme related investment.
contribution made by volunteers.

Grant applications are treated in accordance with GDPR.

Trustees and members review applications through a process of due diligence.

The club does not have an investment portfolio.

Volunteer contribution is invaluable. Volunteers are given necessary instruction, training, protection and essential PPE.

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Section D Achievements & Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Christmas and Easter Raffles.

Local businesses and our members donate prizes and/or sell tickets to raise funds for our charitable work. Both the Christmas raffle (raised £2678) and the Easter raffle (raised £1856) were extremely successful.

Message in a Bottle

We promote this to the elderly and anyone living alone. The emergency services know to look for a container in the fridge that has the prescription, personal and contact details of the resident.

Spectacle Collections.

We have collection boxes in libraries and GP surgeries around our district. These old spectacles are sent for cleaning and classifying before being sent to developing countries.

Supporting Schools .

Local schools were supported with the supply of learning equipment, sensory equipment, plus financially to put on special events.

Bircotes School Coach Trip £800.

Support to individuals.

We have supported individuals in need in the following ways: • Physiotherapy for a disabled boy £1000.
For a local man severely affected by a stroke £1000.
Rossington Gentleman £750.
International Sporting Events £750.

Donations to Lions Clubs International (LCIF) Disaster Fund £2125.

Ukraine Wood Burning Stoves Appeal £1400.

St John’s Hospice Doncaster Provision of a grant to provide 12 Therapy Unit Chairs, a Patient Lifting Hoist, a Shower Unit Chair and Bed and Chair Sensor Units.

Supporting National Charities. Firefly £7000. The Cancer Drop-in Centre £2500. Many National Charities.

Supporting local community organisations. St. John’s Hospice Grant £23,943. Foodbank, Food Hub, & Hampers £2594. Bircotes Youth Club £1000. Tickhill Residents Gardening Club £825. DRI Easter Packs £600. Austerfield Bench £494. Wadworth Bench £475. Rossington Swimming Club £480. Rossington Juniors FC £400. Rossington FC Tournament £550. Carpets after House Fire £440. Bircotes Swimming Club £395. Rossington Smile Group £300. Rossington Scouts £350. Austerfield Defibrillator £300.

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Section E Financial review

A reserve is held which the trustees consider sufficient to cover any Brief statement of the project or event liabilities should any such project or event failing to charity’s policy on reserves generate sufficient income. Regard has always been placed on the Christmas Sleigh event failing to take place possibly due to extreme weather conditions or the possibility of some other reason. This single event generates approximately 60% of the club fundraising, consequently a minimum reserve of £10,000 is held, subject to periodic review. Other opportunities are under continual review resulting in the introduction of events such as Classic Car Shows in order to generate funding. Details of any funds materially The charity has no investments other than bank accounts and no in deficit accounts are in deficit.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising).
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity.
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Principal source of funding.

The main funding in the last fiscal year has been from the following:

Christmas Raffle £2678.
Easter Egg Raffle £1856.
Classic Car Shows £2744.
Race Nights £2986.
Santa’s Sleigh collections £16615.
Halloween Event £1484.
This document shows that expenditure has directly supported all the charities key objectives; the charity does not have an investment portfolio. The club is in good standing and remains in a strong financial position which enables the charity to continue providing support to those in need.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair, etc) Date	M Byrne.	R H Lindsay
	Michael Byrne	Ronald Harry Lindsay
	President & Chair of Trustees.	LCIF Coordinator & Trustee
	23/02/2025.
	23/02/2025.

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Charity Name No (if any) Tickhill & District Lions Club (CIO) 1178985 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/07/2023 30/06/2024

Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts

Fund C/f	45587			45587	47979
Santa's Sleigh Collection	19291			19291	17046
Ukraine Appeal	0			0	199
Members subscriptions	1695			1695	1835
Christmas Raffle	3066			3066	2141
Easter EggRaffle	3440			3440	2582
HMRC Gift Aid	4681			4681	228
Club Raffle	450			450	441
Barbeque	613			613	0
Race Nights	3131			3131	4657
Classic Car Shows	3741			3741	11390
Fireworks Extravaganza	0			0	5734
Gala	170			170	1235
Donations & SerenitySuite Restrict Fd	0			0	36397
Fashion Show	0			0	288
Club Charter Night	3255			3255	2390
Tail Twister Collection	0			0	119
Bank Interest	162			162	66
Burns Night	2077			2077	0
Donations received	3373			3373	0
Halloween	2805			2805	0
St John's Hospice	0	23943		23943	0
Uncashed Cheques	150			150	0
Charter Dinner	0			0	0
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	97686	23943	0	121629	134727

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
*Sub total*	0	0	0	0	0
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
		23943	0	121629	134727

Grant SerenitySuite Restricted Fund			0	0	33 476
Grants	46 801			46 801	36 250
Grant St John's Hospice	0	23 943		23 943	0
Ukraine Appeal Donation	0			0	0
Members Dues	2 802			2 802	3 042
Release of restricted fund	0			0	0
Santa Sleigh	2 676			2 676	0
Christmas Raffle Prizes, Tickets, Float	388			388	1 913
Easter Eggs	1 584			1 584	1 300
Insurance	0			0	0
Barbeque	254			254	0
Flowers/Gifts for storage services	152			152	44
Race Nights	145			145	1 354
Classic Car Shows	997			997	5 471
Fireworks Extravaganza	0			0	2 760

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

Club Charter Night	2 644			2 644	2 569
Presidential Costs	487			487	64
Training& Certificates	182			182	0
Website & Advertising	0			0	0
Gala	41			41	459
Postage & Stationary	52			52	151
Club Social	123			123	210
MembershipKits & Club Regalia	27			27	76
Burns Night	1 456			1 456	0
Charter Dinner	0			0	0
Disabled sports	8			8	0
Message in a bottle	160			160	0
Halloween	1 321			1 321	0
Stationary	131			131	0
Gamblinglicence	1			1	0
*Sub total*	62 433	23 943	0	86 376	89 139

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)	0		0 0	0 0
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
*Sub total*	0	0	0	0	0
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*	62 433	23 943	0 0	86 376 35 253
					89 139

	35 253	0	0	35 253	45 588
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
	35 253	0	0	35 253	45 588

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Petty Cash Float Details None	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 35 253 0 0 35 253 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
		OK	OK
		Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
	75	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
None		0	0
		0	0

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

					0		0
					0		0
					0		0
	Details	Fund to which asset belongs		Cost (optional)		Current value (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use	Santa"s Sleigh x 2	Treasurers Account			0		0
					0		0
					0		0
					0		0
					0		0
					0		0
					0		0
					0		0
					0		0
		Fund to which		Amount due		When due
	Details	liability relates		(optional)		(optional)
B5 Liabilities	None				0
					0
					0
					0
					0
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	Signature	Print	Name			Date of approval
	Michael Byrne	Michael Byrne				26/09/2024
	P J Bradley	Penelope Jane Bradley				26/09/2024

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name: Tickhill & District Lions Club members of On accounts for the year 2024 Charity no 1178985 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 to 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 06/ 2024 . Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or • the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: D C Brown Date: 26/09/2024 Name: Douglas Clive Brown Relevant professional Fellow – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:* 48 Airedale Avenue Tickhill Doncaster DN11 9UD

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of I have been unable to confirm some of the charity grants as no receipts have any items that the been obtained from the recipients. These are predominantly smaller items to examiner wishes to individuals and small organisations. I have discussed the matter with the disclose . President and Treasurer and am satisfied that the payments have been made in accordance with the rules of the charity and that going forward this will not be a concern.

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