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2022-06-30-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 Tocreate and foster aspirit of
the charity as set out in
governing
document
its understanding
among the peoples ofthe
world. By providing
voluntary
services
through
community
involvement a
International
co-operation
Summary
activities
purposes
ofthe main
in relation to those
for the public
Para 1.17and
1.19
1.Operation ofa Pre Used Bookshop.
2.Fund raising events usually
linked
to
benefit,
in particular,
the
activities,
projects or
services identified
in the
specific donating
objectives.
3.Not for profit Community
Ilinibus
Operation.
accounts.
Statement confirming Para 1.18
whether the trustees
have
The Trustees
have regard to the
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
guidance
issued by The Charity
Commission
on Public Benefit.
Commission
on public
benefit
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Para 1.38 Grant making is managed
by the 'Service
Committee* meeting
monthly,
Policy on grant making investigating
requests
and reporting
to
the Business Meeting where donations
in excess ofan agreed amount are
approved.
All funds are available for 'Social
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 investment'.
The Housebound,
Blind, W.T.N. and
including program
related
through
the Zone - disability
investment organisations.
Through
Leos and ROAR,
schools and youth organisations.
Para 1.38 The officers, members ofthe club and
Contribution made by others use their time, expertise,
volunteers experience
and energy raising funds and
supporting
the needy as and when
required.
Tocreate and foster a spirit of
Other Lions
Objects as
International
in our
understanding
among the peoples of
world.
the
Constitution 8, Bye Laws
To promote the principles
ofgood
government
and good citizenship.
To unite the members
in the bonds of
friendship.
Good fellowship
and mutual
understanding.
To provide a forum for the open
discussion ofall matters ofpublic
interest;
provided
however, that partisan
politics and sectarian
religion shall not
be debated
by club members
Toencourage service minded
people
to
serve the community
without personal
gain or financial
reward, to encourage
efficiency and promote
high ethical
standards
in commerce,
industry,
professions,
public works and private
endeavours.

SORP reference
The fund raising events have been a
success:-
Summary ofthe main (Exact amounts
in Treasurer's
Report)
achievements ofthe charity, ~ The Bookshop. -F14663
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to ~ Uckfield Festival. -E110
the circumstances ofits ~ The Classic Car show and run. -E2643
beneficiaries and any wider ~ Santa's sleigh. -E4.142
benefits to society as a ~ Xmas Raffle -online.
6464
whole. ~ Easter egg Raffle -online. -K596
~ Jubilee events. -6598a6848
~ Local Fetes -Bookstalls
Not for profit events:-
~ Diabetes/Prostate
testing.
~ Bluebell Walk ln Aid OfSussex Air
Ambulance.
Lack ofCovid restrictions
has
been
beneficial to performance.

Achievements Achievements against Para 1.41 The Bookshop operation
has picked
over the period and is now achieving
up
to
objectives set or better than budget.
Performance
offundraising
activities against objectives
Para 1.41 As long as our fund raising activities
enjoyed, occur to plan and income
exceeds our costs we've done well.
are
sei
Investment performance Para 1.41 No Investments.
against objectives
Other Donations made:-
Local Support -
F13488
Nominated
from events - E5,500
Services-
K2826
District-
E1670
International-
K1210
Exact amounts
in the Treasurer's
Report

Review ofthe charity's Review ofthe charity's Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21
financial
position
at the end Cash assets f39,1899
ofthe period Liabilities:-
Bookshop Rent/costs.
Minibus replacement.
Statement
explaining
the Para 1.22
policy for holding reserves Reserves are retained to:-
stating
why they
are held 1.Finance Minibus replacement at end of
life.
2.Bookshop Rent, electricity,
maintenance.
3.Fund ROAR, Diabetes/Prostate
screening
OAP
Xmas gifts, etc.
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22 E11,673shown as restricted.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 NIA
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 None
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 1.23
uncertainties
about the
Average age ofmembership and
charity continuing as a going difficulty
recruiting
new members.
concern
~ The Pre-Owned bookshop.
The charity's
principal
sources offunds
(including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47 ~ Raffles.
~ Lions 'Fun Day'.
~ Classic Car Run.
~ Other Events
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
Para 1.46 No Investments.
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
Para 1.46 An ageing membership
risks facing the charity
None
Other

Description
of charity's
NIA
trusts:
Type ofgoverning
document
(t:ust deed, royal charte;)
Constitution
and Bye Laws
How is the charity Para 1.25
constituted? CIO
(e g unincorporated
asso
lation. CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are Officers ofthe club who
including
details ofany
constitutional
provisions e.g.
volunteer
proposed
to take responsibility.
at Business INeetings
They are
and
election to post or name of Elected by vote ofthe INembers provided
any person or body entitled a quorum is present. The President is
to appoint one or more normally replaced each year.
trustees
Policies and procedures Training
is provided each year in May by
IND105SE for those Officers/Trustees
adopted for the induction Para 1.51 taking up appointment
in July
and training oftrustees
The charity's
organisational
structure
and any wider
Para 1.51 An International
Organisation,
in the UK
~ Multiple
District 105.(MD105)
~ District 105SE
network with which the ~ Region 3
charity works ~ Zone B
ICO Reg ZA752848
The charity works with the Local
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 Authority,
Commercial
Partners
and
parties others who share the same values.
Other Risk Management
and Health 8 Safety
considerations
are implicit
in all the
club's activities.

Reci ts and ents accounts accounts Period 1July 2021 Period 1July 2021 to30June 2022
Prior
Unrestricted restricted Year
A1 ~Recei
Donations 3,438 2,135
Christmas
Sleigh
4,355 4,228
Car rally 0 3,389 1,533
Gift aid HMRC 1,397 2,976
Bookshop income 21~7 12,708
Christmas
raffle
469
Easter raffle 887 842
Lions days 3,321
Beacon BBQ 1,251
Minibus income 1,124
5ubscriptions 1,855 1,470
Other events 1,132 531
Bank interest 4 3
Total receipu; 42,897 4,276 27,550
A3 ~Elk
Costs incurred
in running
the bookshop 6,564 6,593
Costs incurred
in running
the minibus 4,483 2,450
Cost ofLions fundraising events 1,077 666 573
Costs related to other events 701
Local chantable
appeals
10,985 6,350 6,785
Community
Charitable
activities 7,660 1,328
LCIFappeals 1,860 2,360
Membership
dues
1,917 2,064
Administration
costs
483 552
MISC 109 182
Total Payments 35,839 7,016 22,887
Net ofreceipts less payments 7,058 - 2,740
Transfer between funds
A6 Cash Funds last year end 20,458 14,413
A7 Cash available this year 27,516 11,673
Cash book balances
Activities account 3,581
Donations accout 581
Deposit account 35,027
39,189
Statement ofmsets and libilities
Cash funds
cash book balancesI30/6/2022
81 39,189
Other monetary assets
Cash held in escrow account 82 3,000
Assets retained for use by
Ucktield &District Lions
Mini bus purchased
29/6/16
84 22,061
Total assets 64,250
Liabilities
One year's renton bookshop 85 3,925
Garage &shed rent 1,048
Total liabilities 4,973