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2021-06-30-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para1.17 To advance citizenship,
by promoting
the
the charity as set out in its principles ofgood citizenship
and encourage
governing document members to take an interest
in the community.
Encourage
people to serve the community
without
reward
and promote
high standards		 in
dealings
with the community.
Support youth to develop their skills,
capacities, and capabilities
and to participate		 in
society.
Promote health assist people
in the leading of
independent
lives and help to manage
health
issues
Promote the voluntary
sector and volunteering
and aid relief of poverty and the giving of
humanitarian
aid and disaster relief.
Summary
activities		 ofthe main
in relation to those		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 The main benefits undertaken
for public are
provision ofMessage
in a Bottle which is an aid
purposes for the public to help people remain
in their own homes and
benefit,
in particular,
activities, projects or		 the assist the local emergency
services when called
out.
services identified in the
accounts. Collaborated
with the local Community
Voluntary
Services Tendring to promote
volunteering
and assisting others.
Donated food and monies to the local
foodbanks to allow them to provide additional
meals during the lockdown
period.
Worked with organisations
supplying
meals to
the lonely, vulnerable,
and homeless.
Over many years the local Rotary Club have
provided
meals for the elderly ofClacton but
unfortunately
due to Covid causing an inability
to raise the necessary fund and an aging
membership
they felt unable to do this at
Christmas 2020.The Lions collaborating
with
the Veterans Breakfast Club and a local church
we were able to offer meals to 250elderly and
lonely in the Tendring area. This required the
purchase ofthe food, cooking ofthe meals and
recruitment
ofvolunteer
drivers to deliver
them. We also provided
each meal recipient
with a 'goody bag' containing
chocolate and a
small gift etc.'
Statement confirming Para 1.18 At all times, the trustees
keep in mind the need
whether the trustees have to follow the approved
Grants Policy whilst
had regard to the guidance keeping
in mind the requirements
ofthe
issued by the Charity Charity Commission
on Public Benefit and this
Commission
benefit		 on public is always at the forefront ofany
recommendations
made to the club members
on expenditure
and activities undertaken.

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about:
SORP reference
We have a clear grant making
policy and
Para 1.38 members
always follow that when considering
Policy on grant making bids for funds or assistance whist at the same
time considering
the need for public benefit.
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investment
We do not use volunteers
all work i.e.,
Para 1.38 fundraising
is carried out by members of
Contribution made by Clacton on Sea Lions Club and their immediate
volunteers family.
Other

SORP reference
During the period covered by the report we were
lucky to receive a grant off10,000from
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe		 Para 1.20 Tendring
District Council from Government
Funding
which made up much ofour income		 in
charity, identifying the the year and this enabled
us to continue to make
difference the charity's
work has made to the
circumstances
of its		 donations.
Whilst no specific conditions were
attached to the grant the Clacton on Sea Lions
beneficiaries and any Club {CIO)have decided that the money
will only
wider benefits to society be used to support projects which benefit the
as a whole. people ofTendring.
To this end not all the grant
was utilised
in the year 2020/21 and some has
been carried forward
ringfenced
for future
projects during 2021/22. In some ways it was a
difficult year as many ofthe
organisations/groups
we would
normally
assist
were not operating
normally
and not seeking
funding
however,
in total Clacton on Sea Lions
{CIO)donated just overf6,100to groups and
individuals
in the local community
plus other
local and national
charities. This includes funds
which were donated to the Lions Clubs
International
Foundation
(LCIF)to support
its
work in eradicating
preventable
blindness,
the
elimination
ofmeasles word wide and disaster
relief such as was undertaken
followed when
there was a large explosion
in Lebanon. Any
donations
handed out by LCIFare used by
members of Lions Clubs living locally and are
therefore guaranteed
to reach those who need
help most.
We continued to issue Message
in a Bottle
throughout
the year and over 843were issued.
These bottles are stored
in a central place in
individuals'
homes such as the fridge and contain
paperwork
to show Illnesses, medication,
and
any other relevant
information
such as next of
kin. The bottles are well known to the
emergency
services who (who find them
especially
useful) and help to issue them on our
behalf. They look for them when they attend
a
person's
home so they can have the necessary
information
to hand especially
ifthe patient
ins
unconscious or cannot otherwise
speak.
Donations were also made to two local
organisations
supplying
meals to those in need
the first was a breakfast club for forces veterans
in need offriendship
and companionship
and the
second was for those who are homeless.
Paid for physiotherapy
for a young teenager
with
multiple
physical
problems to help her gain
independence
and mobility. This is ongoing for a
further year.
Worked with a local school to distribute
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parcels from their Harvest
Festival to the needy
in the local area.
Donated to Hope for tomorrow.
Hope for
tomorrow
is a dedicated
charity working
with
the local hospital
brings cancer care closer to
patient's
local area via Mobile Cancer Care Units
one ofwhich operates
in the area covered by
Claton on Sea Lions (CIO). Use ofthese units
prevents
people living in rural areas having to
travel long distances to receive treatment.
The
funding
was specifically for its work in the
Tendring area
Due to the lockdown
and Corona Virus the local
foodbanks
like many others suffered
a huge
surge in demand
for their services and found it
difficult to cope with the demands
placed on
them. Donations were made to the 5 local
foodbanks to support them.
Additionally
in
addition to the foodbanks
we supported
Food
Cycle which provides food parcels as well as
providing
hot meals for the homeless,
hungry,
and lonely either at their centres or a a takeaway
service. Also supported
was Tendring
Elder Care
which provides support
parcels to the vulnerable
elderly.
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about
No specific achievements
set but the CIO looks
to support the greatest number of local
Achievements against Para 1 41 organisations/individuals
as funds
will allow.
objectives set
Whilst no fund-raising
targets are set there is
always an expectation that each year the
Performance
offundraising
activities against objectives		 Para 1.41 Clacton on Sea Lions Club (CIO) will match or
exceed the previous year's income. We
set normally
manage to achieve this but the
lockdown
due to Covid 19has seriously
affected our income and between
July 2020
and the end ofJune 2021although
were able
to start some limited fundraising
in May 2021.
We do not undertake
any investments
other
than having surplus funds
in a higher interest
Investment performance Para 1.41 90savings account although
returns
from this
against objectives have diminished
due to the falls in interest
rates. This will have no significant
impact ofthe
CIO or its ability to conduct its work.
Other

inanc ial
Review		 ial
Review		 ial
Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 We managed to donate 66,130during the year
financial position at the end despite reduced
income and the charity
ofthe period remains
in a strong financial
position and able
to move forward
in 2021/22.
Statement
explaining		 the Para 1.22 The Clacton on Sea Lions (CIO) has a reserves
policy for holding reserves policy which states that reserves
will be at
stating why they are held f3000or 10%ofthe available
balance. These
figures are chosen specifically to allow three
years payments
to be made to those
organisations
who currently
receive annual
donations to allow them to find other funding
sources to offset the loss ofincome from
Clacton on Sea Lions should the club cease to
exist. It will increase as any additional
organisations
are added to the annual
donation
list.
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22 f3,000 (held in the 90day deposit account)
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 Not Applicable
deficit
Explanation
ofany		 Para 1.23 No concerns
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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Collection ofmonies from the public for either
The charity*s principal
sources offunds {including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 general charitable
use or specific causes i.e.,
MacMillan
Coffee Morning where
all funds
raised are handed
over to the specific charity.
The Lions charity has a good name locally and
requests to members ofthe public when
collecting for funds are well received
by the
public who often seek us out in preference to
others. We also have a particularly
good
working
relationship
with the local
supermarkets
who again are always happy to
allow us space for collection on funds.
We do not undertake
any investments
as our
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
social investment
policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 income is not enough tojustify this. However,
any surplus funds are deposited
in a higher
in
interest 90day account to try and generate
a
small additional
income.
An ageing membership
makes it more difficult
to ensure enough
people are available to
A description
risks facing		 of
the		 the principal
charity		 Para 1.46 undertake
collections to raise money. Also, the
Covid 19lockdown
has prevented
us from
being able to operate over the last few months
meaning
our readily available funds have
diminished.
Although
we do have funds
available
in our 90day deposit account and
these will be used ifnecessary, to ensure we
are able to meet any demands
we are reluctant
to transfer more than necessary to allow these
to be available for as long as possible. The
f3,000 reserve is held within this account so
funds will never be allowed to drop below that
figure.
All charitable
funds raised from the public and
Other other sources are used for the benefit of
others. All administration
costslfees come
from members
annual
subscriptions
and other
payments
from members
such as fines at
meetings for silly comments
and are keep
totally separate from Charitable
funds
in their
own account.

Description of charity's
tr"us'ts:
Type of governing
document		 Para 1.25 Constitution
'trust deed ro 'al charter:,
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charitable
Incorporated
Organisation
constituted?
(e.g unlncol pol steel
Bssoclatlon, CIO,'
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Certain members are Trustees
by dint of		 the
including
details of any		 position they hold within the Clacton on Sea
constitutional
provisions
election to post or name		 e.g.
of		 Lions Club i.e., President. These positions are
decided annually
by nomination
and election
any person or body entitled and cease when the office isvacated. Three of
to appoint one or more
trustees		 the Trustees are elected for a three-year
period (one retiring each year) by members		 of
the club by ballot after nomination.
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information		 {optional)
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choose to include further statements		 where relevant
about:
All new Trustees are existing members
and
Policies and procedures have worked with and seen the Trustees
adopted for
and training		 the induction
oftrustees		 Para 1.51 operating.
They are also given a copy ofthe
charity deed, grants policy and information		 on
a Trustees responsibility
as outlined
in the
Charity Commission
booklets
CC3 The Essential Trustee —An Introduction
The essential Trustee —6 Main Duties
The charity works within the framework and
The charity's organisational structure of Lions Clubs International
which		 has
structure
and any wider
network
with which the		 Para 1.51 its headquarters
in the USA. There is also
national
organisation
based on a regional		 a
basis
charity works to ensure clubs work within the aims ofthe
organisation.
Each country works within		 its
laws i.e.,data protection.
Relationship with any None
related parties Para 1.51
Other None

Charit name Clacton on Sea Lions Club CIO
Other name the charit uses None
Re istered charit number 1181486
Charity's principal address 2 Albany Gardens East
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 6HW
Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted ifnot for whole
ear		 Name ofperson (or body) entitled
to a
oint trustee (ifan
1 Alan Mercer President Clacton on Sea Lions
2 Keith Blower Vice President Clacton on Sea Lions
3 Irene Lock Secretary Clacton on Sea Lions
4 Ben Carroll Treasurer Clacton on Sea Lions
5 James Godden Membership Secretary Clacton on Sea Lions
6 Vacant Imm. Past President Clacton on Sea Lions
7 Andrew Johnston Trustee Clacton on Sea Lions
8 Stephen Cooper Trustee Clacton on Sea Lions
9 Adrian Robinson Trustee Clacton on Sea Lions
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11
12
13
14
15
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17
18
19
20
Funds held as custodian Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description
ofthe assets		 None
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe Not Applicable
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charit
's obects
Details ofarrangements for Not Applicable
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own
assets

on behal f ofthe charity's trustees
Signature(s
Full name(s) Ben Charles Carroll Irene Mary Lock
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Secretary
Chair, etc)
Date
CLACTON on SEA LIONS (CIO)
CAMBRIDGE and COUNTIES BANK
for PERIOD 1 JULY 2020 - 30JUNE 2021
Income Expenditure
197.16 Interest
197.16
21,459.69 Bal B/F 1 July 2020 Bal C/F 30June 2021 21656.85
21,656.85 21,656.85

for Pe riod I JULY 2020-3 0JUNE 2021
Income Ex enditure
1,470.00 Membership
Fees		 2,345.30
Postage 48.80
1,035.00 Ebay Sales
Domain Fee 16.68
50.00 Donations
Received
Recoverable Expenses
475.00 Sale Spec Cases
Registration Fee (Information Commisioner) E 35.00
Stationary 21.32
Flowers 31.80
Miscellaneous
8 Admin		 57.75
Printing 86.39
12.70 Regalia 54.49
3,042.70 2,697.53
1,502.62 8/F 1 July 2020
C/F		 30June 2021 1,847.79
4,545.32 4,545.32

612.00 Auction
285.01 Car BootSale
210.00 McMillian Coffee Mornimg
2,073.44 Donations
Received
132.00 Easter Egg Raffle
10,000.00 Grant Tendring
District Council
250.00 Refund from British Youth Music Theatre
Insurance 98.00
45.00 Weekly Quiz Sheets
438.00 Quiz Sheets
465.00 Sale Specs Cases
1,035.00 Ebay Sales
Zoom Fee 143.88
Youth Projects 166.00
CVST (Affiliation fee) 20.00
24.06 Amazon - Smile Donation
138.65 The Ink Bin
Domain Fee 148.50
Storage Unit - Rent 1,875.00
Storage Unit - Council Tax 266.24
Storage Unit - Electricity 47.60
Storage Unit - Insurance 207.96
Miscellaneous
8 Admin		 180.00
Message
in A Bottle		 190.00
Fund Raising Expences 82.70
Donations
- Made		 6,130.00
Defibrilator 1,122.90
Defibrilator Spares 108.00
15,708.16 10,786.78
2,916.73 B/F 1 July 2020
C/F 30June 2021		 7,838.11
18,624.89 18,624.89

LCIF Lebanon Appeal 100.00
Stowmarket
and District Lions - Memory Tony Logue		 50.00
Clacton Veterans
Breakfast Club		 500.00
Macmillian
Cancer Support		 250.00
Royal British Legion 40.00
Clacion Veterans Breakfast Club 300.00
Walton Food Bank 200.00
Brightlingsea
Food Bank		 200.00
Maningtree
and District Food Bank		 200.00
Salvation
Army		 200.00
Harwich
Food Bank		 500.00
Trinity Methodist
Church		 100.00
Brightlingsea
Food Bank		 1QO.QO
Crisis at Christmas 180.00
Essex 8 Herts Air Ambulance 20.00
British Heart Foundation 10.00
EACH 10.00
Royal British Legion 10.00
GOSH 20.00
Cancer Reasearch 20.00
Multiple Scorosis Society - Clacton 20.00
Clacton Veterans Breakfast Club 150.QO
Food Cycle 200.00
PCC StJohns Church 350.00
Tendring
Elder Care		 500.00
St Helena Hospice 200.00
The Deputy's
Gift Fund		 500.00
Hope for Tomorrow 600.00
LCIF Croatia Appeal 250.00
LCIF India Appeal 250.00
LCI 105CE 100.00
6,130.00