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2023-06-30-accounts

Dartford Lions Club (CIO) Registered Charity Number 1182354

Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ended 30[th] June 2023

Legal and Administrative Details:

Lions Club Name: Dartford Lions Club (CIO) Formation Date: 30[th] January 1969 Charity Name: Dartford Lions Club (CIO) Registered Charity No: 1182354 Principal Address: The Charity has no registered permanent address; the Lions Club Secretary acts as the focal point for correspondence: Lion Milne Davidson, 24 Cold Blow Crescent, Bexley, DA5 2DS CIO Constitution: Constitution dated 20[th] November 2018 (formally 286205 Trust Deed dated 22[nd] October 1982)

Current Trustees, 2023-24:

Ex Officio Trustees: Avtar Sandhu (Lions Club President) Milne Davidson (Lions Club Secretary) Graham Illsley (Lions Club Treasurer) Elected Trustees: Samantha Davis-Ashdown (appointed as Trustee July 2020) Ragbhir Sandhu (appointed as Trustee July 2020) Ellenor Palmer (appointed as Trustee July 2021) Mick Tandy (appointed as Trustee July 2017) Subhash Goswami (appointed as Trustee July 2022) Bidur Ghimire (appointed as Trustee July 2022)

Trustees for the year 2022-23:

Ex Officio Trustees: Avtar Sandhu (Lions Club President) Milne Davidson (Lions Club Secretary) Graham Illsley (Lions Club Treasurer) Elected Trustees: Samantha Davis-Ashdown (appointed as Trustee July 2020) Ellenor Palmer (appointed as Trustee July 2021) Mick Tandy (appointed as Trustee July 2017) Subhash Goswami (appointed as Trustee July 2022) Bidur Ghimire (appointed as Trustee July 2022)

Dartford Lions Club Charitable Trust Trustees Annual Report 2022 - 2023

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Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC CAF Bank 1-2 Copperfields Walk, 25 Kings Hill Ave Dartford Kings Hill, DA1 2DE West Malling, ME19 4TA NatWest Bank 12 High Street Dartford DA1 1DD

The CAF Bank account was closed on the 23[rd] December 2022

Independent Examiner: Mr Edward Thomas

155 Princes Road Dartford DA1 3HP

Aims and Organisation

Lions Clubs International

The Dartford Lions Club (CIO) is a local club formed as part of Lions Clubs International voluntary service organisation that helps, supports and guides local clubs to serve their local communities. Clubs are chartered as separate entities with their own constitution but have links to other clubs in their Zone, to their District in the South East of England, the Multiple District of the UK and Ireland and to Lions Clubs International. Linkages with other Lions Clubs and the Lions Clubs structures provides a vehicle for the exchange of ideas and through co-operation the clubs work together to help on national and international charitable projects.

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Dartford Lions Club (CIO)

Dartford Lions Club (CIO) is a voluntary organisation which exists to help the local community and support, as it sees fit, Lions Clubs’ national and international projects. The administration of the Club is wholly financed by its members. All time to organise activities to raise funds and provide community service is given freely by the members and friends of the Lions club, for no payment or reward. This is the Club’s 55[th] year as part of Lions Clubs International and of serving Lions International initiatives and the local community.

The objects of each Lions Club are to:

Membership

The Lions Club’s membership at the beginning of the year was 30 with 19 men and 11 women. At the end of the year the membership was 33 with 20 men and 13 women.

In undertaking its work, the Charity relies on the members of the Dartford Lions Club (CIO). All members are volunteers; their time is given freely and without charge and without this support the charity would not be able to function. Family, friends and other volunteers also assist with fund raising, giving freely of their time.

Dartford Lions Club (CIO) is managed by its members and meets monthly at a “Business Meeting”. The Club elects and appoints annually a number of Officers and Directors who meet regularly to discuss strategic or important issues. Detailed affairs relating to fund raising and decisions on Community Service proposals and donations are considered at regular monthly committee meetings.

Club members paid an annual subscription of £70, paid half yearly. These subscriptions and fund-raising social events for members pay for the members’ dues which are paid to support Lions District, Lions Multiple District and Lions Club International administration and for the administration of the Club. These monies, relating to the administration of the club, are held entirely separately from the charitable and charity fund-raising monies in a separate “Administration Account” bank account. This Administration fund pays for the administration and running of the Lions Club,

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Trust Composition

In accordance with the Constitution, Charitable Incorporated Organisation is managed by a maximum of twelve Trustees who are, ex-offico, the Club President, Secretary and Treasurer plus elected Trustees (currently six). At least two new Trustees are elected each year to serve for a two-year period. Trustees may be re-elected to serve. The Trustees are elected at the same time as the Lions Club Officers and Directors by the members of the Lions Club in March each year and take office on 1[st] July. Trustees are made aware of their roles and responsibilities and are provided with copies of the Charity Commission guidance CC3 "The Essential Trustee". Trustees are also encouraged to attend the Lions District 105SE Spring Forum where guidance is given on the role of Trustees. Lion Samantha Davis-Ashdown was re-appointed as trustee for the current year, Lion Ragbhir Sandhu stood down as President, though was appointed as a non-exoffico Trustee.

The Club’s charitable work and donations are administered through the Trust. Donations and grants are considered in accordance with the Lions Club / Trust's Grant Making Policy. All financial expenditures and donations are individually approved by a majority of the Trustees, subject to there being a quorum of 5. The Chairperson, Lion President, having a casting vote.

Purposes of the Charitable Trust

The Charitable purposes of the CIO fall into the following general categories:

CIO Registration

It should be noted that on 2[nd] March 2019 Dartford Lions applied to the Charity Commission to register as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). On 6[th] March 2019 the Charity Commission approved the registration of Dartford Lions Club (CIO) and entered it onto the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1182354. The CIO has sought and obtained a Section 105 Order from the Charity Commission to transfer the assets and liabilities of the Charitable Trust to the CIO. The formation of the CIO involving the adoption of the CIO Constitution, Lions Club By-laws and Grant Making Policy took place on 4[th] June 2019. The assets of the Charitable Trust were then transferred to the new CIO. The Charitable Trust was deregistered with the Charity Commission on 11th August 2020. The objectives and operations of the CIO are identical to the former Charitable Trust. It should be noted that these actions have been taken because the Charity Commission have advised that the most appropriate entity for a Lions Club is a CIO (Association).

ICO Registration

Dartford Lions Club (CIO) are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), reference number ZA787241

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Finance and Activities

Income

The CIO relies entirely on the Dartford Lions Club (CIO) for its income. Members and friends of the Club undertake a variety of fund-raising activities throughout the year.

The club continued with recent initiatives to raise funds, with the placement of collection tins throughout the borough, facilities for online donations, small scale Boot Sales, Easy Fund Raising.

The main income of the club during the year was derived from:

After the deduction of only valid expenses are funds to be made available for the Club to donate as approved by the Lions Club members and subsequently approved by the Trustees.

A separate income stream in the form of donations made by members supports the administration of the club. A small number of fund-raising events with members and guests are clearly designated as being for administration rather than charity. Income derived from such fund-raising is accounted for through the “Administration Account”.

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Donations made by the CIO

The Trustees approved a number of donations to local organisations and individuals based on recommendations from the Welfare Committee / Club members.

The club made numerous financial donations throughout the year to local good causes, Lions national and International initiatives.

Significant donations made to local community good causes:

05/07/2022 Wool for knitting group £ 100.00
24/10/2022 Serv Kent (Blood transport) £1000.00
07/02/2023 3rd Dartford Scouts £ 930.00
07/02/2023 Northfleet & Ebbsfleet Lions £ 300.00
07/02/2023 Swanley Rugby Football Club £ 360.00
02/05/2023 Dartford Mayor's Charity £ 500.00
15/07/2022 Fleet Down Home School Association £ 240.00
15/07/2022 Maypole Allotment Association £1528.65
19/07/2022 Darent Valley Hospital - Air Glove £ 82.00
02/08/2022 Polymyalgia Rheumatica group £ 250.00
21/10/2022 Royal British Legion £ 100.00
06/12/2022 YMCA £ 500.00
20/12/2022 Cllr Barham for work with the elderly £ 300.00
08/02/2023 Dartford Rugby Club £1500.00
08/02/2023 Local Marshall Arts competitor £ 750.00
08/02/2023 Turkey & Syria Earthquake - Khalsa Aid £2000.00
03/03/2023 Valley Park Radio £1500.00
08/03/2023 All Directions £1080.00
23/04/2023 ellenor Hospice £3000.00
03/05/2023 Clarion Housing Group (Refuge) £ 250.00
27/06/2023 Greenwich & Bexley Hospice £ 200.00
22/05/2023 Leigh University Technical College Prom £ 300.00
07/07/2022 Newquay Lions Holiday 2 families £2000.00
15/07/2022 Defibrillator Dartford Gurdwara £ 801.00
02/11/2022 Home Start Slow Cookers £ 477.27
06/12/2022 Aldi food vouchers £3200.00
19/12/2022 Water for Darent Valley Hospital £ 307.64
24/01/2023 Supplies to Ukraine £1500.00
27/03/2023 Christmas toys £ 500.00
26/04/2023 Darent Valley Hospital Easter Hamper £ 78.25

Significant donations made to national and international Lions appeals:

12/09/2022 Lions Club International Foundation - Pakistan Appeal £1000.00
09/10/2022 Lions Club International Foundation - Puerto Rico Appeal £1000.00
08/02/2023 Lions Club International Foundation - Turkey & Syria Earthquake £1000.00
08/02/2023 Lions 105SE District Youth £ 150.00
08/02/2023 Lions MD 105 Youth £ 128.00
26/04/2023 Lions Club International Foundation £ 500.00

A full list of the donations approved by the Trustees is enclosed within the accounts.

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Community Service Activities

The Club organised / supported the following Community Service activities: Collection of spectacles recycled for use in under-developed countries. The provision and distribution of Message in a Bottle. These bottles are intended to bring to the attention of the emergency services medical and personal details of vulnerable people, particularly those living on their own. Litter picking within the borough. Provision of food vouchers and supporting a local initiative to provide slow cookers to those attending a weekly learn to cook programme, 16 slow cookers provided.

Dartford & Crayford Sea Cadets, Unit 99 Of The Sea Cadet Corps. Attended the Firework event to sell Remembrance Poppies and raised a total of £501.24.

Reserves Policy

Given the CIO's scale of operation and the fact that it only dispenses grants / donations within the limit of its funds at any given time it is not considered that there is a need for significant reserves. However, the Charitable Trust looks to maintain a minimum balance in its account of £3,000 to pre-pay for fundraising initiatives and to cover any urgent needs or requests for financial grants / donations, plus £10,000 to cover the cost of organising the annual Fireworks event.

Fixed Assets

All assets owned by the Club have now fully depreciated.

Risk Policy

Not having property interests or employees, the Charitable Trust’s exposure to risk is relatively low. The Trustees are covered to the level of £2 million by the Trustees’ indemnity element of the Lions Multiple District Insurance policy. Due diligence in checking the insurance details of any organisation employed at events is essential. The main perceived risk is insolvency. This is addressed by the trustees ensuring that grants / donations do not exceed the available funds held by the CIO at any given time. The risk policy of the Trust is subject to annual review.

Review of Financial Activities and Affairs

The financial accounts of the Dartford Lions Club (CIO) for the year ended 30th June 2023 are attached to this report. These have been independently examined and approved.

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Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

President Avtar Sandhu
Secretary Milne Davidson
Treasurer Graham Illsley
Elected Trustee Samantha Davis-Ashdown
Elected Trustee Ragbhir Sandhu
Elected Trustee Ellenor Palmer
Elected Trustee Mick Tandy
Elected Trustee Subhash Goswami
Elected Trustee Bidur Ghimire

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Dartford Lions Club Charitable Trust Trustees Annual Report 2022 - 2023 Inde ndent Examinerfs Re ort to the Trustse$ of Dartford Lions Club cio 1182354 On Accounts for the eriod 1" Jul 2022 to 30th June 2023 Contained in 9$ 10and11 e 12 for information onl Respective responsibilities ol tru$tga$ and examiner The ¢harity's Iruslees consider that an audit is not required forlhis year under section 114 of the Charities A¢1 2011 Ilhe Charities Actl and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibilrty lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Att, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission lunder sedion 14515llbl ol the Charities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come lo my attèntion. Basls of Inflgpgndent ¢xamin9r's slatement My examination was carried out in accordance general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting ￿CordS kept by the charity and a comparison ol the a¢counts presented with those records. It also includes consideration ol any unusual rtem$ or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matter5. The procedu￿$ undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required In an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whelherlhe accounts present a Irue and lair, view and the report is limited lo those matters sel out in my statement below. Indèpendent examlnel8 In connection wrth my examination, no matter has come lo my attention sLitement 111 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in, any material resped. the requirements.. lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act". lo p￿pare accounts which ac￿rd with the accounting records and comply wrth the accounting requirements ol the Charities Act have not been met,. or 121 to which. in my opinion, attention should b& drawn in orderlo enable a proper undersianding ol the accounts lo be reached. Signed.. Date: 25/Lfrl24 Name.. Mr Edward Thomas AddroSS'. 155 Prince5 Road Dartford DAI 3HP Page90112

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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS

DARTFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) Registered Charity Number 1182354

Year ended 30th June 2023 2022-2023 2022-2023 2021-2022
£.p £.p £.p £.p
Total on hand 1st July 2022/ 1st July 2021 47,331.62 18,485.20
of which in General Charity A/C (Barclays) 25,781.49 3,657.49
of which in General Charity A/C (NatWest) 13,231.68 0.00
of which in Charity Deposit A/C (CAF) 7,132.45 15,127.71
Uncleared items [1] -33.00 -300.00
Uncleared items [1] 1,219.00 0.00
RECEIPTS (General Charity)
Bank Interest 22.41 4.74
Boot Fair 446.00 787.04
Chairoplane 2,334.40 1,881.30
Collections 0.00 0.00
Collection Tins 287.47 452.22
Donations 845.00 1,893.95
Easy Fund Raising 142.68 190.61
Firework display 61,156.58 49,832.53
Fundraising 0.00 696.24
Gleaning 0.00 47.40
Motor Sale 0.00 1,000.00
Quiz 0.00 0.00
Sleigh 0.00 610.56
Website development donation 1,000.00 0.00
Welfare 0.00 0.00
Xmas collection 187.88 0.00
66,422.42 57,396.59
113,754.04 75,881.79
PAYMENTS (General Charity)
Admin 0.00 271.40
Appreciation certificates 0.00 0.00
Boot Fair 158.51 560.13
Chairoplane 451.01 261.40
Collection Tins 0.00 12.00
Donations & Gifts 20,248.65 10,497.00
Easy Fund Raising 0.00 0.00
Equipment & Repairs 0.00 109.22
Firework display 13,151.29 12,843.93
Fundraising Expenses 22.99 202.19
Insurance 93.05 81.20
Members expenses 0.00 0.00
Motor expenses 0.00 0.00
Publicity 112.64 0.00
Rent 500.00 500.00
Sleigh 0.00 0.00
Web site 630.00 0.00
Welfare Projects 9,386.96 3,111.70
Xmas 0.00 0.00
Zone Project 0.00 0.00
44,755.10 28,450.17
Balance in Hand 30th June 68,998.94 47,331.62
of which in General Charity A/C (Barclays) 60,038.94 25,781.49
of which in General Charity A/C (NatWest) 9,060.00 13,231.68
of which in Charity Deposit A/C (CAF) 0.00 7132.45
Uncleared items [1] 0.00 -33.00
Uncleared items [1] 0.00 1,219.00

Notes

[1] - Uncleared entries from 2021 - 2022, cleared in current Lionistic year

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DARTFORD LIONS CLUB CHARITY TRUST FUND Registered Charity Number 1182354 Donations

Year ended 30th June 2023

Donations Made:

Charity
Group
Individual
Charity
Group
Individual
Charity
Group
Individual
Charity
Group
Individual
Charity
Group
Individual
Charity
Group
Individual
05/07/2022 Wool for knitting group £100.00
24/10/2022 Serv Kent (Blood transport) £1,000.00
07/02/2023 3rdDartford Scouts £930.00
07/02/2023 Northfleet & Ebbsfleet Lions £300.00
07/02/2023 Swanley Rugby Football Club £360.00
02/05/2023 Dartford Mayor's Charity £500.00
15/07/2022 Fleet Down Home School Association £240.00
15/07/2022 Maypole Allotment Association £1,528.65
19/07/2022 DarentValleyHospital - AirGlove £82.00
02/08/2022 PolymyalgiaRheumatica group £250.00
21/10/2022 RoyalBritishLegion £100.00
06/12/2022 YMCA £500.00
20/12/2022 Cllr Barham for work with the elderly £300.00
08/02/2023 Dartford Rugby Club £1,500.00
08/02/2023 Local Marshall Arts competitor £750.00
08/02/2023 Turkey & Syria Earthquake-Khalsa Aid £2,000.00
03/03/2023 Valley Park Radio £1,500.00
08/03/2023 All Directions £1,080.00
23/04/2023 ellenor Hospice £3,000.00
03/05/2023 Clarion Housing Group (Refuge) £250.00
27/06/2023 Greenwich &Bexley Hospice £200.00
12/09/2022 Lions Club International Foundation-Pakistan Appeal £1,000.00
09/10/2022 Lions Club International Foundation-Puerto Rico Appeal £1,000.00
08/02/2023 Lions Club International Foundation-Turkey & Syria Earthquake £1,000.00
08/02/2023 Lions 105SE District Youth £150.00
08/02/2023 Lions MD 105 Youth £128.00
26/04/2023 Lions Club International Foundation £500.00
22/05/2023 Leigh University Technical College Prom £300.00
07/07/2022 NewquayLions Holiday2families £2,000.00
15/07/2022 Defibrillator Dartford Gurdwara £801.00
02/11/2022 Home Start Slow Cookers £477.27
06/12/2022 Aldi food vouchers £3,200.00
19/12/2022 Water for Darent Valley Hospital £307.64
24/01/2023 Supplies to Ukraine £1,500.00
27/03/2023 Christmas toys £500.00
26/04/2023 DarentValleyHospital Easter Hamper £78.25

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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS

DARTFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT (Included for Information Only)

Year ended 30th June 2023 2022-2023 2021-2022
£.p £.p £.p £.p
Total on hand 1st July 2022/ 1st July 2021 1,821.12 1,674.98
of which in General Admin A/C (Barclays) 4,913.32 1,674.98
of which in General Admin A/C (NatWest) 0.00 0.00
Uncleared credit [1] 532.00 0.00
Uncleared debit [2] -3,624.20 0.00
RECEIPTS
Charter Night 2,850.00 4,207.00
Charter Night (2022) 350.00 0.00
Donation 0.00 100.75
Fund raising 70.00 119.62
Gift 100.00 0.00
Handover 0.00 100.00
Members'expenses 0.00 0.00
District Refund 19.75 0.00
Members'donations 1,924.50 1,570.50
Social Events 335.41 0.00
Xmas Meal 0.00 506.00
Zone Charters 210.00 0.00
5,859.66 6,603.87
7,680.78 8,278.85
PAYMENTS
Admin 18.30 194.70
Charter Night 2,838.66 3,746.95
Charter Night (2022) 284.26 0.00
Club Dues 2,850.22 1,792.02
Donation 60.00 0.00
Fund Raising 0.00 0.00
Gift 162.92 0.00
Handover 0.00 118.02
Insurance inc in dues inc in dues
Meeting Room Hire 0.00 0.00
Members badges 0.00 0.00
Members Exp 18.00 77.25
Membership promotion 0.00 0.00
President's Honorarium 0.00 0.00
Regalia / Club Supplies 0.00 0.00
Social Events 348.62 0.00
Xmas Meal 0.00 528.79
Zone Charters 210.00
6,790.98 6,457.73
Balance in Hand 30 June 889.80 1,821.12
of which in General Admin A/C (Barclays) 776.49 4,913.32
of which in General Admin A/C (NatWest) 113.31 0.00
Uncleared credit [1] 0.00 532.00
Uncleared debit [2] 0.00 -3,624.20
Notes

[1 & 2] - Uncleared entries from 2021 - 2022, cleared in current Lionistic year

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