LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105N
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(Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1183683)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the 12-month period ending
30 JUNE 2026
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CONTENTS PAGE Trustees and professional advisors 1 Trustees Annual Report 2 Independent Examiners Report 8 Statement of Financial Activities 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 12
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
TRUSTEES
Chair Mr Andrew Kerr Sutherland District Secretary Mr Alan Ashburner District Treasurer Mr David John Wells (districtntreasurer@btinternet.com) Past District Governor Mrs Gillian Margaret Swan District Governor Mr John Sellers 1st Vice District Governor Mr Allan Clark 2nd Vice District Governor Mr Michael Bryne (from 8[th] February 2026) Trustees Mr Kevin Hunter Mrs Marilyn Irene Bennett Mrs Susan May Taylor Mrs Susan Valerie Johnson Mr Ian Leslie Butler (removed for non-attendance 21[st] October 2025 )
Charity registered number
1183683
Bank
Barclays Bank Percy Street Newcastle
Address of Principle Office
7 Darrowby Close, Thirsk YO7 1FJ
Independent examiner
Mrs Margaret Black
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TRUSTEES' REPORT
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Lions Clubs International District 105N Foundation, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (the Foundation) for the 12-month period ending 30 June 2026. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the Foundation comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Foundation’s governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in March 2015.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Foundation was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on the 3rd June 2019.
The Constitution stipulates that the minimum number of trustees shall be five and the maximum twelve. Six District Officers shall be ex-officio trustees of the Foundation, these are the District Governor, 1[st] Vice District Governor, 2[nd] Vice District Governor, District Treasurer, District Secretary, and the Immediate Past District Governor.
There should also be a minimum of two and maximum of six appointed trustees. No trustee can be appointed without the permission of the District Governor.
At the start of the year 2025/2026 there have been eleven trustees in post, five of whom were ex-officio officers and six appointed trustees. During the year one trustee was removed for non-attendance as per the constitution, and a 2[nd] Vice District Governor was appointed. At the year end the trustees were eleven trustees in post, six of whom were ex-officio officers and five appointed trustees.
The process for the appointment of trustees is stipulated in the Constitution. Any trustee may call a meeting of the trustees. Meetings of the trustees are managed in accordance with the governance of the Foundation as set out under the Charitable Incorporated Organisation Constitution.
The Foundation’s insurance requirements are covered under Lions Clubs International Multiple District 105 insurance arrangements.
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Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
Objects
The objects of the Foundation are such purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine, including (but not limited to):
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promoting without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious, or other opinions by associating with the local authorities and voluntary organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare.
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the relief of sickness or disability and preservation of good health including the prevention of avoidable blindness.
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to help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
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promoting for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
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the relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe.
Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the Foundation for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of
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the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
The trustees confirm they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit 'Charities and Public Benefit'. This year the Foundation has continued to provide public benefit, and we will explain how this has been achieved in this report.
All the administration expenses of the Foundation are dealt with through District 105N’s ‘Administration Account’ the balance of which does not include any money raised from members of the public. The amount of expenses for travelling to meetings and room hire, for the period of these financial statements, was zero as all meetings were conducted through zoom.
District 105N consists of 61 separate Lions Clubs. Each club is autonomous and can decide on what Charitable donations they make. If a club decides to donate to a project or appeal from the international organisation, the Multiple District or the District, then those funds will be channeled through the Foundation. The trustees can confirm that the only liabilities that the Foundation does have relate to funds held with the Foundation’s accounts pending the progression of these projects or appeals.
During the past year the Foundation has not raised any funds directly from the public, although this is something that the Trustees may consider in the future. The Foundation has grant-making criteria, under which any applications would be considered by the trustees at their meetings.
The Foundation is registered with the HMRC for Gift Aid.
Financial Review
During the year, the Foundation received income from donations from Lions Clubs within the District. In 2025/2026 the total received was £140,833.32 with a further £170.08 received in Gift Aid. The additional Gift Aid received was £242.39, however, £72.31 appears to be a duplicate payment and has been transferred to the administration account for adjustment in the next Gift Aid claim.
The sum of £163,706.05 was spent on charitable activities during the year. The highlights in the year were the raising of £53,267.76 towards the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and £42,074.01 towards the purchase of 11 PlusOptix 20 vision screening cameras for use through the part of the district situated within England. Training in the use of the cameras is undergoing, clubs have checked 218 children in schools and 15 have been referred to an optician, and that is only three
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clubs actively testing so far. The Martin House (Children’s Hospice) Den Project was concluded during the year and £37,000 was presented to the charity (£36,979.08 in the accounts plus cash on the day). Both the Martin House project and the Vision Screening Project have been supported by matched funding from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) in a total of £18,625.12 (Martin House) and £23,956.70 (Vision Cameras).
At of 30 June 2026, the following sums are held in the Foundation's account: Youth camp - £l ,348.82 District N Youth Fund – £11,753.18 LCIF – £1,000.00
District Governors Partners Appeal - £4,742.23
Signed —
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Lion Andrew Kerr Sutherland Lion Alan Ashburner. Chair of Trustees 105N Cabinet Secretary Date. 16[th] July 2026 Date. 9 July 2026
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2026
| Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Funds | ||
| Funds | Funds | 2025/26 | ||
| Note | ||||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||||
| Incoming resources from | ||||
| generating funds | ||||
| Voluntary Income | 3 | 141,003.40 | 141,003.40 | |
| Activities for generating funds | ||||
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| TOTAL INCOMING | ||||
| RESOURCES | 141,003.40 | 141,003.40 | ||
| RESOURCES EXPANDED | ||||
| Charitable Activities | 4 | 163,706.05 | 163,706.05 | |
| Other resources expended | ||||
| TOTAL RESOURCES | ||||
| EXPENDED | 163,706.05 | 163,706.05 | ||
| NET INCOMING | ||||
| RESOURCES FOR THE | ||||
| YEAR | -22,702.65 | -22,702.65 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF | ||||
| FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 41,546.88 | 41,546.88 | ||
| Deficit on year | -22,702.65 | -22,702.65 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | ||||
| FORWARD | £18,844.23 | £18,844.23 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2026
1. Voluntary Income
Voluntary Income has been received from donations Lions Clubs in District 105N. No income has been received direct from the public.
2. Restricted and Unrestricted Funds
All the income received this year is for restricted funds.
3. Voluntary Income
| 3.Voluntary Income | |||
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| Unrestricted Funds £ |
Restricted Funds £ |
Total 2025/26 £ |
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| Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) |
53,267.76 | 53,267.76 | |
| Youth Fund District 105N | 4,015.00 | 4,015.00 | |
| Multiple District Youth Fund | 3,304.00 | 3,304.00 | |
| Vision Screen Cameras for childsight |
47,074.01 | 47,074.01 | |
| Sightsavers | 5,450.00 | 5,450.00 | |
| Activity Alliance | 650.00 | 650.00 | |
| Ukraine Blankets | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 | |
| Brain Tumour Research | 700.00 | 700.00 | |
| Ryedale Lions Welburn Hall School project |
1,700.00 | 1,700.00 | |
| Water Aid | 700.00 | 700.00 | |
| Multiple District 105 Foundation Disaster |
200.00 | 200.00 | |
| Young Ambassador Zone 6 appeal | 350.00 | 350.00 | |
| Gift for Living Uganda Orphanage | 1,688.00 | 1,688.00 | |
| Martin House Den project | 20,312.40 | 20,312.40 | |
| District Governor Partners Appeal (Prostate Cancer Research) |
4,742.23 | 4,742.23 | |
| TOTAL | £141,003.40 | £141,003.40 |
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4. Resources Expended
| Unrestricted Funds £ |
Restricted Funds £ |
Total 2025/2026 £ |
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| Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) |
52,267.76 | 52,267.76 | |
| Youth Fund District 105N | 5,514.31 | 5,514.31 | |
| Multiple District Youth Fund | 3,304.00 | 3,304.00 | |
| Vision Screen Cameras for childsight |
49,652.90 | 49,652.90 | |
| Sightsavers | 5,450.00 | 5,450.00 | |
| Activity Alliance | 650.00 | 650.00 | |
| Ukraine Blankets | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 | |
| Brain Tumour Research | 700.00 | 700.00 | |
| Ryedale Lions Welburn Hall School project |
1,700.00 | 1,700.00 | |
| Water Aid | 700.00 | 700.00 | |
| Multiple District Foundation Disaster | 200.00 | 200.00 | |
| Young Ambassador Zone 6 appeal | 350.00 | 350.00 | |
| Gift for Living | 1,688.00 | 1,688.00 | |
| Martin House Den project | 36,979.08 | 36,979.08 | |
| Yorkshire Air Ambulance | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| Hearing Dogs for the Deaf | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| TOTAL | £163,706.05 | £163,706.05 |
5. Trustee Emoluments
No salaries or wages have been paid to trustees including members of the committee during the year. Travel and meeting expenses are met from the District Administration Funds.