RETFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) REPORT TO CHARITY COMMISSION
Membership has remained steady and the club now has 25 members.
Fundraising events have been relatively successful and the local community has continued to provide excellent support to that aspect of the club’s work.
Amongst the fundraising activities there were several highly successful events – Charity Golf Day, annual duck races, Christmas activities and Easter baskets – all of which raised significant funds.
This year the club was able to provide support to in excess of 20 families, who suffered from their homes being flooded in November. At a time when local authorities were slow to react to the situation Retford Lions Club was able to provide some immediate financial support.
The club supported health services in the locality with a significant donation to the local hospice and several other health charities in addition to purchasing specialised equipment for individuals.
The club has always been involved in the promotion of youth activities and has continued with the allocation of grants to several youth projects amongst which was a significant contribution to Girl Guides towards a visit to an International event.
As ever we were able to provide support to the disabled in our community. This year several grants were awarded which enabled individuals to acquire specialist equipment that they otherwise would have been unable to access. As a result their quality of life has been enhanced.
There was considerable support given to disadvantaged people in the community – providing basic living needs such as white goods and floor coverings. Regular donations were made to the local foodbanks and at Christmas gifts were purchased for approximately 120 children who might otherwise have received nothing.
The club continues to carry out environmental projects such as the planting of approximately 5000 daffodil bulbs at several sites in the locality. There is also a very successful project that recycles spectacles for developing countries.
In addition to these grants club members have provided manpower in support of a number of local events including the half-marathon, organised by the local athletic club, and charity collections in support of Marie Curie.
RETFORD LIONS CLUB(CIO) Administration Account 2023-24
INCOME
| Carried Forward | 2934.17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Members Subscriptions | 1715.00 | |
| Member Donations | 1104.49 | |
| Miscellaneous | 100.00 | |
| Charter Celebration | 2531.18 | 5450.67 |
EXPENDITURE
| International Subscriptions | 1033.09 | |
|---|---|---|
| District and Multiple District Subs. 1161.50 | ||
| Audit | 102.00 | |
| ICO registration | 40.00 | |
| Donations | 277.97 | |
| Room Hire | 150,00 | |
| Charter Celebration | 3247.26 | |
| Equipment | 75.00 | |
| Miscellaneous | 846.41 | 6933.23 |
| Balance | 1451.61 |
RETFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) Charity Account 2023-24
INCOME
| INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| Carried Forward | 20583.38 | |
| Golf Day | 5932.42 | |
| Duck Race | 6680.39 | |
| Christmas Activities | 4329.53 | |
| Easter Baskets | 1274.00 | |
| Donations | 1347.94 | |
| Gift Aid | 1532.95 | |
| Race Night | 2164.05 | |
| Cycle Ride | 5803.24 | |
| CPR Donations | 379.81 | |
| LCI Flood Relief Grant | 3000.00 | |
| Interest | 59.66 | |
| Small Events | 343.18 | |
| Miscellaneous | 166.18 | 33013.35 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Bassetlaw Hospice | 3000.00 | |
| Other Health Projects | 4646.90 | |
| Flood Relief | 7000.00 | |
| LCIF Disaster Appeals | 500.00 | |
| Duck Race | 1170.61 | |
| Youth Activities | 4869.85 | |
| Supporting Disadvantaged People | 1992.00 | |
| Xmas Gifts for Disadvantaged Children | 1107.30 | |
| Hunger Projects | 620.65 | |
| Disability Projects | 2250.00 | |
| Christmas Activities | 1100.29 |
| Support to Local Organisations | 1500.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Activities | 168.00 | |
| Easter Baskets | 408.49 | |
| Insurance | 740.85 | |
| Race Night | 872.50 | |
| Equipment | 2831.48 | |
| Miscellaneous | 353.68 | 35132.60 |
| Balance | 18464.13 |
4) )m O U JJ £c D E
Rettord Lions Club Accounts 2023-2024 Balanco #h8•t as at 30th Juno 2024 Current Avdets 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Accounts Administration Account Charity Trust Fund Account £1,451.61 £2,934.17 £2,425.66 1288.98 842.05 -318 75 743.40 783.53 £18,439.13 £20,583.38 £22,669.41 20414.54 19,880.85 24.839.33 19,056.24 17,673 19 Ng1 Current Assgts £19,890.74 £23,517.55 £25,095.07 21,703.52 20,722.90 24,520.58 19,799.64 18A56.72 Financed by Ro9orv•s Reserves brought forward Administration Account Surplus for year Adjustment 23,467.55 25,095.07 21,703.52 20,722.90 24,520.58 19,799.64 18,456.72 20.446,64 -£2.144.25 £508.51 £1,136.68 £446.93 1,124.80 -1.062.15 0.00 4013 0.00 -418 28 0.01 Charity Trust Fund Account Surplus for year Adjustment 1,482 56 42.136 03 £2.254.87 £533 69 4,958 48 5,783 09 1,383.05 -1.57165 36.00 0.00 Total 19,840.74 23,467.55 25,095.07 21,703.52 20,722.90 24,520.58 19,799.64 18.456.72 Total Rosgrvgs calod Forward 19.840.74 23,467.55 25,095.07 21,703.52 20,722.90 24.520.58 19,799.64 18,456.72 I have examined the books, statements and vouchers of the Retford Lions Club presented lo me by the Club Treasurer, and have satisfied myself that the income and expenditure accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024 and the Balance Sheet as at that date are in accordan therewth. I certify that the accounts and Balance Sheet gwe a true and fair view of the affairs of the Retford Lions Club during the year and of the financial position of the Club as at 30 June 2024. C. Claire Markham MBA, FMAAT The Focus Collection Ltd 20th August 2024