RETFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) REPORT TO CHARITY COMMISSION
The club has had another successful year and has provided significant support to the community.
Membership has remained steady and the club now has 25 members.
Fundraising events have been 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.
The club supported health services in the locality with a significant donation to the local hospice and also the children’s 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. Additionally equipment was purchased for the local lifesaving club to enable its young members to travel to the world championships in Australia.
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 2024-25
INCOME
| Carried Forward | 1451.61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Members Subscriptions | 1338.35 | |
| Member Donations | 827.18 | |
| Golf Day | 1650.00 | |
| Miscellaneous | 133.01 | |
| Charter Celebration | 650.00 | 4598.54 |
EXPENDITURE
| RE | ||
|---|---|---|
| International Subscriptions | 981.77 | |
| District and Multiple District Subs. 1133.50 | ||
| Audit | 120.00 | |
| Room Hire | 110,00 | |
| Charter Celebration | 1272.56 | |
| Equipment | 99.95 | |
| Golf Day transfer to Charity a/c | 1400.00 | |
| Miscellaneous | 264.31 | 5382.09 |
| Balance | 668.06 |
RETFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) Charity Account 2023-24
INCOME
| Carried Forward | 18464.13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Day | 7518.41 | |
| Duck Race | 6775.97 | |
| Christmas Activities | 4610.27 | |
| Easter Baskets | 1487.80 | |
| Donations | 544.71 | |
| Gift Aid | 1716.63 | |
| Last Night of Proms | 2684.55 | |
| CPR Donations | 328.50 | |
| Hunger | 250.50 | |
| Interest | 186.60 | |
| Miscellaneous | 95.00 | 26198.94 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Bassetlaw Hospice | 3200.00 | |
| Bluebell Wood Hospice | 3200.00 | |
| Other Health Projects | 2625.58 | |
| Duck Race | 1263.27 | |
| Supporting Disadvantaged People | 1588.93 | |
| Xmas Gifts for Disadvantaged Children | 1581.74 | |
| Disability Projects | 533.32 | |
| Christmas Activities | 457.77 | |
| Support to Local Organisations | 1080.00 | |
| Easter Baskets | 513.25 | |
| Youth Projects | 2032.66 | |
| Insurance | 951.00 | |
| Hunger Projects | 1182.00 |
| Proms Concert | 918.22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Aid Transfer to Admin a/c | 674.00 | |
| Miscellaneous | 141.68 | 21943.42 |
Balance 22719.65
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