## **BABBACOMBE & ST MARYCHURCH LIONS CLUB**
## **(CIO)**
## **Registered Charity Number 1185968**
## **Report of the Trustees for the year ending 30 June 2023**
## **1. Babbacombe & St Marychurch Lions Club (CIO)**
The Babbacombe & St Marychurch Lions Club was established in 1982 within the International Association of Lions Clubs (which has its headquarters at Oak Brook, Illinois in the USA) and part of Lions Clubs District 105SW
## **2. Charity Status**
Babbacombe & St Marychurch Lions Club (CIO) was formed on 28/01/2020 Trustees
A minimum of three and a maximum of twelve Trustees is required;
- (i) The President, Secretary and Treasurer are Trustees.
- (ii) The Trustees may co-opt to fill any casual vacancy in their ranks.
- (iii) Two Trustees shall form a quorum for conducting business.
Lion Russ White was a witness to the signing of the Constitution on 28/01/2020 and is a Trustee.
The Trustees (none of whom received any remuneration from the CIO) in office during the financial year were:-
|**Name**|**District Position**|
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||President, Davis Careswell|
||Secretary, Vanessa Easton|
||Treasurer, Russ White|
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## **3. Objectives**
The objectives of the CIO 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):
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;
The relief of sickness or disability and preservation of good health including the prevention of avoidable blindness;
To help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society;
Promoting for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;
The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are victims of war or natural disaster, trouble or catastrophe.
## **4. Banking Arrangements**
Monies accruing to the CIO are deposited in a current account with HSBC Bank
## **5. Financial Review**
Total receipts for the year were **£16,430** whilst expenditure was **£15,843**
All of the income came from Fund raising
A detailed statement of the Trust's finances is shown in the accompanying Income and Expenditure Account whilst the end of year position is shown in the Balance Sheet.
## **7. Assessment of Achievement/Performance**
The following table analyses the donations under broad category headings. :-
|**Category**|**No. of**
**Donations**|**Donations Total**
**in £**||
|---|---|---|---|
|Education, Sport & Youth|6|3313||
|Health|2|365||
|International Aid|3|2456||
|Community Facilities|15|5257||
|Other|0|0||
|**TOTALS**|**26**|**11391**||
## **8. Public Benefit**
The Charity Objectives are widely couched and place no restriction upon those who might apply to the Charity for support and assistance and each request or referral is considered on its individual merits. The work of other charities is widely supported, especially those forming part of or partnered by Lions Club International or any of its constituent Districts or Clubs. The Trustees consider that the Public Benefit requirement is clearly met.
## **9. Administration**
Administration of the CIO is undertaken by the Trustees on a voluntary basis without charge to the CIO. Incidental costs such as postage, stationery and telephone use are charged to the Club's separate Administration Account.
## **10. Future Plans**
It is the intention of the Trustees and Members of the Club:-
- to strive to rebuild the Club’s membership to increase its members.
- to continue implementing the stated objectives of the Charity Trust.
**Signed** on behalf of the Trustees by:-