2021-06-30-accounts

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						1.1 The Objects ofthe Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable
						in England 8 Wales, including in particular.
						1.1.1 the advancement of citizenship by:
						1.1.1.1 promoting the principles ofgood citizenship;
						1.1.1.2 encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural,
						social and moral welfare ofthe community;
						1.1.1.3providing a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public
						interest; provided that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be
						debated by members;
						1.1.1.4encouraging service-minded people to serve their community without
						personal reward and encouraging the promotion of high ethical standards	in
						commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours;
Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out In its governing document						1.1.1.5supporting youth to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals; 1.1.2 promoting the Voluntary Sector for the public benefit by associating with local authorities in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities
						in the interests ofsocial welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation
						to improve the conditions of life of people in local, national and international
						communities;
						1.1.3 promoting volunteering;
						1.1.4 the relief of poverty and the relief ofthose in need in particular by
						providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief;
						1.1.5 the advancement of health or the saving of lives by preventing
						avoidable blindness, assisting disabled people to lead independent lives or
						helping to prevent or manage health issues;
						1.1.6 promoting for the benefit ofthe public the conservation protection and
						improvement ofthe physical and natural environment; and/or
						1.1.7 promoting community participation in healthy recreation.
						Devizes Lions Club raises significant funds throughout the year from its
						fundraising activities. Some of those activities, such as the annual concert	and
						charity golf day, raise money for specific organisations that we consider will
						benefit from a substantial contribution to their funds. The general funds that
						the Club raises through other fundraising activities are used to provide grants
						to deserving causes and individuals within Devizes and the surrounding areas,
						supporting appeals from Lions' Districts, Multi District and Lions Clubs
Summary		ofthe main				International.
activities	undertaken				for	The Club undertakes a number of community service projects. Examples of
the public		benefit in				such activities include:
relation to these objects
(include within			this			Sports Coaching Weekend and Arts Coaching Day
section the statutory						Devizes Lions believe the sports and the arts should be accessible to
declaration		that		trustees		everyone.
have had	regard			to the		Every year since 1990,Devizes Lions have held their popular Sports Coaching
guidance		issued by the				Weekend where for a modest contribution, about 500 local school children	are
Charity Commission					on	invited to try one ofabout 20 different sports that they might not otherwise	have
public benefit)						the opportunity to experience. Tuition is all provided by qualified coaches.
						Following a similar format, Devizes Lions also hold Arts Coaching Days where
						local school children are invited to try one ofseveral artistic activities that they
						might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.
						May Fair and Classic Cars Show
						For many years Devizes Lions Club has held a May Fair in the local Market
						Place to provide an event for the benefit of local people with stalls and
						entertainment such as a carousel, children's rides, live shows, vinta e cars,
TAR						March 2012

				Grant Makin Polic
				The Ob'ects of Devizes Lions Club
				Under the terms ofthe Clubs' Constitution, the Trustees apply funds at their
				discretion, making grants where they believe that their contribution will make a
				real difference. The Club only makes grants in furtherance of its charitable
				objects. The Objects ofthe Club are shown earlier in this document.
				Priorities for Su ort
				The number ofapplications that can be supported is limited by the amount	of
				funds available for distribution in any one year. The Trustees have determined
				that the priorities for funding will be:
				-subject to other elements ofthe Trustees' grant-making policy, no restrictions
				are imposed on the purpose for which a grant may be made.
				- as there are numerous Lions Clubs in the UK, applications from Devizes	and
				the surrounding area are generally given priority. Trustees also consider
				national and international funding requests.
				- applications for support and/or grants are all considered on their own merits
				following investigation by the Club's Welfare Committee. However, given	that
				most ofthe available funds are raised within the local community, those
				applications that are local are given special consideration.
				- using the above guiding principles, the following are examples ofareas
				adopted for support:
You may choose to include further statements,				Local charities and causes - youth groups, groups working with the elderly, residential and nursing homes, individual appeals, causes	that
where relevant,			about:	improve the life or well-being of people within our community.
				Youth and children's organisations -sports and arts related groups	or
~	policy	on grantmaking;		individuals, scouting and guiding, youth activities, young people
~	policy related	programme investment;		undertaking overseas assignments. Community facilities - village hall projects, community group initiatives. Relief of hardship - providing relief for individuals, families and those
~	contribution		made by	with disabilities.
	volunteers.
				In addition to making grants set out above, the Club supports and puts on
				events to benefit and serve the local community. It also makes grants without
				receiving applications where the Trustees decide that the need is appropriate.
				The above priorities in this policy will be reviewed every year (or more often if
				deemed appropriate) by the Trustees and may be changed in accordance	with
				the Trustees' view ofthe most effective application of available funds at any
				point in time.
				~Princi les
				In awarding grants, the Trustees will apply the following principles:
				The Trustees will not normally support applications from large national
				charities (unless it is for local use) or charities deemed by the Trustees
				to be already adequately funded.
				The Trustees may work with other organisations to fund initiatives
				beyond the financial scope ofa single organisation.
				Applications from previous recipients ofgrants or from previously
				unsuccessful applications will be considered by the Trustees on their
				own merits. Although the Trustees will have regard to the outcome	of
				the previous grant, any new application will not receive preferential	or
				adverse consideration.

Exclusions
The Trustees will not normally approve the use offunds for purposes which
government has a statutory responsibility to provide.
Grant A lication Process
Applications for grants may be made by any effective means and will be
considered by the Welfare Committee on behalf ofthe Trustees.
Before awarding a grant, the Trustees require that the applicant should:
inform the Trustees ofthe purpose ofthe application, details ofthe
project, the way in which the grant will be used and how it will be
managed effectively for its intended purpose.
provide adequate information regarding the identity and financial status
ofthe applicant and/or ofthe status ofthe person(s) who will carry out
the project/work.
note that all equipment purchased with the grant is owned and remains
the property ofthe recipient (whether an organisation or an individual).
consent to the use ofpersonal data supplied by them for the
processing and review oftheir application in order to comply with
current Data Protection legislation. This includes transfer to and use by
such individuals and organisations as the Trustees deem appropriate.
The Trustees require the assurance ofthe applicant that personal data
about any other individual is supplied to the Trustees with his/her
consent.
Assessment Process
The assessment process will be:
All applications for grants will be subject to initial assessment to ensure
that they meet the basic criteria for funding.
The Welfare Committee will consider applications and, where approval
is recommended, seek the Trustees' agreement and will inform
applicants ofthe outcome of applications as soon as is reasonably
practicable.
Whilst the Trustees will not be obliged to provide an explanation to	the
applicant should its application be unsuccessful they will provide
relevant comment to the applicant where appropriate.
Applicants should note that the Trustees receive far more applications
than they have funds to support. Even if an application fits with the
criteria and priorities ofthe Trustees, they may still be unable to provide
a grant.
Monitorin and Publicit
Where the grant is for an extended period, the Trustees may require project
progress to be reported on a regular basis. In addition to reports detailing
progress, grant recipients may be asked to provide a statement of how the
grant has been spent. This may be by a report in writing or given in person	to
the Trustees, or by a visit ofthe Trustees to view the project.
The Trustees may ask applicants to consent to the use oftheir information	and
project details for publicity purposes, including on-line, in print or otherwise.

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Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe during the year								charity	Even with the curtailment of some ofthe normal fundraising Devizes Lions Club was able to make grants of819,864 in funded through fundraising events, together with individual	events the year donations.
									Fundraising events included, a restricted Carol Float, a Book Sale,		a Golf
									Day (run jointly with the local Rotary Club), a Classic Car Show and		most
									notably a sponsored Cycle Ride from Lands End to John O' Groats		by
									one of our Club Members.
									45 charities and good causes were supported by our donations totalling
									f18,871, Within that total 4 charities were given a total of	E3,000 after
									making presentations at our Lions Den Event. In addition f993was		used
									to provide material support to deserving individuals.
									The Sports Coaching Event was held under Covid safe conditions but on
									a smaller scale than in previous years. However 260 children were		able
									to experience one of 10different sports where tuition was	provided	by
									qualified coaches.
									The Trustees have a reserves policy so that sufficient funds are retained
Brief statement						ofthe			to cover fluctuations in income in the year and taking into account that			a
charity's			policy			on reserves			significant part of the income is obtained from fundraising	Events held		in
									November and December. The Trustees consider the financial risk		when
									planning Future Events and make the necessary reserves	to cover	the
									worst financial outcome. In the present circumstances with	Covid-19
									restrictions in place a higher than normal balance was brought forward			to
									the start ofthe 2020-2021 year and the Trustees have provided for		a
									higher than normal balance to be carried forward to year commencing			1
									July 2021 so that there are funds available to help those in	need as	set
									out in the Ob'ects ofthe Charit .
Details ofany in deficit					funds			materially	None
Further		financial				review details			(Optional information)
You may			choose to				include
additional			information,					where
relevant			about:
~	the	charity's			principal
	sources of			funds			(including
	any	fundraising);
~	how	expenditure					has
	supported			the		key		objectives
	ofthe		charity;
~	investment				policy		and
	objectives			including				any
	ethical investment							policy
	adopted.

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								Unrestdicted	Restricted				Admln
		Categories		Details				funds		funds			Account
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B1Cash funds				HSBCAccounts				13,725
				Lloyds Bank Account									7,256
						Total	cash funds	15,725					7,255
				ingres	bslenms	with receipts and payments accovntisil		GIC	011				Gi&
								Unrestricted	Restricted				Admin
								funds		funds			Account
				Details				to nearest g	to	nearest	2		to nearest E
82 Other		monetary assets
								Fund to which					Current value
				Details				assetbelon s					o tlonal
B3Investment			assets
				Details				Fund to which asset balan s	Cost (optional)				Current value o tional
B4Assets retained for the				Gazebos				Admin Account
charity's		own	use	Santa's Sleigh				Admin Amount
				Club Regalia				Admin Account
								Fund to which	Amountdue				When due
				Datags				gsbgl relates		o tional			o tlonal
Bg Liabilities				Members' personal Bank Account		money	in ths Admin	Admin Account			3,153		Cn Call
				Suppger's Handover	Invoice Meeting	for food	provided at	Admln Account				135	August 2521
Signed behalf	by one or two trustees on ofag the trustees				Signature			Print	Name				Date of s rovel
								Peter Blockley (Secretary)