2024-06-30-accounts

Reepham Lions Club CIO, Charity number 1188270

Annual Report for year from 1st July 2023 to 30[th] June 2024.

1. Introduction

Reepham Lions Club was Chartered in October 2018 by the Lions Club International. This followed local consultations and invaluable support and guidance from the Lions District Governor and Taverham and District Lions Club.

It was formed to provide support to the community, small organisations and individuals in need of help, with priority given to the area in and around Reepham, Norfolk.

This took the form of both fundraising to provide support for identifiable projects and presenting events to enhance the community.

In February 2020 the Club was awarded Charitable Incorporated Organisation status, number 1188270.

1. The office address of this charity is: 48, Bircham Road, Reepham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4NQ.

2. Trustees

The Trustees for this period were:

Brenda Gostling, President.

Ann Graham, Immediate Past President.

Barry Howes.

Kevin Long, Club Secretary,

Michael Black, Club Treasurer.

4. Independent Auditor

Mrs. Joy Pickering.

5. Bankers

Barclays Bank.

1. The Trustees of the charity are elected from the membership annually, and comprise the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer and a representative of the membership.

A Club Service Group, comprising Club Members, considers future local activities, applications for funding from individuals and community groups, and makes recommendation to the meeting of the full Club Membership.

The Club Members meeting is held monthly to conduct business, including granting financial support, fund raising and the provision of community activities.

1. The governing documents of this charity are as provided by Lions Club International, Multi District 105, British Isles, and were adopted on the 7[th] November 2019.

2. This charity exists to provide public benefit, by supporting individuals and community groups, and providing activities in support of our local community.

3. Services provided by Reepham Lions Club CIO during this reporting period, were as follows:

4. -17[th] July 2023, we provided and fitted new canopies to the gazebos in The Bircham Centre’s community garden.

-29[th] July 2023, The Club once again provided a children and family orientated fete, in collaboration with The Bircham Centre charity, to celebrate Norfolk Day. There were free games and ice creams for the children and sale of refreshments for adults. Our 2023 Raffle opened at this event.

Kevin Long President, Reepham Lions Club.