The Inde endent Examinerfs Re no: 1188387 in res ect of the rt to the Trustees of Rui51i ear ended 30 June 2024 LTrons Club cio Re istered Charit The CharitV5 Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 43121 of the Charities Att 1993 Ithe Artl as omended by Sertion 28 of the Charities Art 2006 and that an independent examination 15 needed. It is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts lunder Section 43 of the Act, as amended) Follow the procedures laid down by the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 4317llbl of the Act, 35 amended) And to state whether any particular matters have come to my attention My examination was carried out in accordance with general dirertions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dixlosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requiied in an audit and. consequently, I do not express an opinion of the accounts. In the course of my examlnation, no matter has come to my attention: Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect. the Trustee5 have not met the requirements to ensure that.. o Proper accounting records are kept. in accordance with Section 41 of the A¢t o Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the ac¢ountin8 requirements of the Act To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandln8 of the accounts to be reached. 20 24 4 Richards Close Hillingdon Middlesex U810 08T
Charity Registration No. 1188387 Ruislip Lions Club {ClO) Trustees, Report and Financial Statements Legal and Administrative Infomiation Trustees: President.. Musleh Ahmed Secretary: Chris Smith Treasurer- David KIe Past Presidents.. Jackie Lack. Surinder Malhotra, Lynne Kauffman Secretary." Chris Smith Charty Number: 1188387 Principal Address.. 105 Lime Grove Ruislip Middlesex HA4 8RW Independent Examiner.. Chris Clark Bankers.. Charities Aid Foundation
Trustees Annual Report for the y•ar ended 30 June 2024 History, objectives and activities of the Trust The Club is a member of the Intemational Association of Lions Clubs and was established as a Charitable Trust on 14th Apri11981. The Club's principal objective is to empower volunteers to serve their communities and meet humanitsrian needs. The Club relies on surpluses made on fundraising events and on occasional donations from the public to provide the funds with which to carry out rts objectives. All administrative expenses of the Club are met from subscriptions paid by the members and events earmarked for that purpose. There has been no change in these policies during the year. The work of the Trust is carried out entirely by volunteers. From time to time as appropriate. the Club works closely with other local and national agencies, with other Lions Clubs and wrth Lions Clubs Intemational to achieve its objectives. Management and govornan¢• arrangements wrth effect from 1st July 2020 the activities of Ruislip Lions Club Charty Trust Fund (charty registration number 282190) were teminated and assets of the Trust were transferred to Ruislip Lions Club (CIO), charity registration number 1188387, which was incorporated on 6th March 2020. The Trustees of the CIO are six mernbers of the Club and have overall responsibility to ensure that the Club operates in accordance with Charity Law and the Club's Trust Deed. The day to day running is guided by Club Officers tasked with the effective running of the Club. All business of the club is ratified by the members in general meetings. These meetings are held at least once each month. The Club is ably supported by the volunteer services of its members and others. Financial rovlow, inveslment policy and reserves The Club started the year with cash and deposits of £4,172 and after adding net income from fundraising and donations reiVed less administrative expenses. fundraising expenses, the cost of service activities and donations and grants, ended the year with balances of £5,418. The Club has no investments other than money held in rts two accounts with the Charities Aid Foundation Bank. It is the Club's policy to hold £2,000 in reserve against unforeseen costs.
Community S•rvic• Activitie8 Volunteering at after school club for young carers and the Carers, Cafe Promotion of "Message in a Bottle. and "Message in a Wallet. Volunteering at local food bank Distribution of Christmas food hampers Donations to local and national appeals.- e.g. ORCHYD Donations to Lions International Appeals Clothing donations - local charity Collection of used spectacles from Boots for sending to Developing Countries Collection of used stsmps for supporting people wrth sight loss and passing these on to RNIB Fundraising Events Hanging Basket Sale, Eastcote House Garden fete, collections at Waitrose and Sainsbury's Activities during the year 2023-24 Vre curtailed as nonnalty slowly began to luM after Covid-19 pandemic. ststemant of Trust•es' Responsibilities Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its financial activities for the period. In preparing the financial statements the Trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Make sound judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financial ststements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presurne that the charty will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records. The Trustees are of the opinion that their responsibilities detailed above have been carried out. Musleh Ahmed (President) Chris Smith (Secretsry) David Kiltie (Treasurer) Date:
Lions Club of Ruislip (CIO) Charity no.. 1188387 Y•ar to 30.06.24 Year to 30.06.23 Summary of Receipts & Payments Receipts Fundraising receipts Less.. Fundraising expenses Net Fundraising Income 2.009 1,281 887 394 1,955 Sundry Donations Received Bank Interest received current account 65 Total Receipts (net) 470 Payments Donations and Grants Dues Subscriptions Bank charges Total Payments 532 133 20 135 20 74 1,013 751 Excess of Payments over Receipts 1,213 (543} Balance from the previous year Excess of Receipts over Payments Balanco at 30th June 2024 4,055 1.213 5,268 4,598 (543) 4,055
Lions Club of Ruislip (CIO) Chartty no: 1188387 Year to 30.06.24 Year to 30.06.23 Summary of Cash Flow Funds at the beginning of the year CAF Bank Balances General Deposit Cash in hand 3,925 2,228 2,240 130 130 Funds at the beginning of tha year 4,055 4,598 Nel receipts for the year Less payments Funds at the end of the y•ar 2,017 (804) 5,268 1,358 {1,901) 4,065 Represented by CAF Bank Balances General Deposit Cash in hand 5,138 3,925 130 130 Funds al tho end of the year 5.268 4,055
Lions Club of Ruislip ICIOI Charity no. 1188387 Yoar to 30.06.24 Charity account receipts and payments Rocelpts Y¢•rto 30.06.23 Payments Recelpts Paymonts Net Hanging baskets Easlcote House Gardens Collections at Waitrose Total not lundralslng 2.169 361 1,676 15 493 1.783 216 554 2,553 1.272 511 216 554 1,281 1.170 3,70D 1.170 1,691 1,272 Indirect Costs of fundraising Garage rents Fundraising equipment 887 Not charlty account rncelpt• 1,95S
Lions Club of Ruislip (CIO) Charity no.. 1188387 30.06.24 30.06.23 Donations and grants year ended 30.06.24 LoGal Causes ORCHYD PMR GCA 3Cw) 200 200 300 DistrictlNational Causes MD Youth Fund District Senior Citizens Celebration District YoLrth Celebration 32 100 100 232 100 134 International Causes LCIF MD105 Youth Camp LCIF Turkeylsyria Appeal 150 100 200 450 Total donatlons and grants year ended 30.06.24 532
Lions Club of Ruislip - (CIO) Administration Account Summary of Receipts and Payments Year to 30.06.24 Year to 30.06.23 Receipts Interest Tailtwister fines Donalion Club raffles Total Receipts 43 50 82 82 24 151 Payments Lions District, Multiple District and Intemational Dues Less members, subscriptions received 1,279 1,360 (81) 1,263 1,310 (47) 210 Secrelarial expenses etc Data Protection Bank charges 40 63 118 40 48 251 Excess of Payments over Receipts Balanr2 from previous year 33 117 150 (95) 212 117 Represented by Current account - CAF Bank Current account- Barclays Bank Deposit account - Barclays Bank 150 117 150 117
Lions Club of Ruislip - (CIO) Administration Account Debit Credit Current accounl - CAF Bank Admin account funds as at 01.07.2023 Tailtsyister fines Club raffles Interest received Club dues received Donation Sundry costs Internalional, MD and District Dues 150 117 24 1,360 82 199 1,279 1.628 1,628 Bank reconciliation as at 30.06.24- current account Balance per bank statement CAF Bank Outstanding lodgements 150 150 Unpresented cheques Balance per cash book 150 Opening trial balance as at 01.07.23 Current account- CAF Bank Admin account funds as at 01.07.2023 117 117 117