Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/07/23 Period start date To 30/06/24 Period end date
Charity name: Edwinstowe And The Dukeries Lions Club CIO
Charity registration number: 1189329
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Raise and re-distribute charitable donations to causes within the community |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Appeals, Raffles and Tombola, Easter Egg Drives, Quiz Nights, Games Nights, Christmas Santa and Sleigh. Donations are sought by a wide variety of community groups and individuals. The Club tries to help those organisations that struggle to obtain assistance elsewhere. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes. Guidance is followed. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Trustees and Members consider applications from wide variety of community groups and individuals. The Club tries to help those organisations that struggle to obtain assistance elsewhere. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Our aim is to, wherever possible, support in the form of donations and non-financial support, within the communities where the funds were raised. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All club members are volunteers and these members are supported by non- members on occasions. All members pay dues to the Club to cover all administration costs. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Whilst the Club concentrates its distribution of benefits to its local community, it also plays an integral part in the work Lions Club Nationally and Internationally. Donations tend to be relatively small to organisations like: Food Hubs Scouts and Brownies Sports Clubs Disability groups Other local charity drives Older peoples clubs Defibrillator appeals etc |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The public and occasional sponsors |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We do not invest |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The challenge of recruiting new (and younger) active Members |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Officers are elected annually by the membership. Trustees usually remain static and tend to be the President, Treasurer, and one other. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Potential members are expected to experience and participate in a minimum of THREE club events prior to being considered for induction. Post induction, a “buddying” scheme is deployed. Lions Club International makes available a wide range of supportive guidance and courses to aid personal development. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Lions Club International Lions Clubs UK Lions Club District Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club – President; Vice President; Treasurer; Secretary. Trustees |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charitynumber | 1189329 |
| Charity’s principal address | 5 Cul-de-Sac Bilsthorpe Nr Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 8QT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Jonathan Yarwood | Secretary | The Club Membership | ||
| Diane Yarwood | Past President | ditto | ||
| Clive Parkin | Treasurer and President |
ditto | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Jonathan Yarwood Full name(s) Clive Edward Parkin Position (eg Secretary, Hon Treasurer Hon Secretary Chair, etc) Date 17 July 2024
EDWINSTOWE AND THE DUKERIES LIONS CLUB CIO
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30[TH] JUNE 2024
EDWINSTOWE AND THE DUKERIES LIONS CLUB
ADMINISTRATION FUND
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] JUNE 2024
| £ OPENING BALANCE INCOME Dues 761.04 Gift Aid 0 Donations 240.00 Charter Night 1,206.50 Raffles/Tail Twister 356.00 Miscellaneous 285.00 EXPENDITURE International & Local Dues 996.15 Charter Night 1,345.00 President Expenses 200.00 Printing/Marketing 469.54 Miscellaneous 136.95 CLOSING BALANCE |
£ 670.19 3,518.73 3,147.64 |
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| 371.09 |
EDWINSTOWE AND THE DUKERIES LIONS CLUB
FUNDRAISING FUND
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] JUNE 2024
| £ | £ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENING BALANCE | 9,694.72 | ||
| INCOME | |||
| ChristmasActivities | 7,792.62 | ||
| Collection tins | 210.00 | ||
| Gift Aid | 16.25 | ||
| Charter | 178.00 | ||
| Fashion Show | 770.00 | ||
| SumUp card reader | 398.16 | ||
| Easter raffles | 1,544.00 | ||
| Misc donations | 190.00 | ||
| 20,793.75 |
EXPENDITURE
| Transfers to Benevolent/Admin | 8,060.09 |
|---|---|
| Transfer to Admin | 295.98 |
| Confectionary | 684.88 |
| Print and Design | 248.00 |
| Sleigh Expenses | 144.00 |
| Race night organiser | 0 |
| Miscellaneous | 216.48 |
CLOSING BALANCE
9,649.43 11,144.32
EDWINSTOWE AND THE DUKERIES LIONS CLUB
BENEVOLENT FUND
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30[TH] JUNE 2024
| £ | £ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENING BALANCE | 1,155.64 | ||
| INCOME | |||
| Transfer from F/R | 8060.09 | ||
| Mansfield BS | 400.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 60.00 | ||
| 8,520.09 | |||
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Lions Club Int’l (Dues) | 110.25 | ||
| Print/stationery | 30.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 90.00 | ||
| Donations* | 7,343.95 |
| *Donations | £ |
|---|---|
| Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum | 700.00 |
| Edwinstowe Church Rooms | 200.00 |
| CVS Butterfly Project | 750.00 |
| Support A Friend | 750.00 |
| Recycling (ROB) | 1,500.00 |
| Bee Humble | 400.00 |
| Outside the Cave | 250.00 |
| Riding for the Disabled | 639.95 |
| Newark Co-Production | 300.00 |
| Edwinstowe Brownies | 500.00 |
| Rainbow Hospice Golf Day | 240.00 |
| Lee’s Homeless Sleepout | 314.00 |
| St Mary’s School De-Fib | 550.00 |
| Dukeries Woodturners Sty | 250.00 |
| Total Donations | 7,343.95 |
7,574.20 CLOSING BALANCE 2,101.53
EDWINSTOWE AND THE DUKERIES LIONS CLUB
BANK BALANCES as at
30[TH] JUNE 2024
| Administraton Fundraising Benevolent Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 £371.09 £11,144.32 £2,101.53 £13,616.94 |
2023 £478.71 £9,872.70 £1,155.64 £11,507.05 |
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Treasurer’s report
The attached accounts have been prepared from the bank statements and other records. They summarise a record of the financial transactions of Edwinstowe & The Dukeries Lions Club CIO for the year ended 30[th] June 2024
Signed: C E Parkin Date: 18 July 2024
Auditor
I am independent of Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club CIO and I have audited this document together with supporting documentation.
I am able to attest to the accuracy.
Signed: A E Dunn Date: 18 July 2024