LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SW
FOUNDATION (CIO)
Registered Charity Number 1189573
Report of the Trustees for the year ending 30 June 2021
1. Lions Clubs International District 105SW Foundation (CIO)
The District was established in June 1970 within the International Association of Lions Clubs ( which has its headquarters at Oak Brook, Illinois in the USA ) and was registered as a Foundation CIO on 20 May 2020. The District, made up of 60 lions clubs, is one of 8 Districts making up Multiple District 105 covering the British Isles. The District operates in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Membership has sadly declined to 1074.
2. Charity Status
Lions Clubs International District 105SW Foundation CIO was formed on 20 May 2020.
3. Trustees
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(i) A minimum of two and a maximum of eight Trustees is required; and a maximum of four ex officio trustees.
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(ii) The District Governor, Immediate Past District Governor, 1st Vice District Governor and 2[nd] Vice District Governor of the District are ex-officio Trustees.
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(iii) The District Secretary and District Treasurer are Trustees.
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(iv) The Trustees may co-opt to fill any casual vacancy in their ranks.
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(v) Two Trustees shall form a quorum for conducting business.
Lion Lesley Clarke was a witness to the signing of the Constitution on 8[th] August 2020 and is a Trustee.
The Trustees (none of whom received any remuneration from the Foundation CIO) in office during the financial year were:-
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Name District Position
David District Governor & Chairman of Trustees
Fitzpatrick
James Immediate Past District Governor
Partridge
Hogbin
Mark Lockie 1 [st] Vice District Governor
Lesley 2 [nd] Vice District Governor
Chudley
Christine District Secretary Trustee
Rowe
Lesley District Treasurer Trustee
Clarke
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4. 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):
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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.
5. Banking Arrangements
Monies accruing to the Foundation CIO are deposited in a current account with Santander and Nat West Banks and an account with Barclays Bank with an associated Instant Access Savings Account.
6. Financial Review
Total receipts for the year were £5131 whilst expenditure was £2803 . The cash assets at the year end rose slightly to £41642 plus the convention Account £9914 ( The Foundation CIO has no other assets ).
The majority of the income came from subscriptions from the Districts
Clubs.
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
This year due to the country being in isolation due to COVID 19 events were largely unable to take place as normal and the Convention, Forums etc. did not take place. The Clubs were able to support some of the charitable donations which were made.
The following table analyses the donations under broad category headings. :-
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Category No. of Donations
Donations Total in £
Education, Sport & 5 3,485
Youth
Health 6 4,260
International Aid 3 21,726
Community 1 250
Facilities
Other 3 1,420
TOTALS 18 31,141
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- 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.
7. Administration
Administration of the Foundation CIO is undertaken by the Trustees on a voluntary basis without charge to the Foundation CIO. Incidental costs such as postage, stationery and telephone use are charged to the Club's separate Administration Account.
8. Future Plans
It is the intention of the Trustees and Members of the District:-
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to strive to rebuild the District’s membership by assisting local Lions Clubs to increase their members.
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to continue implementing the stated objectives of the Charity Trust.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees by:-
Lesley Clarke Hon. District Treasurer & Trustee Date signed:- 30[th] June 2021
David Fitzpatrick District Governor & Trustee 30[th] June 2021
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