CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1189674 ACCOUNTS FOR THE PEIUOD I" July 20?3 - 30th JUNE ?0?4 A H4Trisort Treasurer
CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr V Foole Mrs L Squires Mr A Harrison Mr T Edwards Mrs C Hall Mr M Moore Mr P Wilson President Secretary (appointed 117122) Treasurer Seer Mrs L Squires Chari Numb 1189674 n¢1 alo The Charity has no principal or re8iStered Ol¢e. The address for correspondence is the address of the Secretary: CIO L Squires 101 Chatsworth Road. Chichester, POI 9 7YJ Bankers Nati¥'est Bank. 5 East Si. Chichesler. P019 IHH Inde endent min Mrs S Peckham, 40 Stone Lane. Worthing BN13 2BQ
CHICHESTER LIOYS CLUB CIO INDEX Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiner's Rewrt Summary Receipts and Payments Account Staiement of Sets and liabilities Notes lo the accounts Welfare Fund Vehicle Fund Sight Fund Members Fund 10 Fixed Assets
CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO 1189674 TRLSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 1st JULY 2023 TO 30th JUNE 2024 The tn15tees present their report and accounts for the period ended 30 June 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance the accouniing policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the Constilution of the Charity and applicable law. l. Structure ovem The Charitv was established on 1st July 2020 as a Charitable Incorpornted Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission. The CIO was preceded by a charitable trust. The Chichester Lions Club Chariiable Trusi established on the I" July 1996. The assets and liabilities of the Charitable Trusl were transferred to the CIO and the trust was closed. The trustees who served during the year were.. Irs C Hall Irs J Tidv Mr P Wilson Irs S Boucher Mr B Cotton Ex officio trustees: Mr M mo0- President of Chichester Lions Club Mrs L Squires- Secrelary of Chichester Lions club Ir A HrISOn Tr¢&surer of Chichester Lions Club Appointment and recruitment of tnteeS.' Ex Otricio truslees, consi51ing of ihe President, Secrelary and Tre&surer of the Chtchester Lions Club are elected to their respective positions annually by the members of Chi¢h¢sler Lions Club. The remaining trllses are elecled annually by the members of the Chichester Lions Club. All trustees give of their time freely and no Iruslee remuneration was paid in th¢ year. Trusiees are not paid expenses in relation to their role as trustees. although expenditure paid by trustees on behalf of the CIO may be reclaimed. There are no related party transactions. 2. Risk mana ement The trustees have considered the major risks to which the chariiy is exposed and have reviewed those risks and established systems and procedures to manage those risks. 3. Ob'ectives and aCtiltIeS for the ublic benefit The Charitsble pUoSe$ of the trust fail into the following general categories.. the prevenlion or relief of povert}" the advancemeni of health or the saving of lives. PAGE I
the advancement of citizenship or community development. the advancement of environmental prolection or improvemenl: the relief of ihose in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability. financial hardship or other disadvantage. The CIO achieves these purposes through the following aclivilies.. Th¢ trust fund receiv¢s incom¢ from aciivities perfornied by the Lions Club of Chichester throughout the year and applies that income for the benefit of any needv person or group of people or for th¢ benefit of any other organisation established for charitable purposes. The CIO undertakes extensive work in the field of sight conservation. The spectacle recycling project raises funds which are applied 10 fund work throughout the world to assist people who suffer from impaired sight and for sight related charities. The project also provides recycled spectacles for use by hospitals and charities working with needy people in the developing world. The trustees confinn that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guid4m¢e on public benefil when reviewing the Trust's aims and obj¢ctives and in planning future activities and setting the grani making policy for the year. 4, Grant makin olic All grants made are entirely ai the discretion of the truslees and the members of Chichester Lions Club. Sub-committees cotnprising members of ihe Chichester Lions Club meet monthly to consider all requests for grants. Each request is reviewed and assesscd by thc sub-committee and recommendalions for grants are pr¢sented io a full meeling of member5 of Chichester Lions Club and the Trustees. The general policy applied to 8rants is that the majorily of funds generated from local fundraising activilies are applied for the benefit of pe()ple living Il'iihin the C.hichesler area and to provide as5isiance to charities which work for the benefit of people living in the Chichester area. A proportion of funds from local fundvdtsin¥ Mryll be donated to appea15 received throu¥h the Lions Organisation for Regional, National and International projects, Fund5 generated by ihe Spectacle recycling prujvcl are reserved speLifically for sight related charitable projecis, which may be local, national or intemational. Grants made were £50,064 in the period (2023 - £35.691). in Local fundraising events ¥enerated funds of £4.519 (2023 - £4,408) net of direct costs of fundraising activities. Grants were made from the general welfare fund lotalling £8.675 (2023 - £10,828) of .hich £8,625 (990/0) went to local individuals and ¢harffiiies, local youth sponsorship and health projects. the remainder were grants in response to appeals from Lions Clubs International. PAOE 2
The spectacle rec)'cling project generated funds of £35,974 (2023 - £38:505}. part of .hich was used io fund the expenses of the project of £5,556. Grants to SA8hi relaled charities and projects totalled £41,389 (2023 - £24,862). Lions clubs throu8hou1 the UK who send spectacles lo Chi¢hest¢r are encouraged to apply for fijnding for sighi r¢lal¢d projecls and the Trust¢¢s approi'ed grants lotalling £4,600 10 these projects. In total. expenditure exceeded income, resulting tn an reduction in funds of £15,619 in the period resulting in resern'es of £36.649 at the end of the period. 6. Reserves lic Unrestricted funds are considered to be available for grants which meet the objectives of the Charity, after taking into account provision for eXnditre comrnitmenls. 7. Plans for the future The Trustees do not anticipate any 5ignific8nt changes to the policies goveming the making of grants. Funds available for grants 711 be affected if fundraising activities are inhibited by on80ing restrictions. Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by: Signed.. Mr A Harrt40n, Dated: 21 t)LS reasurer PAGE 3
Inde endent Examiner95 Re ort to the Trnst es of The Chichester Lions Club CIO I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Chichester Lions Club CIO for the period ended 30 June 2024. Re$poD$ibilitie$ and basi$ of report As the charits trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the pteparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,). I repon in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried oul under section 145 of the 201 l Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions gil'en by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have complthed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection w'ith the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records wer¢ noi kepi in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2. the accounts do nol accord wilh those records. I have no ¢on¢erns and have come aeross no other matters in conneclion with the examination io which atteniion should be drawi in this report in order to enable a proper understandkng of the accounts to be reached. Signed,. Name: Mrs S Peckham. 48 Stone Lane. Worthing BNI 3 2BQ Dale 21" April 2025 PAGE 4
CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Incoming Resources from Generated Funds Fundraising activities: General Fundraising and welfare fund Sight fund Members contributions & Social Total Fundraising Investment Income: Interest received Total Incoming resources Resources expended Costs of generating funds: General Fundraising and welfare fund vehicle fund Sight fund Administration and social expenditure Total cost of generating funds Charitable activities General Fundraising and welfare fund Sight fund Total charitable activities Total resources expended Net increase (Decrease) in funds Opening funds Closing funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds |
Notes Page |
unrestricted funds restricted funds Total 2024 |
unrestricted funds restricted funds Total 2024 |
unrestricted funds restricted funds Total 2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 10 11 7 9 10 11 7 10 6 |
5,174.66 35,973.61 2,387.99 |
1,116.06 | 6,290.72 35,973.61 2,387.99 |
6,720.90 38,505.06 2,018.33 |
|
| 43,536.26 578.51 |
1,116.06 | 44,652.32 578.51 |
47,244.29 365.31 |
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| 44,114.77 | 1,116.06 | 45,230.83 | 47,609.60 | ||
| (1,771.40) (1,325.98) (5,555.74) (2,133.22) |
(1,771.40) (1,325.98) (5,555.74) (2,133.22) |
(2,312.63) (1,916.33) (4,633.03) (2,652.28) |
|||
| (10,786.34) | (10,786.34) | (11,514.27) | |||
| (7,477.09) (41,388.60) |
(1,198.07) | (8,675.16) (41,388.60) |
(10,828.78) (24,862.48) |
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| (48,865.69) | (1,198.07) | (50,063.76) | (35,691.26) | ||
| (59,652.03) | (1,198.07) | (60,850.10) | (47,205.53) | ||
| (15,537.26) 51,069.91 |
(82.01) 1,198.07 |
(15,619.27) 52,267.98 |
404.07 51,863.91 |
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| 35,532.65 | 1,116.06 | 36,648.71 | 52,267.98 | ||
| 1,116.06 35,532.65 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
| Cash Funds Balance with Natwest Bank Cash in hand Assets retained for the Charity's own use at trustees' valuation Net Assets |
Notes Page |
2023 unrestricted funds restricted funds Total 2024 |
2023 unrestricted funds restricted funds Total 2024 |
2023 unrestricted funds restricted funds Total 2024 |
2023 unrestricted funds restricted funds Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 35,179.93 352.72 5,950.00 |
1,116.06 | 36,295.99 352.72 5,950.00 |
52,152.98 115.00 6,950.00 |
|
| 41,482.65 | 1,116.06 | 42,245.99 | 59,102.98 |
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CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CLO Notes to the Accounts For the period ended 30 June 2024 l Aeeountin Pollcles 1.1 B¥8is of PreparatlOD The financial stalemenis have been prepared in accordance with the receipts and payments accounting meth(Kl and comply wilh the charity's constitution, Ihe Charities Act 1993 and ihe Staiement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities published in 2005 and Ihe Chari(ies Act 2011. 1.2 Incoming Resources Donations, legacies and other forn]s of volunw income are recognised as incoming resources when received. .3 Resources expended L osts ol fundraising activities and chariiable grants are accounied for when expenditure is incurred. 1.4 Tangible fixed aysets and depreclation The Losl of assets purchased is slated in Ihe Summary of A55ets and Liabilities at cosi less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rai¢s calculated to write off the cosi less residual value ot each asset over its ¢xpected usetul lite. 1.5 Ae¢umulat¢d Funds Reserves are alloc8tLd to V8riou5 funds according to the source of the funds and intended allocation. Vehlcle Fund - £3294 This fund is retained to provide for maintenance and ultimate replaccmcnt of the vchicle which is used primarily for transport of equipment for fundraisin8 and spectacle recyclin8. W¢lfar¢ Fund - £5,946 -fhis fund reccives ihe procceds of local fundraising &ctivitiLS And is available for grants to local charitable causes and in response to appeals from Lion5 Inlemational for international projects. Sigh¢ Fund - £25,658 This fund receives money generaied from spectacle recycling and is held lo meei the costs of the spectacle recycling aclivily and any surplw funds are available for granis to local, naiional and international charitable cause5 as50ciat witli the prevention or Ireatment of conditions leading Io sight impairment. or assistance to those suffering sight impairn]enl. Members fund - £1,750 This fund is raised from members. subscriptions and social activilies. The fund is used to pay adminislration costs and membership dues to Lions Clubs International
CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 GENERAL FUNDRAISING AND WELFARE FUND
| RECEIPTS: Fundraising events: Carol Float: Cash collections Swimathon Income Charity Fairs Income Other fundraising activities Income Net receipts from fundraising Donations received Gift Aid FUNDRAISING EXPENSES Garage rents & Insurance Equipment purchases / maintenance Other expenses Total receipts & expenditure Interest received CHARITABLE DONATIONS Local Charities and Local branches of National Charities Lions clubs and District appeals Local hospitals and homes Local Welfare Donations Youth Sponsorship and projects |
2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts 2,073.94 1,998.30 779.61 304.73 |
Expenditure (386.85) (102.40) (21.90) |
Receipts | Expenditure | |
| 3,364.27 1,024.54 405.76 20.87 |
(799.27) (181.12) (338.99) |
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| 5,156.58 | (511.15) | 4,815.44 | (1,319.38) | |
| 122.50 1,011.64 |
(960.00) (14.00) (286.25) |
940.00 965.46 |
(760.00) (25.25) (208.00) |
|
| 6,290.72 578.51 |
(1,771.40) (4,751.20) (50.00) (2,071.80) (1,802.16) |
6,720.90 365.31 |
(2,312.63) (4,593.75) (750.00) (3,740.32) (1,744.71) |
|
| (8,675.16) | (10,828.78) | |||
| TOTAL | 6,869.23 | (10,446.56) | 7,086.21 | (13,141.41) |
| RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS TRANSFERS TO/FROM OTHER FUNDS Transfer from Sight fund Transfers to Vehicle Fund Transfer from Charitable Trust Fund movement in year Opening funds Closing funds |
(3,577.33) 1,561.01 |
(6,055.20) 1,041.38 |
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| (2,016.32) 7,962.16 |
(5,013.82) 12,975.98 |
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| 5,945.84 | 7,962.16 |
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CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 VEHICLE FUND
| RECEIPTS: Donations Received Interest received TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS: Insurance & AA Maintenance & MOT & Road tax Fuel Total expenditure RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS TRANSFERS TO/FROM OTHER FUNDS Transfers from Welfare Fund Transfer from Sight fund Transfer from Charitable Trust Fund movement in year Opening funds Closing funds |
2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| (980.96) (320.00) (25.02) |
(843.40) (947.41) (125.52) |
|
| (1,325.98) | (1,916.33) | |
| (1,325.98) 374.01 |
(1,916.33) 694.26 |
|
| (951.97) 4,245.73 |
(1,222.07) 5,467.80 |
|
| 3,293.76 | 4,245.73 |
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CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 SIGHT FUND
| RECEIPTS Sale of scrap metals Sale of spectacles Donations received Total funds raised PAYMENTS Collection bins Workshop rent & insurance Transport and packing materials Waste disposal Printing, Postage & misc expenses Expenditure on workshop Room hire CHARITABLE DONATIONS Lions Sight Charities Other Lions Club Appeals Other Sight Charities RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS TRANSFERS TO/FROM OTHER FUNDS Transfer to Vehicle Fund Transfer to Welfare fund Transfer from Charitable Trust Fund movement in year Opening funds Closing funds |
2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 9,350.23 26,623.38 |
17,356.30 20,380.14 768.62 |
|
| 35,973.61 | 38,505.06 | |
| (96.00) (3,100.66) (790.14) (314.65) (988.04) (266.25) |
(164.50) (1,827.85) (1,125.73) (392.75) (122.20) (850.00) (150.00) |
|
| (5,555.74) | (4,633.03) | |
| (12,000.00) (4,600.00) (24,788.60) |
(4,000.00) (4,660.00) (16,202.48) |
|
| (41,388.60) | (24,862.48) | |
| (10,970.73) (374.01) (1,561.01) |
9,009.55 (694.26) (1,041.38) |
|
| (12,905.75) 38,564.02 |
7,273.91 31,290.11 |
|
| 25,658.27 | 38,564.02 |
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CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 ADMINISTRATION & SOCIAL
| RECEIPTS Members contributions to the administation of the charity Gift aid on members contributions Raffles and fines Donations Surplus on social events Total receipts EXPENDITURE District and International membership dues Insurance Hire of meeting room Presidents Charters Other administration expenses Deficit on social events Fund movement in year Opening funds Closing funds |
2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,049.24 135.00 162.21 41.54 |
1,600.00 218.75 149.58 50.00 |
|
| 2,387.99 | 2,018.33 | |
| (1,726.21) (407.01) |
(1,743.34) (250.00) (264.70) (394.24) |
|
| (2,133.22) | (2,652.28) | |
| 254.77 1,496.07 |
(633.95) 2,130.02 |
|
| 1,750.84 | 1,496.07 |
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CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CIO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 FIXED ASSETS
| Cost Cost B/F Assets acquired / Brought into use Assets sold/scrapped Transferred from Charitable Trust Cost C/F Depreciation Depreciation B/F Write down for year Assets sold/scrapped Transferred from Charitable Trust Depreciation c/f Net Book Value Trustees Valuation |
2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop Fundraising equipment Computers & presentation equipment Motor Vehicles |
Workshop Fundraising equipment Computers & presentation equipment Motor Vehicles |
|
| 8,166.62 2,425.12 9,758.72 16,395.60 |
8,166.62 2,425.12 9,758.72 16,395.60 |
|
| 8,166.62 2,425.12 9,758.72 16,395.60 |
8,166.62 2,425.12 9,758.72 16,395.60 |
|
| 8,166.62 2,391.03 9,758.72 16,395.60 34.09 |
8,166.62 2,181.95 9,758.72 16,395.60 209.08 |
|
| 8,166.62 2,425.12 9,758.72 16,395.60 |
8,166.62 2,391.03 9,758.72 16,395.60 |
|
| 0.00 - - - |
0.00 34.09 - - |
|
| - 250.00 200.00 5,500.00 - 250.00 200.00 6,500.00 |
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THE CHICHESTER LIONS CLUB CHARITY TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2024 CHARITABLE DONATIONS
| Welfare Donations | Sight Donations | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions clubs and District appeals Medicalert Local Charities and Local branches of National Charities 2nd chance Chichester Aldingbourne Trust Cancerwise Chichester foodbank Four Streets Project Friends of Chichester Hospital Heads on Kids cancer charity Mayors Charity Mobility Trust Prostate Cancer Research Royal British Legion Sage House Stonepillow Tyler Trust Swimathon Sidlesham Church Books for schools Books for schools Local welfare Personal donations Message in a bottle Youth Sponsorship Youth sponsorship Caring kits for kids |
50.00 100.00 400.00 300.00 250.00 250.00 500.00 100.00 500.00 500.00 250.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 250.00 851.20 577.97 1,819.80 252.00 1,245.67 21.48 - |
Lions Sight Charities Lions Sightsavers Wateraid Other Lions Club Appeals Restore sight Sri Lanka Warminster Lions Other sight charities 4 sight Blind veterans UK Chichester talking news British Wireless for the blind Ethical vision Fishbourne Centre sensory park Gift of sight Ridley Eye Foundation St Richards Eye Clinic St Johns of Jerusalem eye hospital UK Veterans Hearing Fopundation |
5,000.00 7,000.00 4,000.00 600.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,269.00 500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 5,019.60 2,000.00 2,000.00 |
| 8,675.16 £ |
41,388.60 £ |
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