Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charity Registration Numb8r 1190585 REPORT AND FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Register No: 1190585 Registration date: 28th July 2020
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Chanty Registration Numb8r 1190585 REPORT AND FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 Contents Page Reference and Administrative Information Report of the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities io Statement of Assets and Liabilities li Notes relating to the financial statements 12
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) Charity Registration Number 1190585 We Serve Reference and Administrative Information Lions Clubs Intemational Charter- February 1979 Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales as: Ironbridge and Sevem Gorge Lions Club CIO Registration Date: 281h July 2020 Registration Number: 1190585 Registered for Gift Aid with HMRC Previously registered as a Charitable Trust Registration Number: 1119529 Organisation address". 4. Village Court Priorslee Telford Shropshire TF2 9QH Trustees: President No President (from 12th October 2023 - 30° June 2024) Dundas John Foley (from 1st July- 11sI October 2023) Treasurer Graham Powell (Elected 1st July 2023) Secretary Andrew Pilsbury (Elected 1st July 2023) Elected Jane Tumer-Bragg (from 28° July 2020) Martin Lang (from 151 July 2022) Bankers - Natwest. Business Banking. PO Box 16204. Birmingham B2 2WP
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charity Registration Number 1190585 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 301h June 2024. Objectives and Activities Purposes: a. To prOrrte the principles of gTh)d citizenship by encx)uraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural. social. and moral welfare of the community. b. To provide a forum forthe open discussion of all matters of public interest" provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members. To encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward. to eno)urage effiuency. promote high ethical sLqndards in commerce. industry. professions, public works. and private endeavours. d. To work with others to establish an active support infrastructure that maintains and improves the quality of lrfe and wellbeing across our community. To be proactive and serve our local communty by assisting, facilitating, and enabling individuals or groups to respond to problems or goals and achieve satisfactory outcomes. f. To provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief to those in need. g. To improve the health of others by preventing avoidable blindness and assisting people to lead independent lives or helping to prevent or manage health issues. h. To promote volunteering. Service for the public benefit: Ironbridge and Sevem Gorge Lions Club serves the communities of South Telford and people internationally through the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). The Trustees confim that they have cA)mplied wtth Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 in having due regard for the Charity Commission's general guidan on public benefit. Summary of grant making Grants are awarded to people and organisations to improve the quality of life and wellbeing within our CMmunIties.
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Chaiity Registration Number 1190585 Achievements and Perfomiance We started the new Lionists"c year in a sound financial position which gave us the confidence to look at expanding the ways in which we can help to support our local community. The challenges of rising food and fijel prices coupled with high inflation continue to present challenges. The success of the club depends on its members and the Trustees would like to thank all members. old and new, for their continued support. During the year 2023-2024 the dub gained five new members and seven members resigned. This report illustrates the highlights of the yearfs acttvities and demonstrates the commitment of the dub to seNe. International Although our focus as Ironbridge Lions is very much on supporting our local community. we are also proud to be able to respond to disasters wherever they occur in the worfd. The plight of refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine continues to be in our thoughts and we have provided goods to those who have been rehoused in Telford. Our Local Community Ironbridge Gorge is a UNESCO World Heriiage site and the wodd's first cast iron bridge is a major local tourist attraction. Ironbridge Lions have been running Silver Over the Bridge (SOB) events Sin 1979. On a series of Sundays each summer we invite passers-by to lay their spare coins on a strip of sticky tape on the iron bridge. wrth the ambition of getting a line of coins from one side of the river to the other. Each event raises funds which are donated to local charities. During the period of this reFX)rt we organised seven SOB events.. Broseley 1st Responders, Haycop Conservation Group, Newport Visually Impaired, Telford Parkinson's Support Group, Madeleylstirchley Guides & Scouts and one for our Prostate Screening. Unfortunately. due to indement weather The Buildwas Players SOB was canlled. A donation from our charity fund was given to them in lieu. on again we assisted the Ironbridge Corade Trust at their annual Coracle Regatta manning the (xr park. the proceeds of which were shared with the Trust. and ran two stalls which raised funds forthe Club. The small boats known as coracles have a history dating back beyond the Roman invasion and at one time the River Sevem boasted more coracles than any other British river.
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charity Registration Number 1190585 The Ironbridge Santa and Sleigh is a Christrnas tradttion dating back many years. Every year we meet people. now grandparents, who remember their excitement as children. when the sleigh came down their road. Unable to tour public roads due to road safety regulations, we now take Santa and his Sleigh to local supemiarkets. schools and care homes. These visits allow us to engage with local residents who very generously donate food and money. all of which is recycjed lo1211y. Throughout the year we attend many local events. running the car park or providing stalls such as ourTeddyTombola or NerfGun Challenge, both of which are very popular with all ages. For the first time we attended the Festival of Colours at Wrekin College organised by the Dharm Association. These opportunities help us to raise our profile, generate funds and have a good time interacting with the public. The Club continues to make several donations. either monetary or goods. to local groups and individuals. The past year has been no exception and those helped include Broseley 1st Responders, Telford Crisis Support. Cuan Wildlife Rescue. Shropshire Anny Cadet Force, Brain Tumor Research. CVS Autism Hub, Brookside Community Centre. Afghan Refugees. Christmas Smiles. Lions Sight Savers. Woodentops Nursery, A Better TomooW (ABT). YMCA. STAY. Maninplace. Salvation Amiy (Oakengates) and KIP. Hèalth Over the past seven years Ironbridge Lions. has organised several prostate screening events. This yearwe held such events. in March and June. Ourappointment system worked extremely efficiently. Queuing for a test is now virtually eliminated. Hunger Collecting food to support those in need at Christmas has been part of our annual progr8mme for many years and, sadly, the need for support has only grown over that time. Starting in early November we attempt to collect some four tonnes of non- perishable foodstuff that we sort and repack into food parcels for those in crisis at Christmas. The collections take many fomis large, organised street collections. individuals collecting in their own neighbourhood. plus collections in schools, clubs, and workplaces. The overwhelming response enabled us to distribute 427 food parcels over the festive period. Recognising that food poverty is not just a seasonal matter, we have been collecting and distributing food throughout the year.
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Chartty Registration Number 1190585 Childr@n The Club is always open to ideas that provide an OPFK)rtunity to help young people by meeting need or achieving ambitions. Over the course of the past year. we have made a donation to SMADA, a charity group supporting music at Abraham Darby Academy in Madeley. The Academy has a formidable musical reputation and SMADA'S main aim is to raise funds to support all the bands within the Academy at the various conTrrts. events and festivals. The charity also aids students with music grade examination fees. presents conrtS to support musical development and assists other local organisations in their fvndraising. A further donation was made to the POD Children's Charity a nationwide charity that organises entertainment for children in hospitals. induding the prinSS Royal {PRH) Telford. Founded in 1977 POD now gives monthly show5 in 150 h05Pitals and hospices across the UK. aiming to alleviate the trauma of a hospttal stay with fun and laughter. Our donation will ensure the continuation of a regular monthly performance at PRH. The Club also contributed towards CVS Young Carers. summer outing and provided goods and services to Woodentops Day Nursery and Christrnas Smiles. The later charity has the aim to ensure that every child receives a Christmas present. Recognition District Govemor Bary Prior attended our 45th Charter Lunch. held in March 2024. At the handover remonY in June which this year took the fomi of a sknttles evening, VP Kevan awarded Lion John Toll Lrfe Membership of the Club in recognition of his 40 years of Servi to the community. A very generous donation of £4.500 was reiVed from a member of the public. Once again the Trustees would like to thank all our members, friends, families, and the local communities for their continued support as we look forward to an even better 2024125 Lionistic year.
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charity Registratton Number 1190585 Financial Review Charity's financial position {£) PaoEmt Incon Expenrfrture Forward Charity £33,639.08 £26255.95 £23553.50 £36341.53 Admin f2.630.67 £9581.04 £8,484.83 £3.726.88 Total £36.269.75 £35336.99 £32,038.33 £40.068.41 Ptlnciple sources of funds The traditional sources of income are our Santa & Sleigh Christmas collections, the Prostate Screening sessions. bucket collections, our Silver Over the Bridge events and individual donations. All these activities benefitted from Gift Aid that we are able to claim from HMRC. Principle risks facing the charity and mitigation The primary risks are around the state of the economy. which is signfficantly impacting our ability to raise funds. while simultaneously creating an increased demand for services. The previously expressed secondary nsks of membership and the member age profile have, to a degree. been mitigated by a marked increase in younger member numbers although this benefit is partially offset by a reduction in available volunteer hours. Members continually engage with our local community and refine ways to focus on the most deprived in the communities we serve. Structure, Governance and Management The Club is managed and govemed in accordance with the By-Laws and Constitution of Ironbridge and Severn Gorge knons Club (CIO). a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales. The Club members meet fomially at a monthly Business Meeting. This meeting makes formal decisions that are recorded in the meeting minutes. Further meetings may be held lo discuss all club actiwties, these meetings make recommendations to the formal business meeting, we do not f0MrtY record these discussions. All elected officer5 of this Lions Club shall be duly appointed Trustees of the Club. The President. Secretary and Treasurer are ex-officio trustees. The Club also has two additional member trustees who are elected at the Club AGM. each seNing for a period of two years.
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serye Chartty Registration Number 1190585 The Trustees are aware of their responsibilities and Make sure that the charity complies wtth its goveming documents. Comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to our charity. Act in our charitys best interests. Manage our charity's resources resrK)nsibly. Act with reasonable care and skill. Ensure that our charity is accountsble. Reserves The Club employs no staff and owns no Ewoperty and therefore has no requirement to hold funds in a reserve account. This report has been prepared in accordance wtth the Charity Commission requirements as described in CC15b. Approved by the Trustees on 8th January 2025 and signed on their behalf: President Kevan Gabbitss Date 8° January 2025
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serva Charity Registration NuMr 1190&85 Statement of Financial Activities for the year endinq 30 June 2024 2023r24 2022123 Charitable Activilies From Events Grants & Tw7nd lotte Gift Aid Income Indiwdual donatior Other donations Prostale Admin Dues In Memtrkr Irmme Tail Twister Gift Aid Incon Socsal Events Donations Totst Income 3.765.45 2.050.62 4.619.11 5 876.50 1.793.76 3 176.85 6 192.00 6 872.17 4 871.31 1,960.47 143.70 188.57 5.189.80 2.073.50 25.00 147.72 128.72 6 971.21 2,199.00 384.62 95 Charitable Athitses Events Donations <£250 Donations >£250 Donations LCIIMD105 Other e ndtiu Prostate Admin Dues Out Club Purchases Gift Aid Transfer Social Ex enses Other Ex enses Tota dtture 585.67 981.69 2 757.82 8,520.00 .00 1.754.83 5011.10 5 830.31 250.00 11.210.26 2 050.74 398.96 4619.11 1.368.82 47.20 5.667.01 30 26926 Natwest Chari Natwest Chari Movement Natwest Admin O Natwest Admin Close Movement Admin Movement Combi 33 639.08 36,341.53 702.45 26,952.73 33 639.08 Close 36.341.53 70145 2 630.67 3,726.88 447.45 10
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charity Registration Number 1190585 Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 30 June 2024 nrestrict&J Total Funds 2023124 Total Funds 2022123 Admln Flood Prostate Natwest Cha 33,272.93 36.341.53 33.639.08 Natwest Admin 3.726.88 2,630.67 Total Funds 40.068.41 36,269.75 Treasurer Graham Powell Date 8th January 2025 11
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charlty Registration Number 1190585 Notes relating to the financial statements for the year ending th 30 June 2024 1. Financial Statements Ironbridge & Sevem Gorge Lions finanaal statements for the year ending 30th June 2024 have been prepared on a reiptS and payments basis in accordance with the Charity Commission document CC15b. 2. Income- Charitable Activities The Charity Account holds money raised through events. donations. grants and Gift Aid on said donations and is used solely for charitable purposes. 2.1. Events- this year saw the club engaging in a full range of aclivities including a Fashion Show, a Quiz, Teddy Tombola and Nerf Gun Stalls and running car parks often supporting local organisations. 2.2. Grant and Lottery Income Give As You Live Twincl Lottery Tesco Community Grant Other £ 59.62 £ 455.00 £ 1,500.00 £ 120.00 2.3. Gift Aid receipts on charitable donations totsled £4.619.11. All Gift is paid by HMRC into the Glub's Admin Account with the amount relating to charitable donations being transferred lo the Charity A(£ount. 2.4. Individual and Other Donats'ons Member5 Individuals Silver Over the Bridge Food Collections Santa & Sleigh £ 138.00 £ 5.098.50 £ 1.779.17 £ 640.00 £ 3.205.48 2.5. Prostate- donations received to support the Prostate Screening Events held by the Club totaled £4.871.31 in the year. The majority of this money is made up of individual donations ceiVed at the event_ 12
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charity Registration NumiEr 1190585 3. Income- Admin The Admin Account holds monies arising from Club Membership fees, Tail Twister fines and other funds raised internally by the Club. All Gift Aid reIpts are paid by HMRC into the Admin Ac(x)unt - the only Gift Aid retained in the Admin Account relates to Gift Aid eligible admin reIpts, with the balan being transferred to the Charity Accx)unt. 4. Expendlture- Charitable Activlties 4.1. Events- the Club spent £585.67 on items relating to events, this is a reduction on last year. Expense inCued induded event hall hire. costs associated with the fashion show and a quantity of Message-in-a-Bottle canisters. 4.2. Donations < £250.00 - 24 small donations under £250.00 totalling £4,228.00 were made this year and included items for Woodentops Day Nursery, YMCA Young Carers, food banks, support for the homeless and the onwards donation of funds raised from Silver Over the Bridge cx)Ilections. 4.3. Donations > £250.00 - 15 donations over £250.00 totalling £5.830.31 were made this year. Charities supported indude Broseley Bell Ringers. Boseley 1st Responders, CUAN Wildlife RescJJe, HaY(p Conservation Group, Ironbridge Coracle Trust, Abraham Darby Academy. Amiy Cadets, POD Charitable Trust. Maninplace, STAY, Brookside Community Centre, Salvation Amiy. Buildwas Players and Telford Parkinson's Support. 4.4. Donations to LÈons Club International Foundation l or District MD105CN There were no donations during the year. 4.5. Other - the total other expenditure for the year was £1,449.26 covering items such as electricity to the storage and food distribution facility and spare parts for the sleigh. 4.6. Prostste - Costs for the Prostate Screening Events stand at £11.210.26 for the year. The Club now holds two events a year. each one accommodating around 300 men. 5. Expenditure- Admln Any expenditure from this account relates to member only costs and includes: Subs to District and Lions Intemational £2,050.74 Gift Aid Transfer to Charity Account £4.619.11 New members t-shirts l awards and regalia I gifts l RBL eath. Social events, including the annual Charter Lunch and Handover events. 13
Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions Club (CIO) We Serve Charity Registration NumlH 1190585 6. Bank Accounts - All fijnds held in the National Westminster Bank. 7. Restricted and ring-fenced funds - the sum restricted to support local flooding needs stands at £3,068.60. 8. Liabilities- as at 30th June 2024 the club had no financial liabilities. 9. Fixed assets - The Club has no assets for the purpose of depreciation. 14