CHARITY COMMISSION LA.Mv A iiML ES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.07.2024 Period start date To 30.06.2025 Period end date Charity name: Louth & District Lions CIO Charlty registration number: 1191121 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out In its governing document Par8 1 17 Object5 are exclusively charitable including but not limited to: advancement of citizenship through encouraging community servi promoting volunteering relief of poverty and providin8 humanitarian aid advancement of health and saving of lives - supportin8 Vouth Summary ofthe main l-Par* 1 17and activilies In relation to those I purposes for the public benefit. in particular. the activities, projects or se¢vices identified In the accounts. The Club enjoyed generous public support of the fundraisin8 events Fundraising events included.. Duck Race- net proceeds of £ 3779 i Golf Day- net proceeds of £ 1638 Quiz- net proceeds of £378 Casino Nights- net proceeds of £ 804 Bonfire Night- net proceeds of £2W) Santa's Sleigh - net proceeds of £ 1988 Rumble Band- net proceeds of£ 4370 Easter Hamper- net proceeds of £ 1981 Tractor Rally- net proceeds of £ 1668 Classic Car Show- net proceeds of £ 8596 Beerfest- net proceeds £ 7769 | The Club is grateful to individuals and businesses in the local community who contribute storage Space for event equipment. As at the end of the year Louth and District Lion5 membership is a total of 33 member5. The Trvstees confirm the.y are aware of, and give careful consideration to, the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Pata 1.18 Commission on public benefit The purpose of all funds raised from the public is to redirect ihem for the public benefit. Additional infomation (optional) You may choose lo include further statements where relevant aboLrt'. I SORP ￿ference | Para138 Policy on grant making Para 138 i Policy on social investment including program related i investment During the year to June 30, 2025, Louth and District Lions Club members contributed over 4.210 hours of time or8anizing fund raising events. volunteering with, and contributing time to, other local charities. In so doing, more than 27,371 people in the community were served, through range of service activities and events. Parn138 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance In order that general administrative expenses do not impact the Club's funds available for | charitable giving, it is Club policy that such administratwe expenses are met by contributions from the Club's members. I Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the drfference the I chanty's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 120 l A local project to teach cooking on a budget was funded with kitchen equipment, utensils j and food. During the year, the Club environmental group i organised litter picks. supported volunteers at i a local garden park, and have contributed to I the Charles Street gardens. The club ha5 also contributed to a visual I programme for primary school children, working with clubs across Lincolnshire to go into schools and undertake visual testinE to identify potential visual irnpairment. The Club continues to provide and maintain defibrillators in Louth. The club provides weekly transport to a Getaway club, local people, many with learning or physical disability, are collected and taken to the club in a neighbouring town for fun and friendship. The club has 5UPPOrted a number of local community groups and individuals who support others, including local sports associations, Day centres and rural support agencies. donating over £24,000 to local causes. Additional inforniation (optional) You mAa choose to Include further statements where relevant about.. | Achievements against | objectives set P8ra 141 Performance offundraising activities against objectives set Para 1 41 Investment perfomian against obiectives Para 1 41 | Other Financial Review Review of the charity s financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stalin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves I Para 1 21 I Pawa 1 22 Pata 1.22 The charity has no regular ongoing financial commitments and therefore does not need to retain a specific level of reserves. Details of fund materially In deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going I concern Para 1.24 P•r¥ 1 23 Additional Inforniation (optional You ma choose lo Include further statements where relevant aboul". All Income is raised through fundraising events. i The charity's principal sources of funds {including any fundraising) Para 147 Investment policy and objectives Including any social Investment policy adopted P•r• 146 A description of the principal I Para 146 | nsks facing the chanty Other structure, Governance and Management Description of charity s trusts Type of governing document I Para 1 25 Constitution How is the charity ¢onstituted? Para 1 25 Charitable Incorporated o￿an1$atiOn 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 PaR 1.25 Elected by members at AGM. Officers are elected to a l year term, other trustees to a 2 year term. Interim trustees may be appointed by existing Trustee5 to be confirmed by election at the next AGM. Additlonal inforniation (optional) . ￿_ChOose to include further statements Nyhere relevant about.. You ma I Policies and procedures adopted for Ihe Induction and training of trustees Parn 1.51 Louth and Oistrici Lions Club Is a service club chartered by, and under, | the jurisdiction of the International Association l of Lions Clubs based in Illinois, US. The Club forms part of District 1105CE within the British Isles District 105E. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the harity works P*a151 The Club embraces the motto of the International Association of Lions Clubs- "We Serve". The Trustees promote the continuing objectives of aiding and sustaining the sick, needy and unfortunate primarily In the local area, but also 8lobally through donations to l Lions Club International Fund. In 2020 the Club registered as a CIO. Previously, the charity was I registered110371731 as o Charitable Trust Fund. Relationship wrth any related parties Para 1 51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit Other name the charit Re Istered charity numkr Charity's principal address Louth & District Lions CIO nla 1191121 47 Grimsby Road Louth Lincolnshire LN11 OED Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Trustee name Dates acted if natfor wlKile ear Jeff Fieldsend Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint twstee ifan President Derek Blow Secretary Treasurer ￿1￿ President Karen Parsons Sam Varrall Fiona Walker Second Wice President Micheal Armstrong Bob Booth Carol Tinkl8r Andrew Mackenzie Immediat8 past President 10 Christine Vickers Pete Wilson Liz Shaw 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 ort was Ja )proved Corporate trustees - names of th8 directors at the date the reL Dlroctor name Name of trustees holding title to prop8rty belonging to the chanty ETrust•• nam• Datss act•d if not for whole yo4r Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held In this capacity Name and objects ofthe charity on whose behalf the I i assets are held and how this I falls within the custodian Charity s objeGIs Details of arrangements for I safe custody and segregation of such assels from the charity's own i assets Additional infomiation (optionall Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Typè of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members {Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key pe.rsonnel details Other o tional inforniation Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) I Derek Blow Full namels) Sam Varrall Position leg Secretary,,, President Chalr, et¢)_ , Secretary Date 04 September 2025 Louth and District Lions Club CIO Charity Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended June 30 2025 Opening Balance- July 12024 28.429.65 Add Income for th8 year Donations Penny Pol Gift Aid Duck Race 24 Duck Race 25 Casino Night (corporate} Easter Hamper Casino Night Golf Day Santa Sleigh Tractor Rally Classic Car Show 24 Classic Car Show 25 Bonfire Night Beertesl Quiz Rumble Band Naomis Garden 7114.71 296 84 1184 36 5359 95 985 00 1935 2424 90 109300 1823.75 2346 16 1935.08 150 00 9908 97 2746 62 18914 01 378 00 6807 50 3800 00 67,288.20 Less. Expenditure for the year 95,717.85 Charity Donations { seg allached summary) Rumble Band Duck Race 24 Duck Race 25 Easter Hamper Insurances, Licenses & Training Tractor Rally Santa Sleigh Event Equipment and Resources Classic Car Show Golf Day Corporate Casino night Casino Bonfire Beerfesl HMRC Admin GiftAid Marketing 27755 61 2437 30 2424 49 346 64 444 24 673 49 267 41 357 88 508 04 1424 57 18544 289 08 1874 746 62 11153 70 470.00 120 30 149,623.551 Closing Bank Batance June 30 2025 46,094.30 Louth and District Lions Club CIO Admin Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended June 30 2025 Opening Balan￿ - July 12024 3598.70 Add.. Income for the year Subscriptions 24 Gift Aid Tail Twister Donation Charter night Social Exchange 100 Club RDA casino 2849.81 470.00 203.37 160.37 3880.00 2853.10 1400.00 850.00 150.00 12816.65 16415.35 Less.. Expenditure for the year Subscriptions Meeting space Charter 25 Charter 2026 Licence l Equipment Avebsite Social 100 Club Welfare President expenses President handover 3379.07 558.00 3479.60 910.00 119.61 2942.49 392.00 228.10 60.00 99.63 (12168.50) 4246.85 Closing Balance June 30 2025 Louth and District Lions Club CIO Donalioris for the year ended June 30 2025 Local Charities Marshchapel Day centre 300 00 Louth Defibrillators 1206.40 Sl James Church 2500 Poppy Day British legion 20.00 Environment project 780.18 Honeysuckle Club 300 00 Riding for the Disabled 793.00 Hope for Tomorrow 587 24 Marshchapel Talking together 325.00 Mimis Cafe 750.00 Yellow Wellies 500.00 Louth Cricket Club 2500 00 Louth Hockey Club 2500.00 Lindsey Hospice 100.00 Louth CHeF 194 10 Louth Swimming Club 200.00 Louth 4° Scouts 200.00 Gateway Club 1575.00 Louth Cheerleaders 200 00 Spout Yard 1000 00 St Barnabos 111 96 Caislor Lions 250 00 Louth YFC 150 00 Lincs YFC 100 00 Louth Air Corps 1000.CN) Lin¢olnshire Sight project 5600 00 Refugee Support 250 00 Coupland Caravans 100.00 Zero Degrees festival 500 00 Creative Heights 900.00 Family Support 1225.37 Individuals Danielle Barton lan Kingswood 100.00 102.04 Lions Inl & Disl Charrties 2868 62 International Iwnning 441.70 The Trustees Louth & District Lions Club CIO 47 Grimsby Road Louth Lincolnshire LN11 0ED ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Louth & District Lions Club CIO** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Louth & District Lions Club CIO (the Charity) for the year ended 30 June 2025. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity’s trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matter in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Keith May ACMA CGMA Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Keith May Accounting Services Ltd Aura Business Centre Heath Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 3SJ 01 October 2025 1