## Stour Valley Lions Club 

Chartered Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Registration Number: 1191826 

## **Trustees' Annual Report** 

## **For the Period 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025** 

**Charity Name:** Stour Valley Lions Club CIO 

**Charity Registration Number:** 1191826 

## **Trustees** 

The following individuals served as Trustees during the reporting period: 

- Paul Macpherson 

- Duncan Cashmore 

- Richard Moyle 

- Peter Cowley 

- Judith Jackson 

- Sue Jeffries 

## **Principal Address** 

New Cottage Ilmington Road Blackwell Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire CV36 4PG 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

Stour Valley Lions Club CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission and governed by its Constitution. 

The charity is managed by a Board of volunteer Trustees elected from the membership. The Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction, governance and financial management of the charity and meet regularly throughout the year to review activities, fundraising initiatives and charitable giving. 

The charity is entirely volunteer-led and had a membership of 16 members during the year. No staff are employed by the charity. Members contribute their time and expertise in organising fundraising events, supporting community activities and administering the charity's affairs. 

## **Objectives and Public Benefit** 

The charity's objective is to provide support and assistance to individuals, community groups and charitable causes, primarily within Shipston-on-Stour and the surrounding area. 

In carrying out its activities, the Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the charity's activities during the year were undertaken exclusively for the public benefit. 

## **Activities and Achievements** 

The Trustees are pleased to report another successful year of fundraising and community engagement. 



The principal focus of the charity's work during the year was supporting the fundraising campaign for Shipston First Responders to assist with the provision of a new emergency response vehicle. This project attracted significant community support and represented an important investment in local emergency response capability, helping to ensure that residents continue to receive rapid assistance in medical emergencies. 

Alongside this major initiative, the charity continued to support a range of local organisations, community groups and individuals through grants and donations. 

Fundraising activities undertaken during the year included: 

- Food Festival 

- Duck Race 

- Race Night 

- Film Nights 

- Christmas Events 

- Easter Activities 

- Shipston Lodge and Esmere Gardens Summer and Winter Fetes 

- Bingo Evenings 

- Book Sales 

These events not only generated valuable funds but also strengthened community engagement and awareness of the charity's work. 

The Food Festival was once again the most successful fundraising activity, generating a surplus of £5,230.32. Other significant contributors included the Shipston Lodge and Esmere Gardens events (£4,659.70 surplus), Duck Race (£2,338.68 surplus), Book Sales (£1,861.66 surplus), Bingo Evenings (£1,599.55 surplus) and a Race Night (£1,390.59 surplus). 

The Trustees would like to express their gratitude to all members, volunteers, sponsors, local businesses and members of the public whose support made these achievements possible. 

## **Financial Review** 

Total income for the year amounted to **£44,089.29** (2023/24: £34,234.13). 

Income was derived principally from: 

- Trading and fundraising activities: £27,805.93 

- • Donations and legacies: £14,355.60 

- Other income: £831.90 

- Transfers between funds: £1,095.86 

Total expenditure during the year was **£45,227.95** (2023/24: £34,304.17). 



Expenditure included: 

- Donations to charities: £20,109.55 

- Expenditure on fundraising and charitable activities: £16,936.61 

- Donations and support to community organisations: £2,730.73 

- Administrative and sundry costs: £1,614.96 

- Other expenditure and transfers: £3,836.10 

The charity recorded an excess of expenditure over income for the year of **£1,138.66** compared with an excess of expenditure over income of **£70.04** in the previous year. 

The Trustees consider this result satisfactory given the significant charitable donations made during the year, the continuing investment in community projects and the positive financial reserves. 

As at 30th June 2025, the charity held bank balances of: 

- Welfare Account: £20,739.73 

- Administration Account: £827.33 

## **Total Funds Held:** £21,567.06 

Accruals: A proportion of the Welfare Account balance has already been designated for approved charitable commitments and community projects, including support for local organisations and initiatives. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to ensure the charity can meet its charitable commitments, manage unforeseen expenditure and continue supporting local causes. 

The current level of reserves is considered adequate to meet these objectives and to support future charitable activities and grant commitments. 

The reserves position is reviewed regularly by the Trustees. 

## **Principal Risks and Uncertainties** 

The Trustees have considered the principal risks facing the charity and have established procedures to mitigate these risks where possible. 

The main risks identified are: 

- Dependence on fundraising income and community support. 

- Rising costs associated with fundraising events. 

- Reduced volunteer capacity. 

- • Regulatory and governance compliance requirements. 

The Trustees review risks regularly and are satisfied that appropriate controls are in place. 

## **Plans for Future Periods** 

The Trustees intend to continue supporting local charitable and community initiatives through a varied programme of fundraising activities. 



Particular emphasis will be placed on maintaining successful community events, developing new fundraising opportunities and continuing support for projects that deliver measurable benefit to local residents. 

The charity will continue to work closely with local organisations and community groups to identify areas of need and maximise the impact of the funds raised. 

## **Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities** 

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Charity Commission requirements. 

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under charity law and have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. 

## **Approval** 

This report was approved by the Trustees of Stour Valley Lions Club CIO and signed on their behalf by: 

**Paul Macpherson** Treasurer and Trustee 

Date: 7[th] June 2026 




## Stour Valley Lions Club 

Chartered Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Registration Number: 1191826 

## Accounts audited by PIR Ltd for the period: 1[st] July 2024 to 30[th] June 2025 

||**1st July 2024 to**|**30th June 2025**|**1st July 2023 to**|**30th June 2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Income**|||||
|Charitable Activities|£0.00||£2,055.28||
|Donations and Legacies|£14,355.60||£6,883.51||
|Investments|£0.00||||
|Other Income|£831.90||£1,298.65||
|Trading Activities|£27,805.93||£22,304.75||
|Transfer of funds between accounts|£1,095.86||£1,691.94||
|**Total**|**£44,089.29**||**£34,234.13**||
|**Expenditure**|||||
|Admin and Sundries||£1,614.96||£2,847.40|
|Donation to Charities||£20,109.55||£15,645.01|
|Expenditure on Activities||£16,936.61||£10,913.24|
|Donation to non-Charities||£2,780.73||£3,942.31|
|Donation to an Individual||£336.95||£469.00|
|Other Expenditure||£2,627.25||£223.96|
|Transfer of funds between Accounts||£821.90||£263.25|
|**Total**||**£45,227.95**||**£34,304.17**|
|**Income vs Expenditure**|**-£1,138.66**||**-£70.04**||
|**Events and Activity Income Summary 2024-25**|**Income**|**Expenditure**|**Surplus**||
|Film Nights|£3,152.88|£2,104.72|£1,048.16||
|Christmas Events|£1,582.03|£257.93|£1,324.10||
|Easter Eggs|£1,315.93|£273.60|£1,042.33||
|Race Night|£4,162.37|£2,771.78|£1,390.59||
|Shipston Lodge/Esmere Gardens|£4,761.10|£101.40|£4,659.70||
|Food Festival|£7,255.76|£2,025.44|£5,230.32||
|Duck Race|£3,892.82|£1,554.14|£2,338.68||
|Book Sales|£2,526.74|£665.08|£1,861.66||
|Bingo Evenings|£2,703.60|£1,104.05|£1,599.55||



|**Closing Bank Balances - 30 June 2025**||
|---|---|
|Welfare*|**£20,739.73**|
|Administration|**£827.33**|
|**Accruals included within current Welfare balance***||
|Holiday At Home|£622.00|
|Men's Shed - Legacy Fund|£1,969.00|
|Donations to agreed causes|£480.00|
|Shipston Food Festival 2025|£4,679.78|
|Cash Flow held to pay for events|£2,650.00|
|Shipston Excelsior Pan Disability Football|£500.00|
|Shipston Angling Club|£406.00|
|Carers4Carers, Kineton|£413.00|
|Shipston Book Fest|£440.00|
|Shipston Bowls Club|£292.00|





The PIR Partnership LLP
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS AND TAX SPECIALISTS
PerfvrmaKEisR￿lrtv
AS1￿￿ Mill. 50 Slr&fard RO￿1. Ship5t¢￿￿.st0W. WaTh¥iik5hirE C¥36 4BA I T.. OlfATrB fi037851 E:
Date..
12 May 2026
Independent Attountant* Report on the Annual Accountsfor the Stour Valley Llons Club
Th(s re￿rt Is made to the Stour Valley Uons Clubfor Issue wlth the AnnualAccounts forthe year ended W June
2025.
Our work has undertaken to enable us to make this rew)rt to the Stour Valley Lions Club and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent perrnitted by law, we do not accept responsibilty to anyone other than the Stovr
Valley Uons Club as a bodyfor our work or for rhls report. The procedures perfom)ed dTd nor constitute an audlt
or a review of any kind and were not designed to provide any 85surance regarding whether the figures are
accurate. whether the services were provided effectniely and on the 8overnance processes.
We have examined the Annual Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025. We consider that the staternent5
have been corrertly extrarted from the books and records of the Stour Valley Lions Club and are sufflcient
supported by accounts, re￿IP1S and othef (k)cuments which have LEen prowded to us by the Stour Val￿v Lior
Club.
,qge.,
12" May 2026
lan Cooper FCMA


## Stour Valley Lions Club 

Chartered Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Registration Number: 1191826 

## Accounts audited by PIR Ltd for the period: 1[st] July 2024 to 30[th] June 2025 

||**1st July 2024 to**|**30th June 2025**|**1st July 2023 to**|**30th June 2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Income**|||||
|Charitable Activities|£0.00||£2,055.28||
|Donations and Legacies|£14,355.60||£6,883.51||
|Investments|£0.00||||
|Other Income|£831.90||£1,298.65||
|Trading Activities|£27,805.93||£22,304.75||
|Transfer of funds between accounts|£1,095.86||£1,691.94||
|**Total**|**£44,089.29**||**£34,234.13**||
|**Expenditure**|||||
|Admin and Sundries||£1,614.96||£2,847.40|
|Donation to Charities||£20,109.55||£15,645.01|
|Expenditure on Activities||£16,936.61||£10,913.24|
|Donation to non-Charities||£2,780.73||£3,942.31|
|Donation to an Individual||£336.95||£469.00|
|Other Expenditure||£2,627.25||£223.96|
|Transfer of funds between Accounts||£821.90||£263.25|
|**Total**||**£45,227.95**||**£34,304.17**|
|**Income vs Expenditure**|**-£1,138.66**||**-£70.04**||
|**Events and Activity Income Summary 2024-25**|**Income**|**Expenditure**|**Surplus**||
|Film Nights|£3,152.88|£2,104.72|£1,048.16||
|Christmas Events|£1,582.03|£257.93|£1,324.10||
|Easter Eggs|£1,315.93|£273.60|£1,042.33||
|Race Night|£4,162.37|£2,771.78|£1,390.59||
|Shipston Lodge/Esmere Gardens|£4,761.10|£101.40|£4,659.70||
|Food Festival|£7,255.76|£2,025.44|£5,230.32||
|Duck Race|£3,892.82|£1,554.14|£2,338.68||
|Book Sales|£2,526.74|£665.08|£1,861.66||
|Bingo Evenings|£2,703.60|£1,104.05|£1,599.55||



|**Closing Bank Balances - 30 June 2025**||
|---|---|
|Welfare*|**£20,739.73**|
|Administration|**£827.33**|
|**Accruals included within current Welfare balance***||
|Holiday At Home|£622.00|
|Men's Shed - Legacy Fund|£1,969.00|
|Donations to agreed causes|£480.00|
|Shipston Food Festival 2025|£4,679.78|
|Cash Flow held to pay for events|£2,650.00|
|Shipston Excelsior Pan Disability Football|£500.00|
|Shipston Angling Club|£406.00|
|Carers4Carers, Kineton|£413.00|
|Shipston Book Fest|£440.00|
|Shipston Bowls Club|£292.00|





The PIR Partnership LLP
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS AND TAX SPECIALISTS
PerfvrmaKEisR￿lrtv
AS1￿￿ Mill. 50 Slr&fard RO￿1. Ship5t¢￿￿.st0W. WaTh¥iik5hirE C¥36 4BA I T.. OlfATrB fi037851 E:
Date..
12 May 2026
Independent Attountant* Report on the Annual Accountsfor the Stour Valley Llons Club
Th(s re￿rt Is made to the Stour Valley Uons Clubfor Issue wlth the AnnualAccounts forthe year ended W June
2025.
Our work has undertaken to enable us to make this rew)rt to the Stour Valley Lions Club and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent perrnitted by law, we do not accept responsibilty to anyone other than the Stovr
Valley Uons Club as a bodyfor our work or for rhls report. The procedures perfom)ed dTd nor constitute an audlt
or a review of any kind and were not designed to provide any 85surance regarding whether the figures are
accurate. whether the services were provided effectniely and on the 8overnance processes.
We have examined the Annual Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025. We consider that the staternent5
have been corrertly extrarted from the books and records of the Stour Valley Lions Club and are sufflcient
supported by accounts, re￿IP1S and othef (k)cuments which have LEen prowded to us by the Stour Val￿v Lior
Club.
,qge.,
12" May 2026
lan Cooper FCMA