CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 July 2023 To 30 Jun• 2024 Charlty name: Melksham Llons Club CIO Charlty registration number: 1191977 ObjectiV8s and Activities SORP r•lw• P•rn 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in ts governing document The objects of the club are such purposes a8 are exclusively charitable in England and Wales, induding in particular, the advancement of crtYen$hip by.. Promoting the wnciples of good citizenship. Encouraging members to take an active interest in th8 ciwc. cultufal, social and moral weffare of the community. Providing a fowm for the open discussion of all matters of public interest.. provided thal partisan politics and sectarian religion Shall not be debated by members. Encouwing 8ervic&mlnd8d people to seNe their Communrty without personal reward and en¢ouragiro the promotion of high ethical standards in commerce. industry. professions. wblic works and private endeavours. Supporting youth to develop their skills. capactiies and capabilities to enable them to partiapale in society as matur8 and responsible individuals. Promoting the voluntary sector for the public benefrt by associatlng wrth local aulhorities in a common effort to advan education and provide facilitbes in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation to improve the conditions of Itfe of people in local, national and intemational communitie8. Promote volunteering. The relief of poverty and the relFef of thi)se in need in particular by providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. The advancemerrt of heatth or the saving of lives by preventing avoidable blirKlness, assistin disabled le to
lead independent lives or helping to prevent or manage health issues. Promoting for the benefit of the public conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. Promoting community participation in healthy recreation. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 8rbJ 1.19 Melksham Lions fundraising throughout the year include.. Santa's Sleigh in December at local supennarkets and around the streets. Easter Hamper Raffles at local shops and businesses. Attendance at local Fet8s and Fairs. Easter Trail. Obtaining businesses. The major beneficiari8s include.. Local schools - purchase of books. Freewheelers. Wiltshire Air Ambulanc8, Julia's House Youth Adventure Trust Food Bank and othèr Ioc81 support Charities. Support for local individuals and families. Medical Research. Youth S rts Clubs. All trustees are appraised of all communications from Charity Commission and any matters arising discussed at our bi-monthly meetings. The dub is governed by ils CIO Constitution and by the Constilulions and By-Laws of Lions Clubs International. The club relies on fundraising events and local donations to carry out its vrk. All work is carried out entirely voluntarily, and any administration expenses are funded by members, subscn ons. activities sponsorship from local statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pwa 1.18
Achievements and Performance SORP refEfence Christhias Float- This year the income from this activity was significantly higher than last year, mainly due to an increase in membership The main beneficiaries of this activity were.. Melksham Food Bank Brain Tumour Research Julia's Hose Books for Schools Wiltshire Mind Melksham Christmas Lights Easter Hampers - This year showed a small increase on the previous year. The benefi¢iaries of this activity were.. Wiltshire Air Ambulance Free Wheelers (Blood Bikes) So Anniversary During 2024 the Club celebrates its 50 years of charter, wtlh a number of events planned for later in 2024, in the next Fiscal Year, with all proceeds going to five local charities. Other EventslDonatlon$ Recelved Again, an appreciable increase from the previous year. Income from these activities are used to fund our more non- specific items that include.. Support for local individuals Support for local youth sports clubs Lions disaster relief fund ort for local welfare Summary of the main achievernents of the charity, identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the c1UmstanceS of its benèfiGiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para1. ro eds Addltlonal Infomiatlon (optional) You ma hoose to include further statements ¥hre relevant about.. Our overall income in the year was about £1 k higher than budgeted Achievements against obj8Ctive$ set Para 1.41 Fundraising for support of our 50 Anniversary Events exceeded our expectations by about £3k. Performance offundraising activities against objectives set P4r• 1.41 Investment perfomance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Pard 121 The club remains in a strong financial position, holding some £3k mor8 than our minimum reserve level at the end of the financial ear. The Trustees have a reserves policy that tskes into account the flucluations of revenue during the year vthere the rnajority of income is generated in either December or April. The financial risk of planning any events will be reviewed to ensure the resetves are not materiall affected. £11,540 NIA Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held P¥a 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficil Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern P•rn 1.22 Parn 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Par¥ 1.23 NIA Additional inforniatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to indude further statements bvhere relevant about: The charily's principal sour¢es of funds {including any fundraising) Par• 1.47 Investment policy and objectives induding any social investment policy adopted P*a 1.48 A description of the prin(ipal risks facing the charty Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charty's trusts.. Type of goveming document None Para 1.25 Melksham Lions Club CIO Constitution ado ed on 8 Janua 2021 Charitable Incorporated Organisation How Is the charity constrtuted? It.y ui 111 Ibul Pt)raled association CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entrtled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 P8¥a 1.25 Trustees are selected as per Section 14 of the Melksham Lions Club Constitution dated 8 January 2021. Trustees are elected annually by th8 Club Members, with the term of office running for one year from 1. July. New trustees maybe appointed at any time during the year. with the temi of office njnni until 30 June. Additional infomiation loptlonal) You ma ¢hoose to include further ststements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for Ihe induction and training of trustees Pw• 1.51 The Charity's organisational structure and any wider neork with vthich the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Paro 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Melksham Lions Club CIO Melksham Lions Lions Club of Melksham 1191977 22, Berryfield Park Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6ED istered charit numtEr Charity's principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates a¢ied rf not for ¥thole TntstÈ• name Olll¢¢ lif any Name of person lor body) entitlod olnt trustee ifan Simon White Susan Whybom Philip Gaskell President Secretary Treasurer 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the directors at the dat8 the re Oireetor namg ortwasa roved Name of trustees hokling lit to tKoperty belongirwJ to the charity Trust•0 name DateB acted If not for Who èar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects ofthe charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the Charity's own assets NIA Addltlonal inforniation (optional) Names and addresses of athiisers (Optional Infomiation) Type of Name Addrèss adviser Name of chief executlve or nameg of senior staff mombern Ioptional infomiallon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional Information
Declarations The Irustees declare that they have approved the trustees. Trport above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Posltlon (eg Secretsry, Chair, etc) Simon White Philip Gaskell President Treasurer Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the p8rl¢xl from 1-JuF23 To 3NutF24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funth Admln Ae¢ount Totsl funds LaBt year A1 Recelpt8 Members, Subscripbc Gift Aid on mbers, Sth5CriPt amtW5' R8fnos and Donatra kl¥k8tt8m TD Ctyjndl G Gefftral Even Christ5 Events Gift Aid on Christma$ ETrth E&&ir HAmperyd 501h Anniversary Evgbt Sporw8hiplDon81ion5 1,274 493 493 709 1.870 3,341 836 2.366 2.257 4.802 1.202 2.622 2.522 5,395 1293 1293 Sub total(Gffjss income for AR) A2 Assot and Invostment $0108. (See table). 1i471 26 12.894 Sub total Total recelpts 18rt71 2A26 20,897 12.694 A3Pa m•nts LCIMD and Dilii¢i Lk• Gial Running Expen88B I1 G8zebD and ALceSLY General Event$ Costs Chnstm8s Evenls Cost Easier warnr Costs SthAnnwersary Event C0515 Oonaiion3 lo Inthvvjuals Gr 1.71 1,718 632 231 07$ 575 1,250 312 025 726 1M44 10.8OS 10W5 10,516 Sub total 1550 16.614 14.8TI A4 Asset and Investment hases, (see table) Sub total 14,064 2.$50 16.6fA 14.877 Net of receipts/fpèyments) A5 Tran¥fers between funds A6 Cash funds last y*yr end Cash fiinds this year end 4A07 4,283 2,183 1,217 1.093 10A47 11,540 2,183 CCXX R1 accounts l&Sl 0710112025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricte nds Restricted lundB to n1•£ Admin Account to nearngt£ Ldi¥yorEe5 Details B1 Cash fund8 10.329 953 140 Total cash fvnds 10A47 1,093 Endowmènt funds to no•ro81£ fund¥ to É D•tslls Detslls Fund lo ¥ttAGh Co CurTOnt valyw t>etal FurKI to whkh clI0p11) Cvrr•nt valu lonHI B4 A88•ts retalnod lor th• charfty'8 own us• Detai18 Fund ttsTwhh A(1• ot Wh•n rtu• onal BS Liabilitigs Signed by one or trustees on ljehalf of all the trustees Signature Prirt Name Date of rov81 PHILIP GASKELL SIMON WHrrE CCXX R2 acctyjnts Issi 0710112025