The Rotary Club of King’s Lynn Priory Benevolent Fund Report and statements of accounts for year ending 30[th] June 2025
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CONSTITUTION:
Rotary Club No.: 19194 Rotary District: 1080 Registered Charity No.: 266277 Club officers: President Rtn. John Leonard Secretary Rtn. Jonathan Holmes Treasurer Rtn. Gerald Pepper Trustees: Rtn. Richard High Rtn. Gerald Pepper Rtn. Anthony Williams Rtn. Jonathan Holmes Rtn. John Leonard Bankers: HSBC, 21 New Conduit Street King’s Lynn PE30 1DE Trust Governing document: Trust Deed dated 17[th] August 1973 How is the Charity Constituted: An association of the 45 members of the Club. Trustees selection methods: Trustees are elected from time to time by the members of the Rotary Club. The Treasurer is appointed annually at the Club SGM. Object of the Charity: To apply both capital and income for the benefit of local and international good causes and other charitable purpose as the Club shall determine in a duly constituted meeting. Reserves policy: The charity aims to retain sufficient reserves to meet its charitable expenditure for a period of at least twelve months. Fixed Assets: The charity does not hold any Fixed Assets
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Summary of the main activities, and achievements.
All of our 35 full members and 10 satellite members have contributed to the success of our fund raising. Assistance has been provided at local, national and international level to a number of organisations by providing financial help and guidance. £41,453 has been donated to 41 charities and/or good causes in the 12 months to 30[th] June 2025.
Our most successful fund raiser was, once again, our Swimarathon. The Rotary Club of Hunstanton joined us in this fund raising event and were able to raise £3,150 for distribution to their chosen charities. The generosity of individuals participating in the event and their sponsors plus local corporate sponsors resulted in us raising just under £23,000.
£2,450 was raised by members marshalling for fun runs in King’s Lynn and Sandringham and funds were also generated from a number of quiz nights and a race night.
We supported various projects, with the most significant donations being £3,000 to Big C, £3,000 to Children with Cancer, £2,600 to BREAK, £2,600 to the 8:56 Foundation, £2,320 to Little Miracles and £2,250 to the East Anglia Air Ambulance.
34 further donations totalling £22,533 of between £100 and £2,000 were made to local charities and families in need of financial assistance.
Internationally we gave £1,750 to Rotary Foundation and £400 to Marijampoles Rotary.
We have continued to be involved in the local community by providing a monthly cinema club and an annual Harvest lunch for senior citizens and a Technology Tournament for senior level school children. In addition, we are continuing with a tree planting project in conjunction with the Local Authority and joined forces with another Rotary Club to support our fire service in hosting school children so that they could be given safety tuition.
The Trustees and members of the Rotary Club of King’s Lynn Priory are once again indebted to all those who have enabled us to obtain these excellent results and we would like to give them all our sincere thanks.
Rtn. Gerald Pepper Treasurer
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Summary of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 30[th] June 2025
| 12 months to | 12 months to | |
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| 30 June 2024 | 30 June 2025 | |
| Cash brought forward | 8,375 | 12,566 |
| Total receipts for period | 51,057 | 50,981 |
| Total payments for period | 46,866 | 51,620 |
| Cash carried forward | 12,566 | 11,927 |
| Assets & Liabilities | ||
| Assets – cash at bank | 12,566 | 11,927 |
| Designated funds | 6,000 | 0 |
| Liabilities – emergency provision | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Net assets available for distribution | 2,566 |
7,927 |
These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 21 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Richard High Trustee
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ROTARY CLUB OF KING'S LYNN PRIORY
BENEVOLENT FUND. - 12 MONTHS TO 30th JUNE 2025
| INCOME 12 months to 12 months to 30.06.24 30.06.25 Cash at Bank Fwd 8,374.62 12,565.81 Cinema Club Costs D4L Swimarathon 22,634.76 23,858.00 Easter Egg Trail Costs Cinema Club 5,711.00 8,140.00 Swimarathon Costs Easter Egg Trail for EAAA 4,582.57 3,760.15 Tech Tournament Costs Marshalling 1,900.00 2,450.00 Harvest Lunch Costs Gift Aid 1,024.50 1,292.50 Quiz Nights Costs Quiz Nights 1,065.50 1,275.00 Tree Project Costs Recipharm Donation - Tech Tournament 925.00 975.00 KLGC Fun Day Costs Donation- David Mill's Party 1,210.00 913.00 Race Night Bond Sky Dive 4,266.71 869.17 Gourmet Dinner RI District Donation -- Kids Out 560.00 700.00 Rotary Foundation Web Costs RI District Donation - D4L 155.00 428.20 Wildflower Seeds Easy Fundraising + Amazon + Riviera 187.84 395.80 Bank Charges Donations in lieu of Xmas Cards 220.00 330.00 Donations for Polio 300.00 245.00 Donations: Sat Club Christmas Market 226.21 205.00 Rotary Club Hunstanton - Swimarathon Donation - Bawsey Pigs 3,000.00 BREAK Tree Council -VAT reclaimed - Borough Council KL West 1,092.44 8:56 Foundation KLGC Fun Day 520.00 Little Miracles Donation - P Davies - Wheelchairs 500.00 EAAA RI District Grant Harvest Lunch 460.00 Little Discoverers Members Donations for Foundation 322.00 QEH Physio / Rehab Donation from Ann's Party 140.00 Lavender Hill Mob Sat Club Car Boot Sale 53.50 St Faith's Church Sat Club Race Night 1,346.00 Foundation Sat Club Gourmet Dinner 1,217.00 West Norfolk Autism PB & KJ Weight Loss Donations 770.00 Rotary Club Swaffham - Truck to Ukraine Sundry Rotary Club Donations - P Lauder 650.00 West Norfolk Riding for Disabled Ann Pacinia re Benjamin Fund and Cancer Research 497.56 Kids Out Village Hall Bond Refunds 400.00 Food Bank Harvest Lunch Refunds - Village Hall 185.00 Home Start Donations re Swaffham Rotary Ukraine 58.00 KL Night Shelter Other member donations 21.00 The Gateway Church 59,431.65 63,547.19 Norfolk Hospice Baby Basics Norfolk & Waveney Mind Mr Bees Purfleet Trust British Legion - Poppy Appeal Shelterbox - Scarlett Cole Faraday Wheelchair West Norfolk Lawn Tennis West Norfolk Swimming Club West Norfolk Community Transport Purple Community Student Sponsor Rotary Club Amsterdam East Anglia Childrens Hospice Grace Home Orphanage Norfolk Blood Bikes Rotary Club Bedford Christmas Convoy African Adventure Papillon Project Big C Children with Cancer Adapted Sports Hub Trust Peter Lauder /we have checked the accounts set out here to the Alzheimers Society books and records of the Rotary Club of King's Lynn Priory Tapping House Rotary International Toy Box n our opinion the accounts show a true record and fair view West Norfolk Carers of the state of the Club's affairs at 30 June 2025 One to One Project Snettisham Beach Sailing Robert Jones EPIC Appeal Independent Examiner Drowning Prevention Marijampoles Rotary Club Alan Haines Lend with Care Independent Examiner Rotary International Polio Cancer Research Trustees Benjamin Foundation Anthony Williams Richard High Cash at Bank at End Gerald Pepper (Treasurer) |
OUTGOINGS 12 months to 12 months to 30.06.24 30.06.25 3,920.02 4,460.11 1,344.28 1,292.00 240.00 1,222.20 1,078.75 1,015.00 925.96 736.08 845.00 728.16 162.00 322.25 991.03 450.00 200.00 190.00 50.00 37.95 111.59 112.63 2,500.00 3,150.00 2,500.00 2,600.00 300.00 2,600.00 500.00 2,320.00 4,000.00 2,250.00 1,500.00 1,900.00 1,100.00 1,300.00 250.00 1,240.00 100.00 1,050.00 2,800.00 1,000.00 2,610.00 950.00 300.00 859.10 900.00 725.00 1,110.00 700.00 599.25 601.55 600.00 525.00 500.00 500.00 450.00 500.00 400.00 500.00 480.00 500.00 750.00 475.00 250.00 400.00 650.00 350.00 100.00 100.00 2,437.50 2,000.00 1,734.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 850.00 500.00 500.00 300.00 300.00 250.00 200.00 150.00 126.46 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,217.00 1,166.00 1,000.00 525.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 12,565.81 11,927.16 59,431.65 63,547.19 |
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I/we have checked the accounts set out here to the books and records of the Rotary Club of King's Lynn Priory
In our opinion the accounts show a true record and fair view of the state of the Club's affairs at 30 June 2025
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Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30[th] June 2025 which are set out on pages 3,4 & 5.
The Charities Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is required.
It is our responsibility to examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act) and to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act) and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Statement:
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking any explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement:
In the course of our examination no matter has come to our attention:
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Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act) and accounts are prepared which agree with accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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To which, in our opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Signed:
Mr R W Jones MA (Cantab) MPhil Beach House Beach Road Holme Next the Sea PE36 6LG
Mr A Haines The Threshing Barn Grove Farm Stradsett PE33 9HL
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