Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 July 2024 Period start date To 30 June 2025 Period end date Charity name: Yateley and District Lions Club Charity Trust Fund Charity registration number: 299125
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For such charitable purpose or purposes according to the laws of England and Wales in and within the area from time to time comprising the territorial area of the club throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Eire or elsewhere and/or to or for the benefit of such one or more charitable bodies trusts associations institutions organisations or about to be established for such charitable purposes as aforesaid and in such manner as the club shall in its absolute discretion determine and select. |
| 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 and 1.19 |
The club raises funds to provide financial and other support to those in need in the local area and beyond |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have paid regard to the guidance |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The club continued to have successful fundraising events with Fireworks, Christmas Market and May Fayre. Many donations were made during the year, mainly to local organisations. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The club has increased its balance at the year end due to success of fundraising activities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves are held |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | None required |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Declaration of Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Elected by members |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Yateley and District Lions Club Charity Trust Fund |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Lions Club of Yateley and District |
| Registered charity number | 299125 |
| Charity’s principal address | 22 Lockwood Close Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9EH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| PhilipRanger | President | |||
| David Myland | ||||
| Julie Ovington | Treasurer | |||
| Ian Puttock | ||||
| Paul Spencer | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Julie Ovington | ||
Treasurer |
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| 22/04/2026 | ||
| 22/04/2026 |
YATELEY & DISTRICT L10Tr4S CLUB ACCOUNTS 202425 - WELFARE INCOME Xmas Market Wine & Wisdom Quiz Fireworks May Day May Day Phyllis Tuckwell Road Races Feelgood festival Bingo at Signals Wenceslas Hart grant Donations Bingo machine hire Lost coiies Club raffle 1,444.50 1,175.50 16.627.51 10,960.07 15.00 1,750.00 11.50 90.00 i 00.00 5,000.00 392.55 i 0.00 40.00 197.00 TOTAL INCOME 37,913.63 EXPENDITURE Welfar¢ l)onations Xmas Market Wine & Wisdom Fireivorks Ma), Day Bingo Wenceslas Sumup fees Leaflets Iiisurance Cones Others 10,104.80 255.43 506.16 11,344.00 4,279.59 261.99 i 00.00 440.32 87.49 189.00 1?6.00 403.68 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 28,098.46 EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 9,815.17 Opening Balance Add Income Less Expenditure Closing Balanee 13,327.79 37,913.63 -28,098.46 23,142.96 Bank Balance 30 June ?5 Plus outstanding deposits Less outstanding pavments TOTAL 23,142.96 0.00 0.00 23,142.96
YATELEY & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Independent Examiners Report to members for the year ended 30th June 2025 I have examined the books and records of Yat¢l¢y & District Lions Club's accounts for the year ended 30th June 2025, and confirni that adequate records have been kept. In my opinion the ledger5 give a tru¢ and fair view of the club's finances at 30th Jun¢ 2025 and of the ultS of the clubs activitics.