Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Annual report and accounts
for year ended 30 June 2024
Registered charity No: 509993

Contents
Introduction
President's report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Net assets statement
Accounting policies
Notes to the accounts
Link to website

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
Introduction
This report and accounts prepared by the Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club continues our
policy to give the reader a better understanding of the activities of the charity and the
manner in which the funds, collected from various events held during the year, are
distributed. It combines information for the year ended 30 June 2024 with
comparison figures for the previous year.
Trustees and officers
The Trustees for the year were the President - Bob Thurtle, Vice President - Tony
Gee, the Secretary ~ Adrian Harris and Treasurer - Ian Gedge. Each year the club
selects three of its members to fill the roles of President, Secretary and Treasurer and
in turn they become the Trustees for the year along with the Vice President &
Immediate Past President. An existing officer can serve for more than one year or
may serve again in the future in the same or an alternative role. There is no limit on
the period an officer may serve although all members are encouraged to serve as an
officer of the Club.
The officers for 2024/25 will be, President - Richard Buckley, Vice President - Tony
Gee, Secretary - Adrian Harris, Treasurer - lan Gedge and Immediate Past President
Bob Thurtle.
Bankers
During the year, the Club maintained bank accounts with the following provider:
CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4JQ
There were two accounts with CAF Bank Limited, one current account and one deposit
account. The Club also had a separate administration account which was closed
during the year and the balance transferred to the Charity account. The Club will
maintain a record within the Charity accounts of the transactions that previously were
shown in the separate administration account. The reason for this change is the high
cost of bank charges.
The report and accounts include this introduction, a report from the President - Bob
Thurtle, and the accounting figures themselves. Following the financial statements
are the accounting policies and notes to the accounts. The final page includes a
useful link to the Knowle and Dorridge Lions Club website, where details of the Lions
meetings and the planned programme for the following year can be found.
Ian Gedge
Treasurer

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
Report of the President
We Serve As a Lions Club we have continued to do what we have always done since
we were established in 1976 and that is to Serve Our Community.
About Us - We are a local Club of twelve members supported by volunteer KDL
Friends who together endeavour to serve the needs of our immediate community and
try to make a positive difference. We are involved in raising funds for good causes,
organising local events and providing direct support for individuals or groups in the
community. Like all Lions Clubs every penny and pound collected goes direct to good
causes as administration costs are funded by our members.
Throughout the year our Community Services Committee reviews funding requests
and opportunities after which their recommendations are considered and confirmed by
all members. Our funds go to individuals, local and national charities, local causes
and groups, supporting local youth and elderly as well as making donations for Lions
international disaster relief through Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF).
Fund Raising - We are fortunate in that we are located in a reasonably affluent area
where despite the challenging economic climate our public, sponsors and businesses
have continued to support us most generously because without them our fund-raising
events could not take place. Our annual major fund-raising event is our Knowle Fun
Run which in its 39th year had over 1,200 runners taking part in the 5km & Iokm
courses. Immediately after Christmas we held our Festive Walk in the countryside
around Dorridge. Then at Easter we joined forces with Age UK Solihull to sell raffle
tickets for Easter Eggs at the Black Boy. In addition we catered for our younger
residents with three free to enter Easter Egg Hunt competitions.
Socials - Our New Members Wanted posters probably says a great deal about Knowle
and Dorridge Lions as it reads'it is as much fun as it is hard work" We do try and
have fun and have enjoyed many socials with our fellow Lions and partners.
Milestones Ahead - Not far over the horizon we will have our 40th Knowle Fun Run
in 2025 and we will celebrate our 50th Birthday in 2026.
Challenges Ahead - Notwithstanding the success we have had this year we
recognise that if we are going to continue to serve our community, we must attract
new members and volunteers. As I pass the Presidency to Lion Richard Buckley
recruitment and retention will be a major objective in the coming twelve months.
Thanks - Finally I wish to thank sincerely my Officers and fellow Lions for the
tremendous support I have ￿Ceived.
Bob Thurtle
President 2023/2024

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of
Knowle and Dorridge Lions Club
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 June 2024, which are set out on
pages 5 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under settion 145 of the 2011 Art;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Direttions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to
whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters
set out in the statement below.
Independent examSner's statement
In connettion wlth my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Att; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accountlng records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
i./iJ
John Southwick
Chartered Accountant
2024

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
statement of Financial Activities
Note
2024
2023
Income
Festive Walk
Easter Egg Raffle
Fun Run
B93 Charity Ball
Donations & other income
Club membership & income
Bank interest
Total Income
1,186.00
1,337.60
32,553.49
2,756.46
1,259.20
24,976.58
4,210.00
2,103.69
1,199.26
1,091.00
585.27
37,952.62
251.55
35,557.48
Expenditure
Festive Walk
Easter Egg Raffle
Fun Run
B93 Charity Ball
Charitable Payments
Support for Senior Citizens
Partner Charities
Designated Charities
Activity costs
Operating costs
Bank charges
Depreciation
Total expenditure
73.98
77.75
11,856.64
459.30
82.50
9,829.33
3,456.00
11,350.00
3,322.00
6,000.00
1,978.91
339.21
457.62
111.39
111.36
37,497.62
8,557.00
3,621.12
10,000.00
1,272.54
561.29
360.99
144.19
111.38
36,636.88
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year
Balance at start of year
Balance at end of year
£1,315.74
£26,252. 16
£27,567.90
(£1,940.14)
£28,192.30
£26,252.16

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
Net Assets Statement
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Equipment
Stock
Total
£115.93
£103.99
£219.92
£227.31
£0.00
£227.31
Current assets
Cash at bank
Debtors
Total
£32,777.38
£123.60
£32,900.98
£33,305. 10
£839.28
£34.144.38
Current liabilities
Creditors
(£5,553.00)
(£8,119.53)
Net current assets
£27,347.98
£26,024.85
Net assets
£27,567.90
£26,252.16
Signed:
Ian Gedge, Treasurer
Date:
Accounting policies:
The followlng principal accountlng pollcies, which have been applled consistently,
have been adopted in preparation of the financial statements.
Assets
The Club have a policy to record stock purchased, held and used during the year.
The financial statements include the cash held in one or more of the accounts with
the Club's bankers. Amounts receivable in relation to events held in this year have
been included as debtors, where the amount is reasonably certain and assured.
Amounts paid in respect of an event to be held after the end of the financial period
covered by these accounts may also be included as prepayments.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on fixed assets at the followlng annual rates in order to
write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Equipment
Llabllltles
5 year straight line
The expenses expected in respect of events held during the year that remain unpaid
have been included together with the sums payable to the Charities and other
organisations agreed in the year and amounts received where these relate to an
event to be held after the end of the financial period covered by these accounts.

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
Notes to the accounts:
Tax claims
This note includes details of the Gift Aid tax claims made in the year although the amounts
shown are included in the separate event notes as part of the income attributable to the
particular event.
Amount
Received
£237.00 4 lan 2024
£198.00 4 Jan 2024
£246.80
11 Apr 2024
£31.23
11 Apr 2024
£487.50
10 May 2024
£966.25 31 May 2024
£112.11
18 Jun 2024
£18.50 29 Jul 2024
£2,297.39
Festive Walk
Membership
Fun Run
Tin Shake
Fun Run
Fun Run
Fun Run Designated Charities
Fun Run
Total attributed to partlcular events
Festive Walk
This year the event was again centred on Dorrldge Village Hall with additional car parking
at Ye Olde Knowle Bowls Club & Dorridge Cricket Club. Participants could register online
and make a donation using JustGiving and donations including some Gift Aid were paid
dirett to our account. other participants made donations on the day with many using
Gift Aid.
Income
Donations
Gift Aid
Expendlture
£949.00 Expenses of event
£237.00 Excess proceeds
£73.98
£1,112.02
Total
£1,186.00
£1,186.00
Easter Egg Raffle
This was held at the Black Boy and tickets were only sold to customers of the pub over a
period of two weeks before Easter 2024 with the draw held on Maundy Thursday.
Income
Ticket sales & Donations
Standley & Co sponsorship
Expenditure
£1,237.60 Expenses of event
£100.00 Charity- Age UK Sollhull
Excess proceeds
£77.75
£700.00
£559.85
£1,337.60
Total
£1,337.60
Fun Run
This event was held at Arden Academy on 19 May 2024.
Income
Expendlture
Entry fees & donations
£20,306.60 Timing chips
Sponsors
£2,855.20 Traffic management
Advertising
£6,357.50 Programme produttion
On the Day Events
£1,203.03 Charity Payments
Gift Aid
£1,831.16 Other expenses
Excess proceeds
£3,983.02
£2,994.00
£2,449.00
£10,572.54
£2,430.62
£10,124.31
£32,553.49
£32,553.49

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
Charitable and other Payments
During the year a number of donations were made either from the events dirett or by
proposals from the Community Services Committee to the Club meetings. The amount
shown in the accounts is represented as follows:
Support for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens coach trip
£2,100.00
Christmas cards & Mince pies
£505.00
Senior Citizens Tea Party
£1,016.12
Total
£3,621.12
Lions Clubs Internatlonal (LCI) 105CW & other Lions causes
LCI - Youth Award
£102.00
LCI - Lions Clubs Int. Foundation
£500.00
LCI - Lions Clubs Int. Foundation
£500.00
Total
£1,102.00
Communlty Servlces
Lily Mae Foundation
Royal British legion Poppy Appeal
Arden Academy Trust
Arden Academy Trust (Sensory Table & plaque)
Dream Makers
Columbus Explorer Scouts
2nd Monkspath Scout Group
Entraid (Carpets for Ukrainian family)
FastAld
Knowle Village Cricket Club
Solihull Bereavement Counselling
Entraid (Carpets for Ukrainian famlly)
Under Pressure Media (books for schools)
Knowle & Dorrldge Cricket Club
2nd Monkspath Scout Group
Blythe Scout Group
4th Knowle Sea Scouts
Release of reserve
Total
£ioo.00
£150.00
£400.00
£430.00
£500.00
£150,00
£150.00
£770,00
£300.00
£500.00
£1,000.00
£750.00
£80.00
£625.00
£750.00
£750.00
£750.00
-£700.00
£7,455.00
Total from Lions
£12,178.12
Charity payments from specific events:
Easter Egg Raffle
Age UK Solihull
Fun Run
Meningitis NOW
Age UK Solihull
Maggie's Cancer Care (designated)
Age UK Solihull (designated)
Total from events
£700.00
£5,000.00
£5,000.00
£255.25
£317.29
£11,272.54
Grand total of all charlty payments for year
£23,450.66

Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
Report and accounts for year ended 30 June 2024
Club Membership & Income
During the year the separate administration account was closed and the balance
transferred to our charity account.
Income
Transfer from admin account
Membership & income
Gift Aid
Total
Expenditure
£1,079.41 Dues to LCI MD105CW
£893.00 Other expenses
£198.00 Balance clfwd
£2,170.41
£1,100.71
£193.15
£876.55
£2,170.41
Fixed Assets
Equipment
£3,863.24
Cost at 30 June 2023
Additions
Disposals
Cost at 30 June 2024
£3,863.24
Depreciation at 30 June 2023
Charge in year
Depreciation at 30 June 2024
£3,635.93
£111.38
£3,747.31
Net book value at 30 June 2024
Net book value at 30 June 2023
£115.93
£227.31
Stock
£0.00
£274.99
-£171.00
Value of stock held at 30 June 2023
Stock purchased during year
Less stock used during year
Value of stock held at 30 June 2024
£103.99
Debtors and Creditors
Debtors
Fun Run income
£123.60
Creditors
Fun Run expenses
Fun Run charity payment
Community Services (LCIF)
£53.00
£5,000.00
£500.00
Signed:
Ian Gedge, Hon. Treasurer
Date:
Link to Knowle and Dorridge Lions Club website for general Information:
www.knowleanddorridgelions.com