COMMUNITY LIONS FOUNDATION
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND ENGAGES SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES, GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATION AND COACHING RUGBY LEAGUE.INITIATIVES ALSO ADDRESS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND LOW LEVEL CRIME IN LOCAL AREAS.WE WORK WITH A RANGE OF AGES,ETHNICITIES,ABILITIES AND NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY, SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION TO ACHIEVE THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £5,045 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £43,945. Per the trustees' report, this unrestricted reserve level is considered healthy and aligns with the charity's policy target of approximately six months of operational expenditure. The charity relies on National Lottery funding but has implemented a diversified grant pipeline and contingency planning to mitigate future funding risks.
What the accounts disclose
“Restricted fund 96,181” — page 20
“The trustees have determined that a target reserve level equivalent to approximately six months of the charity's average operational expenditure is appropriate. This level is currently £43,825.” — page 10
Trustees
- Michael Dermot Hurley
- Peter Rodgers
- Phillip Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £96k | £91k |
| 30/06/2024 | £95k | £97k |
| 30/06/2023 | £106k | £84k |
| 30/06/2022 | £89k | £82k |
| 30/06/2021 | £85k | £83k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY LIONS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £5,045 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £43,945. Per the trustees' report, this unrestricted reserve level is considered healthy and aligns with the charity's policy target of approximately six months of operational expenditure. The charity relies on National Lottery funding but has implemented a diversified grant pipeline and contingency planning to mitigate future funding risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 13/03/2026 | £15k | Mind and Body In Motion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2021 | £376k | Inspiring Others RC |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2020 | £10k | Inspiring BAME Girls and Women |
| Sport England | 03/09/2018 | £10k | Play Fair In Sport project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2018 | £10k | Motiv8 to Activ8 |
| Sport England | 02/07/2010 | £5k | Keighley Cougars Summer Camp |
| Sport England | 31/07/2009 | £43k | The Cougars Craven Link Programme |