SWINTON LIONS COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
To benefit those working or studying in Swinton and Greater Manchester, in advancing education, health, amateur sport and local heritage.(1) Education via appropriate projects. (2) Health via sporting activity and encouraging healthy lifestyles.(3) Amateur sport participation, especially rugby league.(4) Advance and protect the Heritage of Swinton Lions RLFC and the town of Swinton.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's gross income for the period was £126,043, with total payments amounting to £136,623, resulting in a net deficit. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations, although the examiner's report contains placeholder text indicating the income threshold qualification was not fully completed.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Jason Harbarrowchair
- Damian Ridpath
- Ian Burns
- Kelly Wray
- Lucy Wood
- Stuart Fletcher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £126k | £139k |
| 31/03/2024 | £81k | £73k |
| 31/03/2023 | £72k | £123k |
| 31/03/2022 | £77k | £45k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £9k |
Common questions
Is SWINTON LIONS COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's gross income for the period was £126,043, with total payments amounting to £136,623, resulting in a net deficit. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations, although the examiner's report contains placeholder text indicating the income threshold qualification was not fully completed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SWINTON LIONS COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWINTON LIONS COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION, BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £9k | Equilibrium Foundation Grant Awards (Child Poverty) |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2024 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/03/2026 | £41k | Lions Foundation Inspired Futures |
| Sport England | 28/05/2024 | £15k | Swinton Lionesses Development Program |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/05/2024 | £20k | Lions Disability Inclusion Project |
| Sport England | 12/07/2022 | £10k | Jubilee Fund - Lionesses Empowerment Program |
| Sport England | 21/01/2021 | £9k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2016 | £9k | Roaring Success |