MEON VALLEY LIONS CLUB (CIO)
The Charity operates in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, mainly supporting local individuals and organisations in that area but with a small percentage of the funds raised going to support national or international causes. Funds are raised by donations, door to door & street collections, BBQs at local events and the organisation and participation in village fetes and other charitable functions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £14,230 and spent £11,950 on charitable use, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The trustees report unrestricted reserves of £2,844 at the end of the year, which they note is held to accommodate major repairs and minibus replacement, while aiming to reserve approximately a year's charity giving for future stability.
What the accounts disclose
“We raised funds of £14230, mainly from fetes, BBQs and our Christmas door-to-door and street collections. In addition, we received other donations and gift aid recovery to the value of £1923.” — page 4
“We aim to reserve approximately a year’s charity giving (an average of the previous three years).” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/03/2019)
Trustees
- Darren Mark Oakley
- Edward Barringer
- MR A BROWN
- Peter Edward Meadows
- RICHARD ROBERT COWLES
- SHEILA MARY CAMPBELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £40k | £35k |
| 30/06/2024 | £43k | £58k |
| 30/06/2023 | £34k | £34k |
| 30/06/2022 | £27k | £19k |
| 30/06/2021 | £12k | £31k |
Common questions
Is MEON VALLEY LIONS CLUB (CIO) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £14,230 and spent £11,950 on charitable use, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The trustees report unrestricted reserves of £2,844 at the end of the year, which they note is held to accommodate major repairs and minibus replacement, while aiming to reserve approximately a year's charity giving for future stability.