RED LION HOUSE CHARITY
Red Lion House Charity has a 35 year lease on an old public house in Horninglow, a suburb of Burton upon Trent. The pub has been converted into a multipurpose community centre for the local population. The centre opened in February 2020, and is being used by a wide variety of community groups and families.The upstairs is now complete, providing 4 new and different rooms for community use.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £33,639 for the period, resulting in cash funds of £42,758 at the end of the year. The trustees note that fees from hirers are now a major source of income, sufficient to cover day-to-day running costs, while the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of expenditure without income.
What the accounts disclose
“Fees from hirers is now a major source of income, and this is more than sufficient to cover day to day running costs – utilities, caretaker’s wages etc. Regular fund-raising events continue to help with income, as do donations.”
“There must at all times be a retention of sufficient funds to cover a three month period without income.”
“Red Lion House Charity has a 35 year lease on the building from S. John’s Church Hall Managing Trustees, under the auspices of the Lichfield Diocesan Trust.”
“Trent & Dove Housing Association are supporting the project. They are currently holding a regular free luncheon club in the premises for the community.”
“Red Lion House Charity has a 35 year lease on the building from S. John’s Church Hall Managing Trustees, under the auspices of the Lichfield Diocesan Trust.”
“Trent & Dove Housing Association are supporting the project. They are currently holding a regular free luncheon club in the premises for the community.”
Trustees
- CHARLES WILLIAM DEANchair
- Christopher Cassidy
- DENISE SHAW
- Deneice Florence-Jukes
- Dr STEPHEN LEONARD COLLIER
- MR NEVILLE FOWLER
- MRS A BATES
- Margaret Collier
- ROY OWEN SUTTON
- Rev MICHAEL RAYMOND FREEMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £146k | £179k |
| 05/04/2024 | £15k | £7k |
| 05/04/2023 | £13k | £7k |
| 05/04/2022 | £28k | £7k |
| 05/04/2021 | £9k | £11k |
Common questions
Is RED LION HOUSE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £33,639 for the period, resulting in cash funds of £42,758 at the end of the year. The trustees note that fees from hirers are now a major source of income, sufficient to cover day-to-day running costs, while the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of expenditure without income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £100k | Red Lion House Community Centre |