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.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE:TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF HORNINGLOW (A SUBURB OF BURTON UPON TRENT IN EAST STAFFORDSHIRE), AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY, CHARITABLE AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO:A)ADVANCE EDUCATION;B)PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE USE OF:1)MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND2)OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION;C)IN THE INTERESTS OF:1)SOCIAL WELFARE;2)SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION;3)LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION;4)INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES; OR5)THE PUBLIC AT LARGE; ANDWITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER CHARITY AND/OR STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
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.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £63,305 — contracts £800 (2), grants £62,505 (5); 43% of the £145,803 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £340 — contracts £340 (340); 2% of the £14,762 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Volunteers: 12
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 |