CHIPPENHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO)
Running events such our Christmas Carol Float, Cherished Vehicle Show, Christmas Bazaar to raise funds to be mainly used to benefit local organisations & good causes, also some National & International good causes.
Objects
1.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CLUB ARE SUCH PURPOSES AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ENGLAND & WALES, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR:1.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP BY:1.1.1.1 PROMOTING THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP;1.1.1.2 ENCOURAGING MEMBERS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND MORAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY;1.1.1.3 PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE OPEN DISCUSSION OF ALL MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST; PROVIDED THAT PARTISAN POLITICS AND SECTARIAN RELIGION SHALL NOT BE DEBATED BY MEMBERS;1.1.1.4 ENCOURAGING SERVICE-MINDED PEOPLE TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY WITHOUT PERSONAL REWARD AND ENCOURAGING THE PROMOTION OF HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONS, PUBLIC WORKS AND PRIVATE ENDEAVOURS; 1.1.1.5 SUPPORTING YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;1.1.2 PROMOTING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY ASSOCIATING WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF PEOPLE IN LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES;1.1.3 PROMOTING VOLUNTEERING;1.1.4 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISASTER RELIEF;1.1.5 THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR THE SAVING OF LIVES BY PREVENTING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS, ASSISTING DISABLED PEOPLE TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES OR HELPING TO PREVENT OR MANAGE HEALTH ISSUES;1.1.6 PROMOTING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT; AND/OR1.1.7 PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity does not hold significant reserves, aiming instead to return all monies raised back into the community. The trustees manage financial risk by ensuring grants are only made against available funds, with a target reserve of £3,000 to £5,000 to cover emergencies. The filing confirms there are no funding deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“we look to hold a reserve of between £3000 to £5000”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- 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
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 75
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 26
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Volunteers: 45
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Barbara Joan Hearn
- DEREK WILLIAM ANGELL
- David Alan Bright
- EDWARD WELLS GREVES
- Gwendolen Gray
- NORMAN HAMLEN
- Richard Charles Adams
- Susan Gilbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £62k | £62k |
| 30/06/2024 | £60k | £75k |
| 30/06/2023 | £59k | £35k |
| 30/06/2022 | £57k | £55k |
| 30/06/2021 | £9k | £6k |
Common questions
Is CHIPPENHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity does not hold significant reserves, aiming instead to return all monies raised back into the community. The trustees manage financial risk by ensuring grants are only made against available funds, with a target reserve of £3,000 to £5,000 to cover emergencies. The filing confirms there are no funding deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SHANLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB CIO
- SOUTHWELL AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (CIO)
- LIONS CLUB OF MAIDENHEAD CIO
- MELTON MOWBRAY LIONS CLUB (CIO)
- GUILDFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO)
- SOUTHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIPPENHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £62k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB CIO | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHWELL AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIONS CLUB OF MAIDENHEAD CIO | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MELTON MOWBRAY LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUILDFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |