LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SW FOUNDATION (CIO)
The Lions Foundation serves the local community as well as helping people internationally. Their work with people who are elderly, disabled and/or disadvantaged, benefits not only those who are helped, but also the wider community by making communities in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset & Somerset better places to live and work. They also make grants to some national and international appeals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £85,857, with unrestricted reserves at £41,325. The trustees report that this level of reserves is maintained in line with their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity operated with a net income surplus of £20,308 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a minimum level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr Philip Kessell Buntchair
- Andrew Burnard
- David Atkins
- FRANK GEOFFREY COLLINS
- Graham Malcolm Kingsbury
- James Mathers
- Mark Symes
- Richard Allen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £184k | £164k |
| 30/06/2024 | £159k | £156k |
| 30/06/2023 | £178k | £177k |
| 30/06/2022 | £147k | £152k |
| 30/06/2021 | £37k | £34k |
Common questions
Is LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SW FOUNDATION (CIO) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £85,857, with unrestricted reserves at £41,325. The trustees report that this level of reserves is maintained in line with their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity operated with a net income surplus of £20,308 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SHANTA FOUNDATION | 1 | £99k |
Charities like this
- LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105CE FOUNDATION
- LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SE FOUNDATION
- HORNSEA DISTRICT LIONS CLUB
- LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105N FOUNDATION
- LCI MD 105 FOUNDATION
- LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105CW CHARITY TRUST FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SW FOUNDATION (CIO) | £184k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105CE FOUNDATION | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SE FOUNDATION | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORNSEA DISTRICT LIONS CLUB | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105N FOUNDATION | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LCI MD 105 FOUNDATION | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |