SOUTHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO)
Raise funds for local causes and communityOrganise and run events for the benefit of local community
Objects
3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CLUB ARE SUCH PURPOSES AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ENGLAND & WALES, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR:3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP BY:3.1.1.1 PROMOTING THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP.3.1.1.2 ENCOURAGING MEMBERS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND MORAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.3.1.1.3 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.3.1.1.4 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.3.1.1.5 SUPPORTING YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES, AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.3.1.2 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.3.1.3 PROMOTING VOLUNTEERING.3.1.4 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISASTER RELIEF.3.1.5 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.3.1.6 PROMOTING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT; AND/OR3.1.7 PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity displayed a small deficit for the year ended 30 June 2026. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £12,063 as of the period end.
What the accounts disclose
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2026
- Volunteers: 26
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 27
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 4 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 30/06/2024 (received 05/05/2025, 5 days after the 30/04/2025 due date).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/06/2025)
Trustees
- David Richardschair
- ANTHONY WALKER MACDONALD LORIMER
- Peter David Guy
- Sara Hudson
- Simon Peter Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £28k | £28k |
| 30/06/2025 | £27k | £28k |
| 30/06/2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 30/06/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is SOUTHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity displayed a small deficit for the year ended 30 June 2026. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £12,063 as of the period end. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Wokingham United Charities | 1 | £1k |
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- SOUTHWELL AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (CIO)
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHWELL AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTON-SUPER-MARE LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEREFORD LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £63k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWINDON LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £51k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAISTOR AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (CIO) | £38k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |