PADDOCK WOOD AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB CHARITY TRUST FUND
Our club is a local branch of Lions Clubs International - the world's largest voluntary service organisation with 1.4 million members. We raise money locally to spend locally. We offer financial or practical help to individuals and groups - and also to certain local charities such as Hospice in the Weald.Our club area is roughly bounded by Five Oak Green, Yalding, Staplehurst and Horsmonden.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised a net figure of £14,991.12 from events and received £55.42 in other donations, while donating £16,315.32 to good causes during the year. The trustees maintain a policy to hold separate reserves for day-to-day expenditure and urgent contributions. The filing confirms compliance with statutory requirements and the Statement of Recommended Practice.
What the accounts disclose
“The Club raised a net figure of £14,991.12 from its events during the year and received £55.42 from other donations.” — page 5
“It is the current policy of the trustees to maintain separate reserves to finance day to day expenditure and urgent charitable contributions” — page 6
Trustees
- Trevor Bisdeechair
- ALAN GAUKROGER
- Amber Small
- Dominic Keast
- Keith Firmston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £33k | £34k |
| 30/06/2024 | £34k | £35k |
| 30/06/2023 | £30k | £35k |
| 30/06/2022 | £44k | £22k |
| 30/06/2021 | £6k | £9k |
Common questions
Is PADDOCK WOOD AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB CHARITY TRUST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised a net figure of £14,991.12 from events and received £55.42 in other donations, while donating £16,315.32 to good causes during the year. The trustees maintain a policy to hold separate reserves for day-to-day expenditure and urgent contributions. The filing confirms compliance with statutory requirements and the Statement of Recommended Practice. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.