Wetherby District Lions Club
Analysis
Wetherby District Lions Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wetherby. It was registered in April 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Wetherby District Lions Club reported income of £24k and spending of £26k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £17k to £24k (+42%), an average of +9.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Wetherby District Lions Club sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Alexandra Sales Trust (£24k), Helmsley Community Library (£24k) and CLWB Hwyl Henryd (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To raise and disburse charity and welfare grants/funds according to the Constitution of Lions Clubs International and the rules of the Charity Commissioners. To be involved in community activities and projects. To be active locally, nationally and internationally in respect of the aforementioned activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra Sales Trust | Sevenoaks | £24k |
| Helmsley Community Library | York | £24k |
| CLWB Hwyl Henryd | Conwy | £24k |
| Isle of Axholme Lions Club CIO | South Yorkshire | £24k |