Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation
Analysis
Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sale. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation reported income of £126k and spending of £139k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £41k to £126k (+208%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 89%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Facial Palsy UK (£126k), Kingston Women's Centre (£126k) and The Inspire Arts Trust (£126k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To benefit those working or studying in Swinton and Greater Manchester, in advancing education, health, amateur sport and local heritage.(1) Education via appropriate projects. (2) Health via sporting activity and encouraging healthy lifestyles.(3) Amateur sport participation, especially rugby league.(4) Advance and protect the Heritage of Swinton Lions RLFC and the town of Swinton.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Palsy UK | Peterborough | £126k |
| Kingston Women's Centre | Kingston upon Thames | £126k |
| The Inspire Arts Trust | Bristol | £126k |
| The Oases Foundation International | Leytonstone | £126k |