Maidstone Lions Club
Analysis
Maidstone Lions Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in April 2019, 7 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Maidstone Lions Club reported income of £40k and spending of £32k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £29k to £40k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Maidstone Lions Club sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Connor Downs Residents' Association (£40k), Ringwood and District Round Table Number 643 (£40k) and Chofhs Youth Group (£40k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Members and friends undertake a number of fundraising,community service and social events throughout the year. Based on recommendations of the welfare committee the charity makes donations to individuals and organisations within the local community and also supports Lions national and international projects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Downs Residents' Association | Hayle | £40k |
| Ringwood and District Round Table Number 643 | Hampshire | £40k |
| Chofhs Youth Group | Cumbria | £40k |
| Friends of Ladybankes Association | Middlesex | £40k |