Penrith Lions Club (CIO)
Analysis
Penrith Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in July 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2026, Penrith Lions Club (CIO) reported income of £18k and spending of £26k, spending 144% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £15k to £18k (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 149%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Penrith Lions Club (CIO) sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include A'ishah Mavis Foundation (£18k), Hal Trust (£18k) and The Rosen Charitable Trust (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide help to disadvantaged individuals and groups within the Eden District, UK and Worldwide where appropriate. We raise funds locally through a number of fund raising events to carry out these activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| A'ishah Mavis Foundation | London | £18k |
| Hal Trust | London | £18k |
| The Rosen Charitable Trust | London | £18k |
| Lancaster and Morecambe Lions Club (CIO) | Morecambe | £18k |