Watford Lions Club (CIO)
Analysis
Watford Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in January 2020, 6 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 2026, Watford Lions Club (CIO) reported income of £43k and spending of £42k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £33k to £43k (+30%), an average of +6.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Watford Lions Club (CIO) sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 2nd Exeter (St Michael's) Scout Group (£43k), Hunstanton and District Round Table 615 Charitable Trust (£43k) and Mountnessing Village Hall (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity raises funds from general public and donors by holding events and carrying out projects. They make donations to support disaster relief and projects around Watford area from the funds raised and they also take part in community services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Exeter (St Michael's) Scout Group | Exeter | £43k |
| Hunstanton and District Round Table 615 Charitable Trust | King's Lynn | £43k |
| Mountnessing Village Hall | Essex | £43k |
| Brackley & District Round Table 1037 | Northamptonshire | £43k |