Biggleswade Sandy Lions Club (C Io)
Analysis
Biggleswade Sandy Lions Club (C Io) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedfordshire. It was registered in January 2021, 5 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, Biggleswade Sandy Lions Club (C Io) reported income of £33k and spending of £21k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income grew from £21k to £33k (+53%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Biggleswade Sandy Lions Club (C Io) sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Haywood Road Community Association (£32k), The Bobby Ball Foundation (£33k) and Girlguiding Hagley Division (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Emergency help for local people in need and funding support for local food banksGrants and projects to support deserving causes in the Biggleswade Sandy areaEasy access to your medical details, in an emergency. Youth and Environmental projectsSocial outings for disadvantaged children, families, and the elderlyEvents for the enjoyment of the community, to raise funds for our work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Haywood Road Community Association | Nottingham | £32k |
| The Bobby Ball Foundation | Lytham St Annes | £33k |
| Girlguiding Hagley Division | West Midlands | £32k |
| Forest of Dean Lions Club (CIO) | Lydney | £33k |