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Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio)

Also known as: Dorchester Lions

The Club operates locally. Individuals, Groups, and Charities are eligible for Grants . The Club also subscribes to LCI Disaster Fund. Collaboration and liaison with schools, surgeries, hospital, clubs, charities and agencies ensure promotion of good citizenship. Fundraising includes annual Fun Run, Fun Swim, Golf Day, Easter Egg Raffle, and collections. Social events also generate extra funds.

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Activities & Mission

The Club operates locally. Individuals, Groups, and Charities are eligible for Grants . The Club also subscribes to LCI Disaster Fund. Collaboration and liaison with schools, surgeries, hospital, clubs, charities and agencies ensure promotion of good citizenship. Fundraising includes annual Fun Run, Fun Swim, Golf Day, Easter Egg Raffle, and collections. Social events also generate extra funds.

Grants

Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£7,786
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment, recreation and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,268
Latest Expenditure
£7,786

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 84.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£9,268
£7,7860 / 16
2024
£12,257
£13,8860 / 6
2023
£11,489
£10,3190 / 15
2022
£15,085
£16,0450 / 20
2021
£7,797
£6,0680 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio)

What does Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) do?

The Club operates locally. Individuals, Groups, and Charities are eligible for Grants . The Club also subscribes to LCI Disaster Fund. Collaboration and liaison with schools, surgeries, hospital, clubs, charities and agencies ensure promotion of good citizenship. Fundraising includes annual Fun Run, Fun Swim, Golf Day, Easter Egg Raffle, and collections. Social events also generate extra funds.

How much income did Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) report in 2025?

Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) reported total income of £9k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) registered as a charity?

Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2018 as charity number 1178508. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio)?

Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sara Jane Braithwaite. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) operate?

Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) a registered charity?

Yes — Lions Club Of Dorchester & District (cio) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178508.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 May 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5112807
Charity Number
1178508

Trustees

Sara Jane Braithwaite Chair
Anita Harries
Elise Helen Gatehouse
Graham Philip Caves

Also Known As

  • Dorchester Lions

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26 October 2026
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