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Reading Lions Club (cio)

Also known as: Reading Lions

Reading Lions is a local group of volunteers who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of the Reading community by improving the local environment, helping individuals in times of need, supporting Reading based community groups and local charities. Every penny raised goes into our community projects. Our aim is to serve the people of Reading and make a difference.

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Activities & Mission

Reading Lions is a local group of volunteers who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of the Reading community by improving the local environment, helping individuals in times of need, supporting Reading based community groups and local charities. Every penny raised goes into our community projects. Our aim is to serve the people of Reading and make a difference.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£41,186
Latest Expenditure
£43,337

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.2%
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
£41,186
£43,3370 / 12
2024
£37,530
£47,1040 / 14
2023
£39,028
£51,4980 / 30
2022
£88,372
£46,1200 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reading Lions Club (cio)

What does Reading Lions Club (cio) do?

Reading Lions is a local group of volunteers who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of the Reading community by improving the local environment, helping individuals in times of need, supporting Reading based community groups and local charities. Every penny raised goes into our community projects. Our aim is to serve the people of Reading and make a difference.

How much income did Reading Lions Club (cio) report in 2025?

Reading Lions Club (cio) reported total income of £41k and reported expenditure of £43k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Reading Lions Club (cio) registered as a charity?

Reading Lions Club (cio) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 2021 as charity number 1193075. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Reading Lions Club (cio)?

Reading Lions Club (cio) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rocco Zottarelli. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reading Lions Club (cio) operate?

Reading Lions Club (cio) operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Reading Lions Club (cio) a registered charity?

Yes — Reading Lions Club (cio) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193075.

Details

Address
18 WEST COURT
WEST DRIVE
SONNING
READING
RG4 6GL
Registration Date
12 January 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5170374
Charity Number
1193075

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Trustees

Rocco Zottarelli Chair
David Ebsworth
John Samuel
JOSEPHINE MARY BRIDGET HAMBLIN
Kamaljit Kundhi
Patrick Malcolm Hamblin
Also governs 1 other charity
Sue Mitchell

Also Known As

  • Reading Lions

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14 May 2026
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