The Special Lioness
Based in North East offering support groups, holiday play groups, events. Giving families a safe place to meet and enable families living outside the local area an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Creating a safe and accessible place to explore and enable some form of socialisation with other families in the same situation and allow siblings to interact with other siblings
Activities & Mission
Based in North East offering support groups, holiday play groups, events. Giving families a safe place to meet and enable families living outside the local area an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Creating a safe and accessible place to explore and enable some form of socialisation with other families in the same situation and allow siblings to interact with other siblings
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £163,058 | £137,986 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £64,639 | £71,297 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £58,405 | £39,206 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £18,494 | £17,593 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £12,444 | £6,482 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Special Lioness
What does The Special Lioness do?
Based in North East offering support groups, holiday play groups, events. Giving families a safe place to meet and enable families living outside the local area an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Creating a safe and accessible place to explore and enable some form of socialisation with other families in the same situation and allow siblings to interact with other siblings
How much income did The Special Lioness report in 2025?
The Special Lioness reported total income of £163k and reported expenditure of £138k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Special Lioness registered as a charity?
The Special Lioness was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2020 as charity number 1187356. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Special Lioness?
The Special Lioness is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Claire Stewart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Special Lioness operate?
The Special Lioness operates across 7 areas, including Cumbria, Durham, Gateshead and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Special Lioness a registered charity?
Yes — The Special Lioness is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187356.
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Tyne And Wear
NE37 3HL
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