UK funding workspaceBedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 282588
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Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 282588. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “Bedford Lions Club raises money through various fund raising projects throughout the year especially with activities at Christmas, Easter Egg Raffles and a Race Night. In addition we run events during the year and attend outside events with a candy floss machine.” Its charitable objects are: “For such charitable purpose or purposes according to the laws of England and Wales in and within the area from time to time comprising the territorial area of the Club throughout the United Kingdom and the republic of eire or elsewhere and/or to or for the benefit of such one or more charitable bodies, trusts…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £4,286 and spending of £3,908.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,286
Latest spending
£3,908
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £4,286 | £3,908 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £3,741 | £1,797 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £9,153 | £5,802 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £7,618 | £5,334 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £4,610 | £944 |
Charitable objects
For such charitable purpose or purposes according to the laws of England and Wales in and within the area from time to time comprising the territorial area of the Club throughout the United Kingdom and the republic of eire or elsewhere and/or to or for the benefit of such one or more charitable bodies, trusts, associations institutions or organisations.
Where it operates
Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Trustees
- 2
What Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund funds
Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £17.8k in total.
How to apply to Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bedfordlions.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Is Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.
Does Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £3,908. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,557 a year.
How large is Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund?
In its latest reported year Bedford Lions Club Charity Trust Fund reported income of £4,286 and spending of £3,908.
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