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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1178508
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Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1178508. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “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…” Its charitable objects are: “1.1 the objects of the Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable in England & Wales, including in particular:1.1.1 the advancement of citizenship by:1.1.1.1 promoting the principles of good citizenship;1.1.1.2 encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare…” In the year to 30 Jun 2025 it reported income of £9,268 and spending of £7,786.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,268
Latest spending
£7,786
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAmateur sportEconomic / community development / employmentRecreationOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £9,268 | £7,786 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £12.3k | £13.9k |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £11.5k | £10.3k |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £15.1k | £16k |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £7,797 | £6,068 |
Charitable objects
1.1 the objects of the Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable in England & Wales, including in particular:1.1.1 the advancement of citizenship by:1.1.1.1 promoting the principles of good citizenship;1.1.1.2 encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community;1.1.1.3 providing a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by members;1.1.1.4 encouraging service-minded people to serve their community without personal reward and encouraging the promotion of high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours; 1.1.1.5 supporting youth to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals;1.1.2 promoting the voluntary sector for the public benefit by associating with local authorities in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation to improve the conditions of life of people in local, national and international communities;1.1.3 promoting volunteering;1.1.4 the relief of poverty and the relief of those in need in particular by providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief;1.1.5 the advancement of health or the saving of lives by preventing avoidable blindness, assisting disabled people to lead…
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Also known as
- Dorchester Lions
- Trustees
- 4
What Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) funds
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, amateur sport, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £54.1k in total.
How to apply to Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (lionsdorchester.org.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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio)
Is Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) give each year?
The register does not break out Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio)'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 £7,786. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.8k a year.
How large is Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio)?
In its latest reported year Lions Club of Dorchester & District (Cio) reported income of £9,268 and spending of £7,786.
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