Castle Bromwich & District Lions Club Charitable Trust Fund
Charity 1150293
http://www.castlebromwichlions.org.uk
Overview
Summary
Castle Bromwich & District Lions Club Charitable Trust Fund appears to operate as a locally rooted civic connector rather than a specialist service provider. It combines community fundraising, volunteer capacity and small-scale financial support, using a broad charitable remit to respond to varied local needs. Its distinctive role may be less about owning a single issue and more about converting social activity, local visibility and Lions networks into flexible practical help for people, groups and events.
Operational geography
Coverage: District
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The evidence supports a local, Castle Bromwich-and-district operational identity rather than a Birmingham-wide service model, but Castle Bromwich itself and the club's regular meeting venue at Arden Hall are outside the supplied Birmingham area list.
- The charity's registered address is in Birmingham, but it appears to be a residential correspondence address and does not by itself establish a service-delivery or operational site.
- The official website describes marshal support at Alexander Stadium and Cannon Hill Park, but the location-specific content was last updated on 7 June 2017 and does not demonstrate that work at either Birmingham site remains current.
- The latest supplied activity return, for the year ended 30 June 2025, confirms continuing volunteer driving, marshaling, fundraising and support to local organisations, but does not identify the Birmingham wards in which these activities took place.
- Partnerships with Age UK/Age Concern and other supported organisations materially extend the club's reach, but the available evidence does not identify current service locations or beneficiary catchments within Birmingham.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme, event calendar, annual report or social-media record identifying the locations of volunteer driving, marshaling, Christmas collections, fundraising stalls and senior citizens' events.
- Confirmation from the club or Age UK/Age Concern of the current Friday Club operating area and the broader area from which the club collects participants.
- Current details from recipient organisations or the charity of grants, practical support and event partnerships delivered in Birmingham, including venue or ward.
Areas of work
- Disability
- Environment/conservation/heritage
- General Charitable Purposes
- Other Charitable Purposes
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- Other Defined Groups
- People With Disabilities
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- Other Charitable Activities
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Other Finance
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A flexible local-response fund backed by volunteer action
The organisation appears to use both money and practical help, allowing it to respond to needs that may not fit a single service category. Its broad objects give it unusual latitude, while Lions Club approval creates a member-led decision point.
Why it matters
This helps explain how the organisation can support diverse causes while remaining locally accountable. It may be particularly valuable where modest funding, transport, event support or introductions are needed quickly.
Show evidence
“The trust may apply funds for any purpose charitable in England and Wales, subject to approval by the Lions Club at a Lions Club meeting.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity makes grants to individuals and organisations, provides finance, human resources and services.”
Source:Charity Commission“The club provides volunteer drivers, marshals, collectors and other assistance for local events, organisations and charities.”
Source:Organisation
Fundraising is also a mechanism for civic participation
Its events appear to do more than generate income: they create repeated, accessible points of contact between residents, businesses, supporters and local causes. The organisation may therefore build social ties alongside charitable resources.
Why it matters
An organisation with this role can strengthen local civic infrastructure even where its individual grants or activities are relatively small.
Show evidence
“Fundraising includes Christmas collections, community stalls, fetes, car boots, quizzes, barn dances, fashion shows and ferret racing.”
Source:Organisation“The club thanks residents, supporters, businesses, organisations and fellow Lions Clubs for help and encouragement.”
Source:Organisation“Social events are open to members and friends.”
Source:Organisation
Its contribution spans generations and functions as a bridge between community groups
The organisation appears to connect support for older residents, young people, disability-related activity and other voluntary bodies. This suggests a bridging role across groups that might otherwise operate separately.
Why it matters
Understanding these cross-group connections may reveal partnership opportunities, particularly between youth, older-age, health and community-event organisations.
Show evidence
“The club provides drivers for elderly residents to attend the Age Concern Friday Club and organises an annual pensioners party.”
Source:Organisation“Reported support includes a Brownie pack trip, 126th Birmingham Scout Group, disability games and local charities.”
Source:Organisation“The charity helps children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public.”
Source:Charity Commission
- The scale, frequency and geographic distribution of grants, volunteering and beneficiary reach are not provided.
- It is unclear how priorities are chosen, whether needs are identified proactively, or how outcomes are assessed.
- The website content was marked as updated in 2017, so the current status of specific activities and partnerships is uncertain.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts and grant lists showing amounts, recipients, repeat support and current priorities.
- Evidence from beneficiary organisations and volunteers on the practical value, reliability and distinctiveness of the club's support.
- Current membership, volunteer capacity and event participation data.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Christmas Collections & fundraisers, Fetes, Car boots & Quizzes. Senior Citizens Party Night & Brownie pack trip. Donated to Seeds of Hope, Around Again Social Supermarket, BHF & RBL charities, Arrive Alive, 126th Bham Scout Group, MacMillan, Kids Cancer charity Regular Volunteer Drivers for Age UK, marshals, collectors and other assistance for local events, organisations and charities
Charity objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE TRUST FUND AND ITS INCOME UPON TRUST TO APPLY THEM FOR ANY PURPOSE WHICH IS CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES WHETHER FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OF PEOPLE OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY OTHER ORGANISATION ESTABLISHED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ("THE OBJECTS") PROVIDED ALWAYS THAT THE TRUSTEES SHALL NOT APPLY THE TRUST FUND OR ANY PART THEREOF WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE APPROVAL OF THE LIONS CLUB AT A LIONS CLUB MEETING.