Despite the challenges of working during the height of the Covid epidemic in the UK, and especially as it developed in
the Bradford and Keighley areas, Community Lions Foundation are pleased to report that we did not have to access the
government furlough scheme (to maintain our provision to those who most needed it). Indeed, we were able to adapt
and expand our services (to include also a greater number of not in education at-risk young people) by working with
community partners (e.g. secondary schools, Keighley Council, and local parents, carers, and youth services) to ensure
mutual financial sustainability. During this financial year, our income from public sector grants has increased and,
despite the additional cost of ensuring we followed strict national and local Covid restrictions and safety guidelines, we
were able to maintain a £59,343 (2021: £52,068) reserve amount.
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