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title: "Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1194156 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194156. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lowestoft. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beccles-and-district-lions-club-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:09:13.947Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1194156) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £10,710 (year ending 2024-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1194156

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lowestoft

Latest income (year ending 2024-06-30)

£10,710

Website

[www.beccleslions.club](http://www.beccleslions.club/)

## What does Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) do?

To raise funds to enable financial and other assistance to needy persons and organisations in our local community and also to Lions International projects.

## What causes is Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194156) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?

Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1194156. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1194156?

Search 1194156 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) do?

To raise funds to enable financial and other assistance to needy persons and organisations in our local community and also to Lions International projects.

Does Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO)?

Beccles and District Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.beccleslions.club — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194156).