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title: "Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1186207 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186207. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Billingshurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/billingshurst-and-district-lions-club-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:53:22.407Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1186207) 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 £51,121 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1186207

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Billingshurst

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£51,121

Website

[www.billingshurstlions.org](http://www.billingshurstlions.org/)

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

Promote principles of good citizenship, encourage members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural and social welfare of the community. Provide a forum for discussion of matters of public interest, partisan politics and secular religion will not be debated by members. Promote volunteering, the relief of poverty, humanitarian and disaster relief.Motto, Lions Clubs International: We serve

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

General Charitable Purposes

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Billingshurst 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 Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186207) 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 Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?

Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1186207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186207?

Search 1186207 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 Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO) do?

Promote principles of good citizenship, encourage members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural and social welfare of the community. Provide a forum for discussion of matters of public interest, partisan politics and secular religion will not be debated by members. Promote volunteering, the relief of poverty, humanitarian and disaster relief.Motto, Lions Clubs International: We serve

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

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Billingshurst 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 Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO)?

Billingshurst and District Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.billingshurstlions.org — 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/1186207).