Is Bolton Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bolton Lions Club (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1212303) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bolton Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?

Bolton Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1212303. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212303?

Search 1212303 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.

Does Bolton Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton 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 Bolton Lions Club (CIO)?

Bolton Lions Club (CIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Bolton Lions Club (CIO) registered as a charity?

Bolton Lions Club (CIO) was entered on the register on 26 February 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1212303CIO

Bolton Lions Club (CIO)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bolton Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Bolton Lions Club (CIO)?

Registered charity number: 1212303
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Farnworth

Quick answer

Bolton Lions Club (CIO) (number 1212303) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bolton Lions Club (CIO) do?

To help and give aid to the people of the area of Bolton

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bolton Lions Club (CIO)

Answers Bolton Lions Club (CIO) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 February 2025
Where it says it operates: Bolton

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Bolton Lions Club (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton Lions Club (CIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bolton Lions Club (CIO). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bolton Lions Club (CIO)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bolton Lions Club (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1212303) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bolton Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?: Bolton Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1212303. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1212303?: Search 1212303 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 Bolton Lions Club (CIO) do?: To help and give aid to the people of the area of Bolton
Does Bolton Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton 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 Bolton Lions Club (CIO)?: Bolton Lions Club (CIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bolton Lions Club (CIO) registered as a charity?: Bolton Lions Club (CIO) was entered on the register on 26 February 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.