--- title: "Bolton Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1212303 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bolton Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212303. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Farnworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bolton-lions-club-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:42:58.845Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bolton Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1212303) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Bolton Lions Club (CIO)? Registered charity number 1212303 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Farnworth ## What does Bolton Lions Club (CIO) do? To help and give aid to the people of the area of Bolton ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bolton 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bolton-lions-club-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bolton Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Bolton Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212303) 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 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. 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/1212303).