--- title: "Braintree Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1205643 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Braintree Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205643. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Great Notley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/braintree-lions-club-cio retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:20:00.711Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Braintree Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1205643) 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 £27,902 (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 Braintree Lions Club (CIO)? Registered charity number 1205643 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Great Notley Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £27,902 Website [www.braintreelions.org.uk](http://www.braintreelions.org.uk/) ## What does Braintree Lions Club (CIO) do? Raising funds from various activities to provide grants to those in genuine need within the UK . ## What causes is Braintree Lions Club (CIO) registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Braintree Lions Club (CIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Braintree 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=braintree-lions-club-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.braintreelions.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Braintree Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Braintree Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205643) 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 Braintree Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number? Braintree Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1205643. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205643? Search 1205643 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 Braintree Lions Club (CIO) do? Raising funds from various activities to provide grants to those in genuine need within the UK . Does Braintree Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braintree 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 Braintree Lions Club (CIO)? Braintree Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.braintreelions.org.uk — 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/1205643).