--- title: "Brecon Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1202722 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brecon Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202722. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Llanwern.. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brecon-lions-club-cio retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:09:01.601Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brecon Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1202722) 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 £1,212 (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 Brecon Lions Club (CIO)? Registered charity number 1202722 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Llanwern. Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £1,212 ## What does Brecon Lions Club (CIO) do? We hold raffles at places such as supermarkets, and at Christmas has a Santa Sleigh on the local shopping centre, where members of the public put funds into a buckets. ## What causes is Brecon Lions Club (CIO) registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brecon Lions Club (CIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brecon 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=brecon-lions-club-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brecon Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Brecon Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202722) 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 Brecon Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number? Brecon Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1202722. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202722? Search 1202722 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 Brecon Lions Club (CIO) do? We hold raffles at places such as supermarkets, and at Christmas has a Santa Sleigh on the local shopping centre, where members of the public put funds into a buckets. Does Brecon Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brecon 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 Brecon Lions Club (CIO)? Brecon 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/1202722).