Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Bridport Lions Club (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registered charity · No. 1212625CIO
Bridport Lions Club (CIO)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bridport Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief.
Register extract · Not yet rated
Visit charity website Check official registration
Work at Bridport Lions Club (CIO)? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.
At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Bridport Lions Club (CIO)?
- Registered charity number
- 1212625
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Five Acres
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
- Website
- www.bridportlionsclub.org
Quick answer
Bridport Lions Club (CIO) (number 1212625) 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 Bridport Lions Club (CIO) do?
Raising funds for charitable purposes.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bridport Lions Club (CIO)
Answers Bridport 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
- Also known as
- Bridport Lions Club
- Where it says it operates
- Dorset
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; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Bridport Lions Club (CIO) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesOverseas Aid/famine Relief
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bridport Lions Club (CIO) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bridport 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 Bridport Lions Club (CIO)?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
Is this your charity?
Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bridport Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Bridport Lions Club (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1212625) 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 Bridport Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?
- Bridport Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1212625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1212625?
- Search 1212625 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 Bridport Lions Club (CIO) do?
- Raising funds for charitable purposes.
- Does Bridport Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridport 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 Bridport Lions Club (CIO)?
- Bridport Lions Club (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.bridportlionsclub.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bridport Lions Club (CIO)?
- The register records Bridport Lions Club (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- When was Bridport Lions Club (CIO) registered as a charity?
- Bridport Lions Club (CIO) was entered on the register on 21 March 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.