Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) (number 1185328) 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 Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) do?
Our policy is to give grants at the discretion of the members of Chelmsford Lions Club following investigation and recommendation of the Trustees. Whilst in general there are no restrictions on the purpose for which a grant can be given applications for capital projects and core funding are not normally considered. Applications from Chelmsford and surrounding areas are normally given priority.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)
Answers Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Chelmsford 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
Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
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 Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO).
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1185328) 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 Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?
Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1185328. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185328?
Search 1185328 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 Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) do?
Our policy is to give grants at the discretion of the members of Chelmsford Lions Club following investigation and recommendation of the Trustees. Whilst in general there are no restrictions on the purpose for which a grant can be given applications for capital projects and core funding are not normally considered. Applications from Chelmsford and surrounding areas are normally given priority.
Does Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)?
Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.chelmsfordlionsclub.org.uk. 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 Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)?
The register records Chelmsford 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.
Are Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)'s trustees paid?
Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) registered as a charity?
Chelmsford Lions Club (CIO) was entered on the register on 16 September 2019.