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title: "Chichester Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1189674 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chichester Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189674. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chichester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chichester-lions-club-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:04:43.139Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chichester Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1189674) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £45,017 (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 Chichester Lions Club (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1189674

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Chichester

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£45,017

Website

[www.chilions.org.uk](http://www.chilions.org.uk/)

## What does Chichester Lions Club (CIO) do?

The charity receives donations from fundraising activities carried out by volunteers. Funds raised are applied in support of individuals and charities in the local community and projects of Lions International. The charity undertakes work in the field of sight conservation, recycling spectacles for use in developing countries.

## What causes is Chichester Lions Club (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chichester Lions Club (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chichester 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chichester Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chichester Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189674) 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 Chichester Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?

Chichester Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1189674. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189674?

Search 1189674 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 Chichester Lions Club (CIO) do?

The charity receives donations from fundraising activities carried out by volunteers. Funds raised are applied in support of individuals and charities in the local community and projects of Lions International. The charity undertakes work in the field of sight conservation, recycling spectacles for use in developing countries.

Does Chichester Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chichester 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 Chichester Lions Club (CIO)?

Chichester Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.chilions.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/1189674).