--- title: "City of Southend on Sea Lions Club — check charity number 1182521 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City of Southend on Sea Lions Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182521. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leigh-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-southend-on-sea-lions-club retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:01:00.590Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City of Southend on Sea Lions Club is a registered charity (number 1182521) 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 £10,654 (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 City of Southend on Sea Lions Club? Registered charity number 1182521 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Leigh-on-Sea Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £10,654 Website [www.southendlions.org](http://www.southendlions.org/) ## What does City of Southend on Sea Lions Club do? The Club serves the local community as well as people internationally. They work with people who are elderly, disabled and / or have disadvantaged benefits, also the wider community by making Southend on Sea a better place to live and work. They also make grants to some national and international appeals (e.g. to relieve poverty, respond to disabilities), extending the public benefit overseas. ## What causes is City of Southend on Sea Lions Club registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Southend on Sea Lions Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Southend on Sea Lions Club 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=city-of-southend-on-sea-lions-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southendlions.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City of Southend on Sea Lions Club a legitimate charity? Yes. City of Southend on Sea Lions Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182521) 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 City of Southend on Sea Lions Club's charity number? City of Southend on Sea Lions Club's charity number is 1182521. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182521? Search 1182521 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 City of Southend on Sea Lions Club do? The Club serves the local community as well as people internationally. They work with people who are elderly, disabled and / or have disadvantaged benefits, also the wider community by making Southend on Sea a better place to live and work. They also make grants to some national and international appeals (e.g. to relieve poverty, respond to disabilities), extending the public benefit overseas. Does City of Southend on Sea Lions Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Southend on Sea Lions Club. 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 City of Southend on Sea Lions Club? City of Southend on Sea Lions Club's website is http://www.southendlions.org — 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/1182521).