Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) (number 1178508) 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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) do?
The Club operates locally. Individuals, Groups, and Charities are eligible for Grants . The Club also subscribes to LCI Disaster Fund. Collaboration and liaison with schools, surgeries, hospital, clubs, charities and agencies ensure promotion of good citizenship. Fundraising includes annual Fun Run, Fun Swim, Golf Day, Easter Egg Raffle, and collections. Social events also generate extra funds.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)
Answers Lions Club of Dorchester & District (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 does not record Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (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
Also known as
Dorchester Lions
Where it says it operates
Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; 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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO).
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What should you check before donating to Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)?
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Is Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1178508) 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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)'s charity number?
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)'s charity number is 1178508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178508?
Search 1178508 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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) do?
The Club operates locally. Individuals, Groups, and Charities are eligible for Grants . The Club also subscribes to LCI Disaster Fund. Collaboration and liaison with schools, surgeries, hospital, clubs, charities and agencies ensure promotion of good citizenship. Fundraising includes annual Fun Run, Fun Swim, Golf Day, Easter Egg Raffle, and collections. Social events also generate extra funds.
Does Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lions Club of Dorchester & District (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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)?
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.lionsdorchester.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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)?
The register does not record Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO)'s trustees paid?
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (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 Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) registered as a charity?
Lions Club of Dorchester & District (CIO) was entered on the register on 24 May 2018.