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title: "East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1179721 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179721. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Grinstead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-grinstead-district-lions-club-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:57:12.863Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1179721) 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 £40,981 (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 East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1179721

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

East Grinstead

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£40,981

Website

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

## What does East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) do?

East Grinstead and District Lions Club (CIO) operates in the East Grinstead and surrounding areas in Sussex, Surrey and Kent, raising funds though activities by organising local events such as our May fair, Donkey Derby, Swim Night and selling secondhand books at the local Railway stations. These funds are then used to mainly provide grants for the benefit of those in need in the local community.

## What causes is East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Grinstead & District 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179721) 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 East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?

East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1179721. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179721?

Search 1179721 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 East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) do?

East Grinstead and District Lions Club (CIO) operates in the East Grinstead and surrounding areas in Sussex, Surrey and Kent, raising funds though activities by organising local events such as our May fair, Donkey Derby, Swim Night and selling secondhand books at the local Railway stations. These funds are then used to mainly provide grants for the benefit of those in need in the local community.

Does East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Grinstead & District 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 East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO)?

East Grinstead & District Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.eastgrinsteadlions.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/1179721).