--- title: "Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1174974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174974. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 257 Alcester Road South. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/garforth-district-lions-club-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:12.880Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1174974) 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 £24,714 (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 Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO)? Registered charity number 1174974 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 257 Alcester Road South Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £24,714 ## What does Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) do? Garforth & District Lions club operate in town of Garforth and surrounding villages. We raise funds at an annual Gala, Beer Festival and on a Christmas street collection. The funds are used in our district to help the elderly, youth groups and those in need in the area. We also donate towards international projects through Lions clubs International Foundation. ## What causes is Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Garforth & 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. [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=garforth-district-lions-club-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174974) 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 Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number? Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1174974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174974? Search 1174974 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 Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) do? Garforth & District Lions club operate in town of Garforth and surrounding villages. We raise funds at an annual Gala, Beer Festival and on a Christmas street collection. The funds are used in our district to help the elderly, youth groups and those in need in the area. We also donate towards international projects through Lions clubs International Foundation. Does Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Garforth & 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 Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO)? Garforth & District Lions Club (CIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1174974).