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title: "Harpenden Lions Club CIO — check charity number 1198970 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Harpenden Lions Club CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198970. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Harpenden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harpenden-lions-club-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:34:39.108Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Harpenden Lions Club CIO is a registered charity (number 1198970) 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 £53,386 (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 Harpenden Lions Club CIO?

Registered charity number

1198970

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Harpenden

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£53,386

Website

[www.harpenden-lions.co.uk](http://www.harpenden-lions.co.uk/)

## What does Harpenden Lions Club CIO do?

The Objects of the Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable in England & Wales, including in particular; the advancement of citizenship by promoting the principles of good citizenship; encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community; providing a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest

## What causes is Harpenden Lions Club CIO registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden Lions Club CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden 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 Harpenden Lions Club CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Harpenden Lions Club CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198970) 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 Harpenden Lions Club CIO's charity number?

Harpenden Lions Club CIO's charity number is 1198970. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1198970?

Search 1198970 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 Harpenden Lions Club CIO do?

The Objects of the Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable in England & Wales, including in particular; the advancement of citizenship by promoting the principles of good citizenship; encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community; providing a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest

Does Harpenden Lions Club CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden 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 Harpenden Lions Club CIO?

Harpenden Lions Club CIO's website is http://www.harpenden-lions.co.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/1198970).