--- title: "Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1180196 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180196. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ryde. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/iow-ryde-lions-club-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:25:54.608Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1180196) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £11,908 (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 Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO)? Registered charity number 1180196 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ryde Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £11,908 ## What does Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) do? Ryde Lions Club, Isle of Wight, serves the local community and surrounding areas as well as helping people internationally.We do fundraising activities, such as BBQs, local cinema, and quiz evenings, which enable us to offer a grant policy for those in our community. We help in the organisation of PSA testing events, which have helped in the early detection of prostate cancer. ## What causes is Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Iow (Ryde) 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=iow-ryde-lions-club-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180196) 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 Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number? Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1180196. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180196? Search 1180196 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 Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) do? Ryde Lions Club, Isle of Wight, serves the local community and surrounding areas as well as helping people internationally.We do fundraising activities, such as BBQs, local cinema, and quiz evenings, which enable us to offer a grant policy for those in our community. We help in the organisation of PSA testing events, which have helped in the early detection of prostate cancer. Does Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Iow (Ryde) 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 Iow (Ryde) Lions Club (CIO)? Iow (Ryde) 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/1180196).