--- title: "John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot — check charity number 227163 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 227163. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-lyon-for-the-poor-of-prescot retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:20:25.785Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot is a registered charity (number 227163) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot? Registered charity number 227163 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot 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=john-lyon-for-the-poor-of-prescot&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot a legitimate charity? Yes. John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 227163) 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 John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot's charity number? John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot's charity number is 227163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 227163? Search 227163 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 John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot do? John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot. 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 John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot? John Lyon for the Poor of Prescot 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/227163).