--- title: "Lancashire First CIO — check charity number 1197245 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lancashire First CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197245. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Nelson. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lancashire-first-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:13:31.230Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lancashire First CIO is a registered charity (number 1197245) 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. Its latest reported income was £154,288 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Lancashire First CIO? Registered charity number 1197245 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Nelson Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £154,288 Website [WWW.LANCASHIREFIRST.ORG](http://www.lancashirefirst.org/) ## What does Lancashire First CIO do? Working with of individuals with learning disabilities, their families and carers by the provision of appropriate workshops, events and activities. This includes operation of a shop which as well as providing funds also is there to give work opportunities and experience to our beneficiaries ## What causes is Lancashire First CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lancashire First CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lancashire First 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=lancashire-first-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lancashirefirst.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lancashire First CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Lancashire First CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197245) 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 Lancashire First CIO's charity number? Lancashire First CIO's charity number is 1197245. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197245? Search 1197245 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 Lancashire First CIO do? Working with of individuals with learning disabilities, their families and carers by the provision of appropriate workshops, events and activities. This includes operation of a shop which as well as providing funds also is there to give work opportunities and experience to our beneficiaries Does Lancashire First CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lancashire First 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 Lancashire First CIO? Lancashire First CIO's website is http://WWW.LANCASHIREFIRST.ORG — 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/1197245).