--- title: "Leam Lane Community Bowling Club — check charity number 1197641 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leam Lane Community Bowling Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197641. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gateshead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leam-lane-community-bowling-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:39:29.236Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leam Lane Community Bowling Club is a registered charity (number 1197641) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £9,887 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Leam Lane Community Bowling Club? Registered charity number 1197641 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gateshead Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £9,887 ## What does Leam Lane Community Bowling Club do? We are an outdoor bowling club that was established in 1955. We are open from April to September for activities.We play in several leagues ladies mens and mixed. We encourage anyone to come along and give bowling a try from aged 6 to 90. We have a great social side day trips out an annual bowling holiday for 49 members.Bingo and fun days. Age UK came into partnership with us 2 years ago ## What causes is Leam Lane Community Bowling Club registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leam Lane Community Bowling Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leam Lane Community Bowling Club 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=leam-lane-community-bowling-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leam Lane Community Bowling Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Leam Lane Community Bowling Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197641) 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 Leam Lane Community Bowling Club's charity number? Leam Lane Community Bowling Club's charity number is 1197641. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197641? Search 1197641 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 Leam Lane Community Bowling Club do? We are an outdoor bowling club that was established in 1955. We are open from April to September for activities.We play in several leagues ladies mens and mixed. We encourage anyone to come along and give bowling a try from aged 6 to 90. We have a great social side day trips out an annual bowling holiday for 49 members.Bingo and fun days. Age UK came into partnership with us 2 years ago Does Leam Lane Community Bowling Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leam Lane Community Bowling Club. 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 Leam Lane Community Bowling Club? Leam Lane Community Bowling Club 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/1197641).