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title: "Melksham Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1191977 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Melksham Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191977. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Melksham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/melksham-lions-club-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:02:37.006Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Melksham Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1191977) 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 £25,392 (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 Melksham Lions Club (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1191977

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Melksham

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£25,392

Website

[www.melkshamlions.org](http://www.melkshamlions.org/)

## What does Melksham Lions Club (CIO) do?

Our main sources of charity income are: Christmas Float Collections at local supermarkets and around the streets, attendance and fairs and fetes with Tombolas and Lucky Dips, Easter Egg and other raffles, and donations from local businesses.

## What causes is Melksham Lions Club (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Melksham Lions Club (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Melksham 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Melksham Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Melksham Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191977) 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 Melksham Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?

Melksham Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1191977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1191977?

Search 1191977 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 Melksham Lions Club (CIO) do?

Our main sources of charity income are: Christmas Float Collections at local supermarkets and around the streets, attendance and fairs and fetes with Tombolas and Lucky Dips, Easter Egg and other raffles, and donations from local businesses.

Does Melksham Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melksham 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 Melksham Lions Club (CIO)?

Melksham Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.melkshamlions.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/1191977).