--- title: "Otley Lions Club CIO — check charity number 1178597 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Otley Lions Club CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178597. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 5 Mercury Row. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/otley-lions-club-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:44:35.903Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Otley Lions Club CIO is a registered charity (number 1178597) 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 £20,484 (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 Otley Lions Club CIO? Registered charity number 1178597 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 5 Mercury Row Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £20,484 Website [otleylions.com](http://otleylions.com/) ## What does Otley Lions Club CIO do? The advancement of citizenshipPromoting the Voluntary SectorPromoting volunteeringThe relief of poverty and the relief of those in need in particular by providing humanitarian aid and disaster reliefThe advancement of health and the saving of livesPromoting the conservation and improvement of the physical environmentPromoting community participation in healthy recreation ## What causes is Otley Lions Club CIO registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Otley Lions Club CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Otley 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=otley-lions-club-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://otleylions.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Otley Lions Club CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Otley Lions Club CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178597) 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 Otley Lions Club CIO's charity number? Otley Lions Club CIO's charity number is 1178597. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178597? Search 1178597 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 Otley Lions Club CIO do? The advancement of citizenshipPromoting the Voluntary SectorPromoting volunteeringThe relief of poverty and the relief of those in need in particular by providing humanitarian aid and disaster reliefThe advancement of health and the saving of livesPromoting the conservation and improvement of the physical environmentPromoting community participation in healthy recreation Does Otley Lions Club CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Otley 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 Otley Lions Club CIO? Otley Lions Club CIO's website is http://otleylions.com — 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/1178597).