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Registered charity · No. 1193075CIOWest Drive

Reading Lions Club (CIO)

Reading Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in West Drive.

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Reading Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1193075) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £41,186 (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 Reading Lions Club (CIO)?

Registered charity number
1193075
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
West Drive
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£41,186

What does Reading Lions Club (CIO) do?

Reading Lions is a local group of volunteers who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of the Reading community by improving the local environment, helping individuals in times of need, supporting Reading based community groups and local charities. Every penny raised goes into our community projects. Our aim is to serve the people of Reading and make a difference.

What causes is Reading Lions Club (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity?
Yes. Reading Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193075) 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 Reading Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number?
Reading Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1193075. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1193075?
Search 1193075 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 Reading Lions Club (CIO) do?
Reading Lions is a local group of volunteers who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of the Reading community by improving the local environment, helping individuals in times of need, supporting Reading based community groups and local charities. Every penny raised goes into our community projects. Our aim is to serve the people of Reading and make a difference.
Does Reading Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading 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 Reading Lions Club (CIO)?
Reading Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.readinglions.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.