--- title: "Stafford Lions Club (CIO) — check charity number 1181780 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stafford Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181780. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stafford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stafford-lions-club-cio retrieved: 2026-08-25T20:58:29.816Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stafford Lions Club (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1181780) 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 £22,386 (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 Stafford Lions Club (CIO)? Registered charity number 1181780 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stafford Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £22,386 Website [www.http://staffordlions.co.uk](http://www.http//staffordlions.co.uk/) ## What does Stafford Lions Club (CIO) do? Stafford Lions engage with their local community to improve the quality of life of many and work in partnership with a wide range of other organisations active in the community. We also assist our international community by working to help conquer blindness, provide youth opportunities, and respond to disaster.Every pound raised goes directly to charity - nothing is taken for administration. ## What causes is Stafford Lions Club (CIO) registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stafford Lions Club (CIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stafford 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=stafford-lions-club-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.http//staffordlions.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stafford Lions Club (CIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Stafford Lions Club (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181780) 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 Stafford Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number? Stafford Lions Club (CIO)'s charity number is 1181780. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181780? Search 1181780 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 Stafford Lions Club (CIO) do? Stafford Lions engage with their local community to improve the quality of life of many and work in partnership with a wide range of other organisations active in the community. We also assist our international community by working to help conquer blindness, provide youth opportunities, and respond to disaster.Every pound raised goes directly to charity - nothing is taken for administration. Does Stafford Lions Club (CIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stafford 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 Stafford Lions Club (CIO)? Stafford Lions Club (CIO)'s website is http://www.http://staffordlions.co.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](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/1181780).