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title: "The Special Lioness — check charity number 1187356 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Special Lioness a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187356. Disability charity based in Washington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-special-lioness
retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:21:57.403Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Special Lioness is a registered charity (number 1187356) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £163,058 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Special Lioness?

Registered charity number

1187356

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Washington

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£163,058

Website

[thespeciallioness.com](http://thespeciallioness.com/)

## What does The Special Lioness do?

Based in North East offering support groups, holiday play groups, events. Giving families a safe place to meet and enable families living outside the local area an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Creating a safe and accessible place to explore and enable some form of socialisation with other families in the same situation and allow siblings to interact with other siblings

## What causes is The Special Lioness registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Special Lioness yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Special Lioness 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Special Lioness a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Special Lioness is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187356) 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 The Special Lioness's charity number?

The Special Lioness's charity number is 1187356. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1187356?

Search 1187356 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 The Special Lioness do?

Based in North East offering support groups, holiday play groups, events. Giving families a safe place to meet and enable families living outside the local area an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. Creating a safe and accessible place to explore and enable some form of socialisation with other families in the same situation and allow siblings to interact with other siblings

Does The Special Lioness have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Special Lioness. 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 The Special Lioness?

The Special Lioness's website is http://thespeciallioness.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/1187356).