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title: "Wetherby District Lions Club — check charity number 1166656 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wetherby District Lions Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166656. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Walshford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wetherby-district-lions-club
retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:01:06.014Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wetherby District Lions Club is a registered charity (number 1166656) 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 £24,458 (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 Wetherby District Lions Club?

Registered charity number

1166656

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Walshford

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£24,458

Website

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

## What does Wetherby District Lions Club do?

To raise and disburse charity and welfare grants/funds according to the Constitution of Lions Clubs International and the rules of the Charity Commissioners. To be involved in community activities and projects. To be active locally, nationally and internationally in respect of the aforementioned activities.

## What causes is Wetherby District Lions Club registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wetherby District Lions Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wetherby District Lions Club 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 Wetherby District Lions Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wetherby District Lions Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166656) 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 Wetherby District Lions Club's charity number?

Wetherby District Lions Club's charity number is 1166656. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1166656?

Search 1166656 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 Wetherby District Lions Club do?

To raise and disburse charity and welfare grants/funds according to the Constitution of Lions Clubs International and the rules of the Charity Commissioners. To be involved in community activities and projects. To be active locally, nationally and internationally in respect of the aforementioned activities.

Does Wetherby District Lions Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wetherby District Lions Club. 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 Wetherby District Lions Club?

Wetherby District Lions Club's website is http://www.wetherbylions.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/1166656).