--- title: "Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club — check charity number 1177748 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177748. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Jack Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/windermere-and-ambleside-lions-club retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:21:09.013Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club is a registered charity (number 1177748) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £24,190 (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 Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club? Registered charity number 1177748 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Jack Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £24,190 Website [www.lakeslions.co.uk](http://www.lakeslions.co.uk/) ## What does Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club do? The club endeavours to raise fund with various event throughout the year. the objects are to support local and Lion's charities. Fund raising events are in the areas of Windermere and Ambleside but grants are made to worthy causes in the South Cumbria Area and internationally through the Lions Club International Foundation. ## What causes is Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Windermere and Ambleside 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) ## 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=windermere-and-ambleside-lions-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lakeslions.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177748) 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 Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club's charity number? Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club's charity number is 1177748. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177748? Search 1177748 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 Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club do? The club endeavours to raise fund with various event throughout the year. the objects are to support local and Lion's charities. Fund raising events are in the areas of Windermere and Ambleside but grants are made to worthy causes in the South Cumbria Area and internationally through the Lions Club International Foundation. Does Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Windermere and Ambleside 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 Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club? Windermere and Ambleside Lions Club's website is http://www.lakeslions.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/1177748).