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Lions projects

Where the money and the muscle actually go

Everything below is run by volunteers from the club, often alongside local schools, shops, faith communities and other Lions clubs.

Diabetes

Awareness stalls, screening signposting and fundraising walks that help neighbours spot the risks early and live well with diabetes.

  • Free blood-sugar and blood-pressure checks at our community health stall
  • Walk for Diabetes fundraiser with neighbouring clubs in District 105A
  • Diabetes awareness talks and leaflets at local schools, shuls and community centres
  • Supporting Diabetes UK research and the Lions worldwide Strides programme

Vision

Recycle for Sight: collecting used spectacles from opticians, libraries and places of worship, then sending them to be graded and redistributed where they are needed most.

  • Recycle for Sight — spectacle collection boxes at local opticians, libraries and places of worship
  • Funding cataract operations overseas through Lions Clubs International Foundation
  • Message in a Bottle and large-print materials for residents with sight loss
  • Supporting guide dog training and Vision Aid Overseas

Hunger

Our main hunger work locally includes providing food and serving homeless people. Alongside that we raise funds that help Lions tackle hunger both nationally and around the world.

  • Christmas dinners for homeless people over the festive period
  • Fundraising for Lions Clubs International Foundation hunger and disaster relief
  • Supporting national and worldwide Lions appeals when emergencies strike
  • Occasional collections with other clubs and local partners when a need arises

Environment

Litter picks, tree planting and support for environmental projects that keep Golders Green a green and pleasant place to live.

  • Community litter picks around Golders Green and the surrounding parks
  • Tree and bulb planting days with local schools and residents' associations
  • Spectacle, stamp and printer-cartridge recycling that funds our other projects
  • Supporting Lions worldwide environmental photo and planting campaigns

Childhood cancer

Fundraising for children's cancer care and small practical comforts for young patients and the families beside them through treatment.

  • Fundraising for children's cancer wards and family accommodation costs
  • Comfort packs, toys and books for young patients during treatment
  • Supporting LCIF childhood cancer grants that fund treatment and research
  • Awareness events each September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Disaster relief

Emergency appeals channelled through Lions Clubs International Foundation, so donations reach communities hit by disaster quickly and in full.

  • Emergency appeals sent straight to the Lions Clubs International Foundation Disaster Relief Fund
  • Collecting and funding shelter, water and hygiene kits after major disasters
  • Supporting the Lions humanitarian response for Ukrainian refugees
  • Working with other UK clubs on national emergency appeals

Youth

The Lions Young Ambassador award, school partnerships, youth activities and Message in a Bottle packs that back young people serving their community.

  • The Lions Young Ambassador of the 21st Century award for young people who serve their community
  • Lions Peace Poster and Young Leaders in Service competitions with local schools
  • Sponsoring youth clubs, sports kit and activity days in NW London
  • Mentoring and volunteering opportunities for students needing service hours

Humanitarian efforts

Small, fast community grants, befriending and everyday kindness for people and groups who fall between the cracks of larger funders.

  • Small, fast community grants for individuals and groups who fall between larger funders
  • Befriending visits and telephone calls for isolated older neighbours
  • Supporting our mental health and well-being initiative with awareness events
  • Practical help — accessibility equipment, travel costs and one-off emergency support

Special initiatives we support

Mental health and well-being

raising awareness and campaigning for better support locally

LCIF Disaster Relief Fund

Lions are often first to respond and last to leave

Sight For Kids

free eye health screening for children in underserved communities

Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

grants supporting refugees and those who remain

Need help, or know someone who does?

We consider requests from individuals, families and community groups in and around Golders Green. Requests are handled discreetly and reviewed by club members.

Make a request