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 is serving Christmas dinners to 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.