Lions Clubs International District 105se Foundation

Lions Clubs International District 105SE Foundation is a registered UK charity governed by volunteer trustees from the Lions network, embodying the global Lions ethos of humanitarian service to alleviate poverty, support visual impairment and eye health, advance child welfare, provide disaster relief, and enhance community physical and social welfare. Operating primarily in South East England, it channels local Lions Clubs' fundraising into high-impact local, national, and international projects, with annual policy reviews ensuring responsiveness to evolving needs under the Charities Act 2011 public benefit requirements. Its distinctive approach blends reactive emergency aid with proactive, sustainable development through partnerships like Lions Sight Conservation Trust, MedicAlert, WaterAid, and UNICEF.

The Foundation prioritizes youth education (e.g., Healthy Schools London, Lifeskills), disability interventions, sight conservation, humanitarian relief, and capacity-building for disadvantaged children, health-challenged individuals, and disaster-struck communities. It supports project funding, equipment, educational materials, core costs, and capital aligned with club-led initiatives, favoring measurable, community-led outcomes.

Eligibility is strictly limited to recognized Lions Clubs in District 105SE serving South East England communities; external charities or individuals must partner via a local club—no unsolicited applications accepted. Typical grants range from £500 to £5,000 (most £1,000–£3,000), with occasional larger awards for major interventions. Applications, submitted through clubs with project summaries, budgets, and need evidence, are reviewed quarterly at District Board meetings; next deadline is Spring 2025 (six weeks prior). No religious restrictions apply, and its unique Lions-connected model enables flexible multi-year or rapid-response funding, differentiating it as a grassroots-to-global intermediary.