Who are the lions?

All Lions are members of Lions Clubs International, a community service organisation dedicated to the idea that the men and women who live in a community are in the best position to know who needs help and why. Local Clubs are part of the world's largest such organisation, with 1.4 million members serving in some 193 countries. The Association is truly international with no religious or political affiliations of any description

In Gloucester the club currently comprises of 18 like-minded men and women from different walks of life. They are united in their desire to give some of their free time to help those both young and old who are less fortunate than themselves. The majority of time given, and money raised is spent in the Gloucester area. All monies raised are spent on Charitable purposes – none is used on Administration.

What do Lions do?

The principal aim of Lions Clubs is to provide help and funds to those in need, whilst members are able to enjoy the satisfaction, fellowship and fun that can be derived from taking part.  Lions Clubs are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those less fortunate people in our community.  In a typical year some 90% of the money we raise is spent locally.

Locally,

Gloucester Lions Club has supported 36 local families, individuals or groups.

Gloucester Lions Club has provided 43 food parcels for needy families at Christmas.

Gloucester Lions Club has run Race Nights on behalf of numerous organisations including Help for Heroes, Cotswold Hospital Radio and Family Haven.

Gloucester Lions Club has launched a quiz for Junior school pupils. This has developed into a popular event for both the Lions Club members, and the pupils who are selected to represent their respective schools..

On the National and International front:

Gloucester Lions Club has, over recent years, supported the recent Haiti Disaster, the 2005 Niger Crisis (raising £962 through a single days collecting in Gloucester City Centre) the 2004 Tsunami appeal ( £3373.48 collected in two days at Tesco Supermarket, St. Oswalds Road. .) as well as other humanitarian disasters in Kosovo, Turkey, Iran and Mozambique