Grants Awarded
Morley & District Lions Club have supported many charities and good causes and are proud to have donated tens of thousands of pounds since our formation in 1978.
Beneficiaries of the Club's account include local, national and international causes in line with our values 'To Serve'.
You can read more about some of those that we have supported below:
February 2023
Turkey & Syria Earthquake Appeal
£500
Donated to the LCIF Appeal following the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Lions in Turkey are supporting families on the ground.
February 2023
Medic Alert Appeal
£300
Supported the Lions Medic Alert Appeal which offers peace of mind to parents and carers of children with an underlying medical condition.
January 2023
Martin House Children's Hospice
£500
Supporting other Lions Clubs in our Zone to contribute to a Sanctuary Garden at their hospice in Boston Spa.
March 2022
The LCIF Ukraine Appeal
£500
A donation on behalf of our club to our Lions District Appeal in aid of Ukraine.
March 2022
A cool donation...
Fridge Freezer
We purchased a fridge freezer for a family within our district who was in desperate need and had been without a fridge freezer for a number of weeks.
December 2021
A bit of help...
Washing Machine
We worked with WF3 Kindness to help out a young, single Mum in East Ardsley who was going through an incredibly difficult time when her washing machine packed in just weeks before Christmas.
December 2021
Christmas Toy Appeal
Gifts for 50 children
We collected toys and gifts for children within our district that without some help and support would not have received a gift from Father Christmas on the big day.
December 2021
Christmas Toy Appeal
Gifts for 50 children
We distributed Christmas gifts for the children of the families we have supported throughout the year, including a new baby doll, pram, accessories and even handmade knitted clothes!
December 2021
LCC Neighbourhood Team
£1000.00
We continued our long standing relationship with the Leeds City Council Neighbourhood Team by donating £1000 for them to hold and issue to local people in need and in a crisis situation.
Throughout 2021
Supporting Local Foodbanks
Over £1,500
We purchased food, made cash donations and volunteered at several local food banks to enable them to support local families in need.
Christmas 2020
A Christmas Wish
Specially Adapted Trike
We worked with WF3 Kindness and Father Christmas on this very special mission to get 10 year old Lizzie from East Ardsley a specially adapted trike delivered on Christmas Day!
July 2020
Local Food Banks
£240
Support of funding for local food banks to enable them to provide food hampers and kindness packages to local people during lockdown.
July 2020
WF3 Kindness
£200
Support of funding for WF3 Kindness to enable them to provide food hampers and kindness packages to local people during lockdown.
June 2020
LCC Neighbourhood Team
£1000
Support of funding for the local Neighbourhood Team to assist with supporting local people with urgent needs.
2020/2021
Candlelighters
£8,375.00
We donated £8,375.00 to children's cancer charity, Candlelighters, from a series of fundraising activities held throughout the year.