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Welfare Outreach – Witney and beyond
West Oxfordshire is regarded as a prosperous area, nevertheless there are people who find themselves in need of assistance. The Witney Lions Club (CIO) Welfare Committee is responsible for considering requests for assistance and endeavours to help in all areas of the community. This is made possible by the work done by our Fund Raising Committee.
Apart from our annual Dreamscheme grants, since July 2022, we have been able to issue grants to support the following:
Decorating kitchen & lounge of elderly disabled individual – £400
Books for North Kidlington School – £250
Christmas parcels for Witney Mental Health Team – £39 (plus donations by members)
2 x Christmas food parcels for single parent families – £50 each
Christmas Present for a single parent child – £100
Thames Valley Air Ambulance – £60
Bedding and Kettle for a single parent family – donated by members
TV and Toaster for victim of domestic violence – donated by members
Disability Pushchair with water proof cover – £329.94
Disability Pushchair with water proof cover – £302.99
Witney Food Bank – £500
None of this would be possible without the generous support of the people within West Oxfordshire, the club members and Friends of Lions thank you.
We feel that our efforts have made a significant contribution to many people in the fifty plus years that the club has been in existence.
You can contact our Welfare Outreach here welfare@witneylions.org.uk
Lions Club International
While each Lions club has its own service focus, there are five global causes of particular interest around the world. These are areas of need identified, and voted on, by members and supported by our association and foundation.
- We serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those diagnosed.
- We serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired.
- We serve to ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods.
- We serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities.
- Lions and Leos provide support for the needs of children and families affected by childhood cancer through impactful service activities.