All Lions Clubs are part of an International organization with a worldwide membership of over 1.5 million members in more than 160 countries and geographical locations. Since Lions was introduced to Britain some 45 years ago, the fellowship on Lions Clubs has helped the organization to grow to more than 850 Clubs in Britain and Ireland with a membership of around 22,000.
Motto "WE SERVE"
Lions are:
People who have decided to give something back to their communities.
People who identify needs of others and set about meeting those needs.
People who enjoy working together in fellowship to help those less fortunate than themselves
People who enjoy themselves and include fun in their caring attitude.
Lions Service Activities have resulted in more than £7 million given towards research, training and rehabilitation for the blind, Lions were the originators of the white stick. 356,000 diabetes screening conducted in just one year. The building of hospitals, drug units, community centers, and children's playgrounds. The provision of minibuses, wheelchairs, hospital equipment, ambulances, holidays, Christmas parcels, outings and many other services to thousands of deserving projects and individuals throughout the world.
From the many varied activities organized by individual Lions Clubs, they are able to raise funds to donate to worthy causes. Sometimes as direct payments, more often as much needed equipment paid for by the Lions Clubs and then given to hospitals, the blind or the disabled, also organize social events, outings and holidays for the aged and handicapped. In the Southeast five Clubs have joined together in the last twelve years to raise over £7 million so they can build and equip and run THE LIONS HOSPICE (12 Inpatients and 20 Daycare with a Pain Control Unit) at Northfleet, Kent.
The list of activities is endless just like the fun and satisfaction derived from taking part.
