Cranleigh and District Lions Club (CIO)

The club supports a wide spectrum of causes, including mental health, poverty and hardship, children and youth services, and community development. Funding covers project costs, equipment, emergency relief, community events, and hardship assistance. The focus is firmly local, with support directed to the Cranleigh and surrounding Surrey district, helping small grassroots organisations and individuals who serve the local community. They fund practical interventions that address identified needs, such as life-saving equipment or family aid, and occasionally support wider Lions projects.

Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community groups, schools, and individuals, with a direct link to Cranleigh and the surrounding Surrey district. The club prioritises small, grassroots organisations and individuals over larger entities, unless the work is hyper-local. Beneficiaries include children, young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, and the general public. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, and there is no religious restriction.

The club does not support long-term core costs or activities that fall outside the local area. Funding is typically for one-off or practical needs rather than ongoing operational expenses.

The club provides one-off grants for practical needs, with a preference for small, grassroots initiatives. They welcome unsolicited applications and are known for their hands-on, event-driven fundraising, which allows them to respond quickly to identified community gaps. All resources are managed by unpaid trustees, ensuring that funds go directly to charitable purposes.