Farnham Lions Club (CIO)

The trust funds youth initiatives including sports equipment and safety gear for young people in boxing clubs and similar activities that promote physical development and confidence. It supports disability access through infrastructure such as fixed jetties, safety boats, and adaptive equipment for water sports, enabling people with physical disabilities to participate in inclusive recreation. Emergency relief for families in crisis covers nursery fees, child transport, and financial hardship to prevent exclusion from essential services. The charity also provides capital projects that strengthen community facilities for social inclusion and micro-grants addressing urgent needs for children, young people, families, and disabled individuals facing poverty or isolation. All funding is hyper-local, prioritising Farnham-area communities experiencing service gaps, with a wider reach across Haslemere, Surrey, and Hampshire.

Registered charities and community groups based in or serving the Farnham area, as well as Haslemere, Surrey, and Hampshire, are eligible to apply. The trust prioritises families in crisis, young people at risk of exclusion, and people with physical disabilities seeking inclusive sports and recreation. Small grassroots efforts championing social inclusion through volunteer fellowship are also welcomed. Applicants should demonstrate a local connection and a focus on addressing service gaps where mainstream provision falls short. There is no religious restriction.

The trust does not fund unrestricted or core organisational costs. It focuses solely on specific projects, equipment, and emergency individual relief, and does not support general operations, ongoing salaries, or administrative overheads.

The trust welcomes unsolicited applications and funds specific projects, equipment, and emergency relief. It operates through volunteer-driven partnerships and prioritises hands-on, practical interventions that deliver immediate local impact. Grants are made for tangible items and services rather than ongoing revenue streams.