Lions Clubs International District 105SC Charity Trust

The Trust prioritises broad humanitarian themes including youth opportunities, blindness prevention and disability support, disaster relief, water and sanitation, and aid for global emergencies. It backs projects that benefit children, youth, elderly people, disabled individuals, and at-risk communities, favouring interventions with wide reach and Lions volunteer involvement. Funding primarily supports activity in central southern England but also extends nationally and internationally, often in partnership with major international charities. The Trust focuses on specific project costs rather than general organisational expenses.

The Trust works with a range of organisation types, including UK registered charities and community groups. Beneficiaries span small local groups to major international charities, with priority given to projects serving children, youth, elderly people, disabled individuals, and at-risk communities. There is no restriction based on faith. Funding is directed through internal Lions networks rather than open applications; organisations without existing Lions connections are unlikely to receive support.

The Trust does not provide core or unrestricted funding, nor does it support government supplements or activities not linked to the Lions network. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; only projects identified through Lions campaigns, partnerships, or trustee recommendations are considered.

The Trust funds projects through internal Lions networks, excluding unsolicited approaches. Grants are awarded for specific projects rather than ongoing operational costs, with an emphasis on volunteer-led impact and alignment with global Lions priorities. The Trust works by invitation or through established Lions relationships, enabling leveraged responses to humanitarian needs.