Wokingham Lions organise a number of services to support the local community.
Lions Share
We are working with Wokingham Foodbank to help collect food donations. The Foodbank already collect from the main supermarkets but we are increasing the coverage:
We are placing bins in convenience stores, cafes and residential addresses to encourage their customers, neigbours and passers-by to donate. We then collect the donations and deliver them to the Foodbank.
We also run the annual Wokingham Lions Christmas Food Collection, locally known as the Can Can, which started over 30 years ago, long before Foodbanks came into existence. The project’s original aim was to support the elderly in Wokingham over the festive period.
With the amazing loyalty and support we receive from local supermarkets, we set up a stall and ask shoppers if they could buy an extra item of non-perishable food and then donate it to us as they leave.
In more recent years we have been working with Wokingham based charities First Days, The Grub Club, Homestart and Wokingham Foodbank so in addition to the elderly we are also able to support local families. Last Christmas we distributed over 300 parcels to the needy of Wokingham.
Message in a Bottle
Message in a Bottle is a scheme organised by Lions Clubs throughout the country, aimed mainly at people who may be housebound.
Small plastic containers are distributed for free through doctor’s surgeries and pharmacies. The user completes a form with their medical details and contact names and phone numbers, places the form in the container, then puts the container in their fridge. There is a sticker for the front door so if emergency services are called they know the information is in the fridge.
Recycled For Sight
Recycled For Sight is a Lion’s project which collects unwanted spectacles and recycles them for re-distribution to people who would not otherwise have access to spectacles, Lions Clubs in the UK and from other European countries including France, Germany, Greece, Spain and Switzerland participate in this project.
ReTec
ReTec is a project we started in 2024 to collect unused laptop computers, restore them and then give them to families in need. So far we have recycled over 200 laptops.
Wild Tribe Books
The Wild Tribe Heroes books are a collection of gentle and engaging true stories about animals that find themselves in trouble when their lives are affected by plastic in the oceans or palm oil deforestation.
These books have been donated by the Lions to several local schools, as a useful resource that is relevant to schools curriculum, supporting children’s learning about the world around us.
If you’d be interested in some of these books for your school please contact us here.
Lions Child Sight UK
Wokingham Lions started this eye screening programme in 2026.
Lions Child Sight UK is a vision screening initiative led by trained Lions volunteers using advanced, non-invasive vision cameras. It helps detect eyesight issues in children aged 4-7, before they affect education and wellbeing. This matters because:
- 1 in 5 children have undiagnosed vision issues
- 80% of learning is visual
- Over 75,000 UK children miss out on NHS screening each year
- Screening can uncover conditions like amblyopia astigmatism and refractive errors – often before symptoms appear
These screenings have a proven impact in schools. In recent screenings of children carried out by trained Lions members we note that 10% of those children screened have a vision issue.
Screenings are quick, child-friendly, and conducted by DBS-checked fully trained Lions volunteers.
First Days Low Cost School Uniform Shop
Throughout the year First Days make school uniform available from their shop in Denmark Street – Wokingham Lions staff the shop every Thursday from 3-6pm.
School Uniform is one of the biggest expenses for parents with school aged children. It comes at a time, often all at once at the end of the summer holidays, when money is tight for a lot of people. Additionally, a huge amount of School Uniform ends up in landfill and this initiative gives good quality school uniform a second life.
Support to Individuals
We are happy to support individuals or families in need of help, but we need referrals from organisations such as social services or doctor’s surgeries. If you think we can help please contact us.
Community Stories
We also support local community events – some are run by charities and local community groups, others organised by some of our neighbouring Lions Clubs. Here are some stories about how we’ve helped in the community.
BIBS (Babies in Buscot Support) are looking for volunteers to get their feet wet and support them at the Wokingham Lions Swimathon 2026 on 20th September at Nuffield Health - see how you could help them below!
Or if there's another cause you'd like to support - why not get your own team together? Details at wokinghamlions.org.uk/swimathon
#WokinghamSwimathon Supported by Clifton Ingram💜 Could you help BIBS make a splash this September? 💜
We're looking for a few more swimmers to join us at the Wokingham Lions Club Swimathon on Sunday 20 September at Nuffield Health, Wokingham.
🏊 Whether you're a regular in the pool or haven't swum in years, everyone is welcome! The event is all about teamwork, community spirit and raising vital funds for Buscot babies and families.
💦 Our team will take part in a fun 50-minute relay at 10am, with swimmers taking turns to complete short distances. There's no competition and no pressure – just a great opportunity to make a difference and enjoy being part of something special.
✨ Open to ages 8–108* and all abilities.
📧 Want to get involved? Contact info@bibs.org.uk to find out more and reserve your place.
Together, we can make every length count for the babies and families who need our support. 💜
#SavingTinyLives #WokinghamLionsSwimathon #SwimForGood #Fundraising #CommunitySpirit #Swimming
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Another £750 Wokingham Lions Club May Fayre charity cheque delivered! This time to The Cowshed who do great work supporting local families.
#WokinghamLions #WeServe #charitysupportWe were delighted to welcome Jennifer, President of Wokingham Lions Club , to The Cowshed, where she presented us with a generous donation of £750.
We received this donation alongside 30 other charities that took part in the 30th Wokingham Lions Club May Fayre.
We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our work and for helping us continue to support local families in need.
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Me2 Club are just one of the teams taking part in the Wokingham Lions Swimathon 2026 - see how you can support them below!
If there's a cause close to your heart that you'd like to support we still have some team places free - get to wokinghamlions.org.uk/swimathon for details!
#WokinghamSwimathon #community #WokinghamLions #WeServeFive of our amazing young people are taking part in the @wokinghamlions Swimathon on 20 September 2026. They’ll be swimming in a 50‑minute relay and are looking for sponsors to cheer them on.
If you’re able to support them, your donation will help us reach more disabled young people build confidence, independence, and lasting friendships. Every contribution makes a real difference to local families raising disabled and neurodivergent children.
Thank you.
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We're happy to support the wonderful work of Wokingham Foodbank see below!
Don't forget - you can donate via our Lions Share project - details here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/lionsshare
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Thanks to Bracknell News for covering the Wokingham Lions Swimathon 2026 - coming up on Sunday 20th September! Still some team places available, read all about it here:
www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/26274092.wokingham-lions-club-prepares-annual-charity-swimathon/
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🎶 ROCKIN’ FOR A REASON AT MARVELLOUS FESTIVAL! 🦁🎸
What an absolutely incredible weekend at Dinton Pastures! The sun was shining, the music was pumping, and Wokingham Lions Club was out in full force to support Marvellous Festivals
If you came along, you probably spotted our amazing volunteers! We were:
🚘 Mastering the Car Parks: keeping the traffic moving, smiles on faces, and getting you parked safely so you didn’t miss a single beat.
🪩 Rocking the Silent Disco: Keeping the tunes flowing, the headphones glowing, and the dance floor packed with absolute legends!
Best of all? Every single penny raised from our parking and silent disco efforts is going straight back into the community to support incredible local charities.
A massive thank you to everyone who parked with us & danced with us. You’re helping us make a real difference right here in Wokingham. 💛
Did you catch us at the festival? Drop your favorite memories (or your best silent disco dance moves) in the comments below! 👇
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Lovely write up of last week's Wokingham Lions Club celebration event - read all about it in Wokingham.Today!
wokingham.today/wokingham-lions-what-a-difference-they-make
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BIBS (Babies in Buscot Support) are just one of the local charities taking part in our Wokingham Lions Swimathon 2026 - if you'd like to support them, see below!
If there's another cause close to your heart, we still have space for a few more teams on Sunday 20th September at Nuffield Health - why not get a team together and get sponsored!
Details here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/swimathon
#WokinghamSwimathon #WokinghamLions #community🏊♂️ Join BIBS at the Wokingham Lions Club Swimathon 🏊♀️ We’re diving into this local event on Sunday 20th September at Nuffield Health, Wokingham.
💦 No pressure, no racing - just fun!
We're putting a team together and need up to 8 swimmers to join us in a fun relay raising funds for Buscot babies and families. It’s open to all abilities and ages 8 to 108*, this is your chance to get involved, challenge yourself and make a real difference 💜
Our team swims at 10am in a 50-minute relay — taking turns to complete short distances (2 lengths, or 1 for younger swimmers). Perfect for first-timers or seasoned swimmers alike!
🌟 Spaces are limited, so if you’d love to jump in, get in touch at info@bibs.org.uk for more details!
#SavingTinyLives #WokinghamLionsSwimathon #Swimathon #Swimming #Fundraising #LocalCommunity #JustKeepSwimming
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Wokingham Lions Club recently gave a £500 Golden Award towards towards the venue hire for Beyond Boundaries Foundation's Summer Swish and Wellbeing Event on Thursday 9th July!
Beyond Boundaries Foundation delivers life-changing support empowering people to manage their physical, mental, and emotional health challenges.
Through talks, workshops, events, and their online resource hub, they provide practical complementary and holistic tools to tackle challenges such as anxiety, depression, pain, mobility, grief, nutrition and much more.
Join Beyond Boundaries Foundation for an uplifting evening of style, self-care and connection at their Summer Swish & Pampering Event. Refresh your wardrobe with a sustainable clothing swap, unwind with relaxing holistic treatments and enjoy inspiring wellbeing talks, self-care stalls as well as a fun raffle and auction. It’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself while supporting Beyond Boundaries Foundation's mission to make complementary and holistic therapies accessible to those who need it most.
Your ticket includes access to all event activities, including the clothing swish, wellbeing talks, and a range of holistic experiences, with optional treatments (at an additional cost) and refreshments available to purchase.
Details here fb.me/e/83eQDlAgS
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