Wokingham Lions Club makes regular donations to support the work of local charities from the funds we raise from running local events. We also contribute around 10% of what we raise to LCIF, the Lions Club International Foundation.
Support to Families & 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.
Golden Awards
Our Golden Awards Scheme started in 2024, the 50th Anniversary of the Club. The scheme is continuing to run, in it we continue our spirit of giving with awards of £500 each to support local charities and community organisations that wish to start a new initiative and need help with funding.
If you are involved with a local charity or community group that you think would qualify for a Golden Award then please complete an application form.
If you are a local charity or community group that would like us to keep you updated regarding events that you can use to help with fundraising or raising awareness, you can subscribe to our mailing list here.
Charity Support Stories
Wokingham Lions Club ⭐️ Golden Award ⭐️
We regularly make donations of £500 to support local Wokingham charities and community organisations that wish to start a new initiative and need help with funding.
Our next award winner is - The Chill and Fun Crew! A community club supporting children with SEN
This community club's mission is to create a welcoming, understanding and inclusive community for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), neurodivergent children, and families who may feel isolated, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn for support. Through their not-for-profit project, 'The Chill and Fun Crew', they provide relaxed, sensory-aware stay-and-play sessions for children aged 5–12 and their families in a safe, informal and non-judgemental environment.
One of the core aims of the organisation is to celebrate and support children’s deep interests and passions — something that is incredibly common in neurodivergent children, yet often misunderstood in everyday settings. Many children with SEN develop strong special interests in areas such as animals, gaming, Pokémon, Minecraft, art, sensory play, nature, baking, beauty, crafts or collecting. These interests are not “just hobbies”; they are often how children regulate emotions, build confidence, communicate, learn and connect with others. Despite this, there are very few local clubs where children can safely explore these interests freely, without pressure, overstimulation or fear of being judged.
The Chill and Fun Crew has been designed to fill that gap. Their sessions are intentionally unstructured and child-led, allowing children to explore activities at their own pace in ways that feel comfortable and enjoyable to them. We plan to offer a wide range of engaging experiences tailored around children’s interests, including animal handling visits, slime workshops, Lego and gaming activities, cake decorating, arts and crafts, hairdressing experiences, sensory play and more. Alongside this, we aim to invite a variety of professionals to sessions so that parents can access informal advice, guidance and signposting in a relaxed and approachable setting.
The £500 grant will be used to help launch and develop new inclusive activities, sensory support resources and special-interest-based experiences within 'The Chill and Fun Crew' sessions for children with SEN and neurodivergent children in our local community.
A key priority would be purchasing tablets that can be used as communication devices and accessible learning tools for children who may struggle with verbal communication, social interaction or emotional expression. Many neurodivergent children communicate more confidently through technology, visual supports and interest-led activities, yet families often do not have access to these resources in community settings. The tablets would allow children to engage in communication apps, creative activities, calming sensory games and accessible learning opportunities during sessions.
Do you represent a charity or community organisation that would appreciate some support for a new project? Take a look here wokinghamlions.org.uk/golden
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It’s been a week since the 2026 Wokingham Lions Club May Fayre - and we are still getting over how many of the good people of Wokingham came out to support the event and the charities, organisations and local businesses who had stalls all around the town.
We are still receiving feedback, but currently we estimate that local charities raised over £28k for themselves at the event - an average of over £700 per charity stall!
But we have some even bigger news…. As you may have heard, this was the 30th May Fayre organised by Wokingham Lions in aid of local charities since 1995 (we missed a couple due to Covid ☹️) - and we’ve decided to celebrate that fact by donating the majority of the funds we raised through organising the event, back to charities who supported this years event!
That means that each of these charities will be receiving an additional donation from Wokingham Lions on top of what they raised!
1st Wokingham Scouts (St Paul’s)
4th Wokingham Beavers
Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service
ARC Counselling and Information
Babies in Buscot Support (BIBS)
Bracknell & Wokingham Districts Cats Protection
Building for the Future
Camp Mohawk (The Woodland Centre Trust)
Citizens Advice Wokingham
CLASP (Caring, Listening and Supporting Partnership)
Crowthorne Musical Players
Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre (DBARC)
Dingley's Promise
Fundraising for the World Scout Jamboree - Scouts
Gibson's Go Getters
Girlguiding South West England
Growing Places - Berkshire
Guide Dogs
HomeStart Wokingham
Kaleidoscopic UK
Kimel Community Cafe
Ollie Young Foundation
Reeves Rangers Football Club
Royal Berks Charity
The Cowshed
WADE
Windmill School
Wokingham & District Beekeepers Association
Wokingham Girlguiding
Wokingham Men's Shed
We are still crunching the numbers, so exactly how much they’ll receive will be revealed at our annual celebration event at Wokingham Town Hall on 30th June - we’re looking forward to letting them all know there!
Thanks again to everyone who attended and participated in the May Fayre - and to our event supporters and sponsors for their generosity:
Wokingham Town Council
Wokingham Society
Clifton Ingram
Allder Glass LTD
Blandy & Blandy Solicitors
Melanie Curtis Accountants
Grilko
Thanks to Wokingham360 and Wokingham Aerial Photography for the video.
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Earlier this week Wokingham Lions Club attended the opening of the Jasmine Garden in the Phoenix School at Wokingham Community Hospital. The CAMHS Phoenix School provides education for patients aged 11-18 years who have been admitted to CAMHS Phoenix Unit at Wokingham Hospital.
The Club was pleased to make a donation of £5000 during our 50th Charter year to help rebuild the outdoor space to create a beautiful garden area and an outdoor classroom - it's great to see the result!
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