WHO ARE LIONS IN WHITEHAVEN?
Whitehaven & District Lions Club are a group of around 30 Men and Women who all like to give something back to the community

WHAT DO WE DO?
We organise fundraising activities throughout the year and make donations to those in the community who need it the most. We also organise the annual Whitehaven Carnival and assist at other community events.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
This website has details of all our events or email via the contacts page.

CAN I JOIN?
We always welcome new members, being a Lion is an excellent way to meet people, have fun & give something back, so if you can spare a couple of hours a month just ask any of us for details or call Nikki on 0845 833 9878 or email via the contacts page . It isn’t all about the fundraising – we have an active social calendar too, so what are you waiting for?

WHO ARE LIONS INTERNATIONAL?
Lions is the worlds largest secular service organisation with over 1.4 million members in 201 different countries, the headquarters are in Oakbrook, Illinois, USA.

HOW MUCH OF THE MONEY RAISED BY LIONS GOES TOWARDS ADMINISTRATION COSTS?
None! Each member of a Lions Club pays a subscription; this subscription pays for the administration of the Lions organisation.Every penny raised goes to good causes.

HOW DOES LIONS DIFFER FROM OTHER CHARITIES?
Lions is run by local people at a local level and often reaches those who are overlooked or are ineligible for grants from larger national or international charities.

HOW LONG HAVE LIONS BEEN IN THE UK?
Lions came to the UK in 1950. There are now over 850 clubs in the UK & Ireland. In West Cumbria there are clubs in Maryport, Keswick, Cockermouth, Workington and here in Whitehaven.