There are
many ways in which the Lions work with young people.
2016 Peace Poster was not only a winner in Bognor Regis but went on to win 2nd prize in the South East
Linda Wellard handing a well deserved certificate to our winner Jade Simmonds from the Regis Acadamy - and above the special painting
 2015 winner
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Youth
Matters
Youth Officer: Lion LINDA WELLARD
The Peace Poster Winner:
Jessica Parker
Runners Up:
Helouise King and Ellie Bicker
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Bognor Regis Rugby team wearing their new strip sponsored by Bognor Lions
Requests received regularly include applications
for individual financial help to take part in overseas explorations
or charitable ventures. In the last year Bognor Lions have assisted
with the cost of over fifteen individual young people who have
helped on projects varying from Tall Ship races to setting up
Schools and Hospitals in the jungles of the third world.
Before giving a grant the validity of each application
is checked. The Applicant will be expected to show that they
are doing something towards raising cash for themselves and
that the project is being run by an accredited organisation.
Bognor Lions also have a good working relationship
with local youth groups. Including Scouts, Guides, Youth Clubs
and local Youth Charities.
This year Bognor Lions funded a Basic Food Hygiene
course, which was administered by a local outreach charity,
which targeted young people with educational or social needs
and allowed them to take the course free of charge. For most
this could be the first creditable achievement they have received.
Also it is a valid qualification when looking for work in the
food industry.
Another Bognor Lions project was to pay for the
printing of small information cards containing helpful contacts
for young people with regard to problems concerning Health,
Drugs and Housing. (These were given out by qualified Youth
Outreach Workers.)
Within the district there is the opportunity for
young people to enter competitions ranging from Football to
Designing a Peace Poster.
Every October we hold a Swimathon, which attracts
between 20 and 25 youth teams, who swim to raise money for their
own clubs and charities, as well as the Lions Club. In 2003
this raised over £5000 for local Schools and Clubs. Every
penny collected goes to the causes for which it is raised. No
administration or running costs are taken out.
If you would like to be considered for a grant
please email us, giving brief details, a contact phone number,
and your postal address.
