Thank You
The Lions have upgraded the Headlinley Defibrillator we installed some years ago. It is located at the new Specsavers on Otley Road / North Lane Traffic Lights, formerly the Nat West Bank. The Defibrillator has been used on a number of occasions and continues to be ready to help save lives. Access is provided via 999 calls to the West Yorkshire Ambulance Service 24/7.
Specsavers who have worked with the Lions Club for many years have very generously donated the new cabinet and essential electrical power.
JJhelectricalsolutions very kindly installed the new cabinet and electrical connections. See Joanne who donated her professional services and contact details are below.
Both organisations have shown great commitment to supporting the local community and we hope that the community feels able to support these businesses in return. Lions provide ongoing maintenance, new batteries and consumables as required from funds collected by the Charity.
Thanks everyone.
In September 2023 we provided some repeat support to this important City of Leeds charity working with the homeless, the vulnerable and those suffering from addiction. They aim to:
Leeds Skyrack Lions Club along with the valued support from the Enterprise Foundation have again provided support to Candlelighters, who support families facing children’s cancer in Yorkshire. They get involved in all sorts of different projects to help ordinary families who are facing challenging family difficulties.
Local Lions Clubs, including Leeds & Skyrack Lions Club, in have provided an amazing £44,000 for Martin House Hospice to fund a new Sanctuary Garden Project. This will help create a semi-private landscaped garden, located outside The Sanctuary, where our bereavement counselling takes place. This tranquil and peaceful space will allow our families to take further time together following their sessions. We can’t wait to start work and create a very special place for remembrance and reflection.
Zone Chair Lion Michelle Nicholson presented Lion President Peter Sandeman of the Leeds and Skyrack Lions Club with a Model Club Campaign plaque. This recognises the whole Clubs efforts to support the local community and the range of volunteer services delivered. ( January 2024 )
July 2022 Lions donation to Home-Start Leeds, they got a valid cheque too !
Home-Start Leeds is a voluntary organisation offering both emotional and practical support to families with at least one child under seven in the Leeds area.
We all know that being a parent isn’t always easy and that life can bring stress and challenges that get in the way of family life.
Support is provided to parents in their home and develop a supportive relationship to help them to build brighter futures for their children whatever the community or backgrounds.
Leeds and Skyrack Lions have supported Home-Start leeds for many years so that they can provide appropriate families with weekly support and practical goods such as Easter and Christmas hampers, toys at Christmas, baby equipment and a variety of emergency supplies.
Home-Start Leeds is a voluntary organisation offering both emotional and practical support to families with at least one child under seven in the Leeds area.
We know that being a parent isn’t always easy and that life can bring stress and challenges that get in the way of family life.
Our volunteers from all communities and backgrounds visit parents in their home and develop a supportive relationship to help them to build brighter futures for their children and themselves. Leeds Skyrack Lions provided a donation which will help us provide essential household items for Leeds families struggling with the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ – in particular as winter approaches we will have requests for curtains, and items to keep the home warm.
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.
The Home-Start approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.