RULES
The Lions Club of Alton will donate up to £5,000 in 2025 to be divided between deserving projects (e.g. up to £1,000 each) providing that each one meets the criteria and conditions detailed in the rules.
Each project should provide a sustainable community benefit through a local organisation or society based within the following area:
Alton, Beech, Bentley, Bentworth, Binsted, Chawton, Farringdon, Four Marks, Upper and Lower Froyle, Holybourne, Lasham, Medstead, Ropley, Selborne and Shalden.
The project must be shown to be viable and the organisers should be able to demonstrate that the declared objectives will be met.
The sum of money donated must only be used for the project agreed by the Lions criteria.
It will not be paid into an account to be held for future use.
The project should ideally involve an element of self-help and a longer-term commitment by the organisation to the project.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Applications
Applications should contain the name of the organisation or group, a contact address, a brief description of the project which should include details of its cost, the benefits and long term effect, and any plans for maintaining the project.
Date of Entry
Entries will be open on 9 August, 2025, and close on 13 September, 2025.
Results
The results will be published in the Alton Herald, Social Media, The Altonian and Wey Valley Radio.
Successful Projects
It is considered that successful projects will be led by local organisations and societies, which provide opportunities for:
YOUNG PEOPLE
THE ELDERLY.
THE SICK OR DISABLED
THE DISADVANTAGED
OTHER
Timescales
Judging of submissions by the Lions Den panel to take place on Tuesday, 16 September.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 30 September, from 5pm at Alton Community Centre.
The interview should include a 5-minute presentation and there will be an opportunity for the panel to ask questions.
Results will be announced on Friday, 3 October, 2025.
Successful projects must provide photographic and documented evidence upon completion to Alton Lions Club, to be used for Social Media, advertising and promotional purposes
‘Application Form
Our preferred method of application is by paper forms available from Alton Community Centre and return by hand or post to:
Alton Lions Den
Alton Community Centre
Amery Street,
Alton
GU34 1HN
However, you may also apply using the form below: