# Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1179659 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1179659)
- Latest income: £8,639; spending £11k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/castleford-and-pontefract-district-lions-club

We raise money through attending gala's with a fundraising activity, collecting in supermarkets and, operating Santa's Grottos and Christmas prize Draws, plus other activities. We then use the money to help people in need within the community eg helping the elderly, vulnerable people, the homeless, people with disabilities, young people, children and families.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club reported income of £8,639 and spending of £11k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club?

In its latest reported year Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club reported income of £8,639 and spending of £11k.


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