# Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1189930 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1189930)
- Website: https://forestlions.org.uk
- Latest income: £32.5k; spending £33.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, 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/forest-of-dean-lions-club

We are volunteers who raise funds for local causes in the GL15 and GL16 postcode areas of Gloucestershire. We assist other organisations in their fundraising or activities. We award grants to local charitable causes in the form of grants. We also donate to international disasters through Lions Club International.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio) is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio) reported income of £32.5k and spending of £33.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio) in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (forestlions.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio) open for applications now?

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

### Does Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio) give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio) makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio)?

In its latest reported year Forest of Dean Lions Club (Cio) reported income of £32.5k and spending of £33.9k.


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- [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk)
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