We are ordinary people in the community who volunteer by rolling up our sleeves to help with the needs of our community. When funds are raised the full proceeds go to the cause as Lions Clubs do not incur administration costs. This makes us distinctly different from other charities and fund raisers. People who live in the community know their communities needs and because Lions Clubs are autonomous, decisions about community projects are made at a grass roots level.  Lions projects tend to be very hands on, and we actively work alongside organisations that we support. Eastbourne Lions are involved in and support many localRead More →

COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION FUND (formerly the Community Engagement Fund) Criteria The fund aims to contribute to the city’s carbon reduction goals by funding: i. Community-led carbon reduction initiatives, with a focus on initiatives already identified in the Lower Hutt Climate Pathway ii. Community engagement initiatives that can demonstrate a contribution to carbon reduction in the way they are delivered (eg waste minimisation). To be eligible for funding: • Initiatives/activities must take place within Lower Hutt. • Physical assets must not be stored on Council reserve land or road reserve. • Any asset purchased over the value of $1,000 must be added to the organisation’s assetRead More →