April
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Made a Mark
The charity was founded in 2018 in memory of Mark Knapp, a much-loved husband and father of 2 young children, who died very suddenly and unexpectedly. Mark made such a positive impact on so many lives that we felt driven to set up this charity to honour his memory and to improve support for those so will follow in our footsteps. The charity provides memory boxes and supporting materials to hospitals and hospices, which can be given to children and their families following a loss. 
Lion Simon presenting our donation cheque to Karen a Trustee of the Made a Mark Charity.
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A Made a Mark memory box.
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Charlotte Masters
Charlotte has been chosen to represent her Girl Guide unit on a 5-day international trip to Ireland in October 2026. A trip that Charlotte believes will be a great opportunity to build her confidence and develop many other skills including leadership, teamwork, communication and resilience. Charlotte has been busy fundraising for her trip selling handmade greeting cards, selling eggs from her chickens, washing cars and various other activities. The Thornbury Lions Club are delighted to provide Charlotte with a donation toward her trip and wish her all the very best with her fundraising efforts. 
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Rockhampton Folk Festival Outreach Concerts
It’s not a music festival as you might imagine. There are no commercial stalls, it's simply about the best music and dance, in a lovely countryside venue with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The proceeds allow them to bring music to disadvantaged groups in our community through their outreach work, and they support local students with Music Tuition Grants. In 2024 & 2025 Thornbury Lions Club provided funds for their Outreach Concerts. These concerts visit care homes, schools and youth music organisations in Thornbury and the surrounding areas, reaching those who otherwise would not get access to live folk music and we are delighted to once again provide more funding in 2026 for these Outreach Concerts. |
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Thornbury in Bloom
Formed in 1991, Thornbury in Bloom work with local authorities, local businesses, the wider community and schools to enhance and maintain the town’s appearance all year round. Our aim is not only to provide attractive displays of plants and flowers but to involve and educate members of the community of all ages, local businesses and voluntary groups based in the town, about the importance of caring for our environment and how vital our work is for the well-being of all. Thornbury enjoyed another successful year in 2025, achieving Gold and overall category winner with South West in Bloom and Gold at the Britain in Bloom National Finals. 
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Rotary Books4Home Impact Day
Rotary Books4Home Impact Days is an initiative organized by Rotary Great Britain & Ireland designed to tackle low literacy rates by gifting quality, used children's books to local schools for pupils to keep and treasure. Thornbury Lions Club is proud to donate a number of childrens books to this cause. 
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Tortworth Arboretum
Tortworth Forest Centre are a community restoring the Dell at Tortworth Arboretum to create a woodland where people and trees thrive together. First planted in 1853, the arboretum has over 185 species of trees from across the world. Previously abandoned, our community of volunteers are helping protect and replant this enchanting woodland for future generations. Thornbury Lions Club is proud to sponsor the planting of a new tree at the arboretum. |
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Great Western Air Ambulance
After another successful Easter Egg raffle the Thornbury Lions Club presented a cheque to the Air Ambulance shop in Thornbury. GWAAC saves lives across Bristol, Bath, North & East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, and parts of Wiltshire. It is public support that allows them to keep the air ambulance going so their team can continue to save lives. 
Lion Simon presenting a cheque for the total raised from the Thornbury Lions Club Easter Egg Raffle to Gilly of the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity shop in Thornbury
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March
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This month we have supported
Phoenix Youth Theatre The Phoenix Youth Theatre is a musical theatre group for young people between the ages of 9 to 18. They are a Thornbury based charity bringing youth theatre to Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the South West. 
Lions Club International Foundation The LCIF is the charitable arm of the Lions Club International which provides disaster relief through grants to help Lions clubs throughout the World respond to natural & man-made disasters. |
Lion Pete presenting our donation cheque to the Phoenix Youth Theatre Group
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February
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This month we have supported
Jigsaw - Thornbury Jigsaw work with families of children and young people (0-25 years) with additional needs or disabilities by providing friendship, support, compassion and fun activities. Olveston Primary School Olveston CEVC Primary School sits at the heart of the South Gloucestershire countryside, in the quintessentially English village of Olveston. It is a school where children have a love of learning, where expectations are high but more importantly every child and adult is valued as an individual; each recognised for their uniqueness. |
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Lion Pete presenting our donation cheque to Jigsaw |
January
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This month we have supported
St Peters Hospice For over 40 years St Peters Hospice has provided adult hospice care to individuals in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and, North Somerset diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. Care is provided at the individuals home or their hospice in Brentry. Whether the needs are physical, emotional, spiritual, or social, they help individuals face the future with courage, comfort and dignity. Jessie May Jessie May supports families and children in the South West with life-threatening, or life-limiting conditions. Their specialist nurses care for children in their homes, support families, and advocate for children who can't speak for themselves. Link to Hope Link to Hope is a Christian charity and its aim is to combat poverty, give humanitarian aid, and, have special concern for the most disadvantaged people especially those struggling to survive in poor villages that lack basic amenities that we take for granted. Every year since 1992 this charity has had a shoebox appeal for families or the elderly in Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria and Romania. Over 1,000,000 shoeboxes have been delivered to hundreds of locations. The shoeboxes contain various items for all family members. Sight Support West of England In December the Thornbury Lions Club ran a raffle at their bookshop in Thornbury for a Christmas Hamper with proceeds raised to be donated to Sight Support West of England. Sight Support West of England is a charity providing practical, emotional, and social support for people living with sight loss across Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. 
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Lion Keith presenting our Christmas Hamper raffle donation cheque to Gemma of Sight Support West of England |