About
Leo Club
Young people serving the community, supporting worthy causes and building confidence through service and leadership.
About the Leo Club
Leo Club of London - Hendon was formed in August 2006 with 26 young members aged between 14 and 17. It was created to give younger people the opportunity to serve the community, take part in fundraising, develop leadership skills and work together through service.
Since then, the Leo Club has played an active part in fundraising projects, community activities and youth led events, while also supporting the work of the parent Lions club.
Highlights from 2012 to 2013
The club officers for 2012 to 2013 were listed as President Leo Ashil Shah, Secretary Leo Mala Mawkin and Treasurer Leo Meghna Vaghani.
During that year, 18 Leo members completed a 5 kilometre walk across 5 London bridges in support of fundraising activity. The club also held its annual 5 a side football tournament at Goals Ruislip, with 13 teams taking part. After venue and refreshment costs, the event raised a surplus of £530 for the charity account, with part intended for CAREducation Trust in aid of a school in Manali, India.
Highlights from 2011 to 2012
The officers for 2011 to 2012 included President Leo Tasvi Shah, Vice President Leo Ashil Shah, Treasurer Leo Akash Gandhi and Secretary Leo Suraj Sangani.
During that period, the Leo Club held a successful fundraiser at Premier Banqueting in Harrow Weald in aid of CAREducation Trust, with 379 tickets sold and £5,395 raised from tickets, raffles, auctions, adverts, sponsorships, photo rebates and donations.
The club also took an active part in community service, including District 105A Youth Celebrations, Senior Citizens Celebrations, distributing sleeping bags to homeless people in London, supporting bucket collections in Hendon and helping with collections for Teenage Cancer Trust in partnership with Argos and Homebase.
The Leo Club of London - Hendon was awarded Leo Club of the Year - Alpha, and Leo Tasvi Shah received Leo of the Year - Alpha at the District 105A Convention on 5 March 2011.
Why it matters
The Leo Club gives young people the chance to contribute positively, learn teamwork, organise events and gain experience through service. It also strengthens the link between youth activity and the wider values of Lionism.