Inspired Kings Meadows crew working hard for Winter Relief

The Kings Meadows Lions Club have donated $4000 to this year's appeal - twice their 2023 donation - to take the tally past $22,000.

Vice-president Judi Gorham said the funds had been raised through catering jobs, barbecues and garage sales.

"This year the Lions Club of Kings Meadows have worked really hard to be able to give a little extra to the Winter Relief Appeal," Ms Gorham said.

"We like to be able to donate each year and hopefully help those in need to be a bit more comfortable in this chilly weather."

The Kings Meadows Lions welcome new members, and meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 18 Merino Street. Those wishing to attend meetings can contact 0437 313 440.

The Winter Relief Appeal is aiming to raise $85,000 for vulnerable Northern Tasmanians.

One month in, the tally has hit $22,4000 following a string of anonymous donations.

How you can donate:

ONLINE

To bank transfer please use the Winter Relief account:

To use BPAY use the same account:

IN PERSON

Donations to the appeal can be made at The Examiner office, located on Level 1, 113 Cimitiere Street Launceston.

Collection tins have also been established at 22 participating newsagents across Northern Tasmania.

A long-time supporter of the Winter Relief Appeal has kickstarted the 2024 campaign with a $12,000 donation.

The Robert Fergusson Family Trust Foundation has a 35-year history of backing The Examiner's charitable appeals.

This year, the trust upped its usual donation by 50 per cent in response to growing need within the Launceston community.

Ms Dearing encouraged other Launceston organisations and businesses to support the appeal, which is now in its 66th year.

"We've increased it by another $4000, so each of the organisations will get $3000," Trust representative Jill Dearing said.

"The reason [is] because we're aware of how many more people are in vulnerable situations. We just like to support the local organisations that we know are helping the vulnerable people out there."

This year's Winter Relief Appeal is aiming to raise $85,000 for Launceston Benevolent Society, City Mission, St Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army.

The Trust's donation has boosted the tally to $13,950 following contributions from Scott Bell ($1000) and several anonymous donors.