Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland

Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland has over 30,000 members who improve the lives of others at home and abroad.
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Rotary unites problem solvers in Great Britain and Ireland and across the world, transforming our communities one project at a time. Rotary is one of the world’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2 million members in 35,000 clubs in over 200 countries. We have a unique position of being rooted within our own communities, but with a global

outlook, ready to tackle challenges at home and abroad. We are People of Action, ready to turn our ideas and vision into lasting change, by creating opportunities, supporting those who need it most and transforming their lives. Where others see problems, we see solutions: tapping into our professional skills, expertise and knowledge to make a difference. People of Action use their time, energy and passion to mobilise their communities to get the job done. There are so many projects and activities for you to get involved in as part of Rotary. Our impact starts with you.

We are celebrating the next generation of changemakers at Rotary GB&I! 🌟🙌Seven incredible groups of young people have re...
11/06/2026

We are celebrating the next generation of changemakers at Rotary GB&I! 🌟🙌

Seven incredible groups of young people have recently been honoured at the Rotary Young Citizen Awards 2026 for their inspiring social impact and dedication to volunteering🏆👏

This year’s winners have shown outstanding commitment to causes that matter to them,
from supporting those impacted by domestic abuse to promoting financial literacy, and
from community cohesion to climate action.

All nominees are supported by their local Rotary club.

Find out more about this year's inspirational winners and watch their short films that outline their powerful stories 📹 in this month's Rotary Magazine:

Read more: https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/rotary-young-citizen-june-2026

Twelve talented young musicians from across Great Britain and Ireland came together to compete in the Rotary Young Music...
10/06/2026

Twelve talented young musicians from across Great Britain and Ireland came together to compete in the Rotary Young Musician national final at The Grange Theatre in Hartford, Cheshire 🎶🎉

Kent Teenager, Anxo Garcia who was crowned winner in the instrumental category said:

“It feels wonderful. I feel extremely honoured and extremely grateful and it's all been such an enjoyable experience, I am very happy to have won it."

Hear more from Anxo and see highlights from the event in our latest edition of Rotary Magazine:
https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/rotary-young-musician-june-2026

The UK's biggest single outing for disadvantaged children is happening today!The Rotary Children's Fun Day is taking 25,...
10/06/2026

The UK's biggest single outing for disadvantaged children is happening today!

The Rotary Children's Fun Day is taking 25,000 children on over 200 days out across the country, all supported by Rotary volunteers.

From theatres to zoos, theme parks to the seaside, Rotary Children's Fun Days give memorable experiences to vulnerable children who need it most.

We hope that everyone attending a Rotary Children's Fun Day in 2026 has an incredible day!

Thank you to our partners Kids in Mind who help make it possible.

Read more and support a child for 2027: https://www.rotarygbi.org/funday

“I really enjoyed being a part of it and am incredibly honoured to be the winner.”Glasgow teenager, Rebekah De Groot is ...
09/06/2026

“I really enjoyed being a part of it and am incredibly honoured to be the winner.”

Glasgow teenager, Rebekah De Groot is celebrating after being crowned the winner of the 2026 Rotary Young Chef Competition, sponsored by Filippo Berio UK which took place at the Grange Theatre in Hartford Cheshire👩‍🍳🏆🌟

Rebekah, whose teacher encouraged her to enter the competition, is a student at The High School of Glasgow who have been a huge support to her at every stage of the competition 🙌

Hear from both Rebekah and the runner-up in the competition, East London teenager, Casian Burdusel, plus highlights from the event in the June edition of Rotary Magazine:

https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/rotary-young-chef-june-2026

The June issue of Rotary Magazine is out now! 🎉💻In this issue we are excited to bring you highlights from this year's Ro...
06/06/2026

The June issue of Rotary Magazine is out now! 🎉💻

In this issue we are excited to bring you highlights from this year's Rotary Youth Competition finals and to share the incredible stories behind our Rotary Young Citizen Award winners.

On the day, we came together to celebrate Rotary Young Citizens, Rotary Young Musicians and Rotary Young Chefs from across GB&I, all under one roof at the Grange Theatre in Hartford, Cheshire.

The event, hosted by Danny Brown, Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland incoming Chair-elect, proved to be a spectacular showcase of musical and culinary talent and youth social action🌟🏆🎶👩‍🍳

The Rotary Young Citizen Awards recognise those who demonstrate positive citizenship, personal achievements, or otherwise stand out as exceptional for their contribution to society. Abbie Breakwell, Team GB Paralympian and now Rotary GB&I Ambassador was welcomed back to host the Rotary Young Citizen Awards. The tennis star won the Rotary Young Citizen WheelPower Sport Award back in 2018.🎾✨

Alongside our celebration of youth in Rotary, we also share news of the new UK wide 'National Conversation', which is a large scale listening exercise designed to capture feedback from people about their experiences of community life, plus we bring you details of the new look Rotary GB&I online shop which provides professionally designed materials to support your club events and campaigns.

We also bring together your inspiring stories from a handful of projects from across Great Britain and Ireland🙌

https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/june-2026

The UK’s biggest celebration of community is here - and there’s still time to join in! ⏳ This 5th-8th June, millions are...
05/06/2026

The UK’s biggest celebration of community is here - and there’s still time to join in! ⏳

This 5th-8th June, millions are expected to take part in The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out… and you’re invited! 🥳🎉

Big or small, what you do is up to you, from a BBQ with neighbours, to a local litter pick, or helping a good cause for the day. We can all do something!

Get FREE resources to join in and check the Map to see what’s happening near you! 👉 thebigdo.com

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Today marks World Environment Day! 🌍 A day to celebrate Rotary volunteers who are taking hands-on action to improve thei...
05/06/2026

Today marks World Environment Day! 🌍 A day to celebrate Rotary volunteers who are taking hands-on action to improve their local environments 🙌🌱

Members of Chesterfield Rotary Club are working with other organisations to create a new bee-friendly garden at Chesterfield railway station 🐝whilst members of the Rotary Club of Church & Oswaldtwistle carry out regular maintenance sessions at their local train station, such as litter clearing, weeding, trimming vegetation and planting seasonal flowers and bulbs.

Just two of the many environment projects that Rotary members are involved in across Great Britain and Ireland, united by a passion for positive change🌻🌳

See how Rotary volunteers are making a real difference:
https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/poa-church-and-oswaldtwistle-may-2026

Climate

The May edition of Rotary 'Unscripted' podcast brings together three guests to discuss Rotary’s work across public healt...
04/06/2026

The May edition of Rotary 'Unscripted' podcast brings together three guests to discuss Rotary’s work across public health, modern slavery and sport, alongside a wider round-table conversation on the organisation’s global reach.

Special guests include; Francesco Arezzo, President of Rotary International, Dave McCleary,Chair of the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery and Steve Martin, a past district governor and Rotary International Coordinator.

Find out more and listen now:

https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/rotary-unscripted-podcast-may-2026

The latest from Rotary around the world🌍 includes: 🏮A twilight walk supported by Rotary in to remember those lost in t...
04/06/2026

The latest from Rotary around the world🌍 includes:

🏮A twilight walk supported by Rotary in to remember those lost in the 2023 wildfires in
📚 Rotary Club of takes action to improving education and health outcomes
⛪ Rotary Club of Monfalcone-Grado completed project to improve accessibility at the Church of San Proto in San Canzian d’Isonzo in
🏫 Improvements made to overcrowded school thanks to Rotary Club of Ruspina Monastir in , and
🧸Rotary Club of Hawthorn in runs project to provide safe spaces for kids to talk about the topic of family violence and respect.
https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/rotary-around-the-world-may-2026

Meet Ornella Barra, from the Rotary Club of Chiavari-Tigullio, Italy and CEO of The Boots Group. The Boots Group is the ...
03/06/2026

Meet Ornella Barra, from the Rotary Club of Chiavari-Tigullio, Italy and CEO of The Boots Group. The Boots Group is the global pharmacy and retail business behind the UK’s stores.

Ornella has always admired the dedication of in promoting the ideal of service and ethical standards in business. Here, she talks about her pharmaceutical roots, the changing role of pharmacies with the emergence of tech and gender diverse leadership:

https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/prescription-strength-rotary-may-2026

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