Our charity number is 1025083. “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves” is the Rotary International Vision Statement. This identifies what makes Rotary different from other organisations. Rotary volunteers are enthusiastic, fun-loving and active people who give their time and talents to serve com
munities both at home and overseas. These are dedicated men and women from business, professions and all walks of life, who share a common interest in helping others. Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland (RGBI) has over 35,000 members in 1,500 clubs. It is an integral part of Rotary International, the world's first and one of the world’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.4 million members in over 200 countries. Each member enjoys business as well as social networking opportunities, whilst giving something back to those less fortunate, learning new skills and having a huge amount of fun! Rotary runs countless humanitarian projects both locally, nationally and internationally, and also partners with many charities worldwide. Members organise community projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as violence, drug abuse, health, hunger, the environment, and illiteracy. Rotary clubs determine service projects based on local needs. They work for and with young people to address challenges facing the youth of today. Interact and Rotaract are also part of the Rotary family, with a similar club structure specifically for young people aged 14-18 and 18-30 respectively. Members are enthusiastically committed to the drive to wipe out polio from the world. Since Rotary became involved in polio eradication in 1985, the number of reported polio cases has fallen from 350,000 a year to less than 100; 125 endemic countries have been reduced to just 2 - Afghanistan and Pakistan; and two billion children have been protected from the disease.
