What is the Rotary Club

Rotary is a worldwide organisation encouraging men and women in the idea of worthy enterprise, to foster acquaintance as an opportunity for service in the local community and worldwide. There are 1.2 million members worldwide in 33,000 clubs. In the U.K. there are 55,000 members and 1,840 clubs.

The idea of Rotary is not just fund raising but good fun doing it. Social events, camaraderie and friendships formed are ample reward for membership. There is a small degree of formality in the organisation and club meetings but formality is kept to a minimum.

We know that there are some misconceptions about Rotary, so to hear what 'ordinary' members of Rotary clubs have to say about this extraordinary organisation and what being part of it means to them, please click the video below:

Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland
Includes information for Rotarians and those who want to know more about the world's leading service organisation.

Rotary International District 1220
This District, 1220, is proud to cover Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and parts of Staffordshire & Leicestershire in the East Midlands of the UK.

Rotary International
International headquarters. Index of clubs by name, country, and district.