It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world. At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine will not only devastate the region, but also risk spreading tragic consequences across […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income. After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly. First books were only distributed to children living in Sevier County, Tennessee where Dolly grew up. It became such a […]
A fine example of partnership working in our Rotary District of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Enthusiastic children and parents from Harden Primary School came along on Saturday 12th February to plant 500 trees in a field in Harden. Caroline Hall, Assistant Head Teacher at Harden Primary was delighted with the turnout and said "Thank you all so […]
The Micro Loan Scheme in Sri Lanka in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kandy, District 3220 and the Centre for the Handicapped. In Sri Lanka the micro loan scheme has made a big difference to these Sri Lankans quality of life both financially and mentally as well as improving life for all of their […]
Following the devastating explosion in Beirut on the 4 August 2020 37 Rotary clubs across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire responded positively. Thanks to their generosity and quick response we were able to release District designated funding and support Beirut. Cosmopolitan to meet their target and submit a Global Grant bid in February 2021. The aim was […]
Harrogate, within the Rotary Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District, is a beautiful town, and not only the happiest town in the UK, but also now one of the most artistic towns in the UK. The Rotary Club of Harrogate have been supporting schools in the Harrogate area for 100 years, and to celebrate this commitment, they […]
The Rotary spread a little Christmas 2021 cheer to support over 100 employee and their families impacted by a fire at Bridgewood UK plastic products factory in the Hessle area of Hull. £500 worth of tins of sweets and chocolates were donated from the Club’s UK Disaster Fund. John and Margaret Curry of the Rotary […]
Pandemic rules allowed to let Santa tour some of the streets and villages around Barton-Upon Humber. Many delighted children came out to see Santa. Santa collections went ahead outside Tesco and the Co-op supermarkets. Thanks to Martyn Bell Motor Engineers of Barrow-Upon Humber donated a heavy-duty battery for the Sleigh. We were able to cook […]
The Busoga Trust is a UK based Christian Charity founded in 1982 and has since been working to provide the people of rural Uganda with clean water and a comprehensive hygiene and sanitation education. There guiding principle is one of long term partnership with the people it serves as can be demonstrated by the fact […]
Halifax Rotary report on a project started 10 years ago, when having filled 1500 international shoeboxes amongst the 7 Rotary clubs in Calderdale, Rotarians had many comments from the local communities who suggested that ‘charity should start at home’. Calderdale Rotary clubs took this on board ever since have run their shoebox scheme to the […]