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Interested in photography? Are you always looking for that perfect photo? Want to

showcase your creative side? The Rotary Young Photographer competition is for you.

This event encourages young people aged 7-17 to develop and showcase their

photography skills. This year we are looking for three photos on the subject of ‘Happiness

in Nature’. We run a local round where the winners will receive cash prizes and the chance

to compete at the District (Herts, Beds & Bucks) level and if successful a national

competition. To enter, please complete the form linked on this page.

The deadline for this year’s competition is the 31 January 2026.

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Last Year’s Winners

Interested in photography? Are you always looking for that perfect photo? Want to showcase your creative side? The Rotary Young Photographer competition is for you. This event encourages young people aged 7-17 to develop and showcase their photography skills. This year we are looking for three photos on the subject of ‘Happiness in Nature’. We run a local round where the winners will receive cash prizes and the chance to compete at the District (Herts, Beds & Bucks) level and if successful a national competition. To enter, please complete the form linked on this page. The deadline for this year’s competition is the 31 January 2026.

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Berkhamsted Civic Awards 2024 Every year Berkhamsted Rotary Club joins with the Town Council to make two Civic Awards (one for adults and a Junior Civic Award for under 18s). They recognise special contributions to the local community. This year’s junior winner was 14 year old Nathan Whale who is known for his Nate’s Bakes stall in the market - which generates enjoyment for his many customers and regular donations to charities. Here the Rotary President 2023/4 Mike Hart gives Nathan his award at the Town Meeting.

For more details about Shelterbox and the Impact of our partnership in Rotary Year 2023-2024, please click HERE

The black-tie Local Heroes charity fund raising event sponsored by Warner Bros Studios, Leavesden was held in November at the Grove Hotel Watford opened by the Lord Lieutenant Robert Voss CBE. There were very many worthy nominees across the board in twelve different categories. Berkhamsted resident Judith Spencer was the winner among three nominees in the Sporting Achiever category, each of whom was very laudable. Berkhamsted Rotary Club sponsored her in June's 2024 Blind Match Racing World Championships in Switzerland where she and the team won gold. The Club proposed her for this very well deserved award. This is an annual event organised by Nik Allen founder of 'My Local News' (including “My Local Berkhamsted News” magazine). Publication covers dozens of towns around Herts, Beds and Bucks which are delivered through the door. (Club President Jim Binyon 2023/4 is seen here with Judith.)

Our Local Sporting Hero - Judith wins again

Student briefings on humanitarian crises. What happens when natural and manmade disasters occur? The horrors of Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan and the ravages of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean are current examples. The short answer is that ordinary peoples’ lives and livelihoods are upended. Close to the end of their summer terms Berkhamsted Rotary Club ran Humanitarian Disaster Briefing joint sessions for some 170 Lower Sixth students from Ashlyns and Berkhamsted Schools. The purpose of the briefings was to introduce participants to the humanitarian sector and its responses and to map out career opportunities. Harriette Purchas, a local Mum and experienced Humanitarian Engineer, facilitated the sessions hosted by Ashlyns School. Fiona Tan from Save the Children described her own career in this US$ 50 billion sector where some 380 million people are impacted by humanitarian crises worldwide. Berkhamsted resident John Borton from Herts Welcomes Refugees spoke of local aspects where the charity has 140 volunteers supporting 350 resettled refugees across Hertfordshire and 500 asylum seekers living in 6 hotels and dispersed accommodation in our area. Many students said the event gave them new understanding and opened their eyes to new perspectives. A number from both schools are keen to volunteer locally. This is the third year Rotary has organized these events with the aim to promote peace and understanding through practical action and the ethos of “Service above Self”.

Santa Awards 2024 Tuesday 7th January 2025, Rotary was delighted to host the 19 local charities who came out and helped the Santa Sleigh collections throughout December. Thanks to their support and our local community we raised an amazing £15,402. These funds will be distributed to all the participating charities including Dens, The Pepper Foundation, Home Start Herts, Riding for the Disabled, Happy Days, local schools, 1st Berkhamsted Scouts and Berkhamsted Guides.

Our latest member, Ian Allison, was formally welcomed to the Club on 25th February, by our president, Jim Binyon. The Obejcts of Rotary were read and reflected on. Ian is the Manager of Castles, Berkhamsted branch. Ian says that he is looking forward to spreading the word about Rotary to newcomers to the town: its commitment to the local community and to fellowship.

Technology Tournament 2025 The Rotary Clubs of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead held their hugely successful annual Technology Tournament on 13th March at Ashlyns School. This year’s event involved the students designing, building and demonstrating an electrically operated, remote controlled vehicle capable of moving forwards and backwards to crawl along inside a drain and clear the internal debris. The 27 teams of 4 students each worked enthusiastically on their model and you could feel the healthy competitiveness between the teams. We were pleased that nearly all teams had a working model to demonstrate and the majority met the brief set by the judges. The Foundation Shield went to Astley Cooper School The Intermediate Shield went to Berkhamsted School The Advanced Shield went to Tring School The Silver Salver Team Prize went to Adeyfield School Rotary received very positive feedback from both teachers and students as they left for home and they promised to be back next year. The event was again oversubscribed which indicates the popularity of this challenge. Thanks goes to Ashlyns School, Paul Chambers for sound and video, the guest Judges and the army of Rotarians. The organisers have commented: 'Why not encourage your child to apply through their Dacorum based school?'

Visit to Battersea Power Station A group of members and their spouses/partners enjoyed a day at Battersea Power Station. A guided tour provided a history of the power station and its later development as an aspirational entertainment and living complex. Some brave souls enjoyed Lift 109 (109 metres above sea level) inside one of the one four iconic chimneys restored by a Club Sponsor, Maylim. The group had time to window shop and a spot of lunch in the food court. Highlights included a private visit to Control Room A used to host functions, and views of the impressive exterior and luxury apartment blocks in the 45 acre site on the Thames.

Half-Marathon and Fun Run 2025 Appreciation evening At a regular meeting on 15th April, the Club President and the Chair of the Half Marathon & Fun Run Committee welcomed guests and members to an Appreciation evening. The purpose was to show the Club's appreciation on behalf of the community for the support in kind and provision of volunteers that made this year's Run such a success. 25 of the 32 organisations involved were represented. The Mayor of Berkhamsted Cllr Susan Jordan, attended in her role as Starter. Chairman Paul elaborated on the record-breaking numbers of runners (2,000) and the net £31,000 raised by the Club for local charities; on top of this amount, over £36,000 was raised by runners for their own causes. He even took credit for the weather.

Open Door Berkhamsted hosted an exhibtion of local young Artists and Photographers 8th May - 6th June 2025. The Artists comprised the Best in School entries from 23 local primary (yrs 4 & 5) and special schools in Dacorum Borough that were exhibited among 807 entries at Ashlyns School on Saturday 3rd May - ‘DYA 2025’. The Photographers were the winners in local and Rotary District 1260 (Herts, Beds & Bucks) heats of Rotary Young Photographer 2025 on the theme of ‘Wonderful Water’

Changing of the Guard 2024/5 President Jim Binyon said farewell to his year of office at the President’s Dinner held at The Denton on 21st June, and welcomed his successor, Chris de Lisle, at a regular meeting on 1st July 2025. Chris handed over his chain of office to incoming Vice-President Anne McCall. The Club expressed its thanks to Jim and welcomed Chris and Anne to their new offices.

Rotary Seniors Out Trip to Ware Quay River Trip 15th September 2025 The Club organised this year’s outing for Senior Citizens, with help from the Happy Wanderers, a local group that provide help for elderly people in the community. The visit was to the River Lee where “Lee & Stort Boats” took us on a river trip from Ware Town Quay. Our coach left from Berkhamsted Sports Centre at 1pm. A Party of 24 Senior Citizens, helpers and carers, as well as Rotarian and Inner Wheel members travelled by coach to Ware. After some difficulty boarding the boat due to not being able to dock at the agreed mooring, we had a trip down the River Lee. During the journey we enjoyed a cream tea and after negotiating a lock on the return we were given a commentary on the surroundings including details of the gazebos on the river’s edge, some dating back as far as the late 16th century. They were used as quiet retreats for business meetings away from the noise and bustle of the town. The day was very windy but eased down during the afternoon, and the rain held off. We departed from Ware at 4.30pm and our Motts Coach driver Stephen negotiated the rush hour traffic to arrive back in Berkhamsted near 5.30pm. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all.

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Our latest member, Ian Allison, was formally welcomed to the Club on 25th February, by our president, Jim Binyon. The Obejcts of Rotary were read and reflected on. Ian is the Manager of Castles, Berkhamsted branch. Ian says that he is looking forward to spreading the word about Rotary to newcomers to the town: its commitment to the local community and to fellowship.

Our Local Sporting Hero - Judith wins again

The black-tie Local Heroes charity fund raising event sponsored by Warner Bros Studios, Leavesden was held in November at the Grove Hotel Watford opened by the Lord Lieutenant Robert Voss CBE. There were very many worthy nominees across the board in twelve different categories. Berkhamsted resident Judith Spencer was the winner among three nominees in the Sporting Achiever category, each of whom was very laudable. Berkhamsted Rotary Club sponsored her in June's 2024 Blind Match Racing World Championships in Switzerland where she and the team won gold. The Club proposed her for this very well deserved award. This is an annual event organised by Nik Allen founder of 'My Local News' (including “My Local Berkhamsted News” magazine). Publication covers dozens of towns around Herts, Beds and Bucks which are delivered through the door. (Club President Jim Binyon 2024/5 is seen here with Judith.)

Tuesday 7th January 2025, Rotary was delighted to host the 19 local charities who came out and helped the Santa Sleigh collections throughout December. Thanks to their support and our local community we raised an amazing £15,402. These funds will be distributed to all the participating charities including Dens, The Pepper Foundation, Home Start Herts, Riding for the Disabled, Happy Days, local schools, 1st Berkhamsted Scouts and Berkhamsted Guides.

Every year Berkhamsted Rotary Club joins with the

Town Council to make two Civic Awards (one for adults

and a Junior Civic Award for under 18s). They recognise

special contributions to the local community.

This year’s junior winner was 14 year old Nathan Whale who is known for his Nate’s Bakes stall in the market - which generates enjoyment for his many customers and regular donations to charities. Here Rotary President 2023/4 Mike Hart gives Nathan his award at the Town Meeting.

Student briefings on humanitarian crises.

What happens when natural and manmade disasters occur? The horrors of Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan and the ravages of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean are current examples. The short answer is that ordinary peoples’ lives and livelihoods are upended. Close to the end of their summer terms Berkhamsted Rotary Club ran Humanitarian Disaster Briefing joint sessions for some 170 Lower Sixth students from Ashlyns and Berkhamsted Schools. The purpose of the briefings was to introduce participants to the humanitarian sector and its responses and to map out career opportunities. Harriette Purchas, a local Mum and experienced Humanitarian Engineer, facilitated the sessions hosted by Ashlyns School. Fiona Tan from Save the Children described her own career in this US$ 50 billion sector where some 380 million people are impacted by humanitarian crises worldwide. Berkhamsted resident John Borton from Herts Welcomes Refugees spoke of local aspects where the charity has 140 volunteers supporting 350 resettled refugees across Hertfordshire and 500 asylum seekers living in 6 hotels and dispersed accommodation in our area. Many students said the event gave them new understanding and opened their eyes to new perspectives. A number from both schools are keen to volunteer locally. This is the third year Rotary has organized these events with the aim to promote peace and understanding through practical action and the ethos of “Service above Self”.

For more details about Shelterbox and the Impact of our partnership in Rotary Year 2023-2024, please click HERE

Technology Tournament 2025 The Rotary Clubs of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead held their hugely successful annual Technology Tournament on 13th March at Ashlyns School. This year’s event involved the students designing, building and demonstrating an electrically operated, remote controlled vehicle capable of moving forwards and backwards to crawl along inside a drain and clear the internal debris. The 27 teams of 4 students each worked enthusiastically on their model and you could feel the healthy competitiveness between the teams. We were pleased that nearly all teams had a working model to demonstrate and the majority met the brief set by the judges. The Foundation Shield went to Astley Cooper School The Intermediate Shield went to Berkhamsted School The Advanced Shield went to Tring School The Silver Salver Team Prize went to Adeyfield School Rotary received very positive feedback from both teachers and students as they left for home and they promised to be back next year. The event was again oversubscribed which indicates the popularity of this challenge. Thanks goes to Ashlyns School, Paul Chambers for sound and video, the guest Judges and the army of Rotarians. The organisers have commented: 'Why not encourage your child to apply through their Dacorum based school?'

Half-Marathon and Fun Run 2025 Appreciation evening At a regular meeting on 15th April, the Club President and the Chair of the Half Marathon & Fun Run Committee welcomed guests and members to an Appreciation evening. The purpose was to show the Club's appreciation on behalf of the community for the support in kind and provision of volunteers that made this year's Run such a success. 25 of the 32 organisations involved were represented. The Mayor of Berkhamsted Cllr Susan Jordan, attended in her role as Starter. Chairman Paul elaborated on the record-breaking numbers of runners (2,000) and the net £31,000 raised by the Club for local charities; on top of this amount, over £36,000 was raised by runners for their own causes. He even took credit for the weather.

Visit to Battersea Power Station A group of members and their spouses/partners enjoyed a day at Battersea Power Station. A guided tour provided a history of the power station and its later development as an aspirational entertainment and living complex. Some brave souls enjoyed Lift 109 (109 metres above sea level) inside one of the one four iconic chimneys restored by a Club Sponsor, Maylim. The group had time to window shop and a spot of lunch in the food court. Highlights included a private visit to Control Room A used to host functions, and views of the impressive exterior and luxury apartment blocks in the 45 acre site on the Thames.

Open Door Berkhamsted hosted an exhibtion of local young Artists and Photographers 8th May - 6th June 2025. The Artists comprised the Best in School entries from 23 local primary (yrs 4 & 5) and special schools in Dacorum Borough that were exhibited among 807 entries at Ashlyns School on Saturday 3rd May - ‘DYA 2025’. The Photographers are the winners in local and Rotary District 1260 (Herts, Beds & Bucks) heats of Rotary Young Photographer 2025 on the theme of ‘Wonderful Water’

Changing of the Guard 2024/5 President Jim Binyon said farewell to his year of office at the President’s Dinner held at The Denton on 21st June, and welcomed his successor, Chris de Lisle, at a regular meeting on 1st July 2025. Chris handed over his chain of office to incoming Vice-President Anne McCall. The Club expressed its thanks to Jim and welcomed Chris and Anne to their new offices.

Rotary Seniors Out Trip to Ware Quay River Trip 15th September 2025 The Club organised this year’s outing for Senior Citizens, with help from the Happy Wanderers, a local group that provide help for elderly people in the community. The visit was to the River Lee where “Lee & Stort Boats” took us on a river trip from Ware Town Quay. Our coach left from Berkhamsted Sports Centre at 1pm. A Party of 24 Senior Citizens, helpers and carers, as well as Rotarian and Inner Wheel members travelled by coach to Ware. After some difficulty boarding the boat due to not being able to dock at the agreed mooring, we had a trip down the River Lee. During the journey we enjoyed a cream tea and after negotiating a lock on the return we were given a commentary on the surroundings including details of the gazebos on the river’s edge, some dating back as far as the late 16th century. They were used as quiet retreats for business meetings away from the noise and bustle of the town. The day was very windy but eased down during the afternoon, and the rain held off. We departed from Ware at 4.30pm and our Motts Coach driver Stephen negotiated the rush hour traffic to arrive back in Berkhamsted near 5.30pm. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all.

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Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a diverse group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 58 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO (UK Registered Charity No. 1182564). This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:00 for 7:30 pm.

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About Us

Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a diverse group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 58 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO (UK Registered Charity No. 1182564). This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:00 for 7:30 pm.

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Empty your attics, sheds and garages of

unwanted clutter. Recycle/Upcycle and

give the clutter another life.

Reduce waste and pollution. We will

collect from you any time -

just call

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07712 792266 (musical instruments)

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Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 58 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO which is a UK Registered Charity No. 1182564. This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:30 for 8:00 pm.

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About Us

Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 58 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO which is a UK Registered Charity No. 1182564. This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:30 for 8:00 pm.

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We have fun working together within teams on our various projects. If Rotary sounds like the organisation for you and you feel able to get involved or volunteer some of your precious spare time, we’d like to hear from you! Simply email our membership officer for an informal chat.

What is Rotary? We are part of Rotary International, which comprises more than 33,000 Rotary Clubs across the world. There are some 50,000 members in over 1,750 Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland. We share a common vision for better communities and work together to achieve it. Rotary International supports worldwide programmes to reduce poverty, disease and inadequate living conditions. Rotary's global initiative to eradicate Polio has been very successful with only 2 countries left where it is still endemic. We actively support some very worthwhile overseas projects but the majority of our effort and fund raising is nonetheless devoted to charitable causes within our own local community.

Who are we? We are a group of individuals from many walks of life. We normally meet on Tuesday evenings in Berkhamsted for a meal, usually with an interesting after dinner speaker; one meeting each month is devoted to planning and organising our activities. However we recognise that time is at a premium for working people with family and work commitments ... so our members ensure that family and work come first by attending whatever meetings work for them. We work with local schools to organise challenging competitions for students and provide days out for the elderly and for disadvantaged young people. We organise events to raise money for local and overseas charities.

Join Us Your skills and experience could be invaluable in our drive to help communities at home and around the world. Whether you become a member of Rotary or volunteer your time and abilities to your local club, you will be helping to make people’s lives better. If you'd like to make a contribution there are many ways to get involved with Rotary: · you could join Rotary and open up a world of opportunities. · you could donate to one of our Club's initiatives · you could volunteer to speak at our Club about a cause which interests you · if you are a school pupil, you could take part in a Rotary competition · you could volunteer to help the Club in one of its initiatives, without becoming a Rotary member

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We have fun working together within teams on our various projects. If Rotary sounds like the organisation for you and you feel able to get involved or volunteer some of your precious spare time, we’d like to hear from you! Simply email our membership officer for an informal chat.

What is Rotary?

We are part of Rotary International, which comprises more than 33,000 Rotary Clubs across the world. There are some 50,000 members in over 1,750 Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland. We share a common vision for better communities and work together to achieve it. Rotary International supports worldwide programmes to reduce poverty, disease and inadequate living conditions. Rotary's global initiative to eradicate Polio has been very successful with only 2 countries left where it is still endemic. We actively support some very worthwhile overseas projects but the majority of our effort and fund raising is nonetheless devoted to charitable causes within our own local community.

Who are we?

We are a group of individuals from many walks of life. We normally meet on Tuesday evenings in Berkhamsted for a meal, usually with an interesting after dinner speaker; one meeting each month is devoted to planning and organising our activities. However we recognise that time is at a premium for working people with family and work commitments ... so our members ensure that family and work come first by attending whatever meetings work for them. We work with local schools to organise challenging competitions for students and provide days out for the elderly and for disadvantaged young people. We organise events to raise money for local and overseas charities.

Your skills and experience could be invaluable in our drive to help communities at home and around the world. Whether you become a member of Rotary or volunteer your time and abilities to your local club, you will be helping to make people’s lives better. If you'd like to make a contribution there are many ways to get involved with Rotary: you could join Rotary and open up a world of opportunities. you could donate to one of our Club's initiatives you could volunteer to speak at our Club about a cause which interests you if you are a school pupil, you could take part in a Rotary competition you could volunteer to help the Club in one of its initiatives, without becoming a Rotary member

Join Us!

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Volunteering Work with Rotary Changes Lives

Fund raising is, of course, an important part of our activities but equally helping implement community projects, such as running outings for the elderly and disabled or ferrying folk to visit family members in hospital is also what we do. Each year Berkhamsted Rotary manages lots of these community projects - and although we have 60 members, we still need the help of all those lovely people who come along and help us. As an example, on the day of our Half Marathon and Fun Run we need a team of some 120 stewards and marshals to ensure the safety of competitors and the general public; we can't do this on our own! Every December, we organise 20 or so local charities and PTAs to fundraise for their causes as collectors working with our Santa and his sleigh. Together, over £15,000 is raised each year. So,if you feel that you'd like to help out or if you have a special skill that might be of benefit to the community, please get in touch with us and maybe we can work out how you might volunteer in a way which suits your particular circumstances. You can contact us

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Volunteering Work with Rotary

Changes Lives

Fund raising is, of course, an important part of our activities but equally helping implement community projects, such as running outings for the elderly and disabled or ferrying folk to visit family members in hospital is also what we do. Each year Berkhamsted Rotary manages lots of these community projects - and although we have 60 members, we still need the help of all those lovely people who come along and help us. As an example, on the day of our Half Marathon and Fun Run we need a team of some 120 stewards and marshals to ensure the safety of competitors and the general public; we can't do this on our own! Every December, we organise 20 or so local charities and PTAs to fundraise for their causes as collectors working with our Santa and his sleigh. Together, over £15,000 is raised each year. So,if you feel that you'd like to help out or if you have a special skill that might be of benefit to the community, please get in touch with us and maybe we can work out how you might volunteer in a way which suits your particular circumstances.

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Rotary in 100 words

Rotary is one of the world’s leading membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2

million members globally.

Through membership of their local club, individuals volunteer on community and humanitarian

projects which make a difference locally, nationally and globally.

Rotary members are determined to tackle the world’s biggest issues, including promoting peace,

fighting disease, supporting education and so much more.

Rotary was formed as a networking organisation and this still plays a part in Rotary life today.

Rotary provides the opportunity to expand personal and professional circles, meet new people and

make lasting friendships, all while having fun in the process.

Rotary in 100 words

Rotary is one of the world’s leading

membership and humanitarian service

organisations, with 1.2 million members

globally.

Through membership of their local club,

individuals volunteer on community and

humanitarian projects which make a

difference locally, nationally and globally.

Rotary members are determined to tackle

the world’s biggest issues, including

promoting peace, fighting disease,

supporting education and so much more.

Rotary was formed as a networking

organisation and this still plays a part in

Rotary life today. Rotary provides the

opportunity to expand personal and

professional circles, meet new people and

make lasting friendships, all while having

fun in the process.

What We Do

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- THE COMMUNITY

Local Community Projects

- LOCAL SCHOOLS

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- Wider Community

Local Community Projects

- Local Schools

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Why sponsors and supporters are important Nearly every community and fund raising event that we organise has associated costs; for instance the costs of putting on our Annual Fireworks display for the town typically exceeds £10,000. Even putting on on our annual Technology Tournament for young students costs in excess of £1,000. In recent years year our charity Trust Fund has typically managed to generate an annual net income of more than £40,000 which is then disbursed as donations to various charitable causes. We could not, however, achieve this without the generous support of sponsors ... both those who provide financial support and also those who support us in kind by providing essential services free of charge. Please follow link to our filings with the Charity Commission: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5138269 Why not become a sponsor? Could you use a higher profile in Berkhamsted and the surrounding area? Would you and your staff enjoy working with us on worthwhile, inspirational and fun projects that benefit the local community or contribute to humanitarian initiatives around the world? Do you wish to put corporate social responsibility and sustainability as core values of your brand? If so, would you consider supporting Berkhamsted Rotary? By becoming a sponsor you can not only benefit really worthwhile causes, but we will ensure that your support receives the recognition it deserves on our websites and in our social media and publicity material. We're particularly keen to establish working partnerships with sponsors and to tap in to the skills and enthusiasm of your staff. If youwould like more information about sponsorship possibilities then please contact Emma Pearce on 07798 555000. or download our

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Why sponsors and supporters are important Nearly every community and fund raising event that we organise has associated costs; for instance the costs of putting on our Annual Fireworks display for the town typically exceeds £10,000. Even putting on on our annual Technology Tournament for young students costs in excess of £1,000. In recent years year our charity Trust Fund has typically managed to generate an annual net income of more than £40,000 which is then disbursed as donations to various charitable causes. We could not, however, achieve this without the generous support of sponsors ... both those who provide financial support and also those who support us in kind by providing essential services free of charge. Please follow link to our filings with the Charity Commission: https://register-of- charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity- details/5138269 Why not become a sponsor? Could you use a higher profile in Berkhamsted and the surrounding area? Would you and your staff enjoy working with us on worthwhile, inspirational and fun projects that benefit the local community or contribute to humanitarian initiatives around the world? Do you wish to put corporate social responsibility and sustainability as core values of your brand? If so, would you consider supporting Berkhamsted Rotary? By becoming a sponsor you can not only benefit really worthwhile causes, but we will ensure that your support receives the recognition it deserves on our websites and in our social media and publicity material. We're particularly keen to establish working partnerships with sponsors and to tap in to the skills and enthusiasm of your staff. If youwould like more information about sponsorship possibilities then please contact Emma Pearce on 07798 555000. or download our

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We normally meet on Tuesday evenings (except after a bank holiday) at the Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted 7:00 for 7:30 pm. (postcode HP4 3AP).

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We normally meet on Tuesday evenings (except after a bank holiday) at the Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted 7:00 for 7:30 pm. (postcode HP4 3AP).

We will protect the information you send us in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations, as described in the RIBI Privacy Policy.

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