The Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's own charity.It is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programmes.

Rotarians and friends throughout the world voluntary contribute to the Foundation which is ranked among the top charities in the world.

The aim of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

It has become one of the foremost non-governmental foundations with the educational support programme being the largest private scholarship endowment in the world.

It is said that every minute of every day Rotary will touch the lives of millions somewhere in the world.

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Having fun

Volunteering should be about having fun while helping others.

President Barbara welcomes District Governor Elect Kath and St Annes Inner Wheel President Pauline to the 97th Anniversary event.

A great celebration for our 97th birthday.

For the past few years we have been taking our Human Fruit Machine to local events raising funds. This year we even went viral on TikTok

Lytham Gin links with Rotary

We have regular speakers as well as fellowship events.

We are helping Rotary friends in York in their project. Several opticians, in addition to Hardwick's, throughout the Fylde have collecting boxes. Please contact us if you wish to donate or have a collecting box.

The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's own charity.It is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programmes.

St Annes has built a great reputation over the years for its Burns Suppers.

The Rotary Foundation