What We Do

The Rotary Club of Brightlingsea & District was formed in 1960 and has undertaken a wide range of activities to raise money to support local community charities and also global projects sponsored by Rotary International.

Brightlingsea Jog Walk Run in aid of Essex Air Ambulance

We raise money to support the community by staging events such as regular quizz nights, Casino fun nights, sponsored cycle rides, the famous Santa and his Sleigh which visits streets in Brightlingsea and surrounding villages throughout December, and the popular Brightlingsea Jog Walk Run in aid of Essex Air Ambulance, which takes place each September.

We also support and help with community actvities and event such as the Brightlingsea Carnival and the Brightlingsea Town Show, where the Rotary Welly Wanging Competition is without doubt a legendary highlight. 

Whilst focused on supporting our local community we do also provide financial support to a number of international projects such as the Porridge & Pens charity, which is run by a Brightlingsea based team and whose projects include the Brightlingsea Free School in Ghana, the Rotary Shelter Box scheme which provides emergency disaster relief equipment around the globe, and the Purple for Polio initiative which continues to work to eradicate polio globally.

Local charities and community organisations can apply to us for grant support or assistance with fundraising activities and our team will always help where they can.

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Brightlingsea Jog Walk Run in aid of Essex Air Ambulance

The Rotary Club of Brightlingsea & District was formed in 1960 and has undertaken a wide range of activities to raise money to support local community charities and also global projects sponsored by Rotary International.

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Start of Brightlingsea Jog Walk Run

A fun event for all the family held over a beautiful easy four mile course through country lanes and along the seawall. All funds raised go to Essex Air Ambulance

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Rotary admin team at Brightlingsea Jog Walk Run

The Rotary Club of Brightlingsea & District is always pleased to consider requests for help from local charities and community organisations. Whether you need is financial or practical we are here to support the community in any way we can.

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Brightlingsea & District's Santa Sleigh Runs

The Rotary Club of Brightlingsea & District bring joy to children of all ages and raise funds for local charities with their annual Santa Sleigh runs which take place throughout December.

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