Welcome to the Rotary Club of Harrogate! To learn more about us, use this page or the menu 'What We Do'.

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Youth Services Committee

Youth Services Committee

A spotlight on all the different youth projects Harrogate Rotary Club supports.

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Community Service Project Group

Community Service Project Group

Serving the local community.

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International and Foundation Project Group

International and Foundation Project Group

Initiating and supporting projects in the wider world

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The Rotary Picture gallery

The Rotary Picture gallery

A collection of photos showing the wonderful activities we support at the Rotary Club of Harrogate

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Nidderdale Charity Walk & Run

Nidderdale Charity Walk & Run

Walk or run your chosen distance and raise funds to support your favourite charity.

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End Polio Campaign

End Polio Campaign

Learn about our fight to end Polio

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About us

 

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Harrogate:
Where Good Ideas Become Great Actions.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to contribute to your community and connect with like-minded, inspiring people?

The Rotary Club of Harrogate is more than a club—it’s a launchpad for positive change. While our roots are deep (over 100 years strong!), our vision is forward-looking. We are a welcoming group committed to community impact, promoting partnerships with Harrogate's young people, environmental sustainability, and innovation in service across Harrogate and beyond.

Our Impact, Now and in the Future:

  • The £1 Million Milestone: The Rotary Nidderdale Charity Walk—an iconic annual event that channels crucial funds (over £35,000 in 2025 alone!) directly to local causes. The next walk is on Sunday, May 16th 2027. Learn more at www.nidderdalewalk.com.

  • Green Initiatives: Championing local environmental health through our significant programs in tree and bulb planting.

  • Building on our Legacy: Help us innovate our service to meet the pressing needs of the modern community, just as we did when we built the Harrogate Flower Fund Homes.

  • Global Connection: Be part of a worldwide network of Rotarians, extending our service beyond Harrogate.

We believe that fresh perspectives drive the most powerful service. Regardless of your age or background, if you’re driven by a mission to improve life in Harrogate, we want to meet you. Let's write the next chapter of service together.

Ready to Connect?

Prospective Members: Learn more about us or attend an upcoming meeting! Please use the Contact Form (accessible from the top left menu on this page) and select "Information for New Members."

Visiting Rotarians: We extend a warm welcome! Please use the Contact Form and select "Visiting Rotarian." Alternatively, you can reach out to us via email at harrogaterotaryclub@gmail.com or by calling Cedar Court Hotel on 01423 858585 for more information.

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Happening soon...

Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 5:30 pm

Yorkshire Day meeting 3rd August 2026

A celebration of Yorkshire Day. Speaker Tom Gordon MP.

Sun, Aug 9th 2026 2:00 pm

Summer Event at Harrogate Rugby Club

Social event

Mon, Aug 10th 2026 5:30 pm

Weekly Meeting 10th August 2026

Speaker: Andrew Richards, Knaresborough Town Cryer. Subject: Crying in Knaresborough.

Mon, Aug 17th 2026 5:30 pm

Member talk

Talk by Peter Crystal

Mon, Aug 24th 2026 5:30 pm

To be arranged by Rotarian John Fordyce

A talk by John or arranged by him.

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Mondays at 17.30 for meal at 18.00 hours

(No meetings on Bank Holidays )
Cedar Court Hotel
Park Parade
Harrogate
HG1 5AH  01423 858585

Rotary News

Be part of a global network of volunteers, trying to make the world a better place. Please also see the 'links & news' page for information from the local district and live feeds from Rotary International and Rotary International in GB&I.

Rotary serving communities through supporting foodbanks

Diversity is part of Rotary’s core values