Bradford Community Soup has gone virtual!

​This vibrant initiative is a means to an end in Bradford, where those who sup are actually coming to pitch or help with local projects.


Each time the group meets, 3 people put forward ideas as ‘people who want to make Bradford area a better place’.  They can be small charities, not for profits, or even individuals with a good idea.  They make a 5 minute pitch describing what they are trying to do and what help they need – both financially and non-financially, then people vote for their favourite.  The pot of money is then divided among the pitchers pro rata to the votes being cast.  


The website is here: Bradfordsoup.org.uk 

The next event in on 19th November and promises a gourmet recipe for participants!

Take a look here to get involved from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Bradford Club’s Caroline Murie says: ” The Soup’s Networking opportunities are highly prized, and work well to promote Rotary across the area.  It also acts as an entry point into Rotary and Rotaract, identifying people who have Rotary Values at their core.  We want to return to face-to-face meetings when we are able, but the positive advantages of Zoom will not be lost.  We are investigating technological solutions which will make blended meetings (face to face and online together) the way we do things in the future.”

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