Aquaboxes |
We buy boxes containing water purifying kits, which can treat enough water for 4 people for 4 months. The boxes are filled with clothing and tools and sent to disaster areas. |
Book Aid International |
Books are collected, packaged and taken to Book Aid Charity in London from whence they are sorted and sent to third-world countries. |
Shoe boxes |
Filling shoe boxes with gifts for those in need. |
Kids for Kids |
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Spread & Save |
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Mobile Phones for Water aid |
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Ambassadorial Scholars |
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Aqua Filters |
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Foundation |
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Conferences |
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Social Events |
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World Doctor Bank |
We have provided support for this Rotary initiative whereby doctor commit to spend some time working in third world countries. |
Polio Eradication |
Since the 1980's the Club has given money to support Rotary International's campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. |
Requests for Humanitarian Assistance |
Rotary often provides financial or practical assistance to help local disadvantaged or less able people. |
Mock Interviews: |
These are carried out at local secondary schools. The experience, guidance and feedback gives the young people an opportunity to make the most of their attributes at a career interview. |
Young Achievers |
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Christmas Lunches: |
We arrange for elderly people, who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone, to visit a local Nursing or Residential Home for a meal and companionship. |
Local Charity Requests |
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Christmas Collections |
The considerable funds donated during our street collections are used throughout the year for Rotary projects. |
Kids Out |
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Football Outing |
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Golf Day |
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Spearheaded Cystic Fibrosis Local Nurse Appeal |
We raised over £80,000: enough to pay for 2 part-time nurses for 3 years prior to funding being taken over by the Health Authority. |
Pig Roast, Barn Dances and Car Boot Sales |
These raise funds for a variety of Rotary Projects. |
Vocational Awards |
Given annually to one or more people to recognise their work on behalf of the local community. |
Tea Dances |
Rotary has been involved in running tea Dances for the Elderly. |
Burgess Hill Musical Festival Evening |
Rotary has run this popular event at the Martlets Hall for several years. |
Art and Poetry Competition |
These are annual competitions for local junior and primary schools to encourage and promote artistic and poetry skills. |
Youth Speaks |
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Local Schools Public Speaking Competition |
The winners of the local heats eventually move on to meet other teams throughout Southern England. |
Pantomime and Adventure Park Visits |
We arrange for local disadvantaged children to visit a local Pantomime and Chessington World of Adventure. |
Combating Bullying |
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RYLA |
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Sports for Disabled |
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Young Achiever Awards |
An annual award to a young employee of a local business who has made the most of his/her abilities, had pride in his/her work and retained tolerance and goodwill to his colleagues. |
Sponsorship |
Rotary helps a number of young people each year to participate in educational and character-building programmes. |