York Rotary's Projects and Causes
Tree planting project 2019
York Rotary's members support the six areas of Rotary's focus and causes to improve peoples' lives, both internationally and locally.
Our projects are created and run by our members and provide them with plenty of fun and achievement whilst contributing to our community and supporting those less fortunate than ourselves.
We call it "Giving something back"
Here are a few of our projects.....
International focus
In support of Rotary International's work and objectives, York Rotary provide support to international projects - some examples...
Eradication of Polio
We make contributions to Rotary Foundation to support, amongst other things, Rotary's work as a key partner in the eradication of Polio worldwide
Disaster Relief
We support the work of partner organisations such as Shelterbox and Aquabox, who provide rapid response "on the ground" relief when disasters strike across the globe.
Schools in Africa
Through both hands-on support through visits from members, and through fundraising quizzes and other events, we are providing help to two schools in Africa:
Ebenezer School, Zambia
Ella Gordon School, South Africa
Physionet
We provide manpower and support for the work of a local charity and partner Physionet, who collect surplus NHS mobility and related equipment, refurbish if necessary then ship in containers to third-world hospitals and agencies
Aid to Refugees
We work in partnership with Hope & Aid Direct, collecting blankets, towels and sleeping bags locally which are sent to help refugees in camps in a number of islands in Greece.
We're for Communities
York Rotary support our local community through several projects, examples of which include....
York Rotary Family Tree Planting Partnership
A programme offered in 2018-19 for parents of new babies born in York to have a tree planted to celebrate their happy event as a free gift to the environment
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York Floods Response
During the 2015 floods in York, we donated cleaning and associated products, as well as raising over £10,000 to help families affected.
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Outings for the Elderly
York Rotary organises trips to the theatre, and country drives with afternoon tea, each year for elderly residents of local care homes and isolated elderly people in the community
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York Foodbank
We raised over £9,500 during the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic to help feed many local disadvantaged families through York Foodbank
Supporting local charities
We support charities both small and large in the York area, through fundraising, distributing grants and through "hands-on" projects.
Examples of how we do this include:
York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge
Our "flagship" fundraising event has raised over £1.4m since 2003.
Over 600 take part in these spectacular annual races, the premier event on the River Ouse in York, combining a fantastic day out with raising money for local charities.
York Rotary Fundraising
We raise funds in creative as well as traditional ways; often in partnership with local charities
We run events and dinners to raise funds, We organise concerts such as Taiko Drumming, Ukelele Bands, and Male Voice Choirs
We run book and accessories sales, and have our own Ebay account to sell high-quality items.
Hands-on Support
Groups of volunteers offer help to local non-profit groups who need a helping hand.
We've cleaned and painted, helped move whole offices, installed units, provided kitchens and much more..
Youth Programmes
York Rotary's projects include several supporting the development of skills in young people.
RYLA
(Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
We support this very successful national programme that develops leadership skills in young people through a week-long residential course
Youth competitions
In York we have run local heats of competitions in:
* Rotary Young Musician
* Rotary Young Chef
Youth Challenge
We support local residential programmes for disadvantaged children to develop their self-confidence and social skills
Technology Tournament
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An annual competition for local schools, offering youngsters a creative Technology challenge.
