The Rotary Club of the City of Wolverhampton

One of Great Britain’s oldest clubs, established in 1921.

Membership approximately 50.

In 1945 a club member, Tom Warren, was one of only five British Rotarians ever appointed President of Rotary worldwide.

A programme of social events for members and their families.

Annual fundraising in the region of £50,000.

Major Fundraising events:

Dragon Boat Challenge at Himley Hall, in May each year. By 2026, in 24 years,  the event has raised over £560,000

Annual Tree of Remembrance event has raised over £100,000.

The unique Best Foot Forward event held at Aldersley Leisure Village each July- by 2026, its 13th event , has raised over £271,000 since 2013.

Principal achievements:

Active participant in the establishment of Compton Hospice.

Establishment of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre.

Provision of Mini-bus and refurbishment of premises for Spurgeon Trust.

Replacement of beds for Compton Hospice and major contributor to 2012 refurbishment.

Ongoing support of many local charities.

Significant contributor to disaster appeals.

Lunch meetings are held at;

South Staffs Golf Club, Danescourt Road,Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9BQ at 12.00pm for 12.30pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month.In other weeks there will be either a zoom meeting, a social event of in the event of a 5 week month, possibly an extra club meeting.

Please check the diary for up to date details.  Click here for diary

Contact by post;

Rotary Club Secretary

Lorraine McCarthy, 23 Upper Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QF,

07772755868

And by email:   lorrainnemccarthy@gmail.com   Lorraine McCarthy