The Rotary Club of Reading Abbey

Rotary International

Is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million members in 32,000 Clubs in 200 countries. www.rotary.org  

Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland

Some 58,000 Rotarians in 1,845 clubs help those in need and work towards world understanding and peace. www.ribi.org.uk

Rotary in Central Southern England

An active, thriving District of 2164 men and women in 61 Rotary Clubs spanning the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex and Oxfordshire.

Rotary in Reading

There are six clubs in Reading each with between 30 and 70 members. The clubs are all part of the same District and meet at different venues, and at different times and days of the week, but work together on major projects.

The Rotary Club of Reading Abbey

Is one of the six Rotary clubs in Reading. It is Club No 1458 in District 1090 and was founded on 19 November 1981.

Other Rotary Organisations

Rotaract

A Rotary-sponsored service club enabling young adults aged 18 to 30 to augment their knowledge and skills and address the physical and social needs of their communities. www.rotary.org/programs/rotoract

Interact

A Rotary-sponsored service club to give young people aged 14-18 an opportunity to participate in service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. www.rotary.org/programs/interact

Inner Wheel

An association of women of Rotarians and Rotaract to promote friendship, encourage personal service, and foster international understanding.