'Strong start' for Scarborough's ROTARY100 project for charity
Scarborough Rotary Club is aiming to raise £100,000 for charity in celebration of its 100th yearScarborough ROTARY100
Scarborough’s Rotary Groups say they have made a strong start with the ROTARY100 project, which aims to raise £100,000 for charity in celebration of their centenary year.
The year-long ROTARY100 project, which was launched in July, marks 100 years since the start of Rotary in Scarborough, which began in 1921.
During the year, the clubs will aim to get 100 businesses, groups and/or individuals on board with the project, each being encouraged to raise £1,000.
The proceeds will be shared between Saint Catherine’s Hospice, York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity and Scarborough YMCA who have each identified an important project they wish to undertake to help people in the Scarborough community.
John Riby, ROTARY100 project manager, said: “We’ve raised quite a few thousand pounds so far and we also have a lot of pledges being made, so it’s been a very productive start.
“It’s an ambitious target so we need as many people as possible to step up and help contribute to the £100,000 total.”
John explained that although it was mostly Scarborough-based businesses who had contributed so far, the fundraising project is open to anyone who would like to help, including individuals, groups and organisations.
He said: “It’s a great way to help three local charities in one go and help make a real difference to the community. The money will benefit people across all age groups and will be used locally.”
The town has three Rotary groups, which are The Rotary Club of Scarborough, Scarborough Cavaliers and the affiliated Scarborough Inner Wheel. These have joined forces for ROTARY100 under the theme of ‘fun, friendship and fundraising’.
Proceeds from the groups’ events during the centenary year, such as dinners and a Christmas carol service, will all go towards the ROTARY100 goal.
If you would like to find out more or get involved with ROTARY100, please email ROTARY100@gmail.com