Verwood Rotary is dedicated to supporting local charities through fundraising, volunteer work, and community initiatives.
The club organises events such as charity dinners, raffles, and sponsored activities to raise funds for organisations that provide essential services to those in need. By collaborating with local groups, Verwood Rotary helps support food banks, hospices, youth programmes, and other vital community services. Members also volunteer their time and skills, offering hands-on support to various projects. Through these efforts, Verwood Rotary strengthens the local community, ensuring that charities receive the resources they need to continue their important work.
Our Local Charitable Activity
- Supporting Ferndown Blind Club
The Ferndown Blind Club, operated by the Dorset Blind Association, offers a welcoming space for visually impaired individuals in the Ferndown area to connect and socialise. Meeting every other Tuesday afternoon at the King George V Pavilion, the club provides entertainment, refreshments, and occasional outings, fostering a sense of community and reducing isolation among its… Read more: Supporting Ferndown Blind Club - Births, Emergency, And Critical care, and Children’s Health
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is set to enhance pediatric emergency care with the introduction of a dedicated children’s emergency center within its new BEACH Building. The BEACH Building, an acronym for Births, Emergency, And Critical care, and Children’s Health, is a six-story facility designed to transform healthcare services across Dorset. This state-of-the-art building will house… Read more: Births, Emergency, And Critical care, and Children’s Health - Over 35 local groups and charities funded
The 2024 Verwood Rustic Fayre As a result of the event, Verwood Rotary raised £19,204, which was distributed to the community via local causes, charities, groups, and organisations. Below is a list of beneficiaries and the work they do to enhance the quality of life for the community of Verwood. We have included links to… Read more: Over 35 local groups and charities funded - President’s Charity 2024/2025
Supporting people over the age of 16 with learning disabilities in Verwood. The Helix Centre in Verwood, Dorset, is a newly refurbished facility located at 17 Moorlands Road, BH31 7PD. It serves as a hub for various community services and activities, primarily focusing on supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic individuals. Thiscause is being… Read more: President’s Charity 2024/2025