Rotary Club of Portsmouth and Southsea

Rotary Club of Portsmouth and Southsea Rotary is a service organisation, our motto is “Service Above Self” and much of our work is just that –service.

Portsmouth & Southsea Rotary Club

As we approach the centenary of our club in 2016, we can look back with some pride at the achievements of our club. We think of our involvement with the early days of Portsea Youth Club; Southsea Carnival; the formation of the Portsmouth Rotary Housing Association which continues to thrive today; support for the Rowans Hospice; assistance with the “Polio Plus” pr

ogramme aimed at the eradication of polio throughout the world; our role working with Brazilian Rotary Clubs as International Monitoring Partners for a project in Brazil to clean up the River Gravatai and make it permanently clear of sewage and rubbish for the benefit of the local residents; and the many other local and international charities that we have supported. However today we prefer to look forward and will continue to seek ideas in order to support the local and international communities. We are particularly keen to support youth activities, we are involved every year in the “Youth Speaks” public speaking competition; we also take part in “Kids Out” whereby once a year, groups of disadvantaged children are taken to Paultons Park and given a super fun day out with a picnic lunch; we help with literacy in a local school; and provide modest financial grants to deserving local youths of Portsmouth to help them in the various projects with which they are involved. We continue to be involved with the Portsmouth Rotary Housing Association, some of our members voluntarily work in a liaison capacity in the various houses and sit on the Board of the Association; we help with the patients library service at Queen Alexandra Hospital and continue to support the Rowans Hospice. However we do need to raise funds for a lot of our projects and so you may see us at Christmas and other times collecting cash from the public in Cascades, Gunwharf and other locations. We also run, in conjunction with Southsea Castle Rotary, the annual Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeside, a super weekend of keenly fought dragon boat racing with many side shows and other attractions to entertain the young and not so young spectators which in turn help provide funds for our projects. However our Rotary Club is not all about hard work, we do find time to relax, enjoy social activities and have fun, we meet regularly for a meal and usually have a speaker; we take part in skittles, boules and golf matches; we go on countryside walks and inevitably end up in a pub for lunch; we have outings to the theatre; we visit other clubs both locally and further afield. So why not visit our website www.portsmouthrotary.org.uk where you will discover more about us and also find our contact details.

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16/12/2025

Portsmouth and Southsea Rotary Christmas lunch - lots of raffle prizes were won - hampers stuffed with Christmas goodies as well as individual prizes. A huge Thank You to all for your continuing support.

30/11/2025

Getting the hampers ready for Portsmouth and Southsea Rotary Christmas raffle - these are going to be tremendous. Who wants a £2 ticket?

26/10/2025

🌍 Did You Know?
Rotary Is Active in Over 200 Countries

📣 With 1.4 million members in over 200 countries and territories, Rotary is one of the largest humanitarian networks in the world. From clean water projects in Africa to literacy programs in Asia, we’re united by service.
And right here in Portsmouth and Southsea, we’re proud to be part of that global movement.

🏷️Tag a friend who believes in making a difference.
Or drop a comment telling us what you'd love to see Rotary support locally!

22/10/2025

Thank you to our special guest Suzannah Vaill from Disaster Aid UK & Ireland , part of Disaster Aid International, for an inspiring presentation last night! Our guest, a dedicated volunteer for over 10 years, shared powerful stories from deployments to disaster-stricken areas like Mozambique, Turkey, and Morocco.

From providing essential shelter materials to sourcing household items locally, Disaster Aid works closely with Rotary Clubs worldwide to deliver flexible and impactful aid solutions. Their approach focuses on recovery and rebuilding, ensuring that communities can rebuild their lives with dignity.

A huge thank you to our guest for their time and for highlighting the incredible work of Disaster Aid. Let’s continue to support these vital efforts to help those in need. 🌍💙

29/11/2023

Rotarians in action! Dinner and live entertainment at the Royal Maritime Club fund raising event. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported us by joining in and donating such wonderful raffle prizes

29/11/2023

A huge THANK YOU to Kirsty and Annabelle for making our PLAY IT FORWARD fund raiser such a resounding success!

09/11/2023

There’s still time to secure your tickets for our upcoming fundraiser!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and entertainment at the Play It Forward event! Don’t miss this opportunity to unwind, let go, and enjoy a fantastic time with likeminded people.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/play-it-forward-tickets-739323355057

06/11/2023

Join us on 18th November at the Royal Maritime Hotel in Portsmouth for the 'Play it Forward' fundraiser!

Your attendance not only guarantees a fantastic evening of entertainment but also contributes to our efforts to support local charities and improve the lives of those in need.

Book your tickets now at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/play-it-forward-tickets-739323355057.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

Play It Forward "Play It Forward" - Join us for a memorable evening of live music, dinner, and good vibes as we spread positivity & support local charities

04/11/2023

If you're unable to attend our ‘Play it Forward’ fundraiser in person, you have the option to support us by making a donation. Simply visit our Eventbrite page to contribute and make a positive impact!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/play-it-forward-tickets-739323355057

01/11/2023

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