Cheque Presentation 2015

Wed, Jun 17th 2015 at 6:50 pm - 7:50 pm

Another great year for Charities sponsored by the Club !


Wed Jun 17th. 2015 at 14.00

Distribution of funds from our activities during the 2014-15 Rotary Year.


This year we were pleased to be able to distribute a total of £34,232.00 to local,national and international charities - listed below.  Our thanks go mainly to the generosity of the people of Durham - and the hard work of our members.


St. Cuthbert's Hospice

-- For their outstanding contribution to the community

Durham University Charities

-- In recognition of our use of the car park each week

Finchale Training College

-- In recognition of our use of the building for various meetings

Guide Dogs

Lifespan

Invalid Children's Aid Association (Durham County)

Open Gate

Caudwell Children

Arthritis Research UK

Northern Neurological Alliance

Down's Syndrome North East

Teenage Cancer Trust

Durham Hospitals Radio

ABF - The Soldiers' Charity

Durham Support Group for Families with Visually Impaired Children

The Salvation Army - Sanctuary 21 Project (Durham)

Mid Durham Projects Club

Coppa Feel ! [Teenage breast cancer awareness]

Prostate Cancer UK

Lionmouth Rural Centre

A Smile for a Child

Headway County Durham

Durham Talking Newspaper

Stray Aid

'What We Do' Main Pages:

This committee conducts all the Club’s administrative activities and provides the framework that enables the Club to function effectively whilst promoting fellowship.

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The main aim of this committee is to plan and carry out educational, humanitarian, vocational and youth projects that address the needs of the local community. [now includes fundraising]

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The main aim of this committee is to develop and implement educational, humanitarian, vocational and youth projects that address the needs of communities in other countries.

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The main aim of this committee is to develop and implement a strategic plan for fund-raising with the overarching aim that fund-raising should promote fellowship and community service

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We enter the club's centenary year with a display in the Clayport Library

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