It is a pleasure to introduce you to our Club.

Founded in 1922, the Rotary Club of Taunton has a long and proud history of service in Taunton and beyond. We continue to build on this rich 104-year legacy today.

We are a group of around 35 dedicated members who meet regularly on a Tuesday and strive to be part of a successful and impactful club. As part of the wider Rotary family, we benefit from the fellowship, support and resources of District 1200 and Rotary International

“Service above Self” remains at the heart of Rotary. Our club actively participates in and contributes to significant local events. Strengthening our links with other voluntary and service organisations ensures that we remain relevant, engaged, and vibrant, demonstrating our commitment to the community.

This year we are supporting three local charitable causes in and around Taunton: firstly The Musgrove Hospital League of Friends which was set up by our Rotary Club in the 1950’s, secondly, Somerset Sight which helps and supports local people with full or partial sight impairment and thirdly, The Conquest Centre, formerly riding for the disabled, which has now expanded its remit to give all who benefit from its services more experience of being with a variety of animals not just horses although riding is still its main focus.

Our engagement with Rotary youth programmes such as Youth Speaks and the Rotary Young Leaders Award remains strong, thanks to the dedication of our members. In particular we are still committed to The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards which our club helped to launch.

Our regular speaker programme is excellent, covering a wide range of interesting and informative topics, often over a meal. Occasional external visits and trips add to the sense of fellowship.

We are a friendly club and we welcome new members. We invite you to contact us through our website to attend one of our meetings and find out more about becoming a Rotarian. We would love you to join us in our aim to make a positive impact in Taunton and beyond.

Nigel Handbury, President of the Rotary Club of Taunton 2026/7