The Rotary Club of Dunmow is part of a global organisation with approximately 1.4 million members across over 200 countries. The strength of a large organisation allows us to support our local communities and participate in global Rotary humanitarian projects.

When we meet  (New schedule, as below, from May 7th 2026)


We meet weekly at the Saracens Head Hotel, Great Dunmow, with a relaxed mix of social and formal gatherings on the respective day in the month:

1st Thursday – Lunchtime meeting - 12:30 for 13:00 lunch

2nd Thursday – Lunchtime meeting - 12:30 for 13:00 lunch

3rd Thursday – Evening meeting - 18:30 for 19:00 dinner


4th Thursday – Lunchtime meeting - 12:30 for 13:00 lunch

5th Thursday (if applicable) – Sometimes on the Friday as a special evening event with partners & friends.

Rotary welcomes anyone aged 18 and above with a passion for helping their local communities. We’re always delighted to welcome new members.

To contact the Dunmow club please email: dunmow.rotary@gmail.com

There is also a nearby club, the Rotary Club of Takeley.  They meet at an alternative day and time, fortnightly at 8pm on a Wednesday evening in the Little Canfield Village Hall, although the location does change occasionally, so please email to check.

To contact the Takeley club email: rotaryintakeley@gmail.com

Link to Rotary Club of Takeley website.

What projects do we run?

* Santa's sleigh rounds in Takeley and Little Canfield and Santa Collections at Tesco and the Co-op.

* The Rotary Rose Bowl Quiz.

* Stroke Awareness campaign.

* Support for local athletes with funds raised at the Sports Personality Dinner.

* The international Polio eradication campaign.

* Metal detection rally.

* Provision of Shelter boxes and Aquaboxes to international disaster areas, working with our Rotarian friends across the world.

    *litter collections in the community

    *Foodbank collections

We also offer active support for local events such as the Flitch Trials and annual Carnival and Christmas Fairs.

Support for Young People and Schools in Dunmow and surrounding villages  

We organise competitions for young people, with prizes, every year.

Youth Debate Age 11-17 

Young Writer Age 7-17

Young Photographer Age 7-17

Young Artist Age 5-17

Young Environmentalist Age 7-17

Young Chef Age 11-17 

Young Musician Age 7-17

For information packs and application forms, please go to the Youth Competition pages for details

We also offer support to schools for vocational and enterprise education.