Community Projects

The Rotary Club of Derby prides itself on the work that it does in the Community but many of our regular projects have been affected by the Covid19 pandemic and the various restrictions. Although many of our regular programmes have not been able to take place we have adapted and delivered some new community based support. See the list below for examples of the work we normally undertake.

This Rotary year we have supported a number of community based projects and we will keep these updated below:

World Earth Day

We joined forces with the Rotary Club of Derby Daybreak and collected 16 bags of litter around Alvaston Park. We recorded 1556 pieces of plastic with Kids Against Plastic

Clearing the Riverside path with the Friends of the River Gardens

We spent a morning clearing a heavily grown footpath on the opposite side of the river to Bass' Recreation Ground in the City Centre. The path had become so overgrown that pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters had to use the road.

World Polio Day Crocuses

This year, more parks are benefitting from the beautiful crocuses that the club purchases to help raise awareness of the End Polio Now programme and World Polio Day. Friends groups working in Alvaston Park, Normanton Park, Spondon Parks, Darley Park and Derby's River Gardens.

Eco Greenhouse at Ravensdale Junior School

We spent a day building an eco-greenhouse out of recycled plastic bottles at Ravensdale Junior School

Derby Arboretum's Lark In The Park Event

We provided a range of free, fun, family activities including the human fruit machine, knock the sock, and tin can alley games. These were as popular as ever with families of all ages.

Derby Rotary Satellite Community Allotment

Our allotment has been cleared by our volunteers and produce has started to be planted, ready for donation to foodbanks in the spring.

Loudon Lodge Launch Event

The refurbishment of the former bowls pavilion on Arboretum Park was completed and it became available for the use of community groups.

Our activities for 2010/2021 included:

• Tidy up the Park Day at Alvaston Park
• Donations to Safe and Sound & Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre
• Collection of Towels to support Aquabox
• Collection of Laptops and Tablets for Schools
• Personalised letters and video messages from Santa
• Donation to Steps Derby to provide meals for vulnerable people#
• Christmas Tree donation for All Saints Church in Mickleover
• Litter pick at Alvaston Park
• Derby Arboretum 180th Anniversary Event
• Donations to Derby Foodbanks through Rotary4Foodbanks
• Donation to local charities to help them get through lockdown
• Clothing Collection for Asylum Seekers
• Book Drive for Ravensdale Infants School

Our activities for 2019/2020 included:

• Santa and Sleigh collections raising £5000 split between two local charities
• Supporting the TOC-H Children's Holiday Camp with an evening of team games and prizes
• Young Carers event at Markeaton Park and Tenpin
• Santa appearing at Morrison's over two weekends raising a further £560.
• Collected over £500 for British Heart Foundation
• Marshalling for local park runs
• Sponsoring holidays for two young carers at Derby Children's Holiday Centre
• Three £250 donations to local charities
• Second donation of £1000 to Treetops
• Supporting the renovation of the Joseph Strutt building alongside the Friends of Derby Arboretum
• Supported local park events with family competitions and activities.