Rotary at a Glance
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Rotary connects 1.4 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and International levels.
Rotary and You
Joining Rotary opens up a world of opportunity and endless possibilities to use your talents and skills to improve the lives of those in our community and across the world who need help and support whether through weather, war or hardship.
As an added bonus our online learning centre can enhance your work life skills and give you the confidence to go further than you ever imagined.
The friendships you make at home and abroad in Rotary will remain with you for life. Wherever you travel around the world you will be made welcome by like minded people.
Make a difference
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY, OR IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD?
We use our knowledge of local issues to identify areas of need, then apply our expertise and diverse perspectives to the problem. Our Rotary members are most likely at work in your community right now feeding the hungry, tutoring children, maintaining parks, and more. You can help.
Through our programs for emerging leaders, we’re also helping young people get the skills and experience they need to make a real difference in the lives of others. We offer both service clubs and programs to help students and young professionals strengthen their leadership skills, expand their world understanding, and make new friends.
With clubs in nearly every country, Rotary’s positive impact on communities around the world has never been greater. If you share our passion for creating lasting change, contact us to learn how you can join.
Please contact Dave Willis at rotarydemon@gmail.com to start your Rotary journey.
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All the beneficiaries from Santa Sleigh 2025 have received donations from the amount collected. Click 'Details' to see.
moreSunday 17 May 2026 Thank you to everyone for making this year's 10 mile road race and two mile fun run so special. You can check the results/race timings for the 10 mile and all the photographs of the day by clicking on Details.
moreThe Race has now finished! Thank you for taking part. Full details at https://www.balloonrace.net/rcocm Congratulations everyone and in particular the top four winners. Two were = in 2nd place!
moreThe latest edition of Mildmay Matters features Rotary Baddow Races, New Members’ Induction, The Little Edi Foundation, C360 Community Transport, Mercy Ships and much more. You will find past issues here too.
moreAfter eight years of broadcasting Rotary Roundup on CCR (Chelmsford Community Radio), Rotarians Dave Almond (Chelmsford Mildmay) and Rob Peters (Chelmsford Phoenix) presented their last programme on 17 December 2023.
moreRaising funds for local, national and international causes is key to what we do.
moreTheme - Shapes and Patterns: now closed for entries. Winners announced on 21 June. Sponsor: Blue Sky Printing, Chelmsford
moreFor seven years Mildmay Rotarians collected unwanted but usable computer equipment, professionally cleared hard drives, packed, loaded and shipped to Tanzania schools.
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