The Rotary Foundation

Rotary Foundation of the United Kingdom (RFUK), a charity - No. 1002059 – and limited company – No. 2582374 – registered in England, is an Associate Foundation of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International Evanston, USA.

RFUK provides Rotarians and friends of the Foundation in Great Britain and Ireland with a variety of local services to donate and by doing so, increasing funding available by TRF for its aims on:

• Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Community economic development
• Supporting the environment

Hexham Rotary supports the Rotary Foundation each year, not only by member's contributions but also by selling Christmas Cards for the General Fund and Crocuses to support End Polio