District Youth Projects
Thousands of young people get involved with Rotary’s competitions, programmes and activities, all designed to unlock their potential.
Click Youth Competitions & Programmes and see the Rotary competitions and programmes for young people. Rotary Distict 1285 has Young Chef, Young Photographer, Young Musician and Youth Speaks competitions available right now. Youth Programmes such as Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and Interact are also supported.
Please contact our Youth Team Leader Paul using the form below if you are interested in a competition or programme, including any not listed on our website.
District Youth Projects sub-pages:
RYLA
more RYLA
Youth Speaks Public Speaking Competition 2026
more The 2026 Youth Speaks competition is now under way. Ninety teams have entered, equalling the 2025 record. Winners of the Heats, the three District Finals, the Grand Final and the North of England Final are highlighted in red. See below.
Young Photographer
more Express yourself by putting your photography skills to the test at the annual Rotary Young Photographer competition.
Young Chef
more Fancy yourself as a budding cook? Put your culinary skills to the test and have your three course meal judged by industry professionals as part of the annual Rotary Young Chef competition.
Young Environmentalist
more Are you passionate about the planet? Do you have what it takes to create ingenious ways to tackle environmental issues? Then take part in the District Rotary Young Environmentalist competition.
Young Musician
more The Rotary Young Musician Competition is a well-organised, established and successful competition promoted by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (Rotary GB&I).
Interact Clubs
more If you’re aged between 12 and 18, and would like to take part in fun activities, raise money for local charities, travel to far-off countries, experience different cultures, meet new people and make new friends, then Interact is the club for you!