The Rotary Club of London, Club No. 50 in Rotary International, is the premier Rotary Club in Britain, being the first to hav ... e been chartered outside North America. London is one of four Clubs in Britain and Ireland to be founded in 1911 - the others being Dublin (who actually were the first to convene a meeting but took longer to be chartered), Manchester and Belfast. The London Club combines experience with youthful enterprise. Our membership includes politicians from all major parties, numerous Ambassadors and High Commissioners, religious leaders from various faiths, and leading figures from the arts, industry, commerce and the professions. The Club plays an active part in supporting the object of Rotary, which is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Because of its international membership and frequent visits by Rotarians from all over the world, the London Club has a particular focus on international charity projects and on promoting international dialogue and understanding. There are many different fundraising events throughout the year. Often these events raise sizeable donations for a charity and really make a different to people's lives. read more