About Rotary Club Epping
The Rotary Club of Epping is a community focused group
dedicated to making a positive impact both locally and globally. As part of Rotary International, we bring together passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds who are united by a shared commitment to service above self.
We support a wide range of initiatives, including local schools, charities, and international projects such as clean water access and disease prevention.
Whether you’re looking to give back, connect with like-minded people, or broaden your horizons, the Rotary Club of Epping welcomes everyone who wants to make a difference.
The History of the Rotary Club
Rotary Club International, a global service organization, was founded on February 23, 1905, in Chicago by attorney Paul Harris and some of his friends. The idea behind the Rotary Club was to create a place where professionals from various backgrounds could meet regularly to foster friendships and exchange ideas.
The name “Rotary” was chosen because the early meetings rotated among the members’ offices. Over the years, it evolved into an international network of clubs, dedicated to promoting goodwill and peace through community service and humanitarian projects.
Today, the club continues to be a friendly space for professionals to meet and chat about ideas as well as making a positive impact on communities local and worldwide.
FAQs
We’d love to meet you! To get started, simply attend one of our meetings where you can meet our members and learn more about what we do.
Meeting Times:
Weekly Lunch Meeting: Every Tuesday at 12:15 PM at Wildwood, Epping High Street.
Monthly Evening Meeting: Every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:15 PM.
Wildwood restaurant located at 261 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BP.
From there a member can take you through the process.
Charities We Support
At the Rotary Club of Epping, we’re proud to support a wide range of charities that make a real difference—locally, nationally, and globally:
Mary’s Meals
Provides life-changing meals to some of the world’s poorest children every school day, helping break the cycle of poverty through education and nourishment.
marysmeals.org
ShelterBox
Delivers essential shelter and supplies to families affected by disasters, giving them hope and a chance to rebuild.
They also run a Book Club where members can explore stories from around the world while supporting ShelterBox’s mission.
Sign up here ShelterBox Book Club – No Ordinary Book Club – ShelterBox
Haven House Children’s Hospice
Supports families with children who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, providing respite care and end-of-life support with compassion and dignity.
havenhouse.org.uk
St Clare Hospice
Offers expert, compassionate care for people facing terminal illness, ensuring comfort and dignity at the end of life.
stclarehospice.org.uk
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Provides rapid response emergency care to those in critical need, saving lives with advanced medical interventions at the scene.
ehaat.org
Rotary Foundation
Rotary’s own global charity, focused on promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education, and growing local economies.
rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation
Mercy Ships
Rotary Global Grants fund essential medical equipment and training for African professionals aboard the world’s largest hospital ship, Africa Mercy, delivering free surgery in underserved regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.mercyships.org
End Polio Now
Rotary is a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, collaborating with WHO, UNICEF, and others to eliminate polio worldwide through vaccinations, education, and advocacy. https://www.endpolio.org
Clean Water & Sanitation
Rotary improves global access to clean water by building wells, sanitation facilities, and water filtration systems, while promoting hygiene education in partnership with local communities. https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/providing-clean-water
Rotary Peace Centers
Located at top universities worldwide, these centers offer fellowships for master’s degrees or professional development in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
Environmental Projects
Rotary supports global environmental efforts such as tree planting, reducing plastic waste, and installing renewable energy systems to combat climate change and promote sustainability. https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/protecting-environment
Maternal and Child Health
Rotary helps reduce maternal and child mortality through mobile clinics, medical training, cancer screening, nutrition programs, and women’s health education in underserved areas. https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/saving-mothers-and-children