Rotary

Rotary York Ainsty: Activity & Achievement for Public Benefit (2024–25)

Rotary York Ainsty continued its commitment to supporting local and international causes, distributing £28,657 in grants and donations to nearly 50 organisations and projects.

🎅 Santa Sleigh & Community Fundraising

• The Santa Float Collection raised £10,035, thanks to the support of local schools, charities, and volunteers.

• £5,034 was donated to partner organisations including Vale of York Academy, Wilberforce Trust, St Leonard’s Hospice, Age UK York, York Rescue Boat, and others.

• The remaining funds supported additional charitable grants.

♻️ Long-Term Projects

• SpecSort raised £1,081 by recycling gold-rimmed spectacles, helping fund overseas transport and support Physionet.

• Yorkits raised £4,357 to provide washable feminine hygiene kits for girls in developing countries.

• Sow, Grow & Share supported Wilberforce Trust’s Sensory Gardens with a new Bird Song Stops installation, funded by a £670 District Grant and RYA support.

💷 Additional Fundraising & Gift Aid

• £1,179 raised from members, including £516 Gift Aid

• £2,051 reclaimed via the GASDS scheme

• £1,081 raised by SpecSort

• £3,000 transferred via our twin club in Germany to support a humanitarian project in Albania

🌐 International & Rotary Grants

• £1,200 to Rotary Foundation Annual Fund

• £1,200 to Polio+ (matched 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation, totalling £3,600)

• Continued support for Aquabox, Shelterbox, Mercy Ships, and other global partners

👧 Youth & Community Support

• £1,050 to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

• £1,200 to Tang Hall for community lunches