The Rotary Club of Andover has earned a reputation for:
- Providing regular financial support to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice
- Supporting other local and national charities such as Riding for the Disabled, Icknield School, Kids' Church, The Acorns Centre, MacMillan Nurses, Cancer Relief
- Organising the annual 10K Race and Fun Run at Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit
- With the Andover Round Table, organising the annual Fireworks display at Thruxton
- Running the annual Youth Speaks competition
- Sponsoring a volunteer working abroad under the Voluntary Service Overseas Scheme
- Educating secondary pupils in Kenya through the Langalanga Scholarship Fund
- Organising the Rotary Youth Leadership Award in Hampshire
- Providing bags of wood kindling for old people who rely on coal fires in their homes
- Organising the annual Good Service Awards
- Holding Bingo sessions during the winter at Nursing Homes in Andover
- Distributing Christmas parcels
- Providing AquaBoxes and Shelter Boxes containing clean water kits and domestic essentials to numerous 'disaster' areas across the world
A Distinguished History
The Club has a long and distinguished history dating back to its Inauguration in November 1949.
In November 1999 Club members and guests held a 50th Anniversary celebration at Tedworth House in Tidworth.
Since 1949, many members have served the Club as President.
Others have received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award for exceptional service.
