Rotary Club of Chippenham and Calne

Motion text

That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Chippenham and Calne on its service to the community since 1948; recognises its ongoing charitable and voluntary work, including raising in excess of £45,000 in 2026 for local and international causes; notes the wider contribution of Rotary as a global humanitarian organisation with 1.2 million members supporting education, health, peacebuilding and access to clean water; commends the Club’s annual Classic Car Run through the Wiltshire countryside, which this year supports The Rise Trust in its work with vulnerable children and young people in Wiltshire; further commends its charity golf day at Castle Combe in support of Julia’s House, which provides care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families; applauds the success of its pop-up charity shop, which since April 2025 has raised £28,000 to address local need and deprivation; and celebrates the work of Rotary clubs across Great Britain and Ireland.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.