Unscripted - The official podcast of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland

Welcome to Unscripted, the official podcast of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland. Every month we bring together the voices, stories and insights that shape the Rotary movement – from grassroots initiatives to global partnerships. Unscripted is hosted by Dave King and Alicia Reade. In this episode we're joined by: Heather Stuart, Chair of the Rotary GB&I Board, on membership, Rotary's visio...

Welcome to Unscripted, the official podcast of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland. Every month we bring together the voices, stories and insights that shape the Rotary movement – from grassroots initiatives to global partnerships. Unscripted is hosted by Dave King and Alicia Reade. To kick off our first ever episode, we're joined by: Sanj Srikanthan, CEO of ShelterBox, discussing the global...

This month’s issue of Rotary Magazine celebrates 25 years of ShelterBox, which started out as a Millennium project by Helston Lizard Rotary Club in 2000. Since then, through its established partnership with Rotary, with a group of passionate and dedicated Rotarians at its core, it has gone on to support over 3 million people recovering from disaster or conflict worldwide, including in the Cari...

This edition, we shine a spotlight on public image and how Rotary members, clubs and districts can maximise the impact of their activities through publicity and promotion. We'll give you to hints and tips, from mastering social media, to the power of storytelling. We also catch up with Rotarian sailor, Jasmine Harrison who discusses the challenges of sailing around the world during her stopove...

Amid the growing challenges of migration and asylum in the UK, Rotary clubs in the Thames Valley are stepping up to make a difference. The region has become a temporary home for asylum seekers from Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, and beyond, many of whom have endured perilous journeys only to face long waits for legal status in difficult living conditions. Rotary clubs are responding by providin...

In this edition, we look back at a stunning sporting summer for a number of British athletes who represented Paralympics GB at the Paris Games. Something they all share, on top of their sporting prowess, is that their journeys have all been touched by Rotary. That includes wheelchair tennis star and Rotary GB&I Ambassador, Abbie Breakwell, Scottish Rotarian and para-canoeist, Hope Gordon, and ...

North Star is Rotary GB&I's five-year plan to strengthen and grow the organisation to 60,000 members by 2028. But how are we going to do it? This issue takes a deep dive at the ambitious strategic shift, paying particular attention to four membership channels; Club, Corporate, Direct and Enterprise. Also in this edition, we've got stories on Water Survival Box, the Singapore Convention and Ro...

In the latest edition of Rotary Magazine, we catch up with Tom Hamblet who has had quite the start to 2024, winning the BBC show MasterChef: The Professionals. But Tom's culinary journey actually started out when he won the Rotary Young Chef competition in 2014, which was his first ever competition! A decade on, his career trajectory is set to soar. We went to find out about that first competit...

Rotary Magazine is new and improved for 2024, now coming to you four times a year in print, a monthly digital edition and the regular audio version packed with stories from each print edition. This edition, we look at the story of Sir Nicholas Winton, a Rotarian and Holocaust hero who saved hundreds of children's lives during WWII. 'Nicky', as he was known, is the subject of a new film called...

Within this issue of Rotary magazine, the focus is firmly on membership. The reach is wide, exploring Rotary in its various forms through the eyes of Rotarians. These articles are brimming with ideas about how we move forward and how we can inspire the next generation to join our amazing organisation. This issue also coincides with the launch soon of the North Star project, an ambitious Rotary...

This edition focuses on the appointment of Scotsman Gordon McInally as President of Rotary International in 2023-24, with an in-depth feature by Rotary Editor Dave King. Gordon's Rotary theme this year is 'Create Hope in the World', but his presidential themes stretch beyond bringing peace, while also prioritising mental health and empowering girls, demonstrating the continuity of leadership. ...

Loneliness is an often forgotten issue, but one which resonates in communities everywhere. It also impacts people of all ages. Far from being solely an issue for older generations, it is impacting the lives of young people as well. In this edition, we take a look at how Rotary is tackling loneliness, through often simple, but extremely impactful local projects. Plus, you'll also find stories ...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has prompted an amazing response from Rotarians globally, with The Rotary Foundation awarding nearly $15 million in disaster response grants to more than 270 districts worldwide. Each of these projects has had a direct bearing on coping with the enormity of the humanitarian disaster which has followed in the wake of war in eastern Europe. In this magazine, we r...

The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's own charity. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, it has distributed more than $4 billion in grant funding to sustainable and impactful humanitarian projects around the world. Since then, it has become one of the world's most trusted charities. In this issue, we take a close look at the Foundation, how it works and the difference it is making through ...

In this edition of Rotaray magazine, we take a closer look at Rotaract, a branch of Rotary for young leaders aged 18 and over. We speak to Rotaract members from across Great Britain and Ireland, including Chair James Thomas, about their journey, what they love about Rotaract and how it helps them give back to their communities. Also in this edition, enjoy stories of Rotarians overcoming person...

For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth was the rock, the figurehead who provided stability in a turbulent world. So, in this issue of Rotary magazine, we pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her amazing life of service which touched people's lives in an unprecedented way. We also focus on polio to coincide with World Polio Day on October 25th. There are spotlights on Afghanistan and Pakistan, two coun...

The UK was shocked when it was announced that poliovirus has been found from sewage sampling in London. In this month's issue of Rotary magazine, we shed a light on what happened in London and what lessons are to be learned. For Rotarians, the End Polio Now campaign sits at the heart of our work but it is only one part of Rotary's focus. This magazine also highlights the life-saving work of hu...

Homelessness is a major issue worldwide with people being affected by it for various reasons, often not necessarily their fault, resulting in isolation, loneliness and fear of what will happen next. Families across Ukraine have felt its impact, losing their homes and fleeing for safety into the unknown.  Here at Rotary, we gather together and find ways of supporting individuals facing these di...

With the outbreak of Covid-19 exactly two years ago, Rotarians responded in their communities to help the vulnerable and isolated. Once again with the crisis in Ukraine, this is our opportunity to demonstrate how we are humanitarians and People of Action. We speak to Rotarians in Ukraine about the conflict, Rotary in their country and their hopes and fears for the future. This edition we also...

Empowering Girls has been a key initiative for Rotary across the world over the last year. In this issue of Rotary magazine, we explore a number of issues relating to this topic, including period poverty, women's health and more. For our cover story, we meet Father Peter Walters, a Rotarian and priest working to protect children on the streets of one of the world's most dangerous cities; Medel...

In this edition, we reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis, looking at Rotary's presence at COP26, a number of club projects addressing the issue and changes we can all make to have an impact.

It is World Polio Day on October 24th and to coincide with this key date we look at the situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.

Micro-finance lies at the heart of the August-September issue of Rotary magazine.

The June/July issue editorial theme takes an in-depth look at literacy.