Who we are
Our members are a friendly and enthusiastic group and collaborate on a wide variety of projects for local, national and international causes. New projects are added every year.
SI Rossendale
SI Rossendale is part of the worldwide volunteer organisation, Soroptimists International. Soroptimists support women and girls locally, nationally and internationally through campaigning, raising awareness and fundraising. We have been active in the Rossendale Valley for 79 years.
80 years of Soroptimism in Rossendale
In 2027 SI Rossendale will celebrate it's 80th Charter Year. It's a great achievement and we'll be telling you more about our plans for 2027 soon. Watch this space!
Club Information
Our club members work on projects throughout the year. Find out more ....
When and where we meet
We meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Sykeside Hotel, Rawtenstall Road, Rossendale BB4 6QE. Start time is 7.30pm and our meetings last for around 2 hours.
Club activities
Our club members collaborate to raise funds and awareness for local, national and international organisations who transform the lives of women and girls. Our projects focus on our core principles of health, education, women's safety, equality and diversity and climate action.
Current projects
Here's some of our projects....
Womens Refuge
Every year we support our local women's refuge by donating gifts at Christmas and during the year. This year we are donating packs of knickers which will be given to women when they arrive at the refuge. Sometimes they arrive with nothing and need to access basic items. In addition to gifts we have also donated toiletries and cleaning products which are always needed. Our local refuge is operated by Safenet Domestic Abuse Support
The Washing Machine Project
This is a new project for us this year. Some of the funds raised from our events will be donated to this cause. Did you know that up to 50% global population hand wash clothes, spending up to 20 hours per week, a burden predominantly placed on women and girls. Handwashing takes time that could be used for education, earning an income or resting. The Divya is the world’s first flat-packable manual washing machine and is transforming the lives of communities worldwide.
Christmas Gifts for Ukraine
Each year our members fill shoeboxes with gifts which are transported to Ukraine in time for Christmas by The International Aid Trust. We pack both gifts and practical items and it's a challenge to fit as many items as possible into the boxes. We know the boxes are very much appreciated by the people who receive them and we'll continue to support this cause for as long as needed.
Latest Club News
Edenfield Fete
Each year we hold our Bottle Raffle at the Edenfield Fete. It's held on the last week of August so the weather isn't always reliable however we can always depend on the generosity of the Edenfield people. This year we raised £385.
Fashion Show
Our members organised a Fashion Show at Rossendale Golf Club in collaboration with Lina's Wardrobe, Bradshaw, a long standing supporter of our club. With the help of our amazing supporters and collaborators we raised £736.