Who we are
We are currently 28 members in the Leamington club and are actively looking for new members to join us. Our President for 2026 – 2027 is Sarah Pagan and we have a small committee of ladies who support Sarah in getting things done.
A club by women for women, where everyone is heard
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Founded in 2023, we are a dynamic group of women in Leamington Spa. We meet monthly and have created a lovely community of women who have become friends. We work on projects that make a difference – some locally, some nationally and some internationally.
Our members range in age from early 30’s to mid 80’s, we include home-makers and captains of industry and everything in-between.
In this photo some of our members even became models in a charity fashion show!
Our activities include supporting local charities by hands on volunteering, raising funds to donate through local events, and raising awareness by sharing, talking and educating on issues of women and girls safety.
Being a Soroptimist is a rewarding way to spend time making friends, belonging to a community, and making a difference.
We meet every third Wednesday at The Terrace in Leamington at 7.30pm. You are welcome to join us and see what we have been up to, and what we are planning to do next. If you are interested in in hearing more just email us at [email protected]
Become a member
We currently have 28 members and we welcome more. Membership is £10 per month unless special support is needed.
Our meetings are relaxed and sociable, held in the heart of Leamington so you will soon make new local friends.
Membership gives access to the International organisation and the many projects that we support. We love to make a difference!
Club information
In 2026 we welcomed our new President Sarah Pagan, who accepted her Chain from our founding President Catherine Williamson.
In the previous 3 years we ran many events locally to establish our presence in Leamington, and we raised more than £40,000 for good causes. Quite a few members traveled to Nepal to hand over to The Nirmala Foundation brand new wheelchairs for girls with cerebral palsy and other issues
Looking forward we plan to do lots of hands-on activities for women and girls in our local area, as well as support international projects.
In the previous 3 years we ran many events locally to establish our presence in Leamington, and we raised more than £40,000 for good causes. Quite a few members traveled to Nepal to hand over to The Nirmala Foundation brand new wheelchairs for girls with cerebral palsy and other issues
Looking forward we plan to do lots of hands-on activities for women and girls in our local area, as well as support international projects.
When and where we meet
We meet every third Wednesday from 7.30-9.00pm at The Terrace, in Leamington Spa. We discuss club business, recent successes, listen and learn from a guest speaker, and look to future ways to carry out our mission to empower, educate and support women and girls.
Club programme
5th November 2026 – an evening with The Spicy Librarian at The Pump Rooms 18th November 2026 – Monthly meeting at The Terrace December 2026 – Supporting Leamington XmasTreeFest, Club Christmas social event 20th January 2027 – Monthly meeting 5th February 2027 – Swimathon at Warwick School
Club history
The Leamington Soroptimists first met in 1936 and worked tirelessly to affect change in the area, celebrating their 80th anniversary in 2016. Due to declining members the club sadly closed a few years later. You can see one of their lasting legacies in the gardens of Leamington Spa train station. In July 2023 the Leamington Club was reformed under the new leadership of President Catherine Williamson, who definitely put us back on the map with some innovative fundraising events, including a book festival, two “Raise-Up” conferences, literary afternoon teas, and the memorable Boogie Bingo events! These raised over £30,000 for women and girls charities in the first two years. Sarah Pagan took on the role of President in April 2026, and she is passionate about making a difference to the lives of women and girls. She is focusing on building friendship within the club, connecting with regional and national clubs, plus creating friendship links with international clubs. Wherever you go in the world as a Soroptimist you are always welcome. Having recently returned from visiting South Perth Club, Australia, Sarah witnessed the many projects we can get involved in, how volunteering can make such an impact in the community, and she is especially keen to improve safety for women and girls in the town.
Leaders
Guided by an Executive Committee, our Club thrives on the active involvement of all members, who are encouraged to contribute their unique talents and expertise. The current committee are: President – Sarah Pagan; Treasurer – Nicola Enoch; Secretary – Wendy Boast; Advocacy – Mandy Barnett; Events – Nicola Parker.
Current projects 2026
2026 started a little late, as many of our team were off travelling to far flung places – we are an adventurous bunch. In March ……….. Past President Catherine Williamson hosted the Regional Meeting at No1 Mill Street. After formalities we heard from a speaker talking about living with HIV+. Then we did some bhangra dancing led by member Garima. In April our new President Sarah Pagan took on the Chain in a formal handover ceremony Summer was a hot one! Lots of planning about what we wanted to do for the next few years, combined with some lovely Social events – an evening casual supper, and a picnic at Guys Cliffe, Warwick. In September we held one of our favourite fund raising events – a Literary Tea at Whittles in Leamington. Our guest was the amazing Susan Rassmusen who talked about the role of High Sheriff. A packed audience (including several former High Sheriffs) enjoyed a cream tea and fascinating stories. One of our next volunteering assignments was to support the Madam High Sheriff in her formal Legal Service, held at St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Warwick, Many members of the judiciary, police and first responders from the County attended, and it was a special opportunity to witness the Change Makers Awards.