Welcome to SI Southport
(With thanks to SI Bristol member, Ivete Hunt, who created the images above)
Soroptimist International of Southport is the local branch of a worldwide organisation of women, with over 75,000 throughout the world.
So what sort of woman is a Soroptimist?
- A woman who wants to make a difference to the lives of women and girls everywhere
- A woman who wants to be part of an international women’s organisation
- A woman who wants to work with like-minded women
Soroptimist International is an international women’s movement with special consultative status at the United Nations (UN). We work through service projects, fundraising and advocacy to impact the lives of women and girls – at local, national and international level. Friendship and fun are part of our ethos.
Our club was chartered in 1932. Currently we have just over thirty members from Southport, Tarleton, Banks, Formby and the surrounding areas.
We hold two regular meetings each month (except August).
On the first Monday of each month we have a speaker meeting when we welcome speakers on a diverse range of topics.
On the third Monday of each month, we have a club meeting, where we discuss the activities of the different committees and teams in the club, report on our own projects and plan future events and initiatives. We also hear about projects in our region (Soroptimist International South Lancashire) and in our federation (Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)).
We are fortunate to have our own club room at Baverstock House in Park Road, Southport and this is the venue for all our meetings.
Please browse through our website. If you like what you see and would like to know more, just get in touch! We’ll welcome your enquiry in the customary Soroptimist way – in friendship.
Just as an example of our work, every year, Soroptimists join the UN’s global 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls, held from 25 November to 10 December.
Across our Federation, Soroptimists raise awareness in their communities through events, activities and partnerships, all under the signature colour of orange, symbolising a brighter future free from violence and abuse. This is what Soroptimists do best: highlighting the actions needed to build a safer world for women and girls.
This year, Soroptimist clubs around the world are focusing on preventing online violence and creating safer digital spaces for women and girls. The campaign highlights how online abuse happens and promotes practical tools to help users stay safe.
