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A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU

WHAT WE DO AS SOROPTIMISTS

Project work known as Programme Action
OUR VISION

• Soroptimist International is a vibrant, dynamic organisation for today’s professional and business women.  We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.

OUR MISSION

• Through international partnerships and a global network of members, Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to
transform the lives of women and girls.

TORQUAY & DISTRICT  CLUB
Our Club covers Torquay & the surrounding area.  We are a friendly Club with 23 members who meet twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 7.30pm at Rosegarth House, Torquay.

WHAT DO WE DO?

  • On a local level we fund raise for a charity each year chosen by the current President.  Past charities have included Devon in Sight, Children’s Hospice South West, Devon Air Ambulance, Herald Express Heart Appeal.
  • Internationally we work for human rights, by supporting the education of children in under developed countries, facilitate landmine clearance, assist in the building of wells & many more projects worldwide.
  • We enjoy varied social events.
  • We meet people &  make new friends.
  • We have friendship links with Hameln, Lagos, Hyere & Bradford.
  • We manage a house providing self contained accommodation for single women on a non profit making basis.

Join Us

  •   Are you a woman who wants to make a difference?
  •   Do you care about issues that affect women and girls?
  •   Have an appreciation of local or international social issues?
  •   Are you a good team player?
  •   Are you able to share with & learn from others’ experience & knowledge?

Membership is open and a warm welcome awaits you at our meetings
Annual membership is £95.00 per annum
How to apply
An Expression of interest form is available on the website, which you can complete online
https://sigbi.org/join-us/expression-of-interest-form/
The information is forwarded to the Membership Officer – Cheryl Rider at the Torquay Club.
https://sigbi.org/torquay-and-district/
Alternatively contact President Veronica Prowse 01803 401739
veronica.prowse@sky.com