Rotary Radio UK

The Sittingbourne Invicta Rotary Club's annual Community Chest awards aims to help small charities and other organisations by making monetary grants. In this podcast a selection of the 2026 recipients talk about their organisations and what they will spend the grant money on

Last November, Steve Wood interviewed three of the 2025 Rotary Global Scholars who were just settling into their year in London. This podcast is the same three scholars reflecting on their experiences in London and thinking about the future.

Here Leigh Baildham of the ancient City of London Worshipful Company of Glass-Sellers talks about  work of the company's charitable fund and how it works with schools and others to support their work and promote the use of glass. They received its Charter from King Charles II in 1664 and was incorporated, with other guild/companies, to maintain the quality of products manufactured, imported and used in Britain. 

Rotarian Pat Jeffery talks about victims of domestic abuse.

Alan Hughes, MD of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London reveals the fascinating history of this famous bell whose sound is known across the world. He talks about the production of the bell, the people involved in the project and the possible skulduggery surrounding it.

Alan Hughes, MD of the famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London talks about the history of church bells in the City of London.

Rotarian Tony Muckley and Jack White, Commercial and Community Director of Chatham Town Football Club, discuss the establishment and ideas behind Medway Youth Horizons. This exciting project aims to bring together a range of experts and organisations that can provide opportunities for young people, particularly those not in education, employment or training. 

Steve Wood in conversation with Rotary GB&I Chair Heather Stuart.

The McIntyre Mini Globe Race is one of the most audacious solo around-the-world challenges ever conceived. The race covers 28,000 miles. It should take around a year to complete. Rotarian Jasmine Harrison is a double World Record holder, having been the youngest woman to row the Atlantic solo, and the only woman to swim the full length of the British Isles and is now participating in the race. RRUK's reporter Brian Portway caught up with her in Cape Town.

Steve Wood in conversation with Andy Bright of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Andy shares his personal experience of this little-known disease and information about the work of the APF group as it seeks to support those with the disease and makes contributions to research projects to find a cure.