What is Rotary?

Rotary is one of the world’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations with over 1.3 million members in over 200 countries. In the United Kingdom, there are 40,000 members and 1,500 individual clubs. The UK is split into what we call Districts, and Brentwood à Becket is situated in District 1240 which takes in the whole of Essex and East Herts and consists of 63 clubs spread around the county.

A little Rotary history

​Brentwood à Becket Rotary Club was chartered in 1980 and was formed as a club that meets in the evening. Originally, most clubs met at lunchtime, but due to pressure of work this closed the door to prospective members who would make excellent Rotarians but couldn’t spare the time during a busy working day to attend a weekly Rotary meeting. 

In 1980 there was already a club in the town called Brentwood Rotary Club, so we had to come up with an alternative name and that was Brentwood à Becket – a reflection of Brentwood’s early history as a stopover for pilgrims as they journeyed between London and Canterbury. Thomas Becket was martyred in Canterbury, and Brentwood now contains the ruins of a chapel dedicated to him.

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Brentwood à Becket Rotary

We warmly welcome new members from diverse backgrounds, whether they are individuals, corporations, or community groups. Brentwood à Becket Rotary is proud to have around 34 dedicated members. While some may have previously perceived Rotary as an organisation primarily for older individuals, the reality is quite the opposite. We have a strong commitment to inclusivity, and we've been actively attracting members of all age groups. Furthermore, we have proudly welcomed women into our Rotary community for over thirty years.​

The Brentwood à Becket team

Like in any organisation, our members take turns in filling the positions of Officers and Chairmen within the club. In addition to the Officers, we have members who chair the eight committees within the club, with all remaining members allocated to serve under them.

They meet to determine the direction in which the club goes, together with policy decisions, funding their individual activities and organising events and functions for the benefit of the club. The eight committees are Club Administration, Charity Committee, International & Foundation, Youth, Membership Development, Community Service & Environment, Fund Raising and Half Marathon.

Rotary Officers 2025-2026

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                     President Keith Hawkes                                          1st Vice President Stefan Tkaczyk                                          Treasurer Richard Thatcher                                                Secretary Mike Hawkins

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If you’re ready to join and become a member of a worthwhile cause, get in touch by giving us a call or dropping us an email. We look forward to welcoming you!

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