Around 25,000 children from across the UK are set to take part in the 2026 Rotary Children’s Fun Day, organised by Rotary clubs nationwide on and around 10th June.
For more than 30 years, Rotary GB&I has been helping disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable young people enjoy unforgettable experiences and a much-needed break from everyday challenges. Since the initiative began, more than one million children have taken part in special days out and activities.
This year’s events will include trips to theme parks, zoos, seaside resorts and activity centres, as well as theatre visits and fun activities within schools. The programme is designed to bring joy, confidence and positive experiences to children who may be facing difficult circumstances, including domestic abuse, disadvantage or other life challenges.
The initiative is supported by the children’s charity Kids in Mind, which provides mental health and wellbeing support for children escaping domestic violence.
Quote from Amanda Watkin, CEO of Rotary GB&I: “One of Rotary’s leading commitments is to provide support and opportunity to young people from all backgrounds.
“The Rotary Children’s Fun Day focuses particularly on those who might not ordinarily get that support and opportunity but, arguably, need it the most. It is much more than a day of entertainment and fun, it is about opening doors for children who face challenges many of us can’t imagine and showing them that their future is full of hope and potential.”
Rotary members across the country volunteer their time to organise and fund the activities, helping thousands of children create happy memories and experience new adventures.
Rotary Children’s Fun Day is all about giving children the chance to smile, have fun and simply enjoy being children. For many, these experiences can make a real and lasting difference.
Alongside the summer programme, Rotary GB&I also runs the Rotary Christmas Toy Boxes appeal, providing individual toy boxes to children living in domestic abuse refuges across Great Britain and Ireland.
In 2025, the appeal raised more than £97,000 and delivered over 3,200 toy boxes, thanks to support from Kids in Mind and Rotary members nationwide.
Rotary hopes to once again reach more than 25,000 children through this year’s Fun Day activities.
To find out more about how to get involved with Rotary or donate towards the Rotary Children’s Fun Day 2027, visit rotarygbi.org/funday.
