Rotary Club of Cleethorpes Benevolent Fund
People: Supporting young people to fulfil their potential
All children enrolled in the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library receive a book in the post every month until their 5th birthday. Each book is personally addressed to each individual child.
About this cause
The Rotary Club of Cleethorpes' members are enthusiastic, fun-loving and active volunteers, who give their time and talents to serve communities both home and abroad. They are dedicated men and women who share a common interest in helping others. Chartered in 1966, The Rotary Club of Cleethorpes is an integral part of Rotary International who have clubs in almost every country in the world.
Rotary Club of Cleethorpes Benevolent Fund website
How this cause brings people in the community together
It is our hope that every child, regardless of language, cultural, or economic differences, will develop a healthy love of reading, have a proficient vocabulary and begin school with the early literacy skills that are important for academic success. Sharing books together in the home will also strengthen the parent-child bond. There are also benefits for the community. The long-term economic and cost-saving benefits of a proactive approach to early literacy are substantial in the potential for: reducing the need for costly educational programmes to address the needs of struggling students, contributing to the lowering rates of social problems, and developing the skills of North East Lincolnshire's workforce.