Soroptimist Club (Eastbourne and District)

Awareness raising of women's issues such as maternal health, human trafficking and access to education. Advocacy on their behalf. Action through service projects and fundraising for related courses.

Welcome to the Eastbourne Soroptimists

We’re a friendly, active group of women from a variety of professions and backgrounds who meet up to combine friendship with projects, fund-raising and lobbying activities aimed at improving the lives of women and girls.

Membership of our club gives an opportunity to:

• Take part in local, national and international projects and fundraising to support women and girls
• Enjoy service, friendship and fun with like-minded women
• Lobby, influence and make a difference for women at home and abroad
• Attend international and national conferences, meeting women from different countries and cultures
• Access Soroptimist magazines, websites and databases

At our monthly Club meetings we usually have a speaker, discuss Club business, projects and other activities. 

We also put a strong emphasis on friendship and mutual support for our Club members. We  meet on a more social basis, for outings, meals and outdoor activities, often to raise money for one of the projects we support.  

In addition there is a Book Club, a Writers Group, an Art Group and a Craft Group.

Take a look at the Club Diary page to find out more about our activities.

As part of a large international organisation, we have developed special links with sister clubs in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Japan, Germany, Turkey and the UK, and have supported international projects.

Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has 6000 Members in 270 Clubs in 18 countries in Great Britain, Ireland and countries in Asia, the Caribbean and Malta, who work at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls. Search for your nearest Club now.

What does Soroptimist mean?

The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best.

Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’. From the founding of the first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California, in 1921, through to the present day where over 3000 Clubs are flourishing throughout the world, Soroptimists have continued to strive to achieve ‘the best for women’ in every sphere of their lives.

Our Team

The Board consists of 7 elected Members who manage and oversee the organisation. We also have a team of staff based in Stockport who provide support to Members.

View details of the Federation Management Board

Our Programme Team are elected Members who provide expertise in the six key areas of our work; Advocacy, Economic Empowerment, Education, Environmental Sustainability, Food Security and Health Care and Violence and Conflict Resolution.

View details of the Programme Team

Find out more about our projects in these areas

Join us

Join us today and you will belong to an organisation of women working to improve the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.

To educate, empower and enable women and girls around the world.