ROTARY ROANNE HORIZON

What ROTARY ROANNE HORIZON does

ROTARY ROANNE HORIZON is a local Rotary Club affiliated with Rotary International (District 1710), operating from Roanne in the Loire department of France since its founding in February 1967. It functions as a non-profit charitable service organization, not a commercial entity. The club runs recurring community initiatives in the Roanne area, including blood donation drives (Mon sang pour les autres), food bank support (Banque alimentaire), a career forum (Opération carrières), a public speaking competition (Grand prix d'expression orale), charity film screenings (Espoir en tête), manual work awards with the local CFA, and the Ferrari rally — identified as its largest fundraising event. It also engages in disaster relief coordination, such as a fundraiser for the Gironde fires supporting Les Pompiers Humanitaires Français and l'Œuvre des Pupilles, and partners with Domaine de l'Aube, a palliative care foundation, which was the beneficiary of its May 2026 Gala Dinner.

The club does not offer commercial products or technology services. Its only technological footprint is use of the Districts Polaris France platform — a Rotary-managed website and member administration system hosted at polaris.rotary.fr — used for newsletters, calendars, president's letters, and member login. Communications are conducted through Rotary Magazine (RotaryMag), email bulletins, and the club's website at roanne-horizon.rotary1710.org. The organization is governed by Rotary International's constitution and bylaws and operates under District 1710, currently led by Governor Sylvie BOACHON. Leadership rotates annually; Gilles GOUTAUDIER succeeded Alexandre TRACLET as President in June 2026 for the 2026-2027 term under the RI President's theme "CRÉER UN IMPACT DURABLE."

Economically, the club is funded through member dues processed via Rotary International's standard structure and through community fundraising events; no commercial revenue is generated or disclosed. Its value to members and the community derives from charitable impact, professional networking, and access to Rotary's global fellowship rather than from any monetized product or service.

Name

ROTARY ROANNE HORIZON

Legal name

Rotary Roanne Horizon

Website

https://roanne-horizon.rotary1710.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ROTARY ROANNE HORIZON is a local, non-profit Rotary Club in Roanne, France, founded in 1967 and affiliated with Rotary International (District 1710). It serves the local community through charitable fundraising, service projects, and disaster relief, funded by member dues and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAEAK

Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Cultural Festivals & Community Events

SECONDARYMPAGAHAE

Gala Dinners & Fundraising Events (Nonprofit/CSR)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Corporate & Private Events (Galas, Product Launches)

SECONDARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Community service club
• Charitable fundraising
• Volunteer organization
• Local humanitarian aid
• Rotary club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

ROANNE

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rotary Roanne Horizon is a local Rotary Club affiliated with Rotary International (District 1710) that organizes community-service projects and charitable fundraising events for the Roanne community. Its offerings include blood donation drives (Mon sang pour les autres), food bank support (Banque alimentaire), a career forum (Opération carrières), a public speaking competition (Grand prix d'expression orale), charity film screenings (Espoir en tête), manual work awards, an annual Gala Dinner, and the major Rassemblement FERRARI fundraising event. The club operates through weekly member meetings and coordinates disaster relief initiatives such as Gironde fire support.

Product overview

ROTARY ROANNE HORIZON is a local Rotary club affiliated with Rotary International (District 1710) located in Roanne, France. The organization operates as a charitable service club, not a technology company or SaaS platform. It does not offer any commercial products, services, or technology solutions.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Mon sang pour les autres (Blood Donation Drive) Annual blood donation drive organized by the club for the local Roanne community.
• Banque Alimentaire (Food Bank) Annual food bank collection and support initiative organized by the club in partnership with the local food bank network.
• Opération Carrières (Career Forum) Annual career forum held in conjunction with the Forum des métiers to provide career guidance to local youth and job seekers.
• Grand Prix d'Expression Orale (Public Speaking Competition) Annual public speaking competition organized by the club for youth in the Roanne region.
• Espoir en Tête (Charity Film Screenings) Annual charity film screening event organized by the club to benefit charitable causes (Rotary's Espoir en Tête national program).
• Prix de Travail Manuel avec le CFA (Manual Work Awards) Annual awards recognizing manual work achievements, organized by the club in partnership with the CFA apprenticeship training center.
• Rassemblement FERRARI (Flagship Fundraising Event) Major recurring fundraising event described by the club leadership as the most significant revenue-generating event for Rotary Roanne Horizon.
• Dîner de Gala (Gala Dinner) Annual gala dinner fundraising event; the 2026 edition benefited the Domaine de l'Aube palliative care association, organized by Jean-Yves BOYER.
• Gironde Fire Relief Coordination Coordinated disaster relief fundraiser for victims of the Gironde fires, supporting Les Pompiers Humanitaires Français and Œuvre des Pupilles.
• Rotary Club Membership Membership of the local Rotary Club for professionals and community leaders in Roanne, providing access to Rotary International's fellowship, networking, and community service activities.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Rotary InternationalflagshipOthersParent international organization providing governance, brand, and global network. The club operates under Rotary's constitution and bylaws, following the yearly theme set by the RI President (Olayinka Babalola for 2026-2027 with theme 'CRÉER UN IMPACT DURABLE').
• District 1710 (Rotary France)coreOthersRegional governance district covering Rhône-Alpes and Loire regions. Led by Governor Sylvie BoachON (Rotary Lyon-Caluire) for 2026-2027. Coordinates activities across member clubs in the district.
• Districts Polaris FrancecoreOthersFrench Rotary districts IT and administrative platform (Polaris) providing website hosting and member management infrastructure. The club website is hosted on polaris.rotary.fr.
• Domaine de l'AubecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation founded by Aurélie du Besset, nurse with diploma in palliative care, dedicated to creating a palliative care facility in the Roanne region. The club's 2026 Gala Dinner benefited this organization.
• Les Pompiers Humanitaires FrançaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian firefighters organization currently mobilized on the ground for Gironde fire relief. The club coordinated a tax-deductible fundraiser to support this organization and l'Œuvre des Pupilles (support for families of firefighters affected by tragedies).
• Œuvre des PupillesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting families of firefighters who have been affected by tragedies. Supported through the club's coordinated fundraising efforts for Gironde fire relief.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lions Clubs International: The closest direct peer — a parallel global service-club federation with similar local-chapter structure, charitable fundraising model, community-service mission, and member-dues funding. Comparable in scale, governance, and program mix.
• Kiwanis International: Another major global service-club federation operating local chapters that fundraise for community causes. Same volunteer-membership model and local-event-driven charitable distribution as Rotary.
• Inner Wheel International: A globally federated service club closely associated with Rotary; operates local chapters supporting community and charitable causes via fundraising events and grants — same membership-club governance model.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation de France: France's largest philanthropic foundation network, distributing grants to community causes including palliative care and disaster relief. Comparable mission (community grantmaking in France) but operates at vastly greater scale and as a grantmaker rather than a volunteer service club.
• Rotary International: Parent global organization governing all Rotary Clubs worldwide. Most directly comparable as the overarching entity providing brand, governance, and infrastructure under which Rotary Roanne Horizon operates.

Regional players

• Rotary District 1710 (other member clubs): Other Rotary Clubs within District 1710 (Rhône-Alpes / Loire) that compete with Roanne Horizon for member recruitment, donor attention, and district visibility. Same governance structure and similar program offerings.
• Lions Club Roanne: A local Lions Club chapter operating in the same Roanne geography. Direct competitor for local business members, donor goodwill, and volunteer time in the same community-service niche.

Others

• France Bénévolat: National organization promoting and coordinating volunteer engagement in France. Adjacent — supports volunteer-led community initiatives like those Rotary Roanne Horizon runs, but does not directly compete as a service club.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) France: Major French-rooted humanitarian organization that combines grassroots fundraising with international disaster response (including fire/flood relief) — a benchmark for the type of large-scale disaster-relief mobilization Rotary Roanne Horizon aspires to coordinate locally.

Emerging players

• Soroptimist International: Global volunteer service organization for women, with local clubs that fundraise for community projects. Comparable volunteer-membership model and local charitable program structure, with smaller scale than Rotary or Lions.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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