Almancil International Rotary Club

What Almancil International Rotary Club does

Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) is a non-profit community service organization and local chapter of Rotary International, operating within District 1960 in Portugal's Algarve region (serving Almancil, Quarteira, Vilamoura and surrounding communities). The club runs a calendar of charitable fundraising events — including an annual charity golf tournament (raising 8,000-12,000 EUR in 2024-2025), Xmas dinners, BBQs, Oktoberfest, Abba evenings, a Saturday Night Fever disco, and car rallies — supplemented by member dues and voluntary contributions. It has channelled approximately 242,715 EUR to charitable causes over the past decade across local education, elderly care, environmental projects, healthcare, hunger relief and youth services.

AIRC's two flagship environmental initiatives are the Seahorse Project (a marine conservation effort in the Ria Formosa lagoon, funded by a 50,000 EUR RI Global Grant with international Rotary co-sponsors and academic partners CCMAR, ICNF and Algarve University, which has stabilised a previously 94%-depleted seahorse population) and the Bee Project (pollinator awareness and wild-bee habitat creation). Other operational programmes include the School Sensory Room at Almancil School (delivered with Conrad Algarve, QP Savills and Câmara Municipal de Loulé), the ASCA electric van donation (14,000 EUR of a 39,000 EUR asset for food and laundry delivery), Banco Alimentar food collections, and youth leadership via two sponsored Interact Clubs (Quarteira and the new Almancil chapter at Nobel School, chartered December 2024).

The club is volunteer-driven (1-10 reported staff), operates from a single Portugal-based location at Restaurante Figueiral in Almancil, and runs on ClubRunner SaaS for membership management, website and email communications. Revenue is non-commercial, sourced from membership dues and event fundraising, with no disclosed financials, no external investment, and no equity ownership; the closest analogue to a parent is Rotary International, the global 1.2 million-member parent network that enables access to global grants and cross-border project co-funding.

Name

Almancil International Rotary Club

Legal name

Almancil International Rotary Club

Website

https://rotaryclubalmancil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Almancil International Rotary Club is a non-profit Rotary International chapter in Portugal's Algarve that runs community fundraising events and charitable programmes — including the Seahorse Project, Bee Project, ASCA van, and School Sensory Room — serving residents of Almancil, Quarteira, Vilamoura and surrounding communities.

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GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and voluntary contributions: As a Rotary Club, the organization relies on membership dues and voluntary contributions from members to fund operational activities and charitable projects.
2. Fundraising events: The club organizes fundraising events including charity golf tournaments (over 12,000 euros raised at the 2025 event; 8,000 euros at the 2024 event), Xmas dinners, BBQs, Oktoberfest, Abba evenings, Saturday Night Fever disco, and car rallies. Funds support local charities and community projects in the Almancil, Quarteira, and Vilamoura area.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) is a non-profit community service organization that raises funds through annual membership dues, voluntary contributions, and recurring fundraising events to deliver charitable programs in the Algarve region of Portugal. Its programs focus on local community support (food bank collections, ASCA van donation, school sensory rooms), environmental conservation (Seahorse Project in Ria Formosa, Bee Project for pollinators), and youth leadership development through sponsored Interact Clubs.

Product overview

Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) is a non-profit community service organization that does not offer commercial products or services. The club conducts charitable and community service activities including fundraising events (charity golf tournaments, BBQs, Xmas dinners, Oktoberfest, disco nights), environmental projects (Bee Project focused on pollinator conservation, Seahorse Project for marine conservation in Ria Formosa), youth development programs (Interact Clubs for young leaders), and support for local community needs (School Sensory Room, ASCA van donation). The club uses ClubRunner membership management software for internal operations.

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Brands

• Seahorse Project: Marine conservation initiative to protect and restore seahorse populations in the Ria Formosa lagoon, collaborating with Algarve University, CCMAR, and ICNF.
• Bee Project

Products and services

• Seahorse Project Marine conservation initiative to protect and restore seahorse populations in the Ria Formosa lagoon, collaborating with Algarve University, CCMAR, and ICNF. After a 94% decline, the seahorse population has stabilized and is now increasing.
• Bee Project Environmental awareness and conservation project focused on pollinators, wild bees, and creating backyard bee homes in partnership with the Almancil Interact Club. Club member Teresa Collins is a professional beekeeper managing 700 bee hives in France and the Algarve.
• Interact Clubs (Youth Leadership) Sponsored youth leadership development program for young people, connecting them with Rotary's global network for service and friendship. Includes the Quarteira Interact Club and the new Almancil Interact Club at the Nobel School.
• Annual Charity Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament organized at Vilamoura golf courses, attracting 40-56 players per event and raising 8,000-12,000+ Euros per year for local charities.
• School Sensory Room Project Sensory room facility created at Almancil School to support special needs children, funded through contributions from local businesses and municipal partners.
• ASCA Electric Van Donation Donation of a 39,000 Euro specially adapted electric van to ASCA (Association for Support and Community Aid), used to deliver cooked food and collect/deliver laundry to people in need. AIRC contributed 14,000 Euros toward the total cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 242,715 Euros raised and distributed to charitable causes over 10 years
• +5 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RC Constantia (South Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020International Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant, contributing to seahorse conservation efforts in the Ria Formosa lagoon.
• RC Denver (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant.
• RC Meerbusch (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant.
• RC Bueckeburg (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant.
• RC Minden (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant.
• RC Redditch Kingfisher (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant.
• RC Helensburgh Garelochside (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant.
• RC Estoi (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Rotary club co-sponsor of the Seahorse Project global grant.
• RC Almancil (self/parent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parent/lead club organizing the Seahorse Project in collaboration with the international Rotary club network.
• RC Kevelaer (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisiting Rotary club from Germany that conducted a 3-day exchange with AIRC in September 2025, including visits to the Seahorse laboratory, Culatra and Farol islands, and Loule.
• RC Muhlacker-Enzkreis (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Rotary club whose member Gero v. Langsdorff exchanged banners with AIRC President Uschi at the February 2025 meeting.
• Bamberg-Domreiter Rotary Club (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman club with 64 members founded in 1979, whose experienced member Hans Peter Beck (50 years in Rotary) shared insights at an AIRC meeting.
• CCMAR (Centre of Marine Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCMAR at Algarve University works with AIRC on the Seahorse Project, conducting breeding programs and diving expeditions to observe and count seahorses in the Ria Formosa reserve.
• ICNF (Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Portuguese nature authority collaborating with AIRC on the Seahorse Project for seahorse protection in the Ria Formosa lagoon.
• UALG / Algarve UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlgarve University collaborates with AIRC on the Seahorse Project. Dr. Jorge Palma, a biologist from the university, leads breeding programs and studies at the Faro Island laboratory.
• Rotary Club of Perth (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisitor Marie Douce from the Rotary Club of Perth attended the AIRC handover ceremony on July 1, 2026, where banners were exchanged.
• Rotary Club of Richland (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuests Linda and Jim Bauer from the Rotary Club of Richland, Washington USA, attended an AIRC meeting in January 2025.
• Quarteira Interact ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRC sponsors the Quarteira Interact Club, with youth members (Uliana Vovk, Ricardo Lopes, Andrei Muncaciu, Duarte Correia) participating in RYLA seminars and making presentations at AIRC meetings.
• Almancil Interact Club (sponsored at Nobel School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Interact Club inducted on 9 December 2025 at the Nobel Algarve International School, sponsored by AIRC. Coordinator: Courtenay Jenkins.
• Loule & Vilamoura Rotary ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined meetings held with Loule and Vilamoura Rotary Clubs, including the District Governor visit in February 2025 at Restaurant O Tanque in Almancil.
• ASCA (Association for Support and Community Aid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRC partnered with ASCA to donate a 39,000 euro adapted electric van (AIRC contributed 14,000 euros) for delivering cooked food and laundry services to people unable to support themselves.
• District Governor Jorge Lucas Coelho (D1960)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict Governor of D1960 visited AIRC at a combined meeting with Loule and Vilamoura clubs in February 2025, emphasizing sharing happiness with others.
• Rotary International / RI Stop Polio CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRC participates in the Rotary International Stop Polio Campaign, with club presidents presenting cheques to the District Governor.
• Opportunity InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert Goldspink, AIRC member and director of Opportunity International (founded 50 years ago), introduced the organization which has released $2.7B in capital and reached 1.6M children and 157K farmers.
• Banco Alimentar (Algarve Food Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRC participates in food collection efforts with Banco Alimentar, which supports 151 institutions/charities reaching over 27,000 beneficiaries in the Algarve. AIRC members helped collect groceries at Apolonia supermarket.
• GATO (Grupo de Apoio a Todos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGATO partners with local authorities including Câmara Municipal de Loulé to provide housing and support for vulnerable individuals. AIRC members have contributed food, clothing, and mattresses to newly secured housing projects.
• Nobel Algarve International SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRC collaborates with the Nobel School for community projects, including sponsoring a new Interact Club. Head teacher David Jenkins supports the club's youth leadership initiatives.
• Conrad Algarve HotelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Conrad Algarve hotel contributed to the School Sensory Room project and hosted club meetings before renovations. GM Marco Cogolles officially opened the sensory room.
• QP SavillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQP Savills contributed to the School Sensory Room project at Almancil School.
• Câmara Municipal de LouléminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Loule municipal council contributed to the School Sensory Room project and is a partner in various community initiatives.
• Rotary Club of LeiriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRC is working with the Rotary Club of Leiria on a Storm Kristin relief project, coordinating assistance to storm victims through Leiria's local contacts.
• Biffy Danckwerks (South Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiffy Danckwerks from South Africa, who arranged many RI global grants, was instrumental in helping AIRC secure the RI Global Grant for the Seahorse Project.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lions Clubs International: The largest competing global service club organization, with a comparable membership-based model focused on community service, fundraising, and youth programs. Operates parallel to Rotary in many communities worldwide.
• Kiwanis International: A global service club organization with a similar volunteer-driven, chapter-based community service model. Particularly comparable for youth-focused programs (Kiwanis' equivalent to Interact is Key Club).
• Rotary International: The global parent organization of AIRC, with 1.2 million members across 35,000+ clubs in 200+ countries. Provides brand, governance, grant funding (e.g., the €50,000 Global Grant), and the District 1960 framework that AIRC operates within.

Others

• ASCA (Association for Support and Community Aid): A Portuguese community support organization that received AIRC's €14,000 contribution toward a €39,000 adapted electric van. Operates in the same Algarve region delivering community services to vulnerable populations.
• Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome (Algarve): A Portuguese food bank organization supporting 151 institutions and over 27,000 beneficiaries in the Algarve. AIRC members participate in food collection drives at Apolonia supermarket on its behalf, making it a direct operational counterpart in the regional charitable ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Rotary Club of Loulé: A neighboring Rotary club in the same District 1960 and Algarve region. AIRC holds combined meetings with this club, indicating directly comparable service activities, fundraising events, and member base characteristics.
• Rotary Club of Vilamoura: An Algarve-based Rotary club in District 1960 that partners with AIRC for combined meetings and district events. Operates the same membership model and serves an overlapping geographic community.
• Rotary Club of Leiria: A Portuguese Rotary club currently partnering with AIRC on Storm Kristin relief. Operates the same membership-based community service model and is part of the same national Rotary network.
• Rotary Club of Estoi: A Portuguese Rotary club that co-sponsored the Seahorse Project RI Global Grant alongside AIRC. Directly comparable service organization with the same operating model and grant-eligibility profile.
• Rotary Club of Faro: A District 1960 Rotary club in the Algarve serving a similar community service mission. Comparable in operational structure, fundraising approach, and Interact club sponsorship activities.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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