Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland welcomes a new Chair of the Board
Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland is pleased to announce that Chloe Rollings has stepped into the role of Chair of the Board, beginning this week.
Chloe, a member of the Rotaract Club of Tyneside, was unanimously elected as Chair-Elect by the Council of District Rotaract Representatives (DRRs) in 2025. She now assumes leadership of the Rotaract GBI Board following the departure of Chris Osborne, who served as Chair during 2025–2026.
The Board of Directors extends its thanks to Chris for his service and wishes him, and his young family, the best for the future.
Working closely with the current Board, Chloe has played an important and active role in creating relationships with key stakeholders and outlining a new strategy for Rotaract GBI to date. This strategy is centred on the belief that when we build strong foundations, grow our reach, support our members, and empower them to lead, we create a ripple effect of positive change - for individuals, communities, and the wider world.
This work reflects Rotaract GBI’s vision for a Rotaract movement where every member has a shared sense of community and common purpose which they use to create meaningful change - in their local communities, across the world, and within themselves. Chloe's appointment as Chair will also help us work towards our mission; the aim of delivering and hosting high-quality opportunities, resources, and guidance that enable every Rotaractor and club to flourish; nurture connection, leadership, and impact - helping our members turn ambition into action and create lasting positive change.
In starting her role as Chair, Chloe said;
“For me, Rotaract has always been about connection, collaboration and community. It’s where I’ve made lifelong friendships, been trusted to lead, and had opportunities to be involved in the most interesting and impactful projects. I’m incredibly proud to now be stepping into the role of Chair of Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland to give that back.
At the heart of everything I do is a passion for ensuring people from every background genuinely feel they belong and have access to opportunities to lead and make a difference. Over the coming year, my focus is on building a Rotaract network where every member feels seen, supported and empowered to create change, both locally and globally. I’m excited to listen, learn and work alongside Rotaractors across Great Britain and Ireland to build a vibrant, inclusive and connected community together.”
Outside of Rotaract, Chloe is also President of Grantham Sunrise Rotary Club, a Policy and External Affairs Officer for a national charity, and a trustee of her local museum. Underpinning all of her roles is her passion for ‘widening participation’. She served as President of Rotaract Tyneside in 2024–2025 and was a member of the Rotaract GBI Board as Social Media Officer that same year, helping to champion member engagement and visibility.
Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland Board Director, Danny Brown, said;
“I’m optimistic about the year ahead for Rotaract GBI. While achieving our goals for our members and ensuring the organisation is set up for long-term success will take significant effort, Chloe is absolutely the right person to lead this work and turn our ambitions into action.
Chloe brings a deep and varied understanding of the opportunities available through Rotary International, speaks confidently about their benefits, and is committed to expanding what we can offer in order to reach more people and increase our impact. She has a real ability to bring stakeholders together and make sure their contributions are heard and valued.
She is, without question, motivated to deliver everything she can as Chair of the Board to ensure Rotaract GBI exceeds expectations and has already put in a substantial and monumental amount of effort to start her term off strong.
Having had the opportunity and pleasure of getting to know Chloe, initially through our shared membership of the Rotaract Club of Tyneside, I am steadfast in the belief that she is the right person to lead and will serve the organisation well - I look forward to supporting her to deliver!”
With Chloe’s leadership and a strong strategic focus, Rotaract GBI enters its next chapter with energy and ambition.
Looking ahead, we will be delivering the next phase of our training programme, creating opportunities to bring Rotaractors together and launching our election process for the 2026–2027 Rotaract GBI Board in the spring.