About Us

Welcome to Taunton Round Table

We believe in bringing about change and excellence in ourselves and our community.

Our motto is Adopt, Adapt, Improve and we bring young men aged between 18 and 45 together, to challenge, inspire and learn from each other. We share ideas openly with trust, and empower each individual to make a positive impact at home, work and in his community. We call it Tabling and we do this locally where we meet regularly.

We plan and organise meetings and events for ourselves and others that focus on personal development, fun & fellowship and community service.

A brief history of the Round Table charity

The first Round Table was formed in Norwich, England in 1927. The founder, Louis Marchesi, was a young member of Norwich Rotary Club who felt a need existed for a club where the young business men of the town could gather on a regular basis.

In speech in front of Rotarian he stated:

And he pointed out the problem of change, which can only be achieved with young people. He realised, that this kind of change needs a new form of organisation – “Round Table”. At the meetings of this “Round Table” they could exchange ideas, learn from the experiences of their colleagues and play a collective part in the civic life of Norwich.

Within a year of inception the membership of this Round Table had grown to 85 and interest was being shown in establishing Round Tables elsewhere. From a very early stage it was agreed that Round Table would be a non-religious, non-political club and this has continued to this day.

About Taunton Round Table

Taunton Round Table was formed in 1938, with the first Chairman being R.M. Stancombe. 

We exist to support individuals and charities in Taunton and surrounding areas. Each year we run multiple events to help raise vital funds for our community.

Examples of our fundraising events include:

  • Our annual Beneficent Gala Dinner
  • Santa Float around the streets of Taunton
  • Chairman’s Challenge
  • Golf day
  • Quiz night

We use the funds for a range of community support activities such as taking circa. 300 SEND students to Longleat for the day annually.

As well as supporting the community, we host many social events throughout the year for our members.

While fundraising and community support is at the heart of what we do, we also enjoy socialising as a group.

Examples of our social activities include:

  • Adults & children’s Christmas parties
  • Gliding
  • Axe throwing
  • Camping
  • Summer BBQ
  • Kayaking
  • Golf, and more

Use the link below to find out more about membership.

Interested in becoming a member?

Use the form below to register your interest and we will respond as soon as possible.