The name Soroptimist comes from the Latin soror (sister) and optima (best), meaning “The Best for Women.”
Since the first club was founded in California in 1921, Soroptimists worldwide have worked to improve the lives of women and girls.
Founded on 18th May 1998, SI Lichfield and District is a passionate group of 37 women dedicated to making a positive difference locally and internationally.
If you would like to find out more please come along to one of our meetings which are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except in August).
Venue – The Bowling Green, Friary Road Lichfield, WS13 6QJ
Time – 7.15pm for a prompt 7.30pm start and we aim to finish at 9.30 pm
Discover how our Soroptimist club supports women and girls, raises awareness of important issues and works with our local community to create positive change. Explore our initiatives, campaigns and partnerships to see how we turn our commitment into action.
Interested in becoming a Soroptimist? Find out more about joining our club, meeting our members and getting involved in our activities. Discover when and where we meet, what to expect, and how you can be part of a friendly community working together to make a positive difference.
Our Soroptimist Orange Café brings people together to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. Held around the 25th of each month, these informal gatherings offer an opportunity to share information, start conversations and show our commitment to a future free from violence. Orange symbolises hope for a safer world, and everyone is welcome to join us in supporting this important cause.
Our Sewing Bee is one of our most active service groups and perfect for members with those enviable textile craft skills such as sewing (hand or machine), knitting, and crochet.
Our annual collection of items for our 2026 Christmas Pamper Bag Project is underway!
