About Probus

PROBUS is a local, national, and international association of retired people who come together in non-political, non-sectarian, non-profit, autonomous clubs which provide regular opportunities for members to meet others in similar circumstances, with similar levels of interest, make new friends, and maintain and expand their interests. Probus Clubs can be made up of men, women or be mixed (men and women) clubs.

By 2018, there were over 400,000 members in approximately 4,000 Probus clubs worldwide.

The Probus Club movement was formed in the United Kingdom in 1965. The Probus movement had its beginnings in two clubs, both created by members of the Rotary Club.

Probus clubs have no central governing body but, in some countries, Probus Centres have been established by country to disseminate information and assist clubs. Offices are staffed largely by volunteers and operating costs are met by member contributions.

Probus clubs are local to towns and districts. Typically, meetings are held at regular intervals, normally monthly, with a break (sometimes) during the summer. In some countries Probus Club meetings may consist of a lunch followed by a guest speaker whilst others have the speaker before the meal. Some clubs are run on a more informal basis.