2008-07-03
At EEIBA’s Annual General Meeting held on 2 July, President
Jim Speirs, reported on an improved performance for the industry charity announcing a modest surplus of £219,000, for the year to 31st December 2007.
This result comes from careful housekeeping, an increase in income from legacies, and transfers from other benevolent funds. More events have improved fund-raising revenue and the amazing success of the charity’s ‘main event’ - powerBall, that last November broke another record producing £338,000. However, there is concern that company donations have decreased by some £60,000 over the last two years.
A third term
Jim Speirs who has agreed to continue as President for a third term said, “As President, I am glad, not to say relieved, that EEIBA is in good shape to meet the challenges to relieve need and distress. But we need our industry to get behind us at this time of financial uncertainty. Demand for our support and advice services will inevitably increase. We don’t - and won’t - turn away anyone who is eligible for help.”
Population trends
Chief Executive Timothy Lambert said “There are some 11.6 million in this country, who are struggling not only to make ends meet, but also to find help to deal with a family crisis. Population and demographic trends over the next 10 years or so, will mean that the way we live and work, will change and to meet the future demands and to put in place appropriate platforms of service, EEIBA is looking for the answers to these questions.”
· How many people in the UK could turn for EEIBA for help?
· When they do, what will they want in terms of welfare care?
· How can EEIBA address these needs?
· Where will the future funding come from?
Contact EEIBA on: 020 8673 0131 for a copy of EEIBA’s Annual Review 2007, or to read the Review, go to www.eeiba.org
· EEIBA is a registered charity no: 1012131 and in Scotland: SCO 38811
· EEIBA provides information, advice and financial grants to relieve need
· For help, support and advice, contact EEIBA direct on 020 8673 0131
or go to www.eeiba.org
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For further information on the work of the EEIBA,
Timothy Lambert, Chief Executive,
EEIBA, 8 Station Parade, Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BH
Tel: 020 8673 9829 Fax: 020 8675 2434. |
Timothy Lambert
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Source: EEIBA |
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