Benevolent Fund
The last 12 months have seen a flurry of activity from the Society of Radiographers’ Benevolent Fund Committee, as it continues its invaluable work in assisting members, former members and their families in times of hardship or distress.
Synergy News has reported regularly on a number of beneficiaries of the Benevolent Fund, including Julie Christie, an ex-mammographer who had to take early retirement as a result of ill health. Wanting to train as a counsellor, but without the means to do so, Julie received funding to cover the fees for the first year of her counselling course.
Further awards were made throughout the year, as a former superintendent’s quality of life was dramatically improved when the fund contributed to the cost of an orthopaedic bed. Another success story involved the purchase of an electronic magnifier for a retired radiographer who was progressively losing her sight. The fund has also been able to make other awards, including the provision of a stairlift, funding towards home conversions and healthcare travel costs, as well as assistance towards long-term residential care and the purchase of computer equipment to assist paraplegic rehabilitation.
However, without donations and fundraising events, there could be no Benevolent Fund.
The trustees have therefore decided to relaunch the Benevolent Fund and seek to boost the capital of the Benevolent Fund by requesting your donations to add to the charity’s existing funds.
Supporting the Benevolent Fund is, of course, in your interests. The hope is that your career will prosper and that you will never have the need to make an application to the Benevolent Fund for assistance. Knowing that the Fund exists to assist you should life not turn out as planned is always comforting. If the Benevolent Fund is to continue supporting future generations of members, it must build up its finances. The Benevolent Fund currently has total resources of some £38,000 and £5,000 income each year. However the number of applications for assistance continues to increase year by year. If the Benevolent Fund is to be effective, it needs a steady stream of both income and capital donations – which is where you come in.
You can support the cause by:
- A bequest/legacy in your will. If you would like to do this please write to: Chief Executive Officer, SCoR, 207 Providence Square, Mill Street, London SE1 2EW.
- Donating a one-off sum in favour of the Society of Radiographers Benevolent Fund at the above address.
- Donating a monthly or annual sum as a lifetime gift (under Gift Aid to save tax). To do this please fill out the Gift Aid and standing order forms. Download them by clicking here.
These alternatives are detailed further by clicking here.
When it comes to making a donation, please remember, if you are asked if you’d like to claim Gift Aid, say “yes.” Under the government’s Gift Aid scheme, tax can be reclaimed on the donations you make. This means that as long as you pay tax in the UK, your gift to the Benevolent Fund can increase by nearly a third, at no extra cost to you.
The Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (No. 326398). Information held by the Charity Commission can be viewed here.
If you would like to make a donation or apply for an award contact Gill Smith at SoR head office. Tel: 020 7740 7200/Email: gills@sor.org.
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