YOUR FUND - FOR LIFE - REACHES 125
This is an important year for the Civil Service Benevolent Fund as it marks their 125th anniversary of supporting civil servants and their dependants through hardship. And, in the current climate, there can be no better time to promote the Fund's work and its reliance on the civil service community to help it make a difference to people who are struggling.
The Fund offers services including advice and information, details on convalescent or respite care, but by far the most common is the need for financial assistance. In the last two years alone, they provided £9 million to current and former civil servants and their families.
They are anxious to let every civil servant know that they are there for them, for life.
The Fund are celebrating this important landmark by, launching a 125th Anniversary Appeal, which will run throughout the year with a target to raise £125,000.
Various fundraising activities are being undertaken to boost income generation for the year including a Grand Raffle, with a first prize of £7,500.
Supporters are being encouraged to help by participating in organised activities including the annual 'Fund Week' campaign from 10 - 14 October, or planning their own events during the year and generating £125. A special pledge wall has been set up on the Fund website so that you can register your pledge and let them know what you are planning. There are lots of fundraising ideas and tips on the website http://www.csbf.org.uk/125_year and it is hoped that everyone will get involved. You can do whatever you want - from a home baked cake sale in the workplace to a sponsored parachute jump for the more daring!
The Fund is thanking their many supporters and volunteers this year. A new film recognising how they help us is just released and available to view on their website www.csbf.org and it is hoped more people will join them in helping the civil service community.
So please join in, do something rewarding, fun and creative for your Fund in 2011.
Further information is available from the Fundraising Initiatives Team Fundraisinginitiatives@csbf.org.uk
