Benevolent Fund
As a membership body, one of IOSH’s
greatest strengths lies in the networking and peer support
opportunities that we facilitate. However, support of a more
tangible nature is sometimes needed by members of IOSH.
IOSH’s Benevolent Fund offers practical assistance to
Institution members, former members and former employees suffering
from extended ill health or disability, or experiencing hardship
during a prolonged period of unemployment. The Fund is
registered with the Charity Commission and has a history dating
back more than 20 years. Over those years, the Fund has
helped a number of current and former members, their families and
dependents, during times of crisis and hardship.
The Trustees of the IOSH Benevolent Fund are able to support
members by offering:
- Practical help during a period of illness
- Aids for temporary or permanent disability
- Help during unemployment – including education or training
fees
Current Trustees
- Nick Cornwell-Smith (Chairman of Trustees and Past
President)
- David Chapman
- Lynn Judge
- Stephen Mills
- Rob Strange OBE (IOSH Chief Executive)
The IOSH Benevolent Fund is administered by Sue Wood, Committee
Administrator, reporting to the Head of Corporate Services.
Report for the year ended 31 March 2011
The IOSH Benevolent Fund has recently completed its ninth year
of operation in the new format.
Key points for the year are as follows:
- Capital donations in the region of £2,800 were received from
members – the Trustees would like to place on record their sincere
gratitude to those IOSH members who contributed towards this
amount.
- Over £2,000 was paid out in a number of grants, including an
award to assist with funding for an all
terrain wheelchair.
- Taking into account donations, interest and an increase in the
value of the COIF investment fund, the overall benevolent fund
increased by over £2,800.
- The value of investments at the end of the financial year
exceeded £66,500.
In order to raise the profile of the IOSH Benevolent Fund, the
Trustees have requested that our PowerPoint presentation be
downloaded by Council, the Presidential Team, Vice-Presidents and
Secretaries/Chairmen of the Branches to be presented at various
meetings, where possible/appropriate.
Presentation
In order to raise the profile of the IOSH Benevolent Fund, the
Trustees have requested that our PowerPoint
presentation (201 KB) be downloaded by Council members,
the Presidential Team, Vice-Presidents and
Branch Secretaries and Chairs to be presented at various
meetings, where possible and appropriate.
Applications
Applications for grants from the Fund are
always welcomed and are treated in total confidence. The IBF
application
form can be downloaded, however, it is advisable that you
contact Sue Wood in the first instance,
explaining the circumstances and the type of assistance that is
being sought.
Nick Cornwell-Smith, Chairman, on behalf of the Trustees
27 April 2011