We
have all said how nice it would be to do something for the poor children
in India; then said it would be nice to find a charity that gives
most of what they collect. In our case 91 Pence in the Pound goes
to the poor (only printing / stationary / postage is paid for by our
Charity). Some other Charities spend as much as 50% of their donations
on administration, offices, salaries etc., whereas our Committee Members
provide the rest gratis; all the facilities, effort and time provided
by goodwill.
The people who support our Charity do so because they want their money
distributed evenly around India: not to any specific group. The criteria
being - help must be to the poor only, regardless of their back ground,
regional location or religion. We see them as God would see them -
as poor Indian children. He would like us to treat them well, while
they are young and helpless, and need our help - NOW.
Our
various contributors get Newsletters detailing what funds we have
in hand, how much we are sending to the different groups, and other
Committee information and decisions . We welcome any contributors
to attend our Meetings and to make suggestions. Regular contributors
may join the Committee at a later date. All contributors can play
a part if they choose to.
All
payments made from the U.K., U.S.A., and Canada may be made by Cheque,
Bank Draft or by Bank Transfer directly to our Treasurer or Bank in
the U.K. - ACCOUNT # 36246077; all payments to be made out to:
"FRIENDS
OF INDIA EDUCATIONAL AND WELFARE FUND".
Our
Charity Bankers are: NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK Plc; 5 WOODTHORPE ROAD,
ASHFORD, MIDDLESEX, TW15 2RN, U.K. - ACCOUNT
#: 36246077.