We are all very aware that trading conditions are tough and that the economy in the UK and abroad is far from certain. What many are not always aware of is that Charities are not exempt from this.  We are working harder for every penny that we raise, and ensuring it is spent as smartly as it possibly can be.  Our commitment to the people we support in Romania, Haiti and Nepal remains as strong as ever.  These people live in extreme poverty and in times of economic crisis they are more vulnerable than ever.

In order to ensure we meet our commitments People against Poverty has taken a long hard look at our own costs.  As a result we have taken appropriate measures such as reduced staffing and salaries, renegotiated hours with our staff and reviewed office running costs. As a result of this from 1st December, we moved our offices in Trowbridge to Grangeside Business Centre.  This move will give us the flexibility to scale up or down as the year progresses, hire meeting rooms as required and in addition support one of our stalwart Business Against Poverty members. The savings we will make by implementing the changes above ensure security in our forward running costs without impacting any of our projects.  

Our new contact details are:

People Against Poverty

Grangeside Business Centre

129 Devizes Road

Hilperton

Trowbridge

Wilts 

BA14 7SZ

Tel: 01225 718920

Each month we disburse approximately £9000 to support the children and families in our countries of operation.  Unfortunately some of our supporters are suffering through job losses, salary reductions and other factors.  As a result they are having to either reduce or cease their giving altogether.  We recognise that this is not an easy decision for anyone and thank them for the contributions they have provided, we hope that they will continue to support us either through practical means or their prayers. 

In order to plug the shortfall, and continue to grow the projects, we are asking those who are able to consider the following:

1. Do you know anyone else who would like to be involved with People against Poverty either personally through child sponsorship or through their business as a member of Business against Poverty?
2. Would you consider a small extra monthly donation? Just £5 provides one child with the opportunity to eat a hot, healthy meal in a canteen for 3 days a month.

With the imminent arrival of the winter months, particularly in Romania, our work is more critical than ever. Please help us to provide for these children and families who really do depend on us for survival.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

Christmas for the people we work with means nothing when you have nothing. No gifts for the children, no fruit for stockings and no food for the table. Would you consider feeding a family over the christmas period.  We are sending out funds to purchase enough food to feed a large family a hearty and nourishing meal.  Each hamper costs £25.00 and contains enough food to feed an entire family of up to 12 people. 

Your gift will be provided as one of the child sponsorship Christmas Cards above,  with the following greeting printed inside:

             My gift to you this year is a FOOD HAMPER which will give a family living

                     in extreme poverty in (Country) a special Christmas meal.     

You can purchase these hampers for either Nepal, Haiti or Romania.  Call us now to ensure you receive your gift in time to give out at Christmas.  01225 718920

FOR SALE 

Due to moving offices we have a number of desks, chairs and filing cabinets available for a reasonable donation.  These are all Hermann Miller and of excellent quality and condition.  They can be split or sold as a job lot.  

 Please contact us on 01225 718920 if you are interested.