Letter to
Branches
|
No. 807/11 |
Ref:
TK/PM/sn |
Date:
23/09/2011 |
To All Branches
Branches will be aware of the recent tragic
events that took place, regarding the deaths of the four miners at Gleision
Colliery in the
Peter Hain MP along with the South Wales
Branch of the NUM has launched an appeal in support of the miner’s families at
this very difficult time. The fund launch
statement reads as follows:
“The
Fund will support the families of the victims who need help to
survive and recover in the future. The Fund is in the process of becoming a
registered charity. In the meantime, however, we are not eligible for Gift Aid
on donations received. However, we are grateful to the Government for agreeing
to make a donation to the Fund equivalent to what could have been received
through Gift Aid (25% on all donations).”
The CWU South West Wales Amal branch has
written requesting CWU branches and individuals to support this appeal. Accordingly CWU HQ will be taking steps to
make an appropriate donation and urges all Branches to consider helping in
whatever way they can.
To make a donation and to find out further
information please use the link below.
http://www.minersappealfund.org/
Cheques can also be sent to
Neath
SA11 1NB
Any enquiries regarding this Letter to Branches should
be addressed to the Senior Deputy General Secretary, Tony Kearns, on telephone
number 020 8971 7237 or email address sdgs@cwu.org.
Yours sincerely
Tony Kearns
Senior Deputy
