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It is pleasing to advise that with the support of our staff, our volunteers, our supporters and our funders, the fundraising team met their annual fundraising target – excellent progress in difficult times.
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official Scottish Government backing for Scottish First Aid Week which has now been received. Traditionally, St Andrew’s First Aid has relied on revenue from training activities to support its charitable activities. Very little income has been generated from external fundraising sources and previous efforts in this field have been sporadic at best. A highlight over the past year has therefore been the development and implementation of a new fundraising strategy for the charity to grow a sustainable income stream over the next few years. In these financially challenging times, it is essential that we maximise our fundraising potential to ensure our long-term financial sustainability, and it is pleasing to advise that with support from our staff, our volunteers, our supporters and our funders, the fundraising team met their annual fundraising target – excellent progress in difficult times.
In concluding, and despite the many changes, I can say confidently that the work of St Andrew’s First Aid is as relevant today as it has ever been. I would like to thank my fellow Trustees, our volunteers, donors and staff for their contribution during 2012/13, acknowledging that it is only with their support that we can continue in the very first rank of Scottish charities.
Rudy Crawford Chairman of the Board of Trustees