UPDATE - Issue 29 - Spring 2007
Standing Orders
We rely on the support of the general public for all of our funding. Please help us to continue our vital work by setting up a regular gift. These help us to plan a long term strategy of training medical professionals and funding research into all prostate diseases, and it also ensures we can continue to provide information and support to men and their families. Giving through your bank by a regular automated payment saves the charity money as it cuts our administration costs. For you, a monthly gift may be a good option as it is convenient and it 'spreads the load' – a small amount taken out of your bank account each month is a painless way to give.
For example, a gift of £3 a month will pay for 36 prostate cancer patients a year to receive a DVD to help guide them through their treatment options. Or £15 a month, £180 a year, could pay for one practice nurse to attend a free training seminar on all prostate diseases, ensuring that patients receive the best diagnosis and treatment. These seminars are run by some of the top urologists in the UK who give their time for free. For further information on how to set up a standing order, please call 020 8877 5840 or use the enclosed form.
Budget change cost
A possibly unintended consequence of the chancellor's decision to reduce the basic income tax rate from April next year is that the Gift Aid income that charities will be able to reclaim also drops v to about 25p per pound. Another good reason to start a modest Standing Order today!