The British Benevolent Fund, the oldest British charity in Spain raised practically €12,000 for susceptible Brits in Spain at its flaship occasion in Madrid on July ninth.
The Garden Party occasion , held on the British Ambassador’s Residence in Madrid will instantly assist British nationals experiencing excessive monetary hardship in Spain.
Approximately 120 company attended the occasion, welcomed by the British Ambassador to Spain, Sir Alex Ellis, who additionally serves as honorary patron of the BBF. Ambassador
Ellis recommended the important work of the fund and inspired all UK residents in Spain to contribute via donations.
Lucy Gorman, Head of UK Consular Services in Spain, highlighted the BBF’s essential function, stating it’s “one of many embassy’s most valued companions in Spain.”
The success of the occasion was considerably bolstered by the beneficiant assist of key members of the British enterprise group in Spain together with Euro Weekly News, HM Hospitales, Golden Leaves, My Lawyer in Spain, Serenity Funeral Services, Spanish Property Choice, Currencies Direct, BlueCee Real Estate, Silver Wood Bloom, and Linea Directa who ensured there was no value for the embassy and all proceeds went to people who want it.
As the oldest British charity in Spain, with a historical past spanning over 100 years, the BBF works in shut collaboration with the UK consular community and different charity companions throughout Spain.
The group gives important assist to British nationals in excessive monetary hardship who haven’t any different technique of recourse.
The BBF’s devoted, all-volunteer case assist staff processes functions one year a 12 months, aiding people going through difficult circumstances usually compounded by bodily and psychological sickness, alcoholism, and home abuse.
Olaf Clayton, Chair of the BBF, emphasised the fund’s dedication to being on the coronary heart of the group it serves and issued a name for volunteers to help with fundraising and case assist efforts inside their native communities.
The BBF is completely volunteer-run and depends solely on donations to supply its important providers.
To change into a BBF member or donate, please go to www.britishbenevolentfund.org or e mail hola@britishbenevolentfund.org.
