13/03/2002

Bank of Ireland donates over £27,000 to local charities

The Bank of Ireland has revealed that it donated over £27,000 to local charities over the past year.

On top of the £22,000 raised by the Bank of Ireland's Charity Committee, Bank of Ireland Northern Ireland also donated £5,000 to NICVA to assist with the production of its monthly publication NICVA News.

Adrian Smyth, Business Manager - Group Resources, Bank of Ireland said: "The charity sector is an important one for Bank of Ireland Northern Ireland. We have worked hard to ensure that we provide a competitive and cost-effective service and are pleased to be able to give something back to the sector both financially and through the provision of specialist advice."

Elizabeth Hamill, Head of Fundraising and Marketing, NICVA added: "Every month over 1,200 voluntary and community groups receive NICVA news. This means that they are able to access essential information on funding, training, the latest research, events and consultations. Small groups, in particular, wouldn't be able to access this information without the publication."

The Bank of Ireland Charity Committee organised a number of fundraising events over the past year resulting in donations to Concern, Childline, Oxfam, GOAL Northern Ireland and various other charitable organisations and causes.

(MB)

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