Meningitis Trust annual review
The last year has shown us what we can achieve and, most importantly, what a difference we make to people whose lives have been turned upside down by meningitis.
During 2011/2012 we saw a further increase in demand for our support, with home and hospital visits increasing by 24% and the highest level yet of financial grants, awarding £250,000 – an increase of over 21% - to 185 individuals and their families – an increase of 23% on the previous year.
We are reaching more people who can benefit from our support, and although with your help we raised £3 million during the year, raising the funds we need remains a challenge.
For us, it’s not about doing what we do because we can. It’s about making sure that no-one affected by meningitis is left to suffer alone. Because we are here, victims and their families will always have a place to turn and a voice that will raise issues and fight meningitis on their behalf.
Sue Davie
Chief Executive
Read the 2011/201Impact Report
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Annual statutory accounts
We also have annual statutory accounts for the Trust, compliant with the current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005).
Ways to support us
It costs £8,000 a day to provide our services. To help us continue please support us. Support the Meningitis Trust
Help us help others
£5 a month – can pay for enough crayons, clay or other creative materials for a child or young person to use in one art therapy session.
£10 a month - can pay for 333 symptoms cards that may help save a life through the early identification of the symptoms of meningitis.
£17 a month - can pay for one hour of a home-based carers’ service to give the family of someone who has been severely disabled a much-needed break.
