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What is Gifts In Kind (GIK)?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:47:18 +0100

Gifts In Kind (GIK) are quality donated goods which WER sends to overseas partners. GIK from WER varies according to local needs but typically includes quality goods such as clothing, educational materials, food and shelter provision, medicines and medical supplies.

Does WER work in partnership with other organisations?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:46:52 +0100

WER’s work around the world is in close partnership with local organisations who understand the needs of their communities at grassroots levels. By working together we seek to develop long-term strategies to improve the lives of children, their families and communities. Through these partnerships, WER is empowering local communities to build a brighter future for their children.

I want to apply for a grant. What are the criteria for WER funding?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:46:18 +0100

WER receives numerous requests for assistance from organisations working overseas and evaluates project proposals according to the following criteria:

How does WER ensure that grants given to overseas partners are used appropriately?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:45:42 +0100

WER monitors the way in which our grants are used to ensure that unnecessary spending or corruption are avoided. We receive two feedback forms per year from our partners, which, together with the visits that WER staff make to the projects, ensure that we are kept fully up-to-date with the project’s activities.

How does WER decide which projects to fund?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:45:15 +0100

WER supports projects through partnership with local people who have a good understanding of the needs of their community at grassroots levels. Most of our initial contact is through word of mouth or recommendation. When we receive a request for assistance, we firstly assess whether the project is in line with WER’s vision of bringing hope and practical help to children, their families and communities. We take time to build relationships so that WER and our local partner are comfortable and agreed on vision and strategies.

What is Gift Aid?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:44:44 +0100

Gift Aid is a simple way of increasing the value of your donation to WER by allowing us to reclaim the tax on your gift. And it doesn’t cost you a penny! Providing that you are a UK taxpayer, WER will receive an extra 28 pence from the Inland Revenue for every £1 that you donate. This means that a £10 donation from you is worth £12.80 to WER.

Can you tell me more about how to leave a legacy to WER?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:43:40 +0100

Some WER supporters choose to remember the work of WER in their Will and leave a legacy to WER. This is a wonderful way of helping to ensure that WER’s life-saving work can continue to benefit children in the future.

Making a Will
An up-to-date Will is the only way to safeguard the future of those closest to you and to ensure that they inherit what you would like them to. Making a Will is usually a very straightforward process. You may find the following guidelines helpful:

Why does WER prefer people to make regular gifts?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:43:10 +0100

Regular gifts to WER help to ensure that the charity has a consistent and predictable income. This enables us to plan and budget effectively for the future and therefore be more efficient in the work that we do.

How do we know how WER has spent our donations?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:42:30 +0100

The Trustees of WER are responsible for ensuring proper use of funds by the charity. An annual independent audit ensures that all financial statements comply with current statutory requirements and the annual report and statement of accounts for each financial year are submitted to the Charity Commission and Inland Revenue.

How does WER raise its funds?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:41:32 +0100

A large proportion of WER’s funds comes from individual donors who respond to our appeals. WER uses direct mail to educate the public about the plight of disadvantaged and vulnerable children across the world and to raise the funds required for us to take positive steps towards improving the lives of these children within their communities. Many WER supporters also choose to donate online or by speaking to a member of the WER team on the phone

What makes WER different from other charities working overseas?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:41:06 +0100

WER works with the vision of giving children a living chance. This means that, in our work with families and communities, children are always the focus of our work. We do not work exclusively in one geographical region but work across the world in response to those in need of assistance.

Why should I support WER?

superadmin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:40:36 +0100

With over 30 partner organisations around the world, WER is committed to working closely with local people who understand the needs of their communities at grassroots levels. This means that we do not impose an outsider’s view of how a project should work, but we work together with others to develop long-term strategies to improve the lives of children, their families and communities. Through these partnerships, WER is empowering communities to build a brighter future for their children.