New look for Rainy Day Trust
The Rainy Day Trust unveiled a new look at this year’s DIY show dinner.
In the absence of the RDT’s President, John Poore, who is currently recovering from a successful hip operation, past President David Hibbert, welcomed guests and introduced the new logo for the charity.
Hibbert explained the refocusing of the RDT as the charity of the Home Improvement Industry. “Too many people see us as caring only for pensioners” he said. “What people don’t fully appreciate, is that we help people and families who are still in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s and need our assistance. People from household retailers like B&Q and Wilkinsons, as well as many other well known independent retailers, manufacturers and suppliers”.
He urged guests to go back to their own companies and spread the word throughout their branches, depots and factories, to remember the RDT when raising money for the larger charities and give a small part of the money they raise to their own charity.
“In that way we hope we can look after more people and have the funds to do so”. He also thanked Inc Design who donated all the redesign and production costs of the new identity which will include new literature and a new website.
The charity provides help in a number of ways, such as annual grants, TV licence and telephone bill assistance, Christmas hampers, and contributions to new wheelchairs and domestic equipment. During 2006, over £130,000 was distributed among beneficiaries.
To find out more contact Debbie Jones
01604 622023
rainyday@brookehouse.co.uk
