BVEP Connections Summer 2016 July 2016 | Page 20

MEETING NEEDS UPDATE THE EVENTS INDUSTRY GIVES BACK I am so pleased to share with you some news and update you on a number of recent projects we have supported over the last few months. Jennifer Jenkins Chair Meeting Needs We have been striving to support our beneficiaries for over 12 years via our network of key event industry partners, which help us support children and communities worldwide. This network is mostly comprised of our Charity Partners who pay £50 per month, and we are so appreciative to them all for their support. Our objective is to help causes, directly at the point of need that do not have the resources to raise sufficient funds to complete projects. I wanted to share with you some of the recent projects we have supported and ask for you all to be a part of and support your industry charity. It is really very easy, you can approach your company to become a Charity Partner or take part in a fundraising event for Meeting Needs. Much more information can be found on www.meetingneeds.org.uk I’d love to hear from you, thank you. [email protected] The Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) presented Meeting Needs with a cheque for £20,000 at The Meetings Show in June as a result of the dedicated fundraising effort by HBAA members. Jacqui Kavanagh, HBAA Board Member and CEO of Trinity Event Solutions, said: “On behalf of the HBAA I am just so thrilled to be passing on this fantastic cheque for £20,000 which represents 12 months of collaborative fundraising activities by our agent and venue members and will result in positive impacts for the unique projects supported by Meeting Needs.’’ 19