“...the committee decided to undertake an early
feasibility study to gauge the parameters of
student funding in England...”
Data request that Dineshbhai from Coventry has volunteered to take
Navsari Ashram requested student application data. over the position. However, given that we have a number
The committee were of the view that under the UK data of initiatives nearing its end, the committee agreed that
protection act, SPAITF are not permitted to share such Dineshbhai and I will work together over the next year to (a)
information. ensure that the IT project is completed (b) that UK student
education is given due consideration and (c) support the
Feasibility study – UK student grant
It has come to the attention of SPAITF that there were
transfer of Nairobi funds.
a number of requests to find ways to support our Finally
home-grown students, but as we have limited funds, It would be impossible for any Secretary to do their job
the committee decided to undertake an early feasibility without the support of the committee members. It has
study to gauge the parameters of student funding in been a pleasure and a delight to work with so many
England with a view to consider if a programme could be articulate individuals, who make sure that the committee
introduced that would be sustainable within the funding makes the right decisions. I would also like to take this
available to SPAITF. opportunity to thank our Prajapati Mandal’s in Gujarat,
especially Navsari Ashram for their support to students and
Fund raising
We mentioned previously about fund raising, however it
has proved difficult due to other pressures on committee
members to take on extra responsibilities. But we are
confident that over the next 18 months there will be
developments in this area.
being engaged in this process. It would be remiss of me if
I do not mention and recognise the contribution of all our
Branch Associations who raised funds for major projects
and host ITF meetings. My sincere appreciation to you all
and my special thanks to Hansaben (from Bolton), Chair of
SPAITF who has grown in the job and makes sure that the
committee business runs smoothly. Jai Shree Krishna.
Apointment of new Secretary
After three years as Secretary I think it is time for me to
step down and allow fresh blood and thinking to take over Hemantbhai R Mistry
the function of the SPAITF Secretary and I am delighted Secretary - on behalf of the SPAITF Committee
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