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COPA doesn't escape the Credit Crunch
The international financial crisis is causing COPA some concern as the value of the pound has fallen and the amount of US dollars or DR pesos we can buy has dropped significantly. COPA has reserves that will help in the short term, however, a simple change to many sponsor's giving could make a big difference. If you currently sponsor a child or donate to COPA, please consider gift-aiding your contributions. For example an annual sponsorship of £72 becomes £92.30 at no extra cost to you.
Several years ago the sponsorship amount for new sponsors was increased from £52 to £72 a year. Roger Tovey (Chairperson, COPA UK) explains "at that time we invited existing sponsors to increase their contributions and many did but if sponsors who are still contributing at the old rate, i.e. £4.33 per month, I would be very grateful if you to consider increasing your payment. We rely on regular income through sponsorship to provide the bulk of our income and to provide us with the stability to make long-term commitment to the work we do. However, individual one off donations are always welcome and enable us to “go that extra mile”. Such donations could be for general purposes or, if you wish, specifically for education, health, partnership schools or vocational training. Thank you for your support to the work of COPA"
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