Finance.
	St. Joseph's Foundation's day to day running costs are primarily funded by grants from the Southern Health Board, Mid-Western Health Board, Department of Education, V.E.C. and National Lottery Grants. The Finance Department has the responsibility to make sure that all financial information is accurate, up to date, readily available and understandable. We assist department Managers on budgeting, accounting and financial reporting and have total responsibility for payroll, debtors, creditors, pensions and insurance. The finance department has also the responsibility to ensure openness and transparency in all fundraising activities. FUNDRAISING The Board of St. Joseph's Foundation fundraises on a continuous basis. We are very fortunate with the generosity of the people in the area towards the services being provided here. We receive donations continuously for which we are very grateful. J.P. McMANUS PRO-AM We have been able to carry on our capital development programme over the past number of years due to in no small way to the enormous financial input provided by the J.P. McManus Pro-Am Golf Classics. This has been tremendous value to us and there is no doubt that we would not be able to continue expanding and developing our services without this financial assistance. We have improved and extended our services in the following areas:           - Provision of respite for children.           - Improved services for adults with severe and profound learning disability           - Residential services for adults.           - To extend our day services allowing for greater integration with the public.             This has been done with the opening of The Forge Centre, Broad Street,             Charleville which incorporates a coffee shop, craft shop and an on demand             print service to the general public. OTHER MAJOR EVENTS The Spring Fair and The Greyhound Benefit Meeting are two of the Foundation's most significant annual fundraising events as well as Church Gate Collections, the Register of Friends Appeal the Respite Care Fund. In addition to theses events, numerous groups and individuals organise card drives, dances, marathon runs etc. We are deeply indebted to all those who are involved in any way with our many fundraising events. We would like to thank you for your assistance and we look forward to your continued support. Tax Relief on Donations. The 2001 Finance Bill means that St. Joseph's Foundation can claim back tax paid on donations of €250 or more by individuals on PAYE. Donations made by installments (e.g. Standing Order) will also qualify. You can download a form from the Revenue website (chy 2 Cert) and once completed return it to the Fundraising department at Baker's Road, Charleville, Co. Cork. The donation doesn't have to be made in one amount, it can be cumulative. Self assessed or corporate tax payers can claim back the tax themselves. See www.revenue.ie. Bequests We regularly receive bequests which are a huge benefit and help us to continue and enhance the services being provided by St. Joseph's Foundation. People wishing to bequeath to the Foundation can discuss this with their solicitor in conjunction with their will. For all your fundraising enquires please contact:- Maura Twomey, Fundraising Administrator, St. Joseph's Foundation, Baker's Road, Charleville, Co. Cork. Phone (063) 89252 or Direct Dial (063) 21679 Fax (063) 81116. E-mail: mtwomey@stjosephsfoundation.ie Return to the top of the page