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The
Association of "Friends of La Providence" has for over forty
years, been seeking to raise funds, allocated at the discretion of the
Management Committee, for the benefit of La Providence with special reference
to the improvement of amenities for the residents. The Association also
serves as a link between the charity's well-wishers on the one side and
its directors and residents on the other. Friends with Huguenot descent
can also keep in touch thereby with one of the major Huguenot charities
remaining in this country.
Membership
is open to all subscribing not less than £10 per annum to The French Hospital
although we recommend a figure of £15 to non-pensioners, with Life Membership
available for a payment of £150. All members will receive an annual report
and an invitation to the celebration of the Anniversary of the Foundation
in June each year, as well as to such other occasions as may be organised
for them.
Annual
subscriptions can be paid by Banker's Order or by cheque. If you pay UK
income and/or capital gains tax please also complete the Gift Aid Declaration
form. This will allow The French Hospital to reclaim 28p for every £1
donated. The Gift Aid procedure replaces the former Deed of Covenant.
Additionally,
older or retired people who may feel unable to make donations from current
income or capital may like to make provision in their wills for a legacy
to The French Hospital. A husband and wife can, moreover, stipulate that
the legacy will accrue to The French Hospital only after the death of
the survivor. Similar provision can, of course, be made in both wills.
.
If
your declaration covers donations you may make in the future:
Please notify The Clerk to The French Hospital if you change
your name or address while the declaration is still in force.
You can cancel the declaration at any time by notifying The French Hospital
- it will then not apply to donations you make on or after the date of
cancellation or such later date as you specify.
You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least
equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the tax
year (currently 28p for each £1 you give).
If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on
your income and capital gains equal to the tax that the charity reclaims,
you can cancel your declaration (see note 1).
If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in
your Self Assessment tax return.
If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief,
ask The Clerk to The French Hospital. Or you can ask your local tax office
for leaflet IR113 Gift Aid.
If
you would like to make a donation, please contact: The Clerk, The
French Hospital, 41 La Providence, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NB
using the contact form here
The Friends Annual Report 2006 (PDF)
The Friends Annual Report 2005 (PDF)
The Friends Annual Report 2004
(PDF) 