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AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT FROM: Professessor James Raven, LittD FBA FSA, Chair, English-Speaking Union
I am sure you can imagine the impact that the current COVID-19 situation is having on the charity’s finances. The ESU has long been dependent on the hospitality industry. The diminished rental income from the Chesterfield Hotel and Dartmouth House functions was immediate and we have had to cancel or postpone all our fundraising events. With your support, we have been able to adapt our competitions for online delivery, enabling young people to continue to build the confidence and communication skills they need to thrive – more necessary than ever in the current crisis. Several other of our awards and exchanges are also open and we look forward to resuming normal service as soon as conditions allow. Of course, none of this has ever been possible without the generosity of our members, alumni and supporters – but we are facing a very difficult financial situation. If you have been considering making a donation, or are able to, I would be immensely grateful for your support.
I hope also that ESU friendship and community will contribute, by email, phone or other safe contact, to enhancing the kindness and understanding of each other and to supporting those who might feel especially isolated.
Please keep well and safe.
James Raven
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