Pierre Francotte
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Pierre Francotte
ACTIVITY REPORT CAMPAIGN Pierre Francotte / President 2014-2015 Dear Friends of UFB, As you glance through this report, I hope you’ll take a moment to take in what’s really between its page - lives changed for the better - and know that you are part of someone’s success. The warm meal, the job training, the basic mobility, the strength it took for someone to regroup and rebuild. Whether a partner association, donor, sponsor, or a friend of UFB, you’re part of that. All across Belgium, there are children and adults who face profound obstacles every day in achieving basic levels of stability, independence and well-being. These are social concerns that ultimately impact us all. But the challenges are not inevitable, nor are they intractable. Since our founding in 1972, United Fund for Belgium has helped tens of thousands of these most vulnerable, by bringing together resources, opportunity and hope to underserved communities. This year was no exception. A few of the achievements are highlighted here. There are many more. We credit these many successes to you, our generous partners and supporters who help underprivileged children and adults to grow healthier, learn more, and become better prepared to realize their dreams. Our heartfelt thanks go to each of you who share our vision for an inclusive society in Belgium. This work takes resources. 87 programs focused on 4 key areas - aid to disabled people, child welfare, fighting poverty and social integration - benefitted from United Fund for Belgium’s support this year. Our 2014-2015 campaign raised once more about € 700,000 and we are proud to report that we continue our exceptional spending record, with 100% percent of these funds going directly into programs. Your steadfast commitment to bettering the lives of those in our community inspires us to pursue even greater achievements in our 2015-2016 campaign. With your help, we are working to ensure that more people in Belgium have better, richer lives. We look forward to our continued partnership. Thank you. Pierre Francotte BUILDING BONDS OF SOLIDARITY UFB BANK ACCOUNT BE71 9530 0000 0369 INTERVIEW WITH 2 DONOR COMPANIES S PRES Vincent Bonnot EMEA CFO at International Paper A Relationship Comes Full Circle If you’ve ever driven down the Chaussée de La Hulpe in Brussels, you may have noticed a striking stone building that forms a perfect circle. This circle, with no beginning or end, is not only the EMEA headquarters of International Paper, but also a symbol of a rather special union that first began more than twenty-five years ago. International Paper joined up with United Fund for Belgium in 1989. Today, it is one of UFB’s largest corporate sponsors. What really makes the company remarkable is not only the size of its donations (large in proportion to the number of local employees), but the fact that their relationship with UFB has blossomed into an integral part of their company culture and corporate social responsibility efforts. Just ask EMEA CFO Vincent Bonnot, who was tapped to head up the UFB campaign this past year. “What was perhaps a simple corporate gifting initiative in the beginning is now a program that has come full circle and brings so much back to us,” he said. “We look forward to the campaign each year. A wide range of events gives us a great way to get everyone together and get to know colleagues in other areas of the business. It helps make International Paper a great place to work, and reinforces our close relationship with the local Belgian community.” Each year, International Paper selects a different department to lead the effort. Vincent elaborated, “My group began planning over the summer. The actual events lasted several months, culminating in December at a year-end holiday party and silent auction. Prior successes are emulated, but there is always the intrigue of coming up with something new and original too. It’s a part of the fun.” There is something for everyone. Breakfasts, movie screenings, “Jeans Day”Fridays, and karaoke parties are all part of the mix. This year, Vincent’s team added a day of direct involvement with one of UFB’s partner charities, painting walls and furniture for a therapeutic riding center. “It was a great day,” Vincent said. Vincent continued, “Working directly with a charity this year was a perfect way for us to really come together and do something special. Our team could see the results and felt a clear sense of satisfaction in a job well done.” 2 “Partnering with UFB allows us to do so much more than write a corporate check,” Vincent added. “They share our vision. UFB has very stringent criteria about which projects they support, and they support more than eighty projects all across Belgium year after year. Moreover, 100% of our employee contributions, plus International Paper’s corporate match, goes directly to the charities. This is unique. It gives us a high degree of confidence our donations will end up in the right place.” Which event is Vincent’s own personal favorite? “Karaoke”, he replies without missing a beat. And as a wry smile spread across his face, he adds, “But I’m afraid last year’s video has disappeared without a trace.“ International Paper, a global paper and packaging manufacturer, is one of the companies in Belgium supporting the UFB through organizing in-house fundraising campaigns. The company, with just over 75 employees in Brussels, has been a gold or platinum donor several years running. Marie-Pierre Galler Export Manager at Galler Chocolatier A Sponsorship with Taste Marie-Pierre Galler, Export Manager at Galler Chocolatier, is a very busy professional. But between two business trips abroad, she still found time for a meeting in January 2015 to prepare United Fund for Belgium’s Easter egg campaign. For the third year in a row, UFB has had the privilege to offer several assortments of Galler Easter eggs for sale to our corporate and individual donors, with the proceeds going directly to our campaign. What drives Galler to support charities such as UFB? Marie-Pierre explains. “Galler is a family business, founded by my uncle Jean, who is still the chairman of our company. He succeeded in creating a strong consensus among Galler employees around the basic values that are dear to him: quality, creativity, competence and motivation, use of Belgian chocolate (of course!), but also ethics. Ethics drives our way of doing business, and part of this is our desire to share the success of the company with those who, for whatever reason, are faced with setbacks in life.” We at UFB are very grateful to have been selected by Galler as one of the vehicles for this corporate commitment, and look forward, together with our loyal “customers,” to Easter 2016! UNITED FUND FOR BELGIUM ES PILOT UR E DU CO A RALLY WITH CELEBRITIES SUPPORTS 5 CHARITIES Saturday 20 September 2014 saw the first edition of the oldtimer “Pilotes du Coeur” rally, featuring a relaxed atmosphere, some exceptional locations and bright sunshine. This rally was set up by Racingold and its media partner Ciné Télé Revue in cooperation with United Fund for Belgium to support five charities; it aimed at gathering oldtimer car fans around one purpose: to complete a nice drive (and have some fun in the process) in order to collect as many donations as possible on behalf of each charity. This objective was achieved! The very engaged participants managed to raise no less than €38,000, which were distributed among the charities: Ingénieurs sans Frontières, Maison d’Enfants Reine Marie Henriette, Tanderuis, Rotonde and Arche de Marie. Congratulations to all “Pilotes du Cœur“ drivers for their commitment, and a special word of thanks to the celebrities who “played the game” the whole emotionfilled day: Jonathan, Kevin et Olivia Borlée, Julie Taton, Sandrine Dans et Laurence Langen (Miss Belgium 2014). See you on 19 September 2015 for the next edition... More info on www.pilotesducoeur.be TS C A F Y KE RES U G I F & 18% social integration and fight against poverty TAR S F L O G E EUROP 87 projects for a total amount of * 692.140 € 37% handicapped adults 45% child welfare ➜ 21 projects for the improvement of facilities: kitchen, window frames, carpentry,… ➜ 21 projects for specialized equipment: lifting aids, adapted playground, material for the kinesitherapy rooms,... ➜ 45 vehicles (adapted to special needs): adapted minivans, minivans, refrigerated food delivery vehicles,... * not included special gift of 14.000 e to Ingénieurs Sans Frontières. ACTIVITY REPORT CAMPAIGN 2014 - 2015 The Porsche Inter-Company Golf Challenge is a flagship corporate golf competition, now in its 29th year. Denis Heskin, who organizes the event through his company Golfstar Europe, once again arranged for the proceeds of the tombola to be donated to United Fund for Belgium. With €5,000 worth of tombola tickets sold, the contribution to UFB stays as high as previous year. Thank you Denis and the Porsche team for this great support ! 3 OF20F14 K C I K CTOBER KICK-OFF AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR 23 O A ceremony held on 23 October 2014, at the residence of the American Ambassador, marked the official launch of our 20142015 fundraising campaign. The US Ambassador to Belgium, Denise Campbell Bauer, warmly welcomed more than 70 friends and donors. 1 2 Each year, a special charitable project is put in the spotlight and this year, Bednet was invited. Bednet connects children with a long-term chronic illness to their class via the internet, enabling them to follow their lessons and stay in touch during their absence. As explained by Bednet Director Els Janssens, each connection requires expensive equipment, and UFB’s grant will allow to acquire some more. 3 4 Cargill also outlined its corporate social responsibility program, and their partnership with the United Fund for Belgium. Many thanks to Cecile Huyghe for her inspiring presentation! 5 6 7 VE0R15 O D N HA O N Y 2 CEREM 1. The Honorable Denise C. Bauer / The US Ambassador to Belgium, Mr Frédéric Hannequart / Chairman at Euroclear Bank 2. Mrs Cécile Huyghe / Financial Controller at Cargill Europe 3. Baronne Jeanine Delruelle / Honorary Senator, Mr Jacques Favillier / Former CEO at Beobank, Mr Pierre Francotte / President, United Fund for Belgium 4. Mrs Els Janssens / Director of Bednet 5. Mrs Evi Bastiaenssens / Project Accountant at Cargill Europe, Mrs Cécile Sougné / Corporate Communications Benelux at Bayer, Mr Paul Peeters / Managing Director, Head of Communications at BNY Mellon, Mr Pierre Francotte / President of UFB 6. Mrs Ineke Arts / Partner at Hoffman & Associates, Mr François Van Vyve / Partner at Galaxis, Mr Joost Van Roost / President at Exxonmobil Benelux, Mr Harry Everaerts / Partner at Ernst & Young 7. Mrs Justine Gauthier / Account Manager at RacinGold, Mrs Ilse Verhelst / Internal Communication Manager at Brussels Airlines, Mr Pierre Francotte / President of UFB For more than 80 nonprofit organizations invited on 11 June 2015, it was a special day. Excitement and celebration filled the air as the awards for financial support made possible by United Fund for Belgium were announced at the 2015 Handover Ceremony. The awards fund very concrete, specific projects that are carefully evaluated by the Allocations Committee before selection. Committee chair Françoise De Croo-Desguin called the grant ceremony her “favorite day of the year.” “This is the gratifying part,” she said when presenting some examples of selected charities. “We’re getting to help these organizations do their work and are so happy to distribute some 700.000€ raised this year.” 4 Now in its 43rd year, the Handover Ceremony epitomizes the substantial difference that United Fund for Belgium funding has made to people, places and communities all across Belgium with the many grants that have been made since 1972. It also celebrates the talent, hard work and amazing dedication of the people involved in running these efforts. Many thanks to Bayer for their hospitality and the wonderful reception! Visit www.ufb.be to find out more about United Fund for Belgium, its donors and its projects. UNITED FUND FOR BELGIUM M K 0 2 DE BRUXELLES / DOOR BRUSSEL WHAT ABOUT NEXT YEAR ? PLEASE PENCIL SUNDAY 29 MAY 2016 IN YOUR AGENDA! AND BE PART OF THE UFB TEAM AGAIN! UFB puts is best feet forward for Villa Indigo! 31 May 2015 proved to be a perfect day for many celebrations. Not only was the weather ideal for running, but the 35th anniversary of the Brussels 20KM race brought UFB’s supporters out in force. The team running under the United Fund for Belgium banner drew more than 260 runners and raised more than €16.000 for the benefit of Villa Indigo, a respite house that welcomes seriously ill children for short stays. Two teams deserve a special mention: the huge SWIFT running team, with no fewer than 65 runners, many of them very seasoned and well acquainted with the distance; and, at the other end of the experience scale, five brave members of the Villa Indigo staff, who had no idea of what to expect, but all managed to complete the race! We are so grateful to all of the companies, sponsors, and individuals who joined us in making this third year such a success. Thank you for participating, donating, and supporting our mission. We look forward to seeing you next year. IT Y R A H C GOLF PARTICIPATING IN OUR ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IS ANOTHER WAY OF SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIY OF UFB AND IT IS FUN.... “This was an incredible year for our fundraiser,” said Luc Missinne, organizer of the tournament. “We had a full field, a good mood at odds with the grey weather, and great people who made the day just that!” Held on 2 June 2015, more than 70 golfers gathered for the United Fund for Belgium’s annual Charity Golf Tournament hosted at the Golf Château de la Tournette. Following the tournament, golfers, sponsors and guests enjoyed dinner and an evening full of raffles, prizes and awards. “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity that our golfers, sponsors, and supporters show United Fund for Belgium year after year,” said Luc Missinne. “The Annual Charity Golf Tournament not only gives us a chance to spend a fun day together, it also brings in funds vital to supporting our work on behalf of Belgium’s most at-risk. We couldn’t do this important work without the support of our many friends.” ACTIVITY REPORT CAMPAIGN 2014 - 2015 5 20 1 4 2015 PROJECT SELECTION OOST-VLAANDEREN HOME THALEIA / De Pinte WIJKCENTRUM DE KRING / Eeklo DE KROMME BOOM / Gent- Oostakker EMILIANI / Lokeren DE KALMOES / Meerbeke TANDERUIS / Melle DAGCENTRUM SINT NIKLAAS / Sint-Niklaas HUMIVAL / Waarschot ANTWERPEN ADIC / Antwerpen DE ANTWERPSE HULPHONDEN / Antwerpen ROTONDE / Brasschaat OC CLARA FEY / Brecht MIVAS GOED GEVOEL / Lier CKG BETLEHEM / Mechelen ZEVENBERGEN / Mechelen BW KLEIN BRABANT / Puurs Braschaat WEST-VLAANDEREN DEN OMMELOOP / Ieper VRIJWILLIGERSWERK ARRONDISSEMENT IEPER-MINDER MOBIELEN / Ieper CAW ZUID WEST VLAANDEREN / Kortrijk HET HAVENHUIS / Lo Reninge KABOOG / Middelkerke DE ARK / Moerkerke LOVE IN ACTION / Wervik Antwerpe Middelkerk Eeklo A Sint-Niklaas Lie Waarschot Lokeren Gent- Oostakker Moerkerke OOST VLAANDEREN WEST VLAANDEREN De Pinte Mechele Melle Lo Reninge Ieper Puurs VLAAMS B Zellik Kortrijk Wervik Meerbeke BRUXELLES La Hulpe Kain HAINAUT LA FERMETTE / Ath FUNOC / Charleroi MOBILITÉ EN HAINAUT / Charleroi RELAIS SOCIAL DE CHARLEROI / Charleroi COTHAN / Gosselies CENTRE DE RENCONTRES / Honnelles CHANTECLER / Jemappes NIJOLI / Kain L’HEUREUX ABRI / Momignies AID SOLEILMONT / Monceau-sur-Sambre JARDIN D’AIREMONT / Mont-sur-Marchienne BRABANT WALLON AIDE ENFANTS-FAMILLE BW / Genappe L’ARCHE DE MARIE / Genval AMO / Jodoigne LES RÊNES DE LA VIE / La Hulpe ACCUEIL FAMILIAL D’URGENCE / Nivelles LES GODILLOTS / Rixensart 6 Ath Nivelles Leuven Rixen BRABAN Genappe HAINAUT Jemappes Honnelles Gosselies MonceauCharleroi Sur-Sambre Mont-SurMarchienne N NAMUR SOUFFLE UN PEU / Dinant UNE MAIN TENDUE / Namur L’ACCEUIL MOSAN / Namur ESPACES EFT / Ciney LA RIDELLE / Ciney HANDICAP ET MOBILITÉ / Wépion Momignies LUXEMBOURG LA CAPUCINE / Libin LA MAISON DE VOLAIVILLE / Fauvillers UFO / Marche en Famenne CENTRE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT RURAL D’ANSART / Ansart ADED LES GLAÏEULS / Opont UNITED FUND FOR BELGIUM VLAAMS BRABANT ALBA / Herent MPC TERBANK / Heverlee BEDNET / Leuven DE WISSEL / Leuven LEREN ONDERNEMEN / Leuven LEUVEN BEARS ON WHEELS / Leuven PSYLOS / Leuven TRANSKRIPT / Zellik Bruxelles Jette Ganshoren Koekelberg Schaerbeek Molenbeek Woluwe-St-Lambert Brecht BRUXELLES t en ANTWERPEN er Uccle en LIMBURG BRABANT Hasselt Herent LIMBURG TANDEM / Diepenbeek KIDS / Hasselt Diepenbeek n Heverlee BRUSSELS Jodoigne nsart NT WALLON Liège Vaux-Sous-Chèvremont Louveigné Verviers Banneux LIEGE Namur Tinlot Wépion MAISON D’ENFANTS REINE MARIE-HENRIETTE / Bruxelles LUISTERPUNTBIBLIOTHEEK / Brussel HOME BAUDOUIN / Bruxelles DE OVERMOLEN - DE KLEPPE / Brussel FACERE / Bruxelles SOS VIOL / Bruxelles TALITA / Bruxelles Ciney NAMUR Dinant Marche en Famenne Libin Opont LUXEMBOURG Fauvillers LIEGE LES FOANS / Banneux Ansart LES MARMOUSETS / Liège VENT DEBOUT / Liège CLIF / Liège CREASOL / Liège EMMANUEL / Louveigné ACCUEIL ENFANTS D’UN MÊME PÈRE / Tinlot L’EDELWEISS / Vaux-Sous-Chèvremont MAISON DES JEUNES DE HODIMONT / Verviers ACTIVITY REPORT CAMPAIGN 2014 - 2015 CENTRE ESPOIR ET JOIE / Ganshoren T’PASREL / Halle MONTFORT CENTER / Jette BUURTSPORT BRUSSEL / Koekelberg LA CITÉ JOYEUSE / Molenbeek St Jean CAR BRUSSEL / Molenbeek St Jean NASCI / Schaerbeek ESPOIR ET SOURIRE / Uccle LES CAILLOUX / Uccle CREE / Woluwé St Lambert PROJEC T AVAIL A DESCRIPTION BLE ON S OUR W EB SI T E: W W W.U F B. B E LEUVEN BEARS ON WHEELS Leuven Bears on Wheels en Junior Bears on Wheels hebben als doelstellingen de integratie van het rolstoelbasketbal binnen het modale sportgebeuren te bewerkstelligen, kansen tot ontwikkeling te bieden en een betere bekendheid bij het publiek en een grotere uitstraling voor het rolstoelbasket te bekomen. Wij bieden rolstoelbasketbal aan aan iedere speler die door een motorische handicap niet in staat is om aan een valide sport te doen. Hierbij maken wij geeen onderscheid tussen dames, heren of kinderen en speelt afkomst geen rol. Onze club beoogt uitdrukkelijk de sociale integratie van sporters met een fysieke beperking door hen volwaardig op te nemen in de ‘moederclub’: Stella Artois Leuven Bears. UFB heeft ons gesteund met de aankoop van een aangepast voertuig voor het vervoer van de jongeren en hun rolstoelen. Hierdoor verloopt het vervoer naar de vele competities vlotter en staan er ons hopelijk heel wat overwinningen en succesvolle matches te wachten! RESTOJET Restojet est un restaurant social et un lieu d’accueil de jour qui permet aux personnes précarisées de bénéficier d’un repas à prix modique. C’est également un lieu d’accueil convivial qui leur permet d’éviter l’isolement et d’avoir le sentiment d’appartenance à un groupe. Elles y bénéficient d’un soutien, d’une écoute attentive mais également de loisirs tels que la peinture, des jeux de société,… Restojet organise aussi une distribution de paquets alimentaires au bénéfice des plus démunis. Les vivres sont collectés 4 fois par semaine auprès des banques alimentaires. L’asbl a donc besoin d’une camionnette pour assurer le transport des vivres. UFB aidera Restojet dans l’acquisition de ce véhicule. 8 LES RENES DE LA VIE La mission des Rênes de la Vie est de favoriser l’intégration sociale et de promouvoir le développement physique, affectif et psychomoteur d’enfants porteurs d’un handicap, grâce à la relation avec le cheval, par la pratique de l’équitation et le contact avec les autres. Les enfants porteurs d’un handicap peuvent retrouver chaque semaine le même poney. L’asbl s’est spécialisée dans la rééducation, l’équitation adaptée qui met particulièrement l’accent sur la notion de plaisir et de dépassement de soi, et enfin, l’approche sensorielle et relationnelle destinée aux enfants porteurs de polyhandicaps sévères. Cette année, grâce à UFB, ces derniers pourront profiter des bienfaits de la relation avec leur cheval et du mouvement du cheval grâce à un attelage adapté, lorsque leurs maladies ne leur permettent plus d’être à cheval. BEDNET Met synchroon internetonderwijs garandeert Bednet het recht op onderwijs voor zieke kinderen in Nederlandstalige scholen in Vlaanderen en Brussel. Bij Bednet streven we twee doelen na; de ondersteuning van het leerproces en het bevorderen van sociaal contact. Ons systeem zorgt ervoor dat zieke leerlingen live en synchroon met de klasgenoten lessen kunnen blijven volgen. UFB heeft ons ondersteund met de aankoop van het nodige materiaal om kinderen met hun klas te verbinden. Door zieke leerlingen deze kans te geven, wordt hun ‘ziek zijn’ naar de achtergrond verschoven en kunnen ze zolang het nodig is met hun klasgenootjes les volgen. UNITED FUND FOR BELGIUM ESPACES EFT ESPACES est un centre d’insertion socioprofessionnelle qui s’adresse à des demandeurs d’emploi de plus de 18 ans très éloignés de l’emploi, peu ou pas qualifiés, vivant généralement des situations d’exclusion sociale. Espaces propose des activités de formation technique dans le cadre de 4 filières dont les travaux forestiers. La filière de formation “travaux forestiers” doit développer et diversifier son activité, entre autres dans le secteur de la coupe de bois de chauffage, afin de répondre à de nouvelles réalités économiques ainsi qu’aux besoins d’apprentissage des stagiaires. À cette fin, l’asbl aurait besoin d’un véhicule avec remorque adapté aux livraisons Grâce à UFB, l’asbl pourra acquérir une camionnette pouvant transporter un formateur et 4 stagiaires sur les chantiers dans les bois et tracter une remorque afin de transporter le matériel et le bois. ZEVENBERGEN Het dienstverleningscentrum Zevenbergen begeleidt en ondersteunt kinderen en volwassenen met een beperking. Bij Zevenbergen richten we ons in de eerste plaats op de persoon ‘achter’ de handicap; iemand met eigen verlangens, vragen en verwachtingen. Iedereen heeft het recht om de eigen mogelijkheden, hoe beperkt die ook mogen zijn, uit te bouwen. De persoon met een handicap heeft recht op een eigen leven. Zijn zorgvraag en zijn mate van zelfstandigheid bepalen de maat van de zorg. UFB heeft ons ondersteund met de aankoop van tilhulpmiddelen. Dergelijke extra hulpmiddelen laten ons toe de zorg van onze bewoners wat comfortabeler en hun leven wat aangenamer te maken. GOED GEVOEL Goed Gevoel vzw verenigt in haar sociale kruidenier ‘t Hofke en sociaal restaurant Kome Nete mensen in armoede, vrijwilligers en werknemers om armoede in Lier en omliggende gemeenten te bestrijden. Met het sociaal restaurant richten we ons voornamelijk tot mensen in armoede en willen we de sociale netwerkverbreding van de doelgroep bevorderen. Daarom zijn ook ouderen en éénoudergezinnen uit de nabije omgeving welkom. Mensen van andere origine worden eveneens bereikt. De sociale kruidenier richt zich tot mensen in een noodsituatie die behoefte hebben aan voedselhulp. Het materiaal dat we met de steun van UFB hebben aangeschaft maakt het mogelijk soep en klaargemaakte maaltijden te vervoeren en aldus een mobiele werking op te starten MAISON DE JEUNES DE HODIMONT La Maison de Jeunes de Hodimont est un lieu d’accueil et de rencontres pour les jeunes de 12 à 26 ans. Le public accueilli est multiculturel et vit, pour un grand nombre d’entre eux, dans une pauvreté très importante. L’association travaille à la responsabilisation et à l’autonomisation des jeunes et pour la prévention au sein des quartiers verviétois. Les jeunes ainsi que l’équipe éducative souhaitent ardemment renforcer l’axe “accueil“ de la structure et ce, en revitalisant cet espace en terme d’aménagement et d’équipement. En effet, ce local d’accueil qui accueille de très nombreux jeunes des quartiers (entre 150 et 200 jeunes) est très délabré et dans un état de vétusté avancé. Avec l’aide d’UFB, la MJ pourra aménager le local d’accueil. THEIR P R WA S M OJECT AD BECAU E POSSIBLE SE YOU C A R ED ... ACTIVITY REPORT CAMPAIGN 2014 - 2015 ...Thank y ou ! 08 I 09 LEAVING YOUR LEGACY IF, AFTER READING THIS ACTIVITY REPORT... ✔ you share UFB’s vision of an inclusive society in which we care for the underprivileged; ❏ ✔ you believe in the way UFB performs it mission – bringing opportunity and hope to disadvantaged children, ❏ disabled people, the many poor among us, those who fall through the cracks of our welfare society; ✔ you are looking for a way to make a lasting contribution to our community – enabling UFB to pursue its endeavour ❏ for many years to come, ➜ then please consider making a donation or a bequest. Call us, and let UFB help you help those who suffer and are vulnerable to live a better life. You will be able to choose among different options to leave a legacy that fits your personal goals. We will be happy to describe the tax-effective rules in Belgium that may allow you to make bequests (duolegaten/legs en duo) in a way that minimises inheritance taxes for your beneficiaries while giving to charity at the same time. Do not hesitate to ask your notary as well about these. Contact: Jean De Cannière - 02 655 4933 [email protected] UFB ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE ALBERT CARBONNELLE At UFB, we are proud of the quality and the impact of the projects we fund. All funded projects bring concrete and specific benefits to people in need. We have lost a dear former Allocations Committee member; Albert was a generous and optimistic person. We are very grateful for his dedication to the underprivileged and to UFB during all those years. To insure a qualitative selection of the projects, we can count on the expertise of our Allocations Committee, composed of volunteers with a very deep experience in the social domain. The Committee members meet about once a month, carefully examine each request and visit every single institution before making a final selection. This year, we are happy to welcome two new members: MarieLouise Malet for the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg and Elien Van Dille for West Vlaanderen. Our sincerest thanks go to Michel Humblet, who retired after covering Luxembourg for many years and visiting tens of charities. United Fund for Belgium is an organization that Barbara de Boutselis (a member of UFB’s Fundraising Committee) and her husband Jean-François are very passionate about. They consider to have been blessed in both life and in love and, at the occasion of their recent wedding, they wanted to share their happiness end help others who are less fortunate. So they asked their friends to consider making a tax-deductible donation to UFB and the charities it serves in lieu of giving a wedding present. Thanks a lot, Barbara and Jean-François, for your generous example! O ND S B G N I D B U IL A RIT Y D I L O S OF T CCOUN A K N A 9 UFB B 0 0 0 036 0 0 3 5 9 BE71 10 Dear reader of this Activity Report: if you are about to celebrate a happy event (wedding, anniversary or … wedding anniversary), you might also suggest a gift to UFB as a way for your friends to share in your joy. Please contact us: we will be delighted to take care of the practical organization (and make sure your friends receive a fiscal certificate when appropriate). Donations over 40 e are tax deductible. DS R A O B DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, HONORARY BOARD & ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr Pierre Francotte, President / Mrs Françoise De Croo-Desguin, Chairperson Allocations Committee / Mr Martin Kallen, Chairperson Financial Committee / Mrs Ineke Arts, Chairperson Fundraising Committee / Mr Robert C. Peirce, Treasurer / Mr Jean De Cannière, Executive Director. Mr Patrick Dequae, Managing Partner, Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie / Mr Martyn Griffiths, General Manager Benelux, Japan Tobacco International / Mr Frédéric Hannequart, Chairman, Euroclear Bank / Mr Luc Missinne, CEO, Hotel.eu and Managing Partner, Heron Golf Management Group / Mr Patrick Simons, Partner, KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren / Mr Jean-Jacques Surny, Secrétaire Général, Union Professionnelle de Courtiers d’Assurances / Mr Francis Vanbever, Chief Financial Officer, SWIFT / Mr Joost Van Roost, President, ExxonMobil Benelux / Mr Paul Van Hooghten, Partner, Linklaters / Mr François Van Vyve, Partner, Galaxis / Mr Geert Verhaeghe, Country Leader Belgium, Du Pont de Nemours. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr Paul Bodart / Mr Eddy Bonne / Mr Bernard Deryckere / Mr Jacques Platieau / Mr Piet Steel / Mr Ray Stewart. HONORARY BOARD The US Ambassador to Belgium, the Hon. Denise C. Bauer / the British Ambassador to Belgium, H.E. Alison Rose / the Governor of the National Bank of Belgium, Mr Jan Smets. Vicomte Etienne Davignon / Baronne Janine Delruelle / Mrs Marcia Doyle / Mr Christian M. Jacobs / Mr Eric Osterweil. ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs Françoise De Croo-Desguin, Chair / Mr Michel Dumortier and Mr André Orband, Vice-Chairs. Mr Adrien Cappelle / Mr René Delaet / Mr André Dewèvre / Mrs Annie Drobinski / Mr Jacques Leire / Mrs Marie-Louise Malet / Mrs Dominique Van Canneyt / Mr Henry Van den Daele / Mr Elien Van Dille / Mrs Carine Van Lancker / Mr Léon Verbert / Mrs Marleen Wauters. EA UFB T M Tel: 02/655.49.33 Mail: [email protected] Jean De Cannière............................... Executive Director Yolande Elsen..................................... Office Manager Vanessa Scheer ................................. Allocations Manager ACTIVITY REPORT CAMPAIGN 2014 - 2015 11 UFB DONORS • UFB SCHENKERS • DONATEURS UFB OND DIADOMNORS 50.000 e and more INUSM T A L P ONOR D from 25.000 e to 49.999 e GONLODRS DO from 7.500 e to 24.599 e R SILNVOERS DO from 2.500 e to 7.499 e SLAUGHTER AND MAY GOLFSTAR EUROPE Donors in kind Amcham I Belfius I Belgacom I Brussels Airlines I Cocooning Time I Deloitte I ExxonMobil I Eyckenmolen I Ford-Hergon I Galaxis I Galler I Godiva Belgium I Golf Château de La Tournette I Hayez I ING Private Banking I JT International I KPMG Support Services I Laurent Perrier I Linklaters I Lombard Odier I Martin’s Hotels I Miele I PriceWaterhouseCoopers I Spa Reine I S.W.I.F.T. I SuperColor I Salesforce I UPS I International Paper We also warmly thank the many individual donors for their generous contribution to UFB! 12 UNITED FUND FOR BELGIUM