SES Volunteers Benevolent Fund

The following information outlines the SES Benevolent Fund and its establishment, funding and expenditure process. It is a guide about this service to SES volunteers.

Benevolent Fund

SES Volunteers Association (SESVA) of WA has established a Benevolent Fund to provide limited financial aid during ‘hard times’.  It is for the direct assistance of  SES volunteers who need a financial stop-gap until insurance or social security etc steps in.  It will be based on the recommendation of SES volunteer peers or by FESA staff.  It should not provide a form of ‘profit’ or ‘double dipping’.

Funding

The fund will be financed from the following sources:

• The SESVA have established a fund initially with monies from its own resources;
• Individual donations to the Benevolent Fund will be placed into the fund;
• Any other funds or donations may be deposited in the Benevolent Fund at the discretion of the Committee;
• Profits from the sale of any merchandise maybe deposited in the Benevolent Fund;
• Any fundraising activity that has been directed or intended that funds be directed to this fund.

Administration

Administration of the fund included the following conditions:

• The SES Volunteer Association of WA committee will be the overall administrators of the fund;
• That two committee members (one of whom must be an executive office holder) can approve expenditure of up to $500 for each case, but must formally advise committee at the earlist opportunity;
• Expenditure for each case over $500 must be approved by committee;
• Maximum expenditure in each case is limited to a ceiling of $2,000 per situation;
• Maximum expenditure is not to exceed to total funds held in Benevolent Fund at time of application;
• The SES Volunteer Association of WA supported the Benevolent Fund. It is intended that the Benevolent Fund will then become self-supporting. Any financial shortfalls can be reviewed by SESVA as required;
• Committee decision is final.

Application for Benevolent Fund Assistance

How to apply for Benevolent Funds:

• Contact a committee member of the SES Volunteers Association of WA to discuss situation;
• Provide a written application to SES Volunteers Association of WA.  One of the applicants may be the beneficiary however the other applicant should be a suitable SES volunteer such as a Local Manager, senior ranking volunteer, Peer Supporter or FESA staff person. The recommendation and authentication for accessing the fund should come from SES volunteer peers or FESA staff.

Confidentiality

All applicants’/beneficiaries’ names will be held in confidence. However funds expended will be accountable through the SES Volunteers Association of WA normal governance and reporting processes, such as committee meetings and AGMs etc.

David Price
President
0407 449 008    

David Beard
Vice President
0419 754 770