The charity took the move because of repeated cuts to its budget over the past number of years, which have resulted in a reduction of its statutory income.The charity also says it is experiencing a decline in donations.
…Anyone trying to contact Barnardos this week by phone will be advised to leave a message.
2011 salary of Chief Executive (Fergus Finlay, above): €113,315
Barnardos Closes For One Week to Save Costs (RTE)
(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)
Mr [Fergus] Finlay [head of Barnardos Ireland) said the term “chugger” is an unkind name for young people who do a tough job. But he emphasised that the organisation wants to hear from any members of the public who have had an uncomfortable experience with one of their on-street-collectors.
“In the last nine months we’ve had 18 complaints, so an average of two a month – and we investigate every complaint,” Mr Finlay said. “In the last nine months 4,500 new people have signed direct debits. “So the number of complaints (compared to) the number people who have agree to become supporters of Barnardos is relatively small.
Hat’s off to Allan Cavanagh, of Caricatures Ireland for this little gem.
Why not have a go over the weekend?
On Monday we’ll assemble a slide show of the best.
And present it to President-so-elect, Fergs.
Well we’ve chosen our poster-boy for the Aras.
Now you can generate your own. Go on, you know you want to.
You can send them to Broadsheet@Broadsheet.ie
We’ll post the smartest!!
No prizes. Just glory.
