Chaired by Stuart Johnston, fund patron and president of the BDA, the meeting was an opportunity to thank industry supporters and outline future plans.
In 2015/16, the Benevolent Fund focussed on raising awareness, developing a new website, Facebook page and modern marketing materials to help spread the word.
The Officers of the Fund were re-elected, with Ann Rockey named chairman, Bill Nichols as vice-chairman, Professor Ros Keeton named honorary treasurer and Allan Franklin as honorary secretary.
The charity paid tribute to John Turner who stood down as trustee representing the Western Counties Branch after serving on the board for over 20 years. Thanks were also given to Raj Dhaliwal representing Central Counties Branch, who helped raise over £9,000 in the last two years and recently resigned from the board.
Providing assistance to UK dentists and their families in need, the charity provided grants and loans totalling over £160,000 in 2015.
Depending upon the generosity of the profession, the BDA Benevolent Fund would like to thank all its supporters.
For more information and to give a donation visit www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk
If you or a colleague you know are in need of help, call 020 7486 4994
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Registered charity no. 208146