Excerpt from, 19 December 2009, by Mark Bridge
"Rebecca Constable from Newbury, Berkshire, has been giving to Opportunity International UK for about ten years.
The charity arranges microfinance — providing small loans and support — to help people in developing countries to work their way out of poverty.
She says: “I like the fact that the charity offers a hand-up rather than a handout. There’s a 98 per cent repayment rate, which means that each pound I give works over and over again. I find that incredibly powerful.”
Mrs Constable, a senior private banker with SG Hambros, says that she gives by monthly direct debit so that her donations are tax-efficient.
“Regular giving is also a good reminder of my commitment to the charity.”
She keeps track of the charity’s work at its website, opportunity.org.uk, and via newsletter, and enjoys reading individual success stories."
Read the full article on www.timesonline.co.uk here
