| The Speedway Riders Benevolent
Fund is registered charity, which exists solely for the purpose of assisting
Speedway riders who have became seriously injured, been forced into long-term
sickness from their work, or whose lives have been devastated as a result
of accidents whilst racing Speedway for British-based teams.
It helps in many different ways, including
the purchasing of items such as wheelchairs and other facilities to assist
with disabilities of the beneficiaries, as well as providing assistance in
areas such as alterations to living accommodation.
Over the past three years, the fund has
helped 120 riders with over £150,000 of assistance.
As a registered charity, the Speedway
Riders Benevolent Fund is administered and controlled by a board of four
trustees who, as well as being responsible for the day-to-day operation,
also ensure full transparency of accounts by submitting annual audits to
the Charities Commissioners.
The main income of the Fund is raised
by kind and generous donations from loyal speedway supporters across the
world. Collections in aid of the Fund are held at every speedway track
throughout the season, complimented by other donations and individual fundraising
events. |
