Members of the BNTVA should be aware that the charity’s legal representatives are still actively defending the organisation against an employment tribunal. As a result, we are unable to share any detailed information until the matter has been resolved and the case has run its course. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Charity Commission Regulatory Review Closed
In the previous issue, it was reported that the Charity Commission concluded its regulatory review of BNTVA on August 3rd, 2023. The review highlighted problems in the charity’s financial controls and decision-making process. The commission provided us with guidance, which we implemented accordingly.
Membership Charges
Membership will remain free! The financial rescue package negotiated by the trustees and the generous provision of free editorial space in Exposure Magazine has ensured that we have enough money to cover our expenses for the year.
Shop Orders
The shop is currently closed, but we do have limited stock of certain items. Please contact shop@bntva.com for further details.
Gift Aid
We received an overwhelming response to our gift aid appeal, which enabled us to submit a significant claim. However, a minor technical issue has caused a delay in receiving the funds. We are pleased to inform our members that the issue has been resolved, and we anticipate that the funds will be available by the time this magazine reaches them.
Future of the BNTVA
In future posts, you will learn that we have taken measures to secure the preservation of all our archives and artifacts. Our goal is to ensure that future generations in the nuclear community can access them for free. It was a great relief for the trustees to achieve this goal, as we must uphold our members’ trust in us to conserve and share our community’s valuable heritage and pass on our story to the coming generations.
BNTVA CONNECT
We will post an article about the Community Care Check Programme very soon, members of the BNTVA and other members of the nuclear community will participate in the NCCF flagship pilot. One of the key features of this programme is the creation of regular meeting groups under the BNTVA Connect banner. We are excited about the possibility of many people in the pilot region being able to participate and hopeful that, if successful, it will be expanded across the UK within the next couple of years.
Conference 2024?
Over the years, the Annual Meeting of the BNTVA has taken various forms. Unfortunately, due to the events of last year, preparations for the 2023 event had to be cancelled. However, we are thrilled to announce that our Annual Meeting is back for 2024! We will publish further information online and via mail.
Our movement has entered a new era with the establishment of the 2024 Nuclear Community Annual Convention, a joint event that brings together charities and organisations committed to serving the public and benefiting our Nuclear Test Veterans and their families.
This new home for our event guarantees that the BNTVA legacy will continue to thrive for many years to come.
