New name for our charity Chief Executive Officer Jackie Bland explains a historic decision made by Trustees
In a significant voting decision for this organisation ASBAH Members came together for an Extraordinary General Meeting on May 12th and decided to change the name of this charity. The new name and logo (shown above) are the result of months of work and consultation to find a name and image which will take us all forward and enable people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to find a stronger national voice. Our full name will now be the words Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus followed by three key words that represent what members tell us is most important about our work – Information, Networking, and Equality. Together these words make the acronym SHINE – an easy-to-remember, accessible word which
funders and members of the public find it easier to relate to when we first introduce ourselves. Our charity number and what we do remains the same, but we aim now to build a bright new image and a bright new future for our organisation. The official launch of SHINE will be celebrated with an open day and launch ceremony at our national headquarters here in Peterborough, at a special event in Northern Ireland and with an open day at our Leeds office. If you are keen to celebrate with us and have been active in ASBAH in the past, or can help show VIP visitors the value of the charity’s work then contact us at info@asbah.org and tell us why you’d like to be there to help launch the new name.
Shine Information – helping members and others understand and manage their conditions. Networking – building a strong community of people who share similar life experiences. Equality –
working towards a better deal for those with spina bifida / hydrocephalus
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