2008 Update

2008 has begun very optimistically for LOT; due to the encouragement and financial support received, it is possible to plan the coming months with confidence.

The Archbishops’ Council Mission Fund grant opened the door to funding for a youth worker under the Youth or Adult? Initiative of the Joseph Rank Trust.

The Joseph Rank Trust is providing 5 years’ funding for a youth worker from August 2007. The worker is also enrolled on a degree course at the YMCA George Williams College, London.

The Rank Foundation sponsored 6 voyages on the Tall Ships.

The J.Paul Getty Jr. Charitable Trust financed the setting up of an office for LOT and its youth worker.
The Jerusalem Trust (SFCT) provided laptops for key workers.

The Headley Trust (SFCT) gave its third and final tranche of funding to support LOT as it implemented a long-term business plan.

Tower Hamlets Summer University allowed LOT to be a junior partner in the City & Sea Exchange.

Follett Stock guided LOT through the process of becoming a company, which was completed in March.

Hodgson’s kept our finances carefully scrutinised.

Latitude 50 patiently took us through the steps of developing our website.

The 2008 Golf Day has taken place and details can be found here.

One of our 2008 projects is to prepare a regular e-newsletter/ update, so please visit us from time to time.