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In 1966 the Society agreed to adopt a proposal made by the late Mary Stewart MBE, that a special fund be established to help elderly people resident in the Highlands and Islands.

The Society hosted a "Hebridean Evening" thereby raising £900 to launch the Fund and the Highlands and Islands Eventide Homes Fund was established. It was hoped that the Fund would give a personal gift or a gift of money to elderly people living alone or resident in an Eventide Home. The Fund was successful in carrying out this aim and the many recipients were remembered by the Gaels in the South.

For many years the late John Nicolson of Raasay and his wife Cathie worked ceaselessly to promote the Fund and, indeed, raised many hundreds of pounds to ensure its continuity. As well as the distribution of personal gifts the Fund has also been able to give help and support in times of illness or bereavement.

As the years passed and conditions changed, on the 23rd of April 1987 the Council Members agreed that the name of the Fund be changed to: "The Gaelic Society of London Benevolent Fund".

At a Council meeting on 24th September 2001 the Society voted to honour John Nicolson's work for the Fund. Accordingly it is now called the John Nicolson Benevolent Fund.

The Fund is ongoing and members are asked to notify the administrator of any other member or friend of the Society who is ill or in need of help. Donations to the Fund are always welcome and receipt will be acknowledged by the administrator.

For further information please e-mail tommymaca@hotmail.com

Registered charity no. 285676
This page last updated 09/02/07