ABOUT Z.R.W.A.F.

Charity, number 802274

HELPING FORMER RESIDENTS OF ZIMBABWE

 

Contact:

The Administrator.

Z.R.W.A.F.

P.O. Box 213,

Lingfield, RH7 6WW.

 

Welcome to the Z.R.W.A.F. website. Historically the Charity was set up as R.W.A.F. but the name has recently been changed to reflect the changing circumstances of our times. 

 

The purpose of the Charity is to relieve in cases of need, hardship or distress persons formerly resident in the country of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) and the widows and dependents of such persons.

 

The Charity is managed by 8 Trustees, who meet quarterly to discuss  Z.R.W.A.F business and consider applications for assistance. There are no paid staff. The Charity is a non racial, non political, non discriminatory organisation and abides by the current UK legislation regarding the regulation of Charities. Annual returns and accounts are submitted to the Charity Commission.

 

Q.        How does the Charity help?

 

A.        Generally by paying one off grants for assistance to a service provider on behalf of an applicant.

 

Q.        How can you apply for assistance?

 

A.        By fully completing the application form which is available from this site and sending it to the Administrator with proof of your former residence in Zimbabwe. You will also need to send copies of you passport or other document showing your legal right to remain in the country.

 

Q.        What assistance am I likely to be given?

 

A.        Grants for assistance are limited in amount and are usually one off. The Charity is unlikely to assist in the event of a second application.

 

Q.        Are there circumstances where the Charity will not provide assistance?

 

A.        Grants are means tested and The Charity does not give loans and does not provide assistance for the following:

 

            Debts.

            Business Expenditure

            House repairs

            Motor Vehicles and expenses

            Legal Expenses

            Education.

Foreign Travel

Medical Expenses

Expenditure which is the responsibility of the State

 

 

 

 

 

 

Z.R.W.A.F. raises money to help former Zimbabweans by various means:-

 

The 1000 Club Lottery. Membership costs £12 a year for 12 monthly entries in the draw. 50% of the subscription goes to the Fund and the remaining 50% is paid out monthly in 3 prizes. Currently the first prize is just over £100 but it does fluctuate depending on how many members there are in each draw.

 

A Dinner Dance and Grand Prize Draw are held in November each year.

 

Rhodesians Worldwide Social Organisations regularly give donations from their profits from Branch activities.

 

Supporters make regular donations to the Fund under the Gift Aid scheme allowing the Fund to reclaim tax paid.

 

Many supporters make occasional donations to the Fund.

 

We have received one legacy and supporters are encouraged to remember Z.R.W.A.F in their wills.

 

 

Over the past 5 years the Fund has paid more than £100,000 in Assistance to a variety of applicants. Some of the reasons for assistance paid are :-  riser recliner chairs, installation of stair lifts, contribution to a specialised wheel chair, 1 months rent and deposit for new arrivals, start up furniture, etc.

 

We are in touch with the British Embassy in Harare and help referees with support to the families who give them accommodation on their arrival in UK. We are also helping the Zimbabwe Association with some funding for a women’s drop in centre for Zimbabwean Asylum seekers.

 

We would like to thank all those people who give freely of their time to assist Rhodesians and Zimbabweans. For further information please write to the Administrator.