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PartnershipWe are delighted to announce that we have changed GÆIA’s legal structure into a Partnership, and we are now known as The GÆIA Partnership. This has not meant any change in the people at GÆIA. Initially there are two partners, Brigid Benson, GÆIA’s founder, and Alistair Elliott who has worked as an adviser for 6 years at GÆIA.The purpose of the change is to recognise contributions made by others to develop GÆIA in past and future years and it is expected that other advisers and administrators will become partners over time. This change in no way affects the investments you have made or the way we conduct our business, but if you would like further information, please contact us. Contact GÆIA Email NewsletterSave time, save money, save paper! We have started issuing email newsletters, please email your current email address to office@gaeia.co.uk if you think we may not have it. GÆIA Scotland
A major recent development at GÆIA has been the setting up of a Scottish office.
We are delighted to welcome Morag Robertson as GÆIA adviser in Scotland.
Morag has many years experience running her own business and after some time
as an Independent Financial Adviser, she decided to join forces with GÆIA and
provide advice to clients throughout Scotland. Because of her experience in business,
Morag has a particular interest in working with business people.
Morag says “Running your own business can easily take over your life, and one thing that can suffer is financial planning. I sit down with people and objectively analyse their current financial situation and agree a financial plan for the future, then work with the client to implement the plan.” Award Winning OfficeWe moved into our current offices in May 2001 and considerable refurbishment was necessary to transform them into a pleasant place to work and visit.We commissioned a specialist architect, to ensure that the plans incorporated as many environmentally friendly products as possible. To reduce the need for electric lighting, sunpipes were installed in the meeting rooms and high efficiency fluorescent fittings, low energy bulbs and localised spot fittings were used through-out the office to reduce energy consumption and ensure energy efficiency. Internal and external paints and preservatives used were water based in order to minimise their toxicity and the release of volatile organic solvents. Replacement windows were made in softwood sourced from members of the WWF954 group who are committed to purchasing increasing proportions of products from sustainably managed wood-lands. These efforts were recognised by GÆIA being awarded 2nd place in the North West Business in the Environment Awards recently. GÆIA Services for BusinessGÆIA continues to expand its services for businesses, looking after a growing number of Group Personal Pension Schemes. Read elsewhere about Morag Robertson joining us and our business seminars. For business owners, GÆIA can work with you on a review of your current financial situation.We can often recommend measures or policies to achieve the following:
Pensions: time to catch upURGENT – IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIREDKey Dates: 31st January & 5th April 2002
Contact GÆIA if you would like advice on how to make the best use of the current pension and tax-planning opportunities. InvestmentsThe stockmarket has seen falls over the past 2 years , which has meant that many people’s investments, including ethical funds, have fallen in value. Unless you expect to need access to your money in the short term, our advice continues to be that *over 5 years the average fund, including ethical funds, have given a higher return than savings accounts.*AUTIF Ethical Funds Information Leaflet We therefore recommend that no action is taken over money already invested in the stockmarket and that anyone with money to invest over 5 years or more should consider investing, as the recent falls mean prices are lower and you can buy more with your money. Recommended Ethical options:
Attention: Car OwnersWith the cold weather upon us and set to remain for some time, anyone with a car who does not have breakdown insurance should consider joining the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). This is the only breakdown service that gives priority to the environment and campaigns against road building. To join the ETA, call them direct on 0800 146 380, quoting source reference 5426.Making a DifferenceGÆIA continues behind the scenes to lobby and influence for a better world. Here are just a few examples:
MORE GÆIA NEWS ……GÆIA organised a number of seminars throughout 2001:
If you would like a GÆIA speaker at an event you are organising, please call the GÆIA Head Office to check if we can help. Contact GÆIA The Schumacher LecturesGÆIA is sponsoring the Schumacher Lectures in Manchester on 6th April 2002.The speaker is Vandana Shiva – Director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology based in Dehli and a leading figure in the world on environmental responsibility. One of her main interests is the promotion and protection of sustainable farming livelihoods worldwide. Last year the event in Manchester sold out, so please reserve your tickets soon from Chris Lyons Tel: 01204 697411 chris.lyons@zen.co.uk. Qualifications
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