Remap ?

[MalcParticipant @malc]

Just wondered whether any of you chaps have had any dealings with Remap? Would be grateful of any comments / opinions.Thanks, Malc.

[MalcParticipant @malc]

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Malc,

A very worthy organisation !!

I did some work with them years ago, and should really start again.

… Not sure how much the "style" varies between local groups.

MichaelG.

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P.S. are you interested as a volunteer, or as a client ?

[MalcParticipant @malc]

Hi Michael,

I was considering it as a volunteer, but have had a lukewarm response from charities in the past.

Malc.

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Hello Malc,

There are at least three of us in the Forum that I know of who are active; I am with the Harrogate and Ripon panel having joined Remap a little over 18 months ago.

As Michael G says, it is extremely worthwhile and is a way of making the lives of those less fortunate than the rest of us more enjoyable and rewarding.

All the problems are different and some are quite challenging in terms of problems solving so you will never be bored. I have made the assumption that you enquire as a volunteer [now updated]

I can't recommend it highly enough

Brian

Edited By Brian Wood on 28/02/2015 15:26:18

[Gary WoodingParticipant @garywooding25363]

Hi Malc,

I've been with Coventry and Warwickshire Remap for about 17 years. My personal opinion is that its probably the biggest charity that nobody has heard of, despite it being a national charity that celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Its definitely very worthwhile and can be very challenging and rewarding (but certainly not financially).

As far as helping the people it aims at, its probably the most efficient charity there is – whereas most charities are doing well if more than 50p of each donated pound reaches the final recipient, Remap provides about £20 worth of equipment for each donated pound. This is due to the very low overheads resulting from volunteers using their own workshops and re-cycled materials.

Go for it.

[ManofkentParticipant @manofkent]

Hi Malc. I am a member in Taunton Somerset. An excellent group, not very many of us but good mostly retired engineers of all types. I have found it a refreshing challenge, and thoroughly recommend joining.

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