RTPI trust launched
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The UK Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched a Trust Fund to help members. The trust aims to help planners who have suffered misfortunes, as well as help planning students and back research work which aids planners. The trustees have independence from the RTPI and members can make contributions of whatever amount they choose. A target of one million pounds sterling has been set for the trust in the decade from 1996. The trust should provide greater freedom for planners in the UK.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1996
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RTPI Trust - yes, it's up and running
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The Royal Town Planning Institute's (RTPI) Trust was successfully launched in Aug. 1996 and has already received 5,000 pounds sterling in donations, says chairman Michael Welbank. The trust, which aims to raise one million pounds sterling by the year 2006 asks RTPI members to donate funds on a voluntary basis. It aims to provide advise and help to planning professionals and trainees. It will use some funds to train members in counselling.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1996
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