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Genetic Interest Group (GIG)

GIG is a national alliance of patient organisations with a membership of over 130 charities which support children, families and individuals affected by genetic disorders. Its primary goal is to promote awareness and understanding of genetic disorders so that high quality services for people affected by genetic conditions are developed and made available to all who need them.

We have supported this organisation since 2000.

During 2008:

• We gave an unrestricted grant of £20,000 to help their activities. This commitment allows GIG to develop services and support for its members and to raise awareness of their needs and expectations for innovative and effective therapies and other forms of support.  

Our support represents 4.95% of their overall income.

IDuring 2007:

• We gave an unrestricted grant of £20,000 to help their activities. This commitment allows GIG to develop services and support for its members and to raise awareness of their needs and expectations for innovative and effective therapies and other forms of support.

Our support represented 4.8% of their income overall.

In 2006:

• We gave an unrestricted grant of £20,000 to help their activities. This commitment allows GIG to develop services and support for its members and to raise awareness of their needs and expectations for innovative and effective therapies and other forms of support.

Our support represented 6% of their income overall.

 

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