Why we exist?
Sarah Hicks (known as 'Boo' to her friends
and family) lost her battle to cancer in September
2002 aged 36. Sarah was a charismatic, determined
and single-minded young woman. During the years of
her illness her search for alternative treatment took
her to Kenya. It was during this time that
she made many friends who were amazed and touched
by her compassion and love for those that she felt
were less fortunate than her. It is difficult to put
into words the impact Sarah has already had on many
people's lives, however, it was her final wish to
make a difference in a sustainable way to the
children of Africa
Who we are?
The 'Boo' charity has been established
in Sarah's memory to enable her visions to
become actions. There are three trustees Russell (Sarah's
husband), Judy (Sarah's Mother) and Ian Price Sarah's
boss and friend).
Supporting the trustees is a team of
final year MBA students from Bournemouth
University. They have been involved at all stages
of the development of the project from its conception
following an in-depth feasibility study to its eventual
launch.
What we stand for?
The aim of 'Boo' is to help the children
of Africa disadvantaged through economic poverty.
This will include food, shelter, health, education,
life-skills and emotional support, however the overriding
ethos of 'Boo' will always be the provision
of 'Opportunity not Charity'
How?
Within the UK volunteers operate 'Boo'
as a 'virtual' Internet based, no frills, low
cost charity. We have minimal stationery, no collection
boxes, in fact no processes that incur unnecessary
costs, diverting money away from the children that
need it most. We believe in rewarding our supporters
with transparency in respect of all of our processes,
operations and administration costs.
We raise funds from four main streams shown below:
