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Early Learning Initiative Coding Club to continue expansion thanks to basis.point and Royal Bank of Canada
basis.point is thrilled that Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”) has partnered with us as part of our Corporate Partner Programme to support the Early Learning Initiative’s Coding Club.
Foroige European Youth Entreprenuer Awards
16 businesses led by young people travelled from all over Europe to take part in the event having already won the national finals in their own countries.
Governance and Structure
We are pleased to announce that Fiona Mulcahy, Independent Director, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of basis.point.
The Panel Search & Selection Golf Lunch Sponsorship
basis.point was absolutely delighted to welcome the very generous 3-year sponsorship of the Annual basis.point Corporate Golf Challenge Lunch committed to by The Panel Search & Selection.
6th Annual basis.point Corporate Golf Challenge
The 6th Annual basis.point Corporate Golf Challenge was held in Milltown Golf Club on Friday 7 September 2018. With increased numbers again this year, the event has quickly established itself as one of the main social events for the Irish Funds industry. With nearly 200 golfers partaking, competition was strong, and in contrast to last year the sun came out to join in the fun!
Change in Chairperson
We are delighted to announce that Clive Bellows, Head of Northern Trust Ireland, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Board. Clive is an existing Board member of basis.point and has been extremely involved and supportive of basis.point’s work from the very beginning of the charity.
Resignation Sandara Kelso-Robb, Executive Director
In a joint statement today basis.point and Sandara Kelso-Robb advised with regret of Sandara Kelso-Robb’s decision to step down as Executive Director of basis.point Limited due to family commitments.
ELI Parent Child Home Programme (PCHP) graduation
basis.point’s grantee the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) at National College of Ireland (NCI) held its 10th Parent Child Home Programme (PCHP) graduation on 15th June 2018.