Tough year for Corso — report
PA Wellington Corso says that 1979 will be remembered as the year when it stood firm for its principles in the face of bitter attack, according to its annual report. In September, 1979, the Government announced the withdrawal of its traditional grant and moved to have donations to the organisation made non tax-deductible. ; The Rev. G. B. Sharp said in the report that Cprso was grateful for the overwhelming expression of support which had followed ■ those actions. A contribution of $40,000 by members and supporters had enabled it to complete its full programme of overseas project support The flood of inquiries
for membership and requests to contribute to its work augured well for the future. Corso had stood firm for its principles in die face of bitter attack and had spoken out clearly for justice and an equal share of'the earth’s resources for all of the world’s people. As a ' result, Corso’s integrity, was now beyond question. The organisation was recognised world wide as a leader among Western aid and development agencies. The national treasurer of Corso, Mr A. Grimes, reported a nine per cent drop in income for 1979. A major cause of this had been the fall in general contributions, largely reflecting the decline in the annual appeal total, he said.
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