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The Board had so far heard 70 cases for the year and another 51 cases brought forward from the preceding years.

Of these 121 appeals heard during the year, the Board confirmed the decisions of the Social Welfare Department in 55 cases and varied its decisions in 66 cases.

To keep members of the public well aware of the work of the Board, posters about the Appeal Board are displayed at the Department's 32 social security field units throughout the territory as well as the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Section. Leaflets are also available for collection at these offices.

Furthermore, whenever a person is notified in writing by the SWD of the result of his application for social security benefits, he is also informed of his right to appeal to the Board if he is dissatisfied with its decision.

End/Saturday, July 1, 1995

Sir David Trench Fund Committee invites applications for grants

The Sir David Trench Fund Committee is now inviting organisations to apply for grants under a new project called the "Recreation and Sports Activities for people in employment".

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to organisations for the purchase of equipment and thereby facilitating the arrangement of recreational and sports activities for people at work.

The applicant must be registered as a trade union or under the Societies Ordinance or the Companies Ordinance and non-profit making.

Staff clubs of organisations or companies may also apply.

Any purchase made prior to an application being approved will not be entertained.

Application forms are now available at the Secretariat of Sir David Trench Fund Committee; the Hong Kong Council of Social Service; Social Welfare Department and the District Offices of the Home Affairs Department.

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