Yes Hotels Illuminations Appeal 2011

Last year, in a matter of just a few hours, Yes Hotels raised nearly £2,000 for the Illuminations Appeal. Importantly this came mostly from local businesses who only benefit indirectly from the lights. These businesses remarked that they had never been asked before and now realise that it is only
fair that they pay their ‘fair share’.

Tell your friends, your suppliers (food, drink, laundry etc.) and service providers (solicitors, accountants, electricians, builders etc.) and ask them to contribute as well. All those who make a contribution will be displayed in our ‘Hall of Fame’ web page and be able to display our ‘2011‘ lights logo. Mark has informed
us that of his target is £10,000 this year.

We noted that most solutions put forward only ‘fiddle’ with the edges of current failing money raising initiatives and concluded that only a radical change would work.

Yes Hotels believe that every business that benefits, even indirectly, from the extended season the Illuminations brings should pay a fair share. This means suppliers, attractions, retailers and professional services as well as hoteliers and cafes should be expected to contribute something.

To makes sure every businesses contribution is as fair as possible our radical, yet workable proposals, were based on the ratable value (RV) of business premises.

Using on a simple levy of 1% of RV a small hotel would pay about £30 to £60, a high street firm of accountants £100 and a large town centre up to £1,000.

Businesses without premises like taxi drivers would be asked to pay a set £25 contribution.

Tangible incentives to take part like access to switch on tickets, related events and the entitlement to display logos to confirm inclusion has also been proposed.

Please click the 'Donate' button below to contribute to the 'Blackpool Illumination Fund'.

 

 

 

Donations to the Illuminations Appeal

Yes Hotels

Capricorn Bookkeeping

BMA Accountants

Middleton Hotel

New Phildene Hotel

Choice Sandwich Shop

Helmshore Hotel

Canasta Hotel

Printacom

Mchalls Hotel

Thank you very much to everyone who has donated, every penny really makes a difference!

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