The ITAA Benevolent Fund was originally set up in 1993 by a group of travel agents. They knew of colleagues who had fallen on hard times and who had little or no support network. They decided to do something about that and set up the ITAA Benevolent Fund.

The purpose of the fund is to offer financial assistance to past and present ITAA members who are experiencing difficulties. Money is raised by donations from ITAA members, optional additional company contributions when renewing their annual ITAA subscription, proceeds from fundraising events and individual ad-hoc donations from generous named and anonymous benefactors.

Through the generosity of the Irish Travel Trade, and with the support, encouragement and assistance of the Irish Travel Agents Association, the ITAA Benevolent Fund has been able to help many fellow colleagues, in their time of need.

Typically, the Trustees are approached by a third party that knows of someone, who might need a helping hand. In the past 10 years alone, over €150,000 has been donated to needy travel industry colleagues. This is always done quietly and all dealings are handled in the strictest confidence. Every cent goes to help those who need it.

All work by the Trustees is done on a voluntary basis, on their own time and at their own expense.

If you would like to make a donation, please contribute by sending a cheque, payable to:

ITAA Benevolent Fund, and post it to ITAA Benevolent Fund, c/o Barry Walsh, 7 Braghan Point, Baltray, Co Louth.

Or directly by bank transfer to:

Account Name: ITAA Benevolent Fund

Account Number: 94900105

IBAN: IE78 BOFI 9000 8494 9001 05