Sichuan Earthquake Appeal:

By now all of us will be aware of the dreadful earthquake in Sichuan, China. The death toll is rising all the time, and information from various sources suggests the rescue efforts demand lots of resources in terms of equipments and materials. Of course there will be the longer term re-construction to go through also. For some latest news and photos, see the following links:

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7405103.stm

Various people have asked how they might help. The best we can do is perhaps to make some financial contribution to the rescue and recovery efforts. A number of channels have been set up to accept donations. Three are listed below:

1. Via The Chinese Embassy In UK (http://edinburgh.china-consulate.org/chn/xwdt/t434675.htm) using the following two methods:

• By cheque, traveller's cheque and postal order: Payable To Chinese Embassy In UK
  Correspondent Address:
  Sichuan Earthquake Donation Account (Account#: 10196750),
  Banking Department, Bank Of China(UK) Limited,
  90 Cannon Street, LONDON, EC4N 6HA.
• By bank transfer (free between UK bank accounts): Beneficiary Name: The Chinese Embassy In UK
  Sichuan Earthquake Donation Account
  Account number: 10196750
  Sort code: 405037 BANK OF CHINA(UK) LTD LONDON

2. Some UK charity organisations have set up dedicated earthquake appeals, eg: www.RedCross.org.uk/quakeappeal (China Earthquake Relief)

3. Some individuals have established calls for donation through which you may give securely, eg: http://www.justgiving.com/rbsjames(Help Children in Sichuan Earthquake)

Every bit of help is appreciated. Thanks for your kind considerations.