Since its formation in 1932 GEM has had ‘Road Safety’ as its principle aim. Both through its own initiatives and those supported by the GEM Motoring Assist Road Safety Charity, a vast number of safety schemes have been implemented.
History
GEM has been supporting Road Safety initiatives since it was founded in 1932. In 1985, it was felt that this support could be better achieved by the establishment of a registered Road Safety Charity, which although administered and supported by GEM, would be independent from the other aspects of GEM’s work.
Since then, the GEM Road Safety Charity has provided financial support for a huge number of schemes throughout the UK. The charity has a board of registered trustees that receive requests for assistance and, following recommendations from the Guild’s Executive Council allocates financial assistance to schemes it feels are worthwhile in Road Safety terms.
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Aims and objectives of the GEM Road Safety charity
The Guild was founded in 1932 under the original name The Company of Veteran Motorists and immediately supported road safety initiatives, both from within its own organisation and from other agencies.
In 1985 it was felt that this support could be better achieved by the establishment of a registered road safety charity, which although administered and supported by GEM, would be independent from the other aspects of the Guild’s work.
Since 1985 the GEM Road Safety Charity has provided financial support for a huge number of schemes throughout the UK.
The charity has a board of registered trustees that receive requests for assistance and following recommendations from the Guild’s Executive Council, allocates financial assistance to schemes it feels are worthwhile and effective in road safety terms. The trustees also take into consideration the availability of the other funds open to applicants.
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Can you help the GEM Road Safety Charity?
2009 Campaign
During 2009 the GEM Road Safety Charity has decided to direct a significant proportion of its funds to the problem of drugs and driving.
The menace of illegal drugs within society is well documented but there is limited information on the scale of the drug driving problem. However, evidence suggests that it is a serious problem which is increasing. Some experts have even compared the situation as similar to the drink drive problem faced by the nation three decades ago, when more than 1000 people died on the roads because so many drivers were impaired.
GEM will work with others to highlight the problem of drug driving particularly amongst young drivers and will encourage the Government to take effective action to resolve this problem.
Make a Donation
If you can help the GEM Road Safety Charity in this life saving campaign your assistance would be greatly appreciated. We have now made it quick and easy for you to be able to donate. Even a small donation could make a difference.
If you would prefer you can download a Charity Donation form today.
Leaflets
The GEM Road Safety Charity has produced a range of informative leaflets which are available free of charge to GEM members, road safety officers and members of the public alike.
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Contact us
If you require any help or advice on any Road Safety issue please ring 01342 825 676 or submit your enquiry using our Contact Form.
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