An association organising yearly activities is normally given complimentary covers, stays and places. Such an association benefits from at least two free places from dinners, weekend stays, receptions and tours or cruises.
These gains are estimated at over €2,200 yearly. Over a span of 10 years, these can total a minimum of €22,000.
However, this income is conveniently never recorded in the association’s annual financial accounts. The donors have a right to know what is happening to their donations.