Breakthrough are enjoying some great results from their Crocus Fund programme, with almost £150k having been raised from 90 Crocus Funds since the establishment of the programme in 03/04. Last year alone saw income double - not bad growth considering that, by their own admission, the Tribute Fund team had not done much active promotion of the scheme.

Gary Kelly, Breakthrough's Senior Legacy and Tribute Fundraising Manager said: "We are very excited about the potential of our Crocus Fund programme. The scheme is showing some great returns, and we believe things can only get better as we focus more on this area. We are particularly pleased with the performance of Crocus Funds that have a website function. On average these Funds are worth about 25% more than those without a website."

Spring may seem a long way off, but for Breakthrough the Crocuses are already blooming!

Clare Hallsworth