Example sentences of "is a " in BNC.

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1 AIDS ( Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ) is a condition caused by a virus called HIV ( Human Immuno Deficiency Virus ) .
2 Returning from a visit to Uganda , where he met with patients in the villages and with other agencies , Maurice Adams said , ‘ It is a beautiful country which is being devastated by a disease which can be stopped . ’
3 Kate Bristow commented , ‘ It is a real privilege for ACET to be asked to work with such people as they look for ways to develop an effective strategy . ’
4 ACET believes that specialist and volunteer home care is a vital factor in helping to keep families together and lessening the trauma involved when family members are diagnosed HIV positive .
5 Cedria is a full-time volunteer and one of national network of volunteers .
6 ACET is a national and international AIDS charity with the following objectives :
7 AIDS Care Education and Training is a company limited by guarantee .
8 Tom is a lorry-driver .
9 For most of them there is a cure ; but as yet not for HIV infection .
10 For example , there is a skin cancer called Kaposi 's sarcoma .
11 If you would like to take to someone about matters covered in this booklet , there is a free and confidential service : National AIDS HELPLINE : Freephone 0800 567 123
12 Exhaustion is a permanent feature preventing the completion of even the most simple task .
13 ACET — AIDS Care Education and Training is a national and international church-based charity with offices in the UK , Romania and Uganda .
14 Is a covenant the only method of tax-effective giving ?
15 Is a covenant complicated ?
16 A Deed of Covenant is a legal document which needs to be correctly drawn up and signed .
17 The law relating to covenants is quite complex but basically a covenant is a legally-binding document by which you transfer some of your income to a charity for a stated period .
18 ACET is a charity , registered with the Charity Commission under Registration Number 299293 .
19 There is a simple covenant form attached to this leaflet which is quite sufficient .
20 There is a Banker 's Order form attached to this leaflet which you can use .
21 A covenant is a legally binding document to make regular donations , and such donations must be made under the terms of an existing Deed of Covenant for tax to be reclaimable .
22 Gift Aid is a scheme which gives tax relief for ‘ one-off ’ contributions to charity and it came into force on 1st October 1990 .
23 The key to the working of Gift Aid is a certificate which must be signed by the donor .
24 A payment only qualifies under Gift Aid if it is a ‘ gift ’ .
25 Moreover , death is a time of great stress to those you love most .
26 However , a gift to ACET is completely free of inheritance tax , due to the fact that ACET is a charity .
27 ACET is a church-based organisation whose primary concern is practical care rather than counselling , and so these areas are only covered if they are raised by our clients .
28 ACET is a Christian response to AIDS .
29 Prevention of infection is a major part of our response to HIV/AIDS and we are the largest independent provider of schools classes on AIDS .
30 ACET is a Christian initiative supported by all denominations .
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