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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"U don’t give
To get back
Maybe your right it’s her decision to come back if she feels so inclined not mine "
And if she doesn’t then I’ll know she’s doing what she wants and then I’ll be happy too night |
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Iv been giving to vdp the last couple off years. Reason been at the time I'd meet a girl who had two small kids and had tried to provide xmass for the kids but couldn't put food on the table etc. Vdp knocked on the door with a hamper and didn't want to identify themselves or where it came from.. to me it was a family xmas |
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I give to PATH every year. They are based in Portlaoise but go to Dublin giving out food, clothing and toiletries to those in need.As the old saying goes....There but for the grace of God I go.Im sure there are other great causes and I hope all you other fibbers help in any way you can. |
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I am extremely sceptical of charities in general. I only ever donate to charities that are local to me primarily hospices and respite services.
Had an aunt who stopped voluntary work with a well know charity in one of the most affluent areas of Dublin for fear of being associated with what went on there.
Personally know a few reasonably high profile people who've left the charity "gig" in recent years especially after recent scandals, primarily before they were outed themsleves.
I hate to say it, but there are some truly horrible people involved in charities. Give your your money, time or resources wisely! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Charity begins at home....
Most of the money donated goes on administration and salaries if you look into any of them beyond their PR spin..
When I donate I donate directly at my discretion without manipulation from big add campaigns that cost a fortune to create fun by the big salaries do gooders....
As said chose wisely |
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I only ever give to local charities and in particular the local hospice.
Ran an event 7 years ago that raised nearly £6k for them which is a drop in the ocean but haven't had the energy or inclination to do anything since.
I have been involved in voluntary and charity with since I was 16.
I was a member of a particular charitable group for almost 6 years and a trustee for 3 of those.
No-one got paid a penny but the infighting and backstabbing was unbelievable and l left when other trustees started using equipment and vehicles for their own personal use which had a knock-on effect on the service we were supposed to be providing.
I walked in protest and 3 other trustees and 6 members followed so unfortunately my view on charities will always be tainted. |
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I have been doing events for charities. For 30 years . But of late only support local . Meals on wheels soup kitchen homeless in my area etc . Very disappointed at some/most of the top and well known one who get marathons walks etc done for them . I have a list of what the staff are paid . So called ceo's are getting €100.000 .plus Per annum. With others on 60/70 thousand . Now i know no people need be paid . But do they deserve one to two thousand a week |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I try to add food to the local food bank every week. Above and beyond that, the only charities I support regularly are two local ones that are close to my heart for personal reasons and who do phenomenal work |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I fundraised on my Facebook and was able to donate to 2 families in social care plus five other families for meal packs and a single mam to dress her little girl .. it’s good to give back when ye can . So many are in need now locally for basics  |
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as the OP said ,what you can and when you can.
Just after donating to a local fund gathering to send a little boy to Scotland for Leukemia treatment stage one hopefully gets sorted on Meds that keep it at bay.
Money not the be all and end all,we only get a loan of for a short period of time so share and share alike. |
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By *ind PaddyMan
over a year ago
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I donated to MS Ireland, SVP and Women's Aid this year.
I try to leave some food items in charity trolley while doing my shopping.
Unfortunately there has been a lot of scandals with charities over the years.
Maybe the charity regulator might sort them out |
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