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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Where do you stand when it comes to charity... Do you volunteer, are you a campaigner, a trustee..... or maybe you provide financial support??
How do you choose your cause(s) ?? |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
Have regular donations to a few that matter to me, will give to homeless people, have volunteered previously, work in the not for profit sector. I do enough bit would do more if I could |
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I do my bit but I don't really talk about it as I feel like it's " look eveyone I'm helping people in need Im such a good person"
The one's that I really hate are the one's who film it upload it and make money from it.
Sorry that that isn't very charitable of me but seriously I do my bit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I do my bit but I don't really talk about it as I feel like it's " look eveyone I'm helping people in need Im such a good person"
The one's that I really hate are the one's who film it upload it and make money from it.
Sorry that that isn't very charitable of me but seriously I do my bit."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I donate regularly to one charity. Have volunteered for a few and raised money for others.
I dont give money to charities that send it abroad, charity begins at home. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have monthly direct debits set up for a wide range of charities and I never pass a collection tin without putting money in it. Also, used to take part in regular fundraising activities but free time is a bit scarce these days.
At the moment, I'm trying to unionise my workplace (which, while not a charity, is definitely a good cause) |
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By *91kMan
over a year ago
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"Where do you stand when it comes to charity... Do you volunteer, are you a campaigner, a trustee..... or maybe you provide financial support??
How do you choose your cause(s) ?? "
The cause for me is a way of giving back. The care my grandmother received from a certain trust gave her, and therefore us as a family, more time than she would have had without it.
Couldn't possibly repay the favour without donations, so I give them what I can. It will never repay the debt obviously but it's something! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Should we even need charities ? "
Hmmm on balance i think we do... but some of the newer needs - addressing food insecurity and fuel poverty - really make me angry (in terms of the Gov allowing these situations to happen) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Am not in a position to help financially, so if I can help by donating time or do something to fundraise, I’ll do that instead. "
I think time is so much harder to give than money - what kind of things do you do? |
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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago
Deepest darkest Peru |
I work for a charity which I previously volunteered at. I also support a charity close to me with a regular direct debit
Giving back fries too have to be monetary, giving time is just as important |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"I choose by things that have affected me in some way or that I have sympathy for.
Like what
Does it matter?
Well yes it's interesting to hear "
I suspect most people that have a regular donation do it to charities thst matter to them. I give to CALM because they do do much good around suicide awareness and a smaller mental health charity that I credit with saving my life this year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Should we even need charities ?
Hmmm on balance i think we do... but some of the newer needs - addressing food insecurity and fuel poverty - really make me angry (in terms of the Gov allowing these situations to happen) "
Totally agree with your view on the newer needs issues
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I've volunteered for various groups over the years including a charity which I then became a trustee of.
I walked away from it after 6 years due to the intransigence of some of the long term trustees and the fact they were using equipment funded by donations and grants for their own personal use and private enterprise.
It coloured my views on charities and I no longer support any apart from the local hospice. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Charity shops. That’s the only way I feel I can help and grab a bargain  "
Since covid i have shifted to buying most of my 'new' clothes from charity shops... A few years ago i wouldn't even have considered buying 2nd hand clothes |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I choose by things that have affected me in some way or that I have sympathy for."
I think that's how I feel too.. Causes close to my heart or traumas my friends have gone through |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I make monthly donations to my regular charities by direct debit. Others I will just bung a fiver or whatever."
How did you choose your DD charities? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Have regular donations to a few that matter to me, will give to homeless people, have volunteered previously, work in the not for profit sector. I do enough bit would do more if I could"
I think lots of us would like to do more |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I make monthly donations to my regular charities by direct debit. Others I will just bung a fiver or whatever.
How did you choose your DD charities? "
And do you consider what percentage of your donation actually makes it to the people or things your giving to |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I do my bit but I don't really talk about it as I feel like it's " look eveyone I'm helping people in need Im such a good person"
The one's that I really hate are the one's who film it upload it and make money from it.
Sorry that that isn't very charitable of me but seriously I do my bit."
Actually I've come to realise that it is very important to talk about the work you are doing - it spreads the word and also encourages others.. But i agree if its lip service for 5 mins of fame - although some could argue its still publicity and raising the profile |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
somewhere, someplace |
I regularly support the local hospice here, by donating or helping do collections, and we support a different charity each time in work with regular charity days (haven't been able to though since covid) |
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By *ob.42Man
over a year ago
Near Yarmouth |
I've been a volunteer since I was 15, started with a handicapped youth organisation as a buddy. Since I was 18 I've volunteered with youth groups. Currently volunteering at a fairly high level and still do 'coal face' too. Spent 7 years as an R.N.L.I. crewman in my 20s. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"As I had two cancer scares last year, I support Cancer Research and as I lost my dad to dementia this year Alzheimer's research uk"
Oh I'm sorry to hear that - i think personal experiences shape a lot of our philanthropic response |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Volunteer. Most of my time is used in training.
Mr"
Do you do it for the charity
To make you feel better
Or so you can tell others you do it.
Serious question |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Should we even need charities ?
What's the alternative?
No charities
Do you think that would be a good thing?"
Yes surely a world with no need for charity is an amazing thing or would you disagree |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I donate regularly to one charity. Have volunteered for a few and raised money for others.
I dont give money to charities that send it abroad, charity begins at home. "
There are so many charities and causes, you can't support them all, so you need to prioritise based on your passions x |
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People tend to give money to charities they have some sort of affinity to perhaps in relation to a loved one or close friend. Since retiring i have become time rich which fortunately has enabled me to donate my time to help a couple of charities/hospices i am close to |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I give a little every month...and i help out in my local charity shop.
The time in the charity shop helps me as much as them as it is great for my anxiety and getting me out of the house. |
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"Should we even need charities ?
What's the alternative?
No charities
Do you think that would be a good thing?
Yes surely a world with no need for charity is an amazing thing or would you disagree "
I would not disagree. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Should we even need charities ?
What's the alternative?
No charities
Do you think that would be a good thing?
Yes surely a world with no need for charity is an amazing thing or would you disagree
I would not disagree. "
Well there you go. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have monthly direct debits set up for a wide range of charities and I never pass a collection tin without putting money in it. Also, used to take part in regular fundraising activities but free time is a bit scarce these days.
At the moment, I'm trying to unionise my workplace (which, while not a charity, is definitely a good cause)"
A strong union could actually help your colleagues to avoid needing charitable help... Maybe once it is set up you could adopt a charity at work - its great to have a common cause to unite everyone |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Volunteer. Most of my time is used in training.
Mr
Do you do it for the charity
To make you feel better
Or so you can tell others you do it.
Serious question "
Definitely not to tell others. It's a type of work that attracts this mind-set but such people rarely stay long. I dislike this attitude and really dislike the element of hero worship that some display towards us - it really isn't warranted as far as I'm concerned.
Umm, dunno. I enjoy most of it and definitely get a sense of satisfaction from a job well done. Mostly I think it's because I can so feel it is important that I do.
Mr |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Where do you stand when it comes to charity... Do you volunteer, are you a campaigner, a trustee..... or maybe you provide financial support??
How do you choose your cause(s) ??
The cause for me is a way of giving back. The care my grandmother received from a certain trust gave her, and therefore us as a family, more time than she would have had without it.
Couldn't possibly repay the favour without donations, so I give them what I can. It will never repay the debt obviously but it's something!"
There are some amazing organisations run by the kindest and most selfless of people  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I work for a charity which I previously volunteered at. I also support a charity close to me with a regular direct debit
Giving back fries too have to be monetary, giving time is just as important "
Do you find it rewarding working for a charity, or is it overwhelming? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Volunteer. Most of my time is used in training.
Mr
Do you do it for the charity
To make you feel better
Or so you can tell others you do it.
Serious question
Definitely not to tell others. It's a type of work that attracts this mind-set but such people rarely stay long. I dislike this attitude and really dislike the element of hero worship that some display towards us - it really isn't warranted as far as I'm concerned.
Umm, dunno. I enjoy most of it and definitely get a sense of satisfaction from a job well done. Mostly I think it's because I can so feel it is important that I do.
Mr"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I donate to and buy from charity shops. If I can donate money, I do. I support ones close to me personally and smaller, local ones.
Pxx"
My local charity shop has signed me up for a gift aid account when making donations as they can claim the tax back.. I had no idea! The upside is thay its encouraging me to have a clear out.. Win win |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do I need to say again?
You just did
I did?
Ok you typed the word again if we're being strictly accurate
Sorry, it's not been a great night for me"
Ditto I'm seeking a ban |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I choose by things that have affected me in some way or that I have sympathy for.
Like what
Does it matter?
Well yes it's interesting to hear
I suspect most people that have a regular donation do it to charities thst matter to them. I give to CALM because they do do much good around suicide awareness and a smaller mental health charity that I credit with saving my life this year. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A surprising number of institutions have charitable status and can take advantage of the related benefits."
Do you think they are all worthy and deserving? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do I need to say again?
You just did
I did?
Ok you typed the word again if we're being strictly accurate
Sorry, it's not been a great night for me
Ditto I'm seeking a ban
Good luck buddy"
Much appreciated |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A surprising number of institutions have charitable status and can take advantage of the related benefits.
Do you think they are all worthy and deserving? "
No |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
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"Where do you stand when it comes to charity... Do you volunteer, are you a campaigner, a trustee..... or maybe you provide financial support??
How do you choose your cause(s) ??
The cause for me is a way of giving back. The care my grandmother received from a certain trust gave her, and therefore us as a family, more time than she would have had without it.
Couldn't possibly repay the favour without donations, so I give them what I can. It will never repay the debt obviously but it's something!
There are some amazing organisations run by the kindest and most selfless of people "
This is why I support my local hospice, they helped both my mum and my aunt through their breast cancer treatment and recovery, they get no government funding and rely purely on donations and trusts donated through wills etc |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've volunteered for various groups over the years including a charity which I then became a trustee of.
I walked away from it after 6 years due to the intransigence of some of the long term trustees and the fact they were using equipment funded by donations and grants for their own personal use and private enterprise.
It coloured my views on charities and I no longer support any apart from the local hospice. "
Gosh that is terrible and i can see why it would jade your view... The problem is that if nobody reports it, the corruption continues and grows worse  |
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By *rettyflamingoWoman
over a year ago
Where the flamboyance of flamingos live |
I work for a large international charity as well as on the books as a volunteer. I have also had subscriptions with other charities such as Scope and Action Aid . Always great to give back |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I regularly support the local hospice here, by donating or helping do collections, and we support a different charity each time in work with regular charity days (haven't been able to though since covid)"
Hospices touch so many of our lives (lives) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've been a volunteer since I was 15, started with a handicapped youth organisation as a buddy. Since I was 18 I've volunteered with youth groups. Currently volunteering at a fairly high level and still do 'coal face' too. Spent 7 years as an R.N.L.I. crewman in my 20s."
Gosh that is very admirable! Unusual to start at such an early age too |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"When I shop and use the cards provided by the store I get points and part of the cash spend goes to charity... besides that I provide my services (talents) within my neighborhood "
Oh that's an easy fundraising activity! I think you can link Google searches too.. I should investigate that, i am always googling! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've volunteered for various groups over the years including a charity which I then became a trustee of.
I walked away from it after 6 years due to the intransigence of some of the long term trustees and the fact they were using equipment funded by donations and grants for their own personal use and private enterprise.
It coloured my views on charities and I no longer support any apart from the local hospice. "
I also work in a charity shop sence few years ago but was very doggy not much went to charity the guy who ran it was on 60 grand + everytime I asked about helping with actual children they just make excuses |
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I always support my local Air Ambulance. With Norfolk being quite geographically challenged you never know who will need it whether that’s me, family, friends or tourists.
Other than that I usually stick to things close to home |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have raised money in the past through endurance events.
I believe that charity is action more than just money
Marc "
For me, legislation is the best way to enable change.. But it is so hard and takes such a long time
I think a lot of national charities are wealthy, but perhaps don't have enough leadership /vision to achieve their aims
I tend to focus my efforts on local groups |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"People tend to give money to charities they have some sort of affinity to perhaps in relation to a loved one or close friend. Since retiring i have become time rich which fortunately has enabled me to donate my time to help a couple of charities/hospices i am close to "
I wish i had more time to get involved x |
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"I have raised money in the past through endurance events.
I believe that charity is action more than just money
Marc
For me, legislation is the best way to enable change.. But it is so hard and takes such a long time
I think a lot of national charities are wealthy, but perhaps don't have enough leadership /vision to achieve their aims
I tend to focus my efforts on local groups"
I have one chosen charity that it close to my heart and is local. I also know the money is going where it is needed and not into wages
Marc |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Should we even need charities ?
What's the alternative?
No charities
Do you think that would be a good thing?
Yes surely a world with no need for charity is an amazing thing or would you disagree
I would not disagree.
Well there you go. "
I think this rather misses a point.
You could argue that all disease research should be funded by government so let's say everyone agrees and we bump income tax up by a few percent to match the money spent on all of the research done into a whole range of diseases by various charities. We then say they're no longer needed. However, as cancer would still not be curable what is to stop someone starting a new cancer research charity to invest even more than what the government are now paying in order to speed up the work. The argument that government should cover the cost of all the disease research isn't one that satisfies the wish for a world that doesn't need charities. Such a world can only exist when all diseases, indeed, all of humanities problems are solved. Such a world cannot exist so wishing for it isn't the same as saying we shouldn't need charities.
If the government taxed us 99% of our income and spent all that money on youth groups, footpath maintenance, rescuing beach goers washed out to sea on a lilo and researching breast cancer to name a tiny handful of things charities do. People could still donate their last 1% towards a bereavement counseling charity.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I give a little every month...and i help out in my local charity shop.
The time in the charity shop helps me as much as them as it is great for my anxiety and getting me out of the house."
Oh i love that |
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Usually volunteer. Also set up a not for profit and try to make my town a more enjoyable place. It's not always about the money. Quality of life and experiences too.
Deleted previous post because of my d*unk fingers
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I donate to and buy from charity shops. If I can donate money, I do. I support ones close to me personally and smaller, local ones.
Pxx
My local charity shop has signed me up for a gift aid account when making donations as they can claim the tax back.. I had no idea! The upside is thay its encouraging me to have a clear out.. Win win"
It's brilliant isn't it, I have one with one of our charity shops too. I took a load of hangers and reusable shopping bags to one of ours recently, I didn't need them and they are crying out for small stuff like that.
Pxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have monthly direct debits set up for a wide range of charities and I never pass a collection tin without putting money in it. Also, used to take part in regular fundraising activities but free time is a bit scarce these days.
At the moment, I'm trying to unionise my workplace (which, while not a charity, is definitely a good cause)
A strong union could actually help your colleagues to avoid needing charitable help... Maybe once it is set up you could adopt a charity at work - its great to have a common cause to unite everyone "
Definitely agree with you on that. I'm the only paid up union member in the place and we've been taken over by a multinational company. I'm trying to make everyone realise that now more than ever we need the unions. The new owners are talking about expanding this and growing that but there's multiple issues that I think meed addressed and fixed first before expansion is possible. Problem is, I don't really have time to be a union rep so best I can do is rally the guys into joining and hopefully protect their own positions in the company.
Once this is looked at and things are more clear and secure, then we can look at charities and causes.
Sorry, went off topic there...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I donate to and buy from charity shops. If I can donate money, I do. I support ones close to me personally and smaller, local ones.
Pxx
My local charity shop has signed me up for a gift aid account when making donations as they can claim the tax back.. I had no idea! The upside is thay its encouraging me to have a clear out.. Win win"
That's naughty because they need your signature to do it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Where do you stand when it comes to charity... Do you volunteer, are you a campaigner, a trustee..... or maybe you provide financial support??
How do you choose your cause(s) ??
The cause for me is a way of giving back. The care my grandmother received from a certain trust gave her, and therefore us as a family, more time than she would have had without it.
Couldn't possibly repay the favour without donations, so I give them what I can. It will never repay the debt obviously but it's something!
There are some amazing organisations run by the kindest and most selfless of people
This is why I support my local hospice, they helped both my mum and my aunt through their breast cancer treatment and recovery, they get no government funding and rely purely on donations and trusts donated through wills etc "
They are incredible organisations
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I work for a charity and choose other causes that have been close to my heart like isabel hospices "
Do you find it rewarding or overwhelming working for a charity? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I work for a large international charity as well as on the books as a volunteer. I have also had subscriptions with other charities such as Scope and Action Aid . Always great to give back "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I always support my local Air Ambulance. With Norfolk being quite geographically challenged you never know who will need it whether that’s me, family, friends or tourists.
Other than that I usually stick to things close to home "
Oh a few of my friends support various air ambulances... We have a mountain rescue in our area! Some of their updates make you wonder how people survive! |
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I volunteer for a couple of causes - my main gig was a suggestion from my therapist when I was at an incredibly low ebb in my life, and has been my lifeline as well as incredibly rewarding.
The other is pandemic related and more intermittent.
I give as I can, and try to orient my spending towards small businesses and charities where possible. (I'm an avid charity shopper, in particular) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have raised money in the past through endurance events.
I believe that charity is action more than just money
Marc
For me, legislation is the best way to enable change.. But it is so hard and takes such a long time
I think a lot of national charities are wealthy, but perhaps don't have enough leadership /vision to achieve their aims
I tend to focus my efforts on local groups
I have one chosen charity that it close to my heart and is local. I also know the money is going where it is needed and not into wages
Marc "
Yeah i kinda share that view |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Usually volunteer. Also set up a not for profit and try to make my town a more enjoyable place. It's not always about the money. Quality of life and experiences too.
Deleted previous post because of my d*unk fingers
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Its great that you are being a driving force and setting an example! So many people wait for someone else to crack on |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I donate to local charities, foodbank, local Children's respite hospice and the local kennels."
Did you know that you can register as a gift aid donator and the charity can claim back tax, thus making your donation go even further! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have monthly direct debits set up for a wide range of charities and I never pass a collection tin without putting money in it. Also, used to take part in regular fundraising activities but free time is a bit scarce these days.
At the moment, I'm trying to unionise my workplace (which, while not a charity, is definitely a good cause)
A strong union could actually help your colleagues to avoid needing charitable help... Maybe once it is set up you could adopt a charity at work - its great to have a common cause to unite everyone
Definitely agree with you on that. I'm the only paid up union member in the place and we've been taken over by a multinational company. I'm trying to make everyone realise that now more than ever we need the unions. The new owners are talking about expanding this and growing that but there's multiple issues that I think meed addressed and fixed first before expansion is possible. Problem is, I don't really have time to be a union rep so best I can do is rally the guys into joining and hopefully protect their own positions in the company.
Once this is looked at and things are more clear and secure, then we can look at charities and causes.
Sorry, went off topic there... "
 it sounds like you have a lot going on! |
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over a year ago
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"I donate to and buy from charity shops. If I can donate money, I do. I support ones close to me personally and smaller, local ones.
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My local charity shop has signed me up for a gift aid account when making donations as they can claim the tax back.. I had no idea! The upside is thay its encouraging me to have a clear out.. Win win
That's naughty because they need your signature to do it"
Oh there was a formal form to complete initially and i had to sign it - they then issued me with a key fob that is scanned and linked whenever i go in |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
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"When I shop and use the cards provided by the store I get points and part of the cash spend goes to charity... besides that I provide my services (talents) within my neighborhood
Oh that's an easy fundraising activity! I think you can link Google searches too.. I should investigate that, i am always googling! "
If you shop on amazon then do it through amazon smiles, you can nominate a chosen charity to have a donation given to everytime you spend, and if I remember the coop loyalty card does the same everytime you spend |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I volunteer for a couple of causes - my main gig was a suggestion from my therapist when I was at an incredibly low ebb in my life, and has been my lifeline as well as incredibly rewarding.
The other is pandemic related and more intermittent.
I give as I can, and try to orient my spending towards small businesses and charities where possible. (I'm an avid charity shopper, in particular)"
I think charitable work gives you a tremendous feeling of self purpose and satisfaction |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"When I shop and use the cards provided by the store I get points and part of the cash spend goes to charity... besides that I provide my services (talents) within my neighborhood
Oh that's an easy fundraising activity! I think you can link Google searches too.. I should investigate that, i am always googling!
If you shop on amazon then do it through amazon smiles, you can nominate a chosen charity to have a donation given to everytime you spend, and if I remember the coop loyalty card does the same everytime you spend "
Thanks for that, I'm gonna see if I can figure out how to do it |
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"I volunteer for a couple of causes - my main gig was a suggestion from my therapist when I was at an incredibly low ebb in my life, and has been my lifeline as well as incredibly rewarding.
The other is pandemic related and more intermittent.
I give as I can, and try to orient my spending towards small businesses and charities where possible. (I'm an avid charity shopper, in particular)
I think charitable work gives you a tremendous feeling of self purpose and satisfaction "
It absolutely does. It also makes me feel part of a community, not just being in a place my home happens to be |
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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago
Deepest darkest Peru |
"I work for a charity which I previously volunteered at. I also support a charity close to me with a regular direct debit
Giving back fries too have to be monetary, giving time is just as important
Do you find it rewarding working for a charity, or is it overwhelming? "
It’s rewarding. The charity supports vulnerable families. The increase in referrals is frightening |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I volunteer for a couple of causes - my main gig was a suggestion from my therapist when I was at an incredibly low ebb in my life, and has been my lifeline as well as incredibly rewarding.
The other is pandemic related and more intermittent.
I give as I can, and try to orient my spending towards small businesses and charities where possible. (I'm an avid charity shopper, in particular)
I think charitable work gives you a tremendous feeling of self purpose and satisfaction
It absolutely does. It also makes me feel part of a community, not just being in a place my home happens to be"
That's one of the biggest things for me - knowing you are making a difference in your community |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I work for a charity which I previously volunteered at. I also support a charity close to me with a regular direct debit
Giving back fries too have to be monetary, giving time is just as important
Do you find it rewarding working for a charity, or is it overwhelming?
It’s rewarding. The charity supports vulnerable families. The increase in referrals is frightening "
We are in for some rocky times ahead |
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By *ob.42Man
over a year ago
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"I've been a volunteer since I was 15, started with a handicapped youth organisation as a buddy. Since I was 18 I've volunteered with youth groups. Currently volunteering at a fairly high level and still do 'coal face' too. Spent 7 years as an R.N.L.I. crewman in my 20s.
Gosh that is very admirable! Unusual to start at such an early age too"
It's in my nature to want to help I guess. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Amazing post. Interesting to see different ways people help out.
Me personally find choosing how to help very conflicting. There are so many TV adverts to set up direct debits for many charities. My town centre is full of canvassers pitching a sales speech looking to have you sign up.
Maybe controversial but I'm of the opinion that if a charity can pay people commission to drum up "sales" or can have a board of directors making massive bonuses depending on funds raised then I stay clear.
Sure sponsoring a snow leopard or a child in Africa is selfless.
I prefer to give direct and cut out the middleman.
Often do bungee jumps or skydiving jumps paid for my myself in aid of charities. Sure I ask friends and family for cash but once my costs are covered the rest goes directly where I want it to go. As apposed to these organisations taking profit before passing on donations.
Unfortunately raising funds is a massively profitable tax free business that is far to often abused.
My humble opinion. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've been a volunteer since I was 15, started with a handicapped youth organisation as a buddy. Since I was 18 I've volunteered with youth groups. Currently volunteering at a fairly high level and still do 'coal face' too. Spent 7 years as an R.N.L.I. crewman in my 20s.
Gosh that is very admirable! Unusual to start at such an early age too
It's in my nature to want to help I guess."
I think some people are naturally geared that way! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Amazing post. Interesting to see different ways people help out.
Me personally find choosing how to help very conflicting. There are so many TV adverts to set up direct debits for many charities. My town centre is full of canvassers pitching a sales speech looking to have you sign up.
Maybe controversial but I'm of the opinion that if a charity can pay people commission to drum up "sales" or can have a board of directors making massive bonuses depending on funds raised then I stay clear.
Sure sponsoring a snow leopard or a child in Africa is selfless.
I prefer to give direct and cut out the middleman.
Often do bungee jumps or skydiving jumps paid for my myself in aid of charities. Sure I ask friends and family for cash but once my costs are covered the rest goes directly where I want it to go. As apposed to these organisations taking profit before passing on donations.
Unfortunately raising funds is a massively profitable tax free business that is far to often abused.
My humble opinion. "
Hmmm I have mixed feelings on events in honesty, but they do seem to be a good fundraising channel |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have standing orders set up to my local food bank and to the ME Association for monthly donations. If something else comes along that I feel I want to donate to, I'll do a BACS as a one off. |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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"Where do you stand when it comes to charity... Do you volunteer, are you a campaigner, a trustee..... or maybe you provide financial support??
How do you choose your cause(s) ?? "
I donate money to Diabetes UK and the Royal British Legion, both charities I have links to.
I donate to local food banks as and when we actually go into shops. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When I can I will donate to things like cancer support charities.
I’ve lost a few friends and family to cancer and some of the support networks they tuned into were incredible.
If I can help them make a difference in someone else’s life, happy days |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I donate blood, which is quite useful. "
Oh wow that is excellent.. I don't think i can it  - my friend tried to guilt me into it, but i go shakey /sweaty at the thought of it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" Often do bungee jumps or skydiving jumps paid for my myself in aid of charities. Sure I ask friends and family for cash but once my costs are covered the rest goes directly where I want it to go. As apposed to these organisations taking profit before passing on donations. "
I think you've contradicted yourself there.
"... paid for by myself"
"... Sure I ask friends and family for cash but once my costs are covered ...."
Do you pay or do the donations pay? Not a question necessarily needing an answer, but food for thought maybe? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Amazing post. Interesting to see different ways people help out.
Me personally find choosing how to help very conflicting. There are so many TV adverts to set up direct debits for many charities. My town centre is full of canvassers pitching a sales speech looking to have you sign up.
Maybe controversial but I'm of the opinion that if a charity can pay people commission to drum up "sales" or can have a board of directors making massive bonuses depending on funds raised then I stay clear.
Sure sponsoring a snow leopard or a child in Africa is selfless.
I prefer to give direct and cut out the middleman.
Often do bungee jumps or skydiving jumps paid for my myself in aid of charities. Sure I ask friends and family for cash but once my costs are covered the rest goes directly where I want it to go. As apposed to these organisations taking profit before passing on donations.
Unfortunately raising funds is a massively profitable tax free business that is far to often abused.
My humble opinion.
Hmmm I have mixed feelings on events in honesty, but they do seem to be a good fundraising channel"
100% agree. The certainly do fantastic work, although I feel in all honesty if people were to know the percentage of what they were donating that actually went to the charity after the costs for setting up events ect, they would have second thoughts. Direct donating is in my opinion the best option.
Charity fundraising events can run into the 10s of thousands to organise before any money raised goes the the actual choosen cause. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have standing orders set up to my local food bank and to the ME Association for monthly donations. If something else comes along that I feel I want to donate to, I'll do a BACS as a one off."
Providing money to food banks is smarter i think than taking donations.. My local one was overrun with pasta.. It cost them more in storage costs than if they went to buy it themselves
Another time they had pallets of mouthwash donated - the donating firm had bought it purposefully and without taking to the food bank .. it has alcohol in it, so the charity couldn't use it... But the doner wouldn't take it back as they'd spent hundreds on it |
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I've done some overseas stuff, some local stuff. Volunteered on helplines, drop in centres, food banks, other community stuff. I'm lucky I have time on my hands to volunteer, and also got a sabatical from work to go do the overseas stuff.
Hugely satisfying, and hopefully I've made a lil bit of a difference.
I'd recommend it to anybody. |
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I have monthly debits going to the RNLI and three mountain rescue teams because they are all volunteer organisations and they have all saved the lives of various friends in pretty bad weather/dangerous situations and I am grateful that they put their lives at risk to help others.
I also support a couple of medical charities that look after conditions that members of my family have died from. |
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"I have standing orders set up to my local food bank and to the ME Association for monthly donations. If something else comes along that I feel I want to donate to, I'll do a BACS as a one off.
Providing money to food banks is smarter i think than taking donations.. My local one was overrun with pasta.. It cost them more in storage costs than if they went to buy it themselves
Another time they had pallets of mouthwash donated - the donating firm had bought it purposefully and without taking to the food bank .. it has alcohol in it, so the charity couldn't use it... But the doner wouldn't take it back as they'd spent hundreds on it "
Charities in general get stuck with things they can't pass on and it's so unfair on them. I know that by financially donating, they can get what they need when they need it. |
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"Amazing post. Interesting to see different ways people help out.
Me personally find choosing how to help very conflicting. There are so many TV adverts to set up direct debits for many charities. My town centre is full of canvassers pitching a sales speech looking to have you sign up.
Maybe controversial but I'm of the opinion that if a charity can pay people commission to drum up "sales" or can have a board of directors making massive bonuses depending on funds raised then I stay clear.
Sure sponsoring a snow leopard or a child in Africa is selfless.
I prefer to give direct and cut out the middleman.
Often do bungee jumps or skydiving jumps paid for my myself in aid of charities. Sure I ask friends and family for cash but once my costs are covered the rest goes directly where I want it to go. As apposed to these organisations taking profit before passing on donations.
Unfortunately raising funds is a massively profitable tax free business that is far to often abused.
My humble opinion.
Hmmm I have mixed feelings on events in honesty, but they do seem to be a good fundraising channel
100% agree. The certainly do fantastic work, although I feel in all honesty if people were to know the percentage of what they were donating that actually went to the charity after the costs for setting up events ect, they would have second thoughts. Direct donating is in my opinion the best option.
Charity fundraising events can run into the 10s of thousands to organise before any money raised goes the the actual choosen cause. "
I know people who work in senior positions in charities. They earn considerable amounts of money. They've always worked for charities in various causes. This implies its more about their earnings than the cause. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Where do you stand when it comes to charity... Do you volunteer, are you a campaigner, a trustee..... or maybe you provide financial support??
How do you choose your cause(s) ??
I donate money to Diabetes UK and the Royal British Legion, both charities I have links to.
I donate to local food banks as and when we actually go into shops."
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over a year ago
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"When I can I will donate to things like cancer support charities.
I’ve lost a few friends and family to cancer and some of the support networks they tuned into were incredible.
If I can help them make a difference in someone else’s life, happy days"
It is amazing how much difference it makes |
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over a year ago
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Hmmm I have mixed feelings on events in honesty, but they do seem to be a good fundraising channel
100% agree. The certainly do fantastic work, although I feel in all honesty if people were to know the percentage of what they were donating that actually went to the charity after the costs for setting up events ect, they would have second thoughts. Direct donating is in my opinion the best option.
Charity fundraising events can run into the 10s of thousands to organise before any money raised goes the the actual choosen cause. "
I feel similarly about galas and fundraising dinners - i get the publicity side and perhaps some attendees go into become patrons, but i often think why didn't you just donate the £70k it cost to host the event to the charity  |
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"I've done some overseas stuff, some local stuff. Volunteered on helplines, drop in centres, food banks, other community stuff. I'm lucky I have time on my hands to volunteer, and also got a sabatical from work to go do the overseas stuff.
Hugely satisfying, and hopefully I've made a lil bit of a difference.
I'd recommend it to anybody."
Oh I've never considered a sabbatical for something like this - thanks for mentioning i might look into it |
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"I have monthly debits going to the RNLI and three mountain rescue teams because they are all volunteer organisations and they have all saved the lives of various friends in pretty bad weather/dangerous situations and I am grateful that they put their lives at risk to help others.
I also support a couple of medical charities that look after conditions that members of my family have died from."
The perilous situations those volunteers put themselves into is staggering |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Amazing post. Interesting to see different ways people help out.
Me personally find choosing how to help very conflicting. There are so many TV adverts to set up direct debits for many charities. My town centre is full of canvassers pitching a sales speech looking to have you sign up.
Maybe controversial but I'm of the opinion that if a charity can pay people commission to drum up "sales" or can have a board of directors making massive bonuses depending on funds raised then I stay clear.
Sure sponsoring a snow leopard or a child in Africa is selfless.
I prefer to give direct and cut out the middleman.
Often do bungee jumps or skydiving jumps paid for my myself in aid of charities. Sure I ask friends and family for cash but once my costs are covered the rest goes directly where I want it to go. As apposed to these organisations taking profit before passing on donations.
Unfortunately raising funds is a massively profitable tax free business that is far to often abused.
My humble opinion.
Hmmm I have mixed feelings on events in honesty, but they do seem to be a good fundraising channel
100% agree. The certainly do fantastic work, although I feel in all honesty if people were to know the percentage of what they were donating that actually went to the charity after the costs for setting up events ect, they would have second thoughts. Direct donating is in my opinion the best option.
Charity fundraising events can run into the 10s of thousands to organise before any money raised goes the the actual choosen cause.
I know people who work in senior positions in charities. They earn considerable amounts of money. They've always worked for charities in various causes. This implies its more about their earnings than the cause. "
I do think you that you have to pay for vision, leadership, strategy and networking though, which is what many of these people bring - and at the end of the day they have families to feed /provide for. I don't know the stats, but i feel like they would earn more in industry |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"I do my bit but I don't really talk about it as I feel like it's " look eveyone I'm helping people in need Im such a good person"
The one's that I really hate are the one's who film it upload it and make money from it.
Sorry that that isn't very charitable of me but seriously I do my bit."
Totally agree.
What I give is personal and private but as a rule of thumb taught my kids to live on 80% save 10% and give away 10% and at different stages of life the numbers flex like when young & in debt it makes no sense to give away 10% but when earning significantly more than you need saving it all is selfish |
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