Teal Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I have written this topic after the first suggestions regarding Charities have come in, and so the first few posts may read a bit funny... The initial posts suggest that the charity should be a smaller one, which is a good idea as the donation may be more appreciated and could make more of a difference. In addition to this it would be a bonus if the Charity was national to reflect the theme of this event, and the fact that Pigeon Watch is well represented across the UK. In 2010 a children's charity (Great Ormond Street Hospital) was well supported with over £4,000 being raised by members. In 2011 the fundraising total was matched for a health charity (Orchid Cancer) - which focused on male cancers. Hopefully we can select an equally worthwhile Charity in 2012, and I am sure whichever Charity we select will greatly benefit from our fundraising. I would love to hear which ones should be nominated, from here a selection will go forward to a poll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'd prefer it to be a smaller charity where our donation will have some real effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I'd prefer it to be a smaller charity where our donation will have some real effect. Isn't there a guy on here who has a charity for his sons illness? EDIT: It would be nice to support "one of our own" Edited February 7, 2012 by ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I can't do this one, alas, but am happy to wedge a deserving charity. Shoot straight one and all. Oh and to answer Jean4860.90210, the answer is Jacksdad. But, there are other who strive and fight for their kids e.g. Lord Geordie. Edited February 7, 2012 by Mungler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 im in , us norwich boys are looking forward to it . i do agree a poll or nominations for the charity should be forthcoming asap . there are so many worthy causes who do not get mainstream help , so maybe a smaller one would benefit most . adi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I'm not too fussed, but would prefer a smaller Charity where a few grand would make a difference. I also think it ought to be directly relevant to the majority of those that take part in the shoot, as the Orchid Charity was last year. I'm not in favour of supporting very large Charities who spend millions on TV ads every year designed to tear at the heart strings of the public. I know a couple of girls that ran the "Race for Life", I think they paid an entry fee of £15.00, but apparently not one penny of that ends up with Cancer Research, it's all swallowed up by "Admin Costs" incurred in organising the event, how sad is that? No doubt they'll be some vigorous debate over the next few weeks, I'm hoping to be there again, and if I can't be there I'll certainly donate to the Charity. Cat. Edited February 7, 2012 by Catamong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'm not too fussed, but would prefer a smaller Charity where a few grand would make a difference. I also think it ought to be directly relevant to the majority of those that take part in the shoot, as the Orchid Charity was last year. I'm not in favour of supporting very large Charities who spend millions on TV ads every year designed to tear at the heart strings of the public. I know a couple of girls that ran the "Race for Life", I think they paid an entry fee of £15.00, but apparently not one penny of that ends up with Cancer Research, it's all swallowed up by "Admin Costs" incurred in organising the event, how sad is that? No doubt they'll be some vigorous debate over the next few weeks, I'm hoping to be there again, and if I can't be there I'll certainly donate to the Charity. Cat. I'm not too fussed, but would prefer a smaller Charity where a few grand would make a difference I am with Philr and Catamong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Same here.from Auntie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I agree with Catamong and feel it would better to support one of the smaller charities to whom a modest donation would make a material difference rather than a larger/higher profile one that already raises large amounts nationally. Our youngest son was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome when he was 3 so we got quite involved in local fund raising but it was hard work largely because it's not a widely known condition. The good thing about it was that it was all run by volunteers so every penny raised was used to support those who needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Rather than just a cash donation, what about a proper physical target to aim for (scuse the pun) like, I don't know, a minibus or a piece of medical equipment, or whatever is relevant to the chosen charity? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 My Wife does a lot of work for a small local charity run by volunteers who all work very hard to keep it going. I agree with what's been said about larger charitys just swallowing up donations to pay salaries,leaving nothing for people who need and appreciate some help The smaller the better for me Azzurri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 My Wife does a lot of work for a small local charity run by volunteers who all work very hard to keep it going. I agree with what's been said about larger charitys just swallowing up donations to pay salaries,leaving nothing for people who need and appreciate some help The smaller the better for me Azzurri. I agree a smaller charity would be nice Just not individuals off here who are wittering that they've got irritable cock syndrome or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I agree a smaller charity would be nice Just not individuals off here who are wittering that they've got irritable cock syndrome or something. Funny you should say that, my chickens have been playing up a bit lately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Some good discussion on here regarding Charity, I am going to split it into a new topic for further discussion and then let it run, until we have some clear Charities being put forward for a poll. Seems like the remit is a smaller, but still ideally national Charity, which is either for health or kids (or both!). My Grandfather died last year, and on a personal note I would tend to side with a charity for Alzheimers, but I know that this hasn't really featured as an option for the past two years, so although I usually steer clear of this area of discussion I am going to put it out there as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) a charity for Alzheimers My Grandma died of that too, a very worthy cause and could affect any of us. Edited February 8, 2012 by Thunderbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) My Dad died 2 years ago and suffered from the living death that is Alzheimers. Edited February 8, 2012 by bakerboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 http://www.quit.org.uk/ A giving up smoking charity. http://www.vulcantothesky.org/ XH558 To the Sky - to throw a proper mixture into the discussion pot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 a minibus or a piece of medical equipment, or whatever is relevant to the chosen charity? That gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Alzheimers or there's Parkinson's Disease which doesn't hit the headlines much but causes great distress to sufferers and families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Lost my Nan to Alzheimers many years ago and more recently our next door neighbour. It is a terrible disease that effects the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Alzheimers for me as well this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Fully agree with supporting an Alzheimer's related charity this year too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 http://www.quit.org.uk/ A giving up smoking charity. http://www.vulcantothesky.org/ XH558 To the Sky - to throw a proper mixture into the discussion pot! If either of those two charities even make it to the short list my dummy will be firmly spit out. A ******* charity to help people stop smoking for ****s sake. I'd out rant Chard on that one. The Vulcan one, not in keeping with the spirit of the PW charity in my opinion, too specialised and not "people" orientated. I think we'll struggle to match last year's charity Orchid. That really did tick all the boxes, a small national charity, not only a "person" charity but particularly relevant to the vast majority of PW members IE men. I'm not going to suggest a charity as I'm in the lucky position (well today at least) of not having anything happening in my immediate family that requires a charity, in fact nobody I know requires either to quit smoking or has need of a Vulcan bomber I'm sure that amongst the PW membership unfortunately there will be more than one who has immediate family members suffering from some unspeakable illness that requires research. Let them speak up and we will vote on a more deserving cause. Potter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 We could always go with Orchid again? They certainly seemed very grateful for the money (rather than it disappearing to a large charity where it makes little difference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 And I'm sure they provided us with something decent to look at as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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