Reece Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 What charities, if any, do you support? I donate £3 a month to the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, and I make one off donations to various conservation charities whenever I have any "spare" money. No one has the money to support them all, and I prefer to support charities which are relevant to Britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I have a monthly direct debit to the St Johns and Air Ambulance and do voluntary work for the Wildlife Trust and the Bat Conservation Trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Help for heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I support the Salvation Army the only reason I will give is because I do I don't think that people know that by law it's only something like 20-25p in the pound needs to go directly to most causes and the rest can/will/does get used for administration costs, it wasn't that long ago it was only 12p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I do alot for the lifeboat. I bring them in rakes of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I only support "military" charities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) We supported the Lifeboats,Save the Children and the Air Ambulance-cancelled them all in the last few weeks cos they keep sending us raffle tickets to sell. Edited November 7, 2012 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) RSPCA and RSPB lol not really RNLI air ambulance and a couple of military ones one of donations to various ones also..... Edited November 7, 2012 by tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskoky Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I support the Salvation Army the only reason I will give is because I do I don't think that people know that by law it's only something like 20-25p in the pound needs to go directly to most causes and the rest can/will/does get used for administration costs, it wasn't that long ago it was only 12p I didn't know that - 80% of what they collect doesn't even go to the cause! Where does the rest go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheasant Feeder Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 H4H, and poppy appeal as I have the utmost respect for our armed forces. Air Ambulance, as I might just need them one day, and I have seen them work first hand. When asked or at the coast I support the RNLI. CA, GWCT, BASC, BDS try and buy Christmas cards etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I didn't know that - 80% of what they collect doesn't even go to the cause! Where does the rest go? The rest goes on administration costs as most charities are a business. There was a documentary on tv years ago and the poppy appeal was one of the worst, the top guy in the poppy fund got a new jag every year as his company carr as well as a big salary. I have actually know a bloke who had his own charity and what a life he had all registered and above board so to speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Charity begins at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) RNLI... £5 a month (personally) and we run the fundraising on the kayak fishing site in which we have raised over 12k for the likes of RNLI, H4H, Disability day(we take kids with disabilities out on kayaks) ILB (independent lifeboats) and some local charities as not to let our money go on admin..we usually ask what they need ...then buy it the Exmouth lifeboat needed a plotter..i went to lowrance and bought the one they wanted,,,,result Edited November 7, 2012 by jasper3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Currently a small local Breast Cancer charity,historically RNLI,i was part of the team to break the record for underwater ironing,Marie Curie by competeing in endurance indoor karting events and i will always give all my change to buy a poppy. I tent to support by participation rather than direct debit. I do find it a bit galling the management costs of these entitys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) I used to support the RNLI but now know that they have more money than they reasonably know what to do with. Don`t let me stop you from supporting them. All their crews are heroes. My brother in law worked for them for a while and was utterly appalled at the waste of money that went on. The sister of a friend used to work for Help the Aged. She was paid a phenominal salary,had a company car which they paid to have valetted every month and numerous other perks. The final straw for me was when she was sent to Las Vegas for a conference and was given £500 to gamble with in the casinos. I kid you not. I give to Help for Heroes but no others. Many of them are sophisticated money making scams. Edited November 7, 2012 by mudpatten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Give the odd few bob to Air Ambulance,and the odd cancer appeal when the fancy takes me,but none on a regular basis. My Mother (85) on the other hand used to collect for the RNLI and the BL as three of her four brothers served in the forcese,and still donates even though she no longer collects.The annoying thing is that her info' has obviously been passed on to scores of other charities as she has,and still is,receiving upwards of thirty envelopes per week from one charity or another.I haven't heard of most of them.I went to the Post Office some time ago and then on-line in an attempt to stop them,but unless I stop them all(which my Mother is reluctant to do)then they'll keep coming.I just re-address them then bung 'em back in the post. On the upside she has enough pens to last the rest of her life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 RNLI since I started earning, more recently help 4 heroes & cancer research. Mudpatten can you explain further ( by pm if you wish ) about the RNLI having more money than they know what to do with. I'm not disagreeing with you, but very interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I did watch something regarding the finances of the RNLI and it would seem they are indeed well funded one way or another,benefitting handsomely from deceased estates,i was at the time quite pleased as i was actively diving at the time and took comfort from the belief "they will come because we ask them to"regardless of the sea state.Last year i was unfortuate to witness them come to the aid of a fellow diver,they must have known it was too late but they gave it everything until the seaking came and lifted him,a tragic loss but clear enough reinforcment that my pound or so was well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I also volunteer for the guide dogs for the blind as a sighted guide, puppy walker, socialiser, also help them look after there older dogs etc, also do a bit of fund raising for them they are an incredible charity giving independence to thousands of blind people who otherwise would probably do very little on there own, I get a lot of satisfaction from helping these brave individuals its just a shame others can't spare a few hours a month to help those who are less fortunate than themselves...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Charity begins at home! Must admit, I used to think the same until we received a lot of help from kids' cancer charities when my daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia. Now we must have raised approaching £6k towards several cancer charities - Local ones and national. Just to give a little something back. The missus is climbing Kilimanjaro next year to raise cash for local cancer charity: "It's Good to Give". It will also help me get rid of her for 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkhawk67 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I give to a local kids charity in York call snappy. Also air ambulance. I'm a community first responder for Yorkshire ambulance service ( volunteer ) so help raise a bit for them too plus a few other local things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 I used to support the RNLI but now know that they have more money than they reasonably know what to do with. Don`t let me stop you from supporting them. All their crews are heroes. Have a look at their headquarters building in Poole. Have a look at their Chief Executive's salary. Have a look at any Lifeboat station In UK, it's the poshest building in town! The crews are fantastic, unfortunately they're undermined by their management who want world class salaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 As the accountant for a number of charities I see first hand where all the money goes. Unfortunatley only a small percentage ever goes to the cause you think the money is going to. Due to this i don not donate to any charities. Ask if the donation you are making is a restricted donation and the casue it is restricted to or a unrestricted donation, makes a bif difference how they spend the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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