Jaymo Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 If people are willing to put money through my letter box I am more than willing to spend it on my needs. Lol Yes I am joking, I am more than generous to those that "I" think are needy. I make that choice on my own merrit not from what I have rammed down my throat by TV or flyers through my letter box. If I can help someone then I will, it's not always money orientated either. Nice one. And an approach that I also follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 He may only live 5 miles from the water but don't forget he only has 1 leg so have i but i still have to pay£500 a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 So here we are again at the time of year to think of friends and family, enjoy the company of our loved ones and forget the stress and turmoil of our lives the rest of the year. Oh no, apparently every 30 seconds we are being told to feel guilty that Mnoko lives 5 miles from water (move closer), Mnad lives in a war zone (sorry dude) and Henry the dog has no owner. Fair enough, think about others but why are we inundated with this at Xmas and how is £3.00 a month the magic number to save them all unless the ads are all organised by De La Soul? Why are they so determined to make us feel bad at the one time of year most people are trying to forget how **** things are? What starts as a charity turns into a business. Cafod had an £18 million office built in London .... Why? this could have been built anywhere in the country for a lot less. Also sent a large number of staff to Brazil and Argentina visiting places like Brasilia the capitol. What a waste of money that money was donated by good hearted men women and children, and unpaid helpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 The link posted above related to a charity chief executives salary survey which was apparantly done in 2003........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 So here we are again at the time of year to think of friends and family, enjoy the company of our loved ones and forget the stress and turmoil of our lives the rest of the year. Oh no, apparently every 30 seconds we are being told to feel guilty that Mnoko lives 5 miles from water (move closer),...................... He may only live 5 miles from the water but don't forget he only has 1 leg and his bucket has a hole Let's send him a new bucket then! If he sends me the hole I'll mend it for him. No good spoiling him with a new bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I recollect back in the 70s when I discovered an Oxfam Boss lived in a VERY posh road in Solihull and always had a top of the range Ford Granada which seemed to be upgraded every year. My mind was then made up to ignore all of these so called charities. "Foxtrot Oscar" is the term I and my wife use to such approaches. We have one which we do support as and when we can, that is the Royal British Legion and don't need Christmas to do that thank you. I do like the idea of swapping stuff around though ...hmmmmmmmm :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnix Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Only the Salvation army chief looked to be in it to help others not as a well paid job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) If he sends me the hole I'll mend it for him. No good spoiling him with a new bucket. I can tell you're still a Yorkshire man at heart! Edited December 13, 2016 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I am certain I read somewhere that one of the charities had been told it had to stop advertising! Might have been the RSPCA? But it's a little vague, then again so am I. But I am sure that's what I read. I think people should be informed about such charities, And what they do. Also how to fund if you wish! But using shock tactics and emotional blackmail, should be banned! The R.S.P.C.A. do not need to advertise, they get plenty of publicity without........................usually all bad !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 In light of the comments on this thread, i will give a false name and details to the next Herbert who approaches me on the High Street and wants my time for a poor charity. I accept he will probably be paid for all the contacts he secures, I wonder if they will ask for their wages back when the details proove false? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Its just been on telly that I can adopt a jaguar for three quid a month! How is that possibly? Our old springer costs us far more than that. Mind you. It would keep the carol singers away better than the old dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Its just been on telly that I can adopt a jaguar for three quid a month! How is that possibly? Our old springer costs us far more than that. Mind you. It would keep the carol singers away better than the old dog. you can't even put petrol in it for that much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Don't do charity. Don't give anything to anyone. Hate Christmas. Don't buy cards. Any I get i check for money then burn them. Happy new year all. X No wonder you fit in well mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 He may only live 5 miles from the water but don't forget he only has 1 leg He's a pretty wonky donkey then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 No wonder you fit in well mate.Lol. Hope your all OK. I'll treat you all to a coffee for Christmas next time I see you. How's the scope mounts all repaired and shooting well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Strange isnt it ask Oxfam how much their headquarter,s cost,or their chairman,s stipend is per year +ex,s .Ask why the venerated mr Wogan took a £1000 an hour to front children in need until exposed .Why does the Sally Army need £19 to buy a blanket for a homless person??Sleeping bags are under a tenner?? Why days after its public knowledge that India <more millionaires than Britain >and China <more billionaires than Britain> receives millions in British aid money does the goverment defend this stupidity instead of saying sorry you right thats 30 more nurses/police men or 20 doctors more for each region . Charity begins at home when people here are no longer homeless ,starving,freezing ,and dying untreated for cancer aids etc then think about helping but at the moment we HAVENT GOT THE MONEY to help our own people I salute you Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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