25-10-2015, 07:16 PM
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Charities want, want want!!
Before anyone has a go at me i do donate to a couple of charities by direct debit. My argument is these charities that advertise and state what they want you to donate, on tv just now there was one asking you to text in and all texts cost wait for it £10. In my opinion charities should say PLEASE GIVE WHATEVER YOU CAN not state a figure i think its wrong and should be stopped.
25-10-2015, 07:21 PM
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They are getting to be a pain .I too give by defect debit but sometimes one off to others.
I gave a donation to the Red Cross for something and they have inundated me with begging letters ever since .
Ditto other that have I have given random donations
25-10-2015, 07:31 PM
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Well I have been deluged with letters from charities this week all unsolicited and all went straight in the bin
.As with cold callers don't these charities realise they are alienating some people who like me will black list the persistent ones.
Any moment now the 'blackmail' charity packages will arrive, the ones containing Christmas cards and labels that they know will make people feel guilty if ignored
They go in the bin as well these days I refuse to be blackmailed and will give as and when I choose to charities of my choice .
25-10-2015, 07:32 PM
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Yes agree theyre a nuisance ..I alway turn off when I see one on TV now..I give by direct debit also to my own favourite charities...I wont be persuaded or cajoled by pictures of starving children meant to make my heart strings go...(even though they do) I just dont give .If im out at the supermarket they usually have a charity in the entrance collecting and I always find some money to give to these and they will have a chat with me too
Anyone ringing me for doantions gets a quick "sorry I cant afford that" goodbye!!
25-10-2015, 07:50 PM
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Some of the problems with accepting very small donations and yes we should be grateful for every penny, is it costs money to process the payments. We have to pay to take debit/credit card donations and cheques so we have to ask for enough to make it worth while paying them in. I do have a problem with big advertising campaigns however as IMO they waste money that could be spent better on the cause, I don't like too many paid staff either as for me charity means volunteers.
25-10-2015, 08:03 PM
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I get annoyed by the mailbox bombardment too. There are a few select charities I would donate too if money were no object. But unfortunately it is and I have to feed the creatures I have. I did read something sweet the other day I'm going to consider this year. The idea of picking a local shelter and gifting the animals directly. Perhaps a toy for each cat and a chewy bone for each dog.I might call a day ahead to find out exactly how many animals are there. It's a small local animal control facility, but they do their best with limited space. Callie came from there so I feel a special connection. I donate blankets, towels, gently worn dishes and leashes. The toys and chewies might brighten the holiday for critters waiting for forever homes or perhaps euthanasia.
25-10-2015, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Meg
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As with cold callers don't these charities realise they are alienating some people who like me will black list the persistent ones.
Any moment now the 'blackmail' charity packages will arrive, the ones containing Christmas cards and labels that they know will make people feel guilty if ignored
They go in the bin as well these days I refuse to be blackmailed and will give as and when I choose to charities of my choice .
My sentiments too and I believe that most of the large 'charities' have an abundance of money, a lot of which goes in administration.
In other words, the people who need helping are at the bottom of the list and receive peanuts, if anything.
It's a racket ... a wolf in sheep's clothing
25-10-2015, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by opheila
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I get annoyed by the mailbox bombardment too. There are a few select charities I would donate too if money were no object. But unfortunately it is and I have to feed the creatures I have. I did read something sweet the other day I'm going to consider this year. The idea of picking a local shelter and gifting the animals directly. Perhaps a toy for each cat and a chewy bone for each dog. I might call a day ahead to find out exactly how many animals are there. It's a small local animal control facility, but they do their best with limited space. Callie came from there so I feel a special connection. I donate blankets, towels, gently worn dishes and leashes. The toys and chewies might brighten the holiday for critters waiting for forever homes or perhaps euthanasia.
25-10-2015, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Meg
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Well I have been deluged with letters from charities this week all unsolicited and all went straight in the bin .As with cold callers don't these charities realise they are alienating some people who like me will black list the persistent ones.
Any moment now the 'blackmail' charity packages will arrive, the ones containing Christmas cards and labels that they know will make people feel guilty if ignored
They go in the bin as well these days I refuse to be blackmailed and will give as and when I choose to charities of my choice .
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