Reply to: Charities

[shaunbhoy]

I prefer to donate to charities on my terms, not theirs.

Me too. We used to sponsor a child in India for about £15 per month. We used to get letters from him occasionally giving us progress updates. Eventually he went on to Uni.
Now, when my son wants to go to Uni, have we heard a peep out of him offering any wonga? Nah! Nada! Ungrateful barsteward!

[Platypus]

I would have had no qualms about taking fifteen quid change.

Actually, me neither.

[Platypus]

before they send begging letters asking me to 'up' my already generous donation.

A few years ago, I signed up to the NSPCC "only £2 a month" campaign hoping that my £2 along with everyone else's £2 could make a real difference. Very shortly after, they started with the phone calls and letters asking me to increase my donation. In the end I cancelled the direct debit to stop them pestering me.

I prefer to donate to charities on my terms, not theirs.

[Sysman]

Of course when you're the only contractor in a team of eight, and they've all stuck a fiver in (because the first one didn't have any change and the rest felt they ought to do the same) it's immediately apparent that demanding fifteen quid change isn't really an option

I would have had no qualms about taking fifteen quid change.

[threaded]

I have 2 - the RNLI and the Sally Army.

But I don't mind using JustGiving if a mate asks for sponsorship from their FB status (or from here, for that matter).

I have a problem with the Sally Army: they have these hostels, but they cost more than a decent B&B, and because they're a charidee they don't have to do proper fire precautions, food prep. certifications for staff, pay business rates etc. etc..

[gingerjedi]

What a bunch of tight uncharitable numpties we have.

Charity begins at home, something the charity 'workers' should remember before they send begging letters asking me to 'up' my already generous donation.

[Troll]

The poppy appeal is the only charity I give to - rest can foook orfff

[fckvwls]

What a bunch of tight uncharitable numpties we have.

[jim2406]

Just an idea:

Instead of donating money, why not donate time / labour?

Many people here have skills that some charities may currently be paying a premium for. Maybe some of you would be able to find a charity that needs your skills if you looked. Could be good for the CV during a quiet period, too.

(yes, i do this)

[EternalOptimist]

Hello EO

I have heard of Vinci, how many players minimum? I tend to get games that can be 2 player, We tried The Adventures over the hols: thats a fun game - good for people who have never played a board game. Then we got geeky & played Dungeon Keeper which was great fun (I won) and Stronghold which must have the worst translated rule book ever

three minimum, but it is a cracking game.
Best two player game = carcasonne castles

[gingerjedi]

I just refuse to give to charities any more.

When I recently saw the inflated salaries the various charities directors and managers were receiving, I decided that they could better afford to give than I could, and my standard response now is. "Go and get a donation from your directors, They earn 10 times what I do"

And now the government is getting their grubby little fingers in the pot to scrape out their share.

Same here, I used to give to ActionAid until I found out the average salary was something like £34k, then they started on climate change... direct debit.

http://bastardoldholborn.blogspot.co...1_archive.html

You'll have to scroll down a bit, swear filter wont allow direct link.

[cojak]

Pick one charity, support that & turn down all others: works for me, any one asks for money I say sorry I only support the MS Society, and I do not belive in charities that support outside of the UK. Even the Christain Aid man has stopped calling on us now

I have 2 - the RNLI and the Sally Army.

But I don't mind using JustGiving if a mate asks for sponsorship from their FB status (or from here, for that matter).

[Halo Jones]

Hello EO

I have heard of Vinci, how many players minimum? I tend to get games that can be 2 player, We tried The Adventures over the hols: thats a fun game - good for people who have never played a board game. Then we got geeky & played Dungeon Keeper which was great fun (I won) and Stronghold which must have the worst translated rule book ever

[EternalOptimist]

Pick one charity, support that & turn down all others: works for me, any one asks for money I say sorry I only support the MS Society, and I do not belive in charities that support outside of the UK. Even the Christain Aid man has stopped calling on us now

Hi Halo. We played Vinci here last night, all wrapped up warm with our hot toddies. Highly recommend it to you and BGG

[Halo Jones]

Pick one charity, support that & turn down all others: works for me, any one asks for money I say sorry I only support the MS Society, and I do not belive in charities that support outside of the UK. Even the Christain Aid man has stopped calling on us now