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How do you decide what charity to give money to?

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By *UNCHBOX OP   Man
over a year ago

folkestone

There are thousands possibly hundreds of thousands of different charities you can give to - how do you decide which one you give over another?. I personally give money to a local children's hospice over any other because of the exceptional things they do.

Do you feel guilty walking past a charity collector and not giving money, or is donating a thing you should be able to choose in your own time?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Luck of the draw.... If they're in the right placeat the right time.... I'll give....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Couldnt possibly afford to give to all the charities that tug at my heart strings so ive made a rule only to give to charities that have or have had a direct influence on me or my family, therefore The Firefighters Charity and H4H. Some may say its harsh but it makes my finances and my guilt managable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have several family members who are charity fund raisers - so they get it always . Makes their lives easier as well

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

As both my parents succumbed to cancer, I have a DD set up to support that particular charity. I always tell anyone that asks me to donate to their cause about this and they seem quite content with my response

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

No one can give to them all. Most hospitals have some charitable status, the Royal Opera House, museums.

Give to those to which you feel an association. There are just under 180,000 registered charities in the England and Wales (separate regulation in Scotland and NI). If you're not sure about any just look them up on the Charity Commission site.

Personally, I made the decision years ago to give 10% of whatever I earn to charity. It's a lot less money these days but the proportion remains consistent. I choose which ones at the start of each year and if something else comes up then I give what I can to that.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I choose the ones that are closest to my heart

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By * Jay69Man
over a year ago

Bridgwater - Somerset


"I choose the ones that are closest to my heart"

This.

I have a couple I give to regularly, the others have to whistle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No one can give to them all. Most hospitals have some charitable status, the Royal Opera House, museums.

Give to those to which you feel an association. There are just under 180,000 registered charities in the England and Wales (separate regulation in Scotland and NI). If you're not sure about any just look them up on the Charity Commission site.

Personally, I made the decision years ago to give 10% of whatever I earn to charity. It's a lot less money these days but the proportion remains consistent. I choose which ones at the start of each year and if something else comes up then I give what I can to that.

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Always check put small charities on Charity Commission site - lots lose their status . As part of my job I have reported one that broke the rules and they lost their status . My advice is to keep to the larger ones ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I alwaz give to children in need every year and hv since it started. Sumtyms give sum to other charities as well. And i alwaz think it shd b optional to giv to charity. Ppl shdnt feel pressured into doing so. I hv had charity workers stop in front of me in town blockin my way askin for donations. Thats not on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer to choose so either children or animals, I don't like being hounded in the street as I once was in Cheltenham, nor by door knockers

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"No one can give to them all. Most hospitals have some charitable status, the Royal Opera House, museums.

Give to those to which you feel an association. There are just under 180,000 registered charities in the England and Wales (separate regulation in Scotland and NI). If you're not sure about any just look them up on the Charity Commission site.

Personally, I made the decision years ago to give 10% of whatever I earn to charity. It's a lot less money these days but the proportion remains consistent. I choose which ones at the start of each year and if something else comes up then I give what I can to that.

Always check put small charities on Charity Commission site - lots lose their status . As part of my job I have reported one that broke the rules and they lost their status . My advice is to keep to the larger ones ..."

Lots of the smaller ones do great work on virtually nothing. They do things in a more personal way. But, if you're not sure about any charity then don't give to them.

Plus, if the option is there then go Gift Aid your donation (including clothes etc to charity shops) as it adds at least 24p ever £1 you donate.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I alwaz give to children in need every year and hv since it started. Sumtyms give sum to other charities as well. And i alwaz think it shd b optional to giv to charity. Ppl shdnt feel pressured into doing so. I hv had charity workers stop in front of me in town blockin my way askin for donations. Thats not on. "

Children in Need started in 1927. You're looking really good for your age.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a standing order type thing to the ones close to my heart. If I have spare change I usually put it in collection boxes when I see them.

I don't like the street collectors but I just say a polite no thank you as I know it's not their fault, just their job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No one can give to them all. Most hospitals have some charitable status, the Royal Opera House, museums.

Give to those to which you feel an association. There are just under 180,000 registered charities in the England and Wales (separate regulation in Scotland and NI). If you're not sure about any just look them up on the Charity Commission site.

Personally, I made the decision years ago to give 10% of whatever I earn to charity. It's a lot less money these days but the proportion remains consistent. I choose which ones at the start of each year and if something else comes up then I give what I can to that.

Always check put small charities on Charity Commission site - lots lose their status . As part of my job I have reported one that broke the rules and they lost their status . My advice is to keep to the larger ones ...

Lots of the smaller ones do great work on virtually nothing. They do things in a more personal way. But, if you're not sure about any charity then don't give to them.

Plus, if the option is there then go Gift Aid your donation (including clothes etc to charity shops) as it adds at least 24p ever £1 you donate."

Have a feeling we both work in same field

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By *ickloverMan
over a year ago

Devizes

I worked for charity link, setting up DDs for various charities. I hated it, if you set up a DD for say £10 a month the first 4 months goes to the person who signed you up, the next 2 months goes to the company then anything after that goes to the charity, best just to give direct to the charity.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I worked for charity link, setting up DDs for various charities. I hated it, if you set up a DD for say £10 a month the first 4 months goes to the person who signed you up, the next 2 months goes to the company then anything after that goes to the charity, best just to give direct to the charity. "

I agree it is always better to give directly where possible. Reducing overheads and additional costs helps the charity too.

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By *istress_L-CaptainCouple
over a year ago

Southport

I give to our local hospice as they were there for my dad when he died of cancer. I also work for a charity which is respite care for disabled people.

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