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The parasites of the high street

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By *hyllyphylly OP   Man
over a year ago

Bradford

Well, it seems I'm not the only one that hate the charity chuggers. The annual Fundraising Standards Board Complaints Report recorded a total of 66,814 complaints.

There's one street in Halifax that is like running a gauntlet, by the end, I'm just wound up

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By *hyllyphylly OP   Man
over a year ago

Bradford

That was 66,814 complaints last year

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I get very annoyed at their matey approach "guys, guys can you spare a minute, how are you today?" Followed by a sarcastic comment if you ignore them

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


"I get very annoyed at their matey approach "guys, guys can you spare a minute, how are you today?" Followed by a sarcastic comment if you ignore them "

Absolutely detest them

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


"I get very annoyed at their matey approach "guys, guys can you spare a minute, how are you today?" Followed by a sarcastic comment if you ignore them "

It doesn't matter what you say to some of them, they can get proper rude. If you get even slightly annoyed with some of them, they hurl abuse after you as you walk away. I do give to charity, but I absolutely refuse to give these guys the time of day.

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


"I get very annoyed at their matey approach "guys, guys can you spare a minute, how are you today?" Followed by a sarcastic comment if you ignore them

It doesn't matter what you say to some of them, they can get proper rude. If you get even slightly annoyed with some of them, they hurl abuse after you as you walk away. I do give to charity, but I absolutely refuse to give these guys the time of day."

They are like pigeons, if you feed them it helps them breed.

I give to charity but not ones who harass on the street.

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

I normaly speak French to them and watch they run for the hills. I don't even speak French, but it works.

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

Tough isn't it, I've ran for charity before, and one of the fundraising Chiefs said that it's the most effective way to raise money on a regular basis, and if people aren't asked then they're less likely to give.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


"I get very annoyed at their matey approach "guys, guys can you spare a minute, how are you today?" Followed by a sarcastic comment if you ignore them

It doesn't matter what you say to some of them, they can get proper rude. If you get even slightly annoyed with some of them, they hurl abuse after you as you walk away. I do give to charity, but I absolutely refuse to give these guys the time of day."

If they are rude I complain to the local authorities. They need permits to collect. Complaints mean they won't get the permits.

They shouldn't be hassling anyone and they absolutely should not be rude.

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

I give to who I choose to not who tries to pressure me.

Went in a local express convenience store recently and one had left his bucket on the shopping baskets while he stood next to it. I asked him to move it so I could get a basket. Strangely it was for something I believe in donating to but wouldn't in this instance.

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

Not a fan either.. but I bet you have to be pretty thick skinned and resilient to do it

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

I wouldn't sign up to anything with someone on the street or knocking at my door. I tell them I don't give my bank details to strangers.

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

I just try and avoid them

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I also get quite fed up when the two charities I donate to via standing order ring me and ask me to increase the amount.

Of course I understand that its one of the best ways of raising money but it still annoys me.

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

I try not to make eye contact with them, if they do approach me I say no thank you and continue walking.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury


"Well, it seems I'm not the only one that hate the charity chuggers. The annual Fundraising Standards Board Complaints Report recorded a total of 66,814 complaints.

There's one street in Halifax that is like running a gauntlet, by the end, I'm just wound up "

I's really simple.

Shake them warmly by the hand, tell them what an amazing job they';re doing and that you already support it. Job done.

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