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"Charity begins at home" True, you got a job now, share the love!  | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! "no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will | |||
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"No not masturbating over comics... Who donates, volunteers and does crazy things to raise money? I've only donated twice, I put enough vash in charity boxes through the year though... " I donate every year - it’s a great cause! | |||
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"No not masturbating over comics... Who donates, volunteers and does crazy things to raise money? I've only donated twice, I put enough vash in charity boxes through the year though... I donate every year - it’s a great cause! " Yeah I'll donate this year. | |||
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"I donante my time to charities rather than cash." That can actually be a better thing to do! Well done you! | |||
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"I donante my time to charities rather than cash. That can actually be a better thing to do! Well done you! "I can't afford to donate money so it works for me, I'm still helping in some small way. | |||
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"I've had a chest wax before, was fun until a load of young people burst in with phones. Was at a meeting yesterday and popped out for the loo, got pestered to buy a kids comic relief puzzle book. Walked back into meeting with it under my arm. Awkward "Aw! You sound lovely! Maybe I could ride your penis for charity!  | |||
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"I donante my time to charities rather than cash. That can actually be a better thing to do! Well done you!
I can't afford to donate money so it works for me, I'm still helping in some small way. "It's not a small way is it!! | |||
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"I've had a chest wax before, was fun until a load of young people burst in with phones. Was at a meeting yesterday and popped out for the loo, got pestered to buy a kids comic relief puzzle book. Walked back into meeting with it under my arm. Awkward
Aw! You sound lovely! Maybe I could ride your penis for charity! "See, I'd pay to watch that just to see the faces you pull...  | |||
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"I've had a chest wax before, was fun until a load of young people burst in with phones. Was at a meeting yesterday and popped out for the loo, got pestered to buy a kids comic relief puzzle book. Walked back into meeting with it under my arm. Awkward
Aw! You sound lovely! Maybe I could ride your penis for charity!
See, I'd pay to watch that just to see the faces you pull... "What can I say? I like sex!  | |||
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"I've had a chest wax before, was fun until a load of young people burst in with phones. Was at a meeting yesterday and popped out for the loo, got pestered to buy a kids comic relief puzzle book. Walked back into meeting with it under my arm. Awkward
Aw! You sound lovely! Maybe I could ride your penis for charity!
See, I'd pay to watch that just to see the faces you pull...
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"I've always donated, comic relief,help for Hero's,RLNI and a few others, I have everything I need so a few pound here and there for others isn't really missed.xxxx" I always put my change in charity boxes. | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? "you know i think your getting it nope i wont | |||
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"Give money to charities I believe in Mc millan,water aid ,dogs trust,rather than giving money to inflate b celebrity egos " Is that why there's comic relief? Thanks for clearing that up! | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? you know i think your getting it nope i wont"So why are you commenting? I asked if anyine does donate money or time. I know you like to pop your head into every thread to get noticed but is this the kind of attention you want? Sounding very selfish to be fair! | |||
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"Charity begins at home" Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody. | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? you know i think your getting it nope i wont"altho i may use my keep your distance stick | |||
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"I am involved with a couple of charities around britain and abroad when i can throughout the year. Personal involvement does means i know where/who my time/money helps tbh. I d usually end up buying a nose or something for the younger ones in the family though (honest i never wear any of them )"You don't wear them? With that hair? Yeah right! | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? you know i think your getting it nope i wont
So why are you commenting? I asked if anyine does donate money or time. I know you like to pop your head into every thread to get noticed but is this the kind of attention you want? Sounding very selfish to be fair! "because i can and i very rarely play by the rules of the thread in either case  | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? you know i think your getting it nope i wontaltho i may use my keep your distance stick"Brilliant! Well done. | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? you know i think your getting it nope i wont
So why are you commenting? I asked if anyine does donate money or time. I know you like to pop your head into every thread to get noticed but is this the kind of attention you want? Sounding very selfish to be fair! because i can and i very rarely play by the rules of the thread in either case
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"No not masturbating over comics... Who donates, volunteers and does crazy things to raise money? I've only donated twice, I put enough vash in charity boxes through the year though... " Yes I will be donating, I usually get the red noses or t shirts for me and my kids, they're grown up now, but still do | |||
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"No not masturbating over comics... Who donates, volunteers and does crazy things to raise money? I've only donated twice, I put enough vash in charity boxes through the year though... Yes I will be donating, I usually get the red noses or t shirts for me and my kids, they're grown up now, but still do" Yeah why not? I may get a nose this year. Maybe put up a 'Red Nose Face Pic' thread? | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody." 
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity. "Helping the less fortunate? What's hard to understand? | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? you know i think your getting it nope i wontaltho i may use my keep your distance stick"If that’s a joke, I find it crass at best. | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Helping the less fortunate? What's hard to understand? "I’m agreeing with you! Those who say charity starts at home don’t understand it’s not referring to helping themselves (even if they are disfortunate). | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity. "My Ex is like that! Very wealthy but helps no one! Unless, that is, he does it via his business as a grand, well publicised gesture - and claims a very healthy amount of tax relief in the process!  | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Helping the less fortunate? What's hard to understand?
I’m agreeing with you! Those who say charity starts at home don’t understand it’s not referring to helping themselves (even if they are disfortunate)."I didn't aim that at you... | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
My Ex is like that! Very wealthy but helps no one! Unless, that is, he does it via his business as a grand, well publicised gesture - and claims a very healthy amount of tax relief in the process! "People with lots of money just want more!! Greed is a very horrible thing! | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
My Ex is like that! Very wealthy but helps no one! Unless, that is, he does it via his business as a grand, well publicised gesture - and claims a very healthy amount of tax relief in the process! "I suppose at least when he grandstands he has at least given something (and can afford to). I don’t take issue with those that can’t afford to give financially (I would point out there’s plenty of other ways to support charitable causes) - but I do find the lack of compassion with global statements that are tantamount to saying “I wouldn’t help a fellow human in need” pretty telling. | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity. "Is were rich or posh people or people with to much time on their hands pled with you to give them money so they can save a few dying orphans or Whales and feel good about themselves. | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Helping the less fortunate? What's hard to understand?
I’m agreeing with you! Those who say charity starts at home don’t understand it’s not referring to helping themselves (even if they are disfortunate).
I didn't aim that at you... " | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Is were rich or posh people or people with to much time on their hands pled with you to give them money so they can save a few dying orphans or Whales and feel good about themselves."I don’t think it is, no. | |||
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"Been preparing for a charity stand up event for few months now, doing a charity fight and doing a few other things to raise money/awareness. I work in a charitable sector also so I help there too. It's great when events start shining a light on worthwhile causes but some of those causes exist all year round too. " Well done mate!! I used to volunteer for bi-polar UK. My ex has it and was a support worker so I went along to help out also. | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Is were rich or posh people or people with to much time on their hands pled with you to give them money so they can save a few dying orphans or Whales and feel good about themselves."Wouldn't you feel good about yourself? People say that celebs do it for screen time etc but I dont see that. They give up their time to 'plead' with people to help others.  | |||
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"Been preparing for a charity stand up event for few months now, doing a charity fight and doing a few other things to raise money/awareness. I work in a charitable sector also so I help there too. It's great when events start shining a light on worthwhile causes but some of those causes exist all year round too. Well done mate!! I used to volunteer for bi-polar UK. My ex has it and was a support worker so I went along to help out also. " Nice one man! I used to do a lot of work with veterans suffering from PTSD. Still split some time between autism, suicide prevention, pdsa and support for people with BPD. Bi-polar UK are a great organisation doing awesome work! | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Is were rich or posh people or people with to much time on their hands pled with you to give them money so they can save a few dying orphans or Whales and feel good about themselves."Sorry I disagree! The first huge charity event I recall was Live Aid! It made history for all the right reasons! People look up to pop starts, actors, comedians - even reality stars that I think are largely a waste of space! If they arrive en masse to your television screens, a concert etc etc - then massive publicity ensues - peaple are made aware of the need in the streets/towns and cities/world around them and many respond to than need by raising money or donating money! We do it to help others and we do it because it makes us feel better about ourselves/a little less helpless! I really don’t get why anyone would choose not to help those who need it if they’re able! X | |||
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"Been preparing for a charity stand up event for few months now, doing a charity fight and doing a few other things to raise money/awareness. I work in a charitable sector also so I help there too. It's great when events start shining a light on worthwhile causes but some of those causes exist all year round too. Well done mate!! I used to volunteer for bi-polar UK. My ex has it and was a support worker so I went along to help out also. Nice one man! I used to do a lot of work with veterans suffering from PTSD. Still split some time between autism, suicide prevention, pdsa and support for people with BPD. Bi-polar UK are a great organisation doing awesome work! "They do do good work, the group we ran didn't have great numbers but the people who attended always walked away with a smile on their face... It's nice to volunteer time without expecting anything in return. I've always been a giver and not a taker! | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Is were rich or posh people or people with to much time on their hands pled with you to give them money so they can save a few dying orphans or Whales and feel good about themselves.
Sorry I disagree!
The first huge charity event I recall was Live Aid! It made history for all the right reasons!
People look up to pop starts, actors, comedians - even reality stars that I think are largely a waste of space! If they arrive en masse to your television screens, a concert etc etc - then massive publicity ensues - peaple are made aware of the need in the streets/towns and cities/world around them and many respond to than need by raising money or donating money!
We do it to help others and we do it because it makes us feel better about ourselves/a little less helpless!
I really don’t get why anyone would choose not to help those who need it if they’re able! X"Very few people help nobody at all. Some do it privately or help friends and family members in ways other than financially. | |||
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"Charity begins at home True, you got a job now, share the love! no nith8ng will change i dont give to strangers never will
So if you seen a guy eating out of the bins you wouldn't buy him some food? you know i think your getting it nope i wont
So why are you commenting? I asked if anyine does donate money or time. I know you like to pop your head into every thread to get noticed but is this the kind of attention you want? Sounding very selfish to be fair! because i can and i very rarely play by the rules of the thread in either case
We all know you like to joke but there's a time and place..."and no better place than a public forum no Its not like im revelling in a dead baby or awt COMIC relief i believe its about yes no | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it" That's not true of most charities. Most charities in the UK operate under £50k a year. Overheads still have to be paid. Paying for nurses, youth workers, counsellors, legal advice etc. is paying for the service people need. Comic Relief uses donations to go to those little charities, and some larger ones. But, you know that and I'm sorry your experience of working with a larger charity has left you so jaded and sceptical. | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it That's not true of most charities. Most charities in the UK operate under £50k a year. Overheads still have to be paid. Paying for nurses, youth workers, counsellors, legal advice etc. is paying for the service people need. Comic Relief uses donations to go to those little charities, and some larger ones. But, you know that and I'm sorry your experience of working with a larger charity has left you so jaded and sceptical. " mainly the sales teams | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it That's not true of most charities. Most charities in the UK operate under £50k a year. Overheads still have to be paid. Paying for nurses, youth workers, counsellors, legal advice etc. is paying for the service people need. Comic Relief uses donations to go to those little charities, and some larger ones. But, you know that and I'm sorry your experience of working with a larger charity has left you so jaded and sceptical. mainly the sales teams" Again, only the larger, household names ones where it makes economic sense to spend money to generate money. I don't support all of the commercial partnerships but I understand them. Anyone can look up any charities on the Charity Commission website. Learn to read the accounts and make a judgement about whether donations are being used well. The one that doesn't make sense is the charity created to clear the national debt. The endowment and trust is written in such a way that the billions sitting in that account can never be used. Millions has been spent to try and find a way to release that money for good causes, or just public expenditure. | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it That's not true of most charities. Most charities in the UK operate under £50k a year. Overheads still have to be paid. Paying for nurses, youth workers, counsellors, legal advice etc. is paying for the service people need. Comic Relief uses donations to go to those little charities, and some larger ones. But, you know that and I'm sorry your experience of working with a larger charity has left you so jaded and sceptical. " Absolutely. It’s deeply frustrating reading comments that, to me, just demonstrate lack of real knowledge as sweeping generalisations from potentially one example (I’m not sure I’m even sure how accurate the one is anyhow, by benefit of the doubt and all) are extended to all. And to add to that disparaging comments in the name of humour that make fun of the fact that there can be people out there so hard pressed or unwell they might have to root around in bins. Shameful. | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it That's not true of most charities. Most charities in the UK operate under £50k a year. Overheads still have to be paid. Paying for nurses, youth workers, counsellors, legal advice etc. is paying for the service people need. Comic Relief uses donations to go to those little charities, and some larger ones. But, you know that and I'm sorry your experience of working with a larger charity has left you so jaded and sceptical. Absolutely. It’s deeply frustrating reading comments that, to me, just demonstrate lack of real knowledge as sweeping generalisations from potentially one example (I’m not sure I’m even sure how accurate the one is anyhow, by benefit of the doubt and all) are extended to all. And to add to that disparaging comments in the name of humour that make fun of the fact that there can be people out there so hard pressed or unwell they might have to root around in bins. Shameful. " The reality of the World is a horrible thought. I've been on the street with absolutely nothing but the clothes I was wearing. If it wasn't for kind hearted people sparing their time to raise funds and run soup kitchens and give people sleeping bags and warm clothes. A place to shower and have a hot meal I don't think I'd have survived. It was over the Christmas period too. I'm not religious and I actually despised religion. That chaged when the churches around London opened there doors for a warm place to sleep. I'm still not religious but I appreciate the help they gave me. I think the small minority who think charity is wrong and won't give haven't experianced what it's like to having to exept it. There are all forms of charity. People donate blood and organs that's a lot more personal than giving a few quid... To say charity begins at home is fine. It does... you need to look after your main priorities first. You're not expected to give what you can't afford. It's what you can spare... | |||
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"I do through school non uniform day and money for them to spend on whatever stuff they’re selling at school. I choose the charities I donate to other than that, usually charities that support/affect people close to me. " Mufti day I got to be honest I don't know who I donate to sometimes. When the cashier offers me my change I just say stick it the charity box... | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it That's not true of most charities. Most charities in the UK operate under £50k a year. Overheads still have to be paid. Paying for nurses, youth workers, counsellors, legal advice etc. is paying for the service people need. Comic Relief uses donations to go to those little charities, and some larger ones. But, you know that and I'm sorry your experience of working with a larger charity has left you so jaded and sceptical. Absolutely. It’s deeply frustrating reading comments that, to me, just demonstrate lack of real knowledge as sweeping generalisations from potentially one example (I’m not sure I’m even sure how accurate the one is anyhow, by benefit of the doubt and all) are extended to all. And to add to that disparaging comments in the name of humour that make fun of the fact that there can be people out there so hard pressed or unwell they might have to root around in bins. Shameful. The reality of the World is a horrible thought. I've been on the street with absolutely nothing but the clothes I was wearing. If it wasn't for kind hearted people sparing their time to raise funds and run soup kitchens and give people sleeping bags and warm clothes. A place to shower and have a hot meal I don't think I'd have survived. It was over the Christmas period too. I'm not religious and I actually despised religion. That chaged when the churches around London opened there doors for a warm place to sleep. I'm still not religious but I appreciate the help they gave me. I think the small minority who think charity is wrong and won't give haven't experianced what it's like to having to exept it. There are all forms of charity. People donate blood and organs that's a lot more personal than giving a few quid... To say charity begins at home is fine. It does... you need to look after your main priorities first. You're not expected to give what you can't afford. It's what you can spare..." I agree, and certainly people shouldn’t extend themselves if they aren’t able to (as I think I posted this morning, it isn’t all about money) - I agree with your sentiment at the end, I just don’t phrase it as “charity begins at home” (just my opinion and semantics) - for me, charity is the love, support, time, whatever, that you extend to people that aren’t your nearest and dearest, “home”. I’m not suggesting that people do things if they are unable, I just challenge the concept that looking out for your own is “charitable” per se. Glad you were supported when you needed it, and look to pay that forward where you can. Highly commendable. | |||
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"I do through school non uniform day and money for them to spend on whatever stuff they’re selling at school. I choose the charities I donate to other than that, usually charities that support/affect people close to me. Mufti day I got to be honest I don't know who I donate to sometimes. When the cashier offers me my change I just say stick it the charity box... "It's for Alan (batteries) | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it That's not true of most charities. Most charities in the UK operate under £50k a year. Overheads still have to be paid. Paying for nurses, youth workers, counsellors, legal advice etc. is paying for the service people need. Comic Relief uses donations to go to those little charities, and some larger ones. But, you know that and I'm sorry your experience of working with a larger charity has left you so jaded and sceptical. Absolutely. It’s deeply frustrating reading comments that, to me, just demonstrate lack of real knowledge as sweeping generalisations from potentially one example (I’m not sure I’m even sure how accurate the one is anyhow, by benefit of the doubt and all) are extended to all. And to add to that disparaging comments in the name of humour that make fun of the fact that there can be people out there so hard pressed or unwell they might have to root around in bins. Shameful. The reality of the World is a horrible thought. I've been on the street with absolutely nothing but the clothes I was wearing. If it wasn't for kind hearted people sparing their time to raise funds and run soup kitchens and give people sleeping bags and warm clothes. A place to shower and have a hot meal I don't think I'd have survived. It was over the Christmas period too. I'm not religious and I actually despised religion. That chaged when the churches around London opened there doors for a warm place to sleep. I'm still not religious but I appreciate the help they gave me. I think the small minority who think charity is wrong and won't give haven't experianced what it's like to having to exept it. There are all forms of charity. People donate blood and organs that's a lot more personal than giving a few quid... To say charity begins at home is fine. It does... you need to look after your main priorities first. You're not expected to give what you can't afford. It's what you can spare... I agree, and certainly people shouldn’t extend themselves if they aren’t able to (as I think I posted this morning, it isn’t all about money) - I agree with your sentiment at the end, I just don’t phrase it as “charity begins at home” (just my opinion and semantics) - for me, charity is the love, support, time, whatever, that you extend to people that aren’t your nearest and dearest, “home”. I’m not suggesting that people do things if they are unable, I just challenge the concept that looking out for your own is “charitable” per se. Glad you were supported when you needed it, and look to pay that forward where you can. Highly commendable." Yeah I could have said it better but you did it for me. Thanks! Yeah I pay it forward. I'll help anyone who needs it. If everyone would just help others without being asked or wanting something in return there wouldn't be a need for events like comic relief. To be honest I thing it's discusting that in 2019 there are people out there struggling... | |||
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"Il add i used to work for charitys whos bosses were on 200k plus per year a very very small percentage actually hits those who need it" lol, sure you did
Comic Relief funds some great projects and some not so. I mostly prefer to donate directly to projects/charities but inevitably donate to the big appeals too through kids' & work sponsored activities. | |||
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"Charity begins at home Lol, people who make this statement tend not to give anything to anybody.
Spot on. And don’t understand the concept of charity.
Is were rich or posh people or people with to much time on their hands pled with you to give them money so they can save a few dying orphans or Whales and feel good about themselves.
Sorry I disagree!
The first huge charity event I recall was Live Aid! It made history for all the right reasons!
People look up to pop starts, actors, comedians - even reality stars that I think are largely a waste of space! If they arrive en masse to your television screens, a concert etc etc - then massive publicity ensues - peaple are made aware of the need in the streets/towns and cities/world around them and many respond to than need by raising money or donating money!
We do it to help others and we do it because it makes us feel better about ourselves/a little less helpless!
I really don’t get why anyone would choose not to help those who need it if they’re able! X" | |||
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"No not masturbating over comics... Who donates, volunteers and does crazy things to raise money? I've only donated twice, I put enough vash in charity boxes through the year though... " I am really disappointed that the fundraising I helped with this week raised very little, considering the details. 
However it's more than nothing so it will be some use. | |||
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"No not masturbating over comics... Who donates, volunteers and does crazy things to raise money? I've only donated twice, I put enough vash in charity boxes through the year though... I am really disappointed that the fundraising I helped with this week raised very little, considering the details.
However it's more than nothing so it will be some use. "Don't beat yourself up!! Something is better than nothing. You should be proud of yourself! | |||
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"No not masturbating over comics... Who donates, volunteers and does crazy things to raise money? I've only donated twice, I put enough vash in charity boxes through the year though... Yes I will be donating, I usually get the red noses or t shirts for me and my kids, they're grown up now, but still do Yeah why not? I may get a nose this year. Maybe put up a 'Red Nose Face Pic' thread? "I think that's a great idea. I might pop one on each nipple | |||
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