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By *.A.MGUY55 OP   Man
over a year ago

Rochdale

Who's doing anything I am dressing up as pudsey bear in our unit

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

I've worn my Pudsey onesie every year on CIN day since the late 80s

Doesn't matter where I am, or what I'm doing. I wear it.

This will be the first year I won't.

Doesn't seem appropriate for a funeral

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By *edheadsruleCouple
over a year ago

lancashire

My pudsey arse pic is up for the week

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


"I've worn my Pudsey onesie every year on CIN day since the late 80s

Doesn't matter where I am, or what I'm doing. I wear it.

This will be the first year I won't.

Doesn't seem appropriate for a funeral "

Can you wear it later?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I won't be doing anything for CIN, I support children's charities in other ways

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By *yrdsisWoman
over a year ago

Gleam Street

Doing nothing.. my every day job revolves around this. I see children every day who need.. we try our best to give them what they need

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


"I won't be doing anything for CIN, I support children's charities in other ways"

Us too.

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

Far sooner give to local charities think CIN more of tv spectacle than anything else

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By *.A.MGUY55 OP   Man
over a year ago

Rochdale

Well I raised 200quid upto now

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Well I raised 200quid upto now"

well done!

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I avoid it, I have never donated and never will, I’ve never watched it and never will.

I object to the everyone donates attitude, it’s been all over Radio 2 this week. They try and shame you into donating and As a patron of a small local charity our revenue drops in November and doesn’t recover until February. It’s a constant challenge for us, we are just as deserving as children’s charities.

We budget every year for a significant drop in donations in November but every year we run at a defecit whilst CIN grows with free advertising all over the BBC. That cannot be right.

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

I too am sceptical of Children in Need. I give a lot to children's charities because of the less than perfect start I had in life, but not to Children in Need. Only a few of those who appear on screen are doing it out of the goodness in their hearts, but those that aren't are paid out of licence payers money. Think of all those being paid - the camera people, studio staff, make-up, limo drivers - it's a big list, and as said above - advertised shamelessly on a channel who "don't have adverts". I give my hard earned cash to the little guys, not the big guns.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I'll be doing something.

I'm sure my fellow minions will help me put something together.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

Welsh Lass


"I'll be doing something.

I'm sure my fellow minions will help me put something together. "

spectacular!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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


"I avoid it, I have never donated and never will, I’ve never watched it and never will.

I object to the everyone donates attitude, it’s been all over Radio 2 this week. They try and shame you into donating and As a patron of a small local charity our revenue drops in November and doesn’t recover until February. It’s a constant challenge for us, we are just as deserving as children’s charities.

We budget every year for a significant drop in donations in November but every year we run at a defecit whilst CIN grows with free advertising all over the BBC. That cannot be right."

It's the BBC's charity. It started as a radio appeal in the 1920s. The appeal show has grown over the years to fundraising throughout the year but, for a week, its parent supports it across the piece.

Well done for being a trustee AND for planning for this slump. You are doing better than most small charities who don't manage to have a regular monthly fundraising income.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

Welsh Lass

Bought CIN jumpers for my kids for School and sending in money for non uniform day.

What I don’t understand is why they set the minimum amount you can donate by phone/text to £10. Surely letting folks donate what they can afford would be better than setting it at a sum that some folk couldn’t afford?

Better to give something than nothing surely?

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton


"I avoid it, I have never donated and never will, I’ve never watched it and never will.

I object to the everyone donates attitude, it’s been all over Radio 2 this week. They try and shame you into donating and As a patron of a small local charity our revenue drops in November and doesn’t recover until February. It’s a constant challenge for us, we are just as deserving as children’s charities.

We budget every year for a significant drop in donations in November but every year we run at a defecit whilst CIN grows with free advertising all over the BBC. That cannot be right.

It's the BBC's charity. It started as a radio appeal in the 1920s. The appeal show has grown over the years to fundraising throughout the year but, for a week, its parent supports it across the piece.

Well done for being a trustee AND for planning for this slump. You are doing better than most small charities who don't manage to have a regular monthly fundraising income.

"

I understand that but suspect that the BBC doesnt cross charge for the advertising. Prime time Friday television plus a week long radio charity fest would decimate their income. If we advertise we pay the going rate, even in the local rag.

Ideally I’d like a level playing field but that’s a dream.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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


"Bought CIN jumpers for my kids for School and sending in money for non uniform day.

What I don’t understand is why they set the minimum amount you can donate by phone/text to £10. Surely letting folks donate what they can afford would be better than setting it at a sum that some folk couldn’t afford?

Better to give something than nothing surely? "

You can donate less by text but you have to read the small print to see how. There is a number you can call to donate less, or more, than the preset amounts.

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

nothing, hate feeling preasured into donating to any charity, dont get me wrong i donate often to various charities, but i find something unsettling about the cin thing, and wander how much actualy goes to children, prefere to support local charities

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

Welsh Lass


"Bought CIN jumpers for my kids for School and sending in money for non uniform day.

What I don’t understand is why they set the minimum amount you can donate by phone/text to £10. Surely letting folks donate what they can afford would be better than setting it at a sum that some folk couldn’t afford?

Better to give something than nothing surely?

You can donate less by text but you have to read the small print to see how. There is a number you can call to donate less, or more, than the preset amounts.

"

Ahhh, I did not know that. Thank you.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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


"I avoid it, I have never donated and never will, I’ve never watched it and never will.

I object to the everyone donates attitude, it’s been all over Radio 2 this week. They try and shame you into donating and As a patron of a small local charity our revenue drops in November and doesn’t recover until February. It’s a constant challenge for us, we are just as deserving as children’s charities.

We budget every year for a significant drop in donations in November but every year we run at a defecit whilst CIN grows with free advertising all over the BBC. That cannot be right.

It's the BBC's charity. It started as a radio appeal in the 1920s. The appeal show has grown over the years to fundraising throughout the year but, for a week, its parent supports it across the piece.

Well done for being a trustee AND for planning for this slump. You are doing better than most small charities who don't manage to have a regular monthly fundraising income.

I understand that but suspect that the BBC doesnt cross charge for the advertising. Prime time Friday television plus a week long radio charity fest would decimate their income. If we advertise we pay the going rate, even in the local rag.

Ideally I’d like a level playing field but that’s a dream.

"

The point I'm making is that it is BBC corporate charity. Just as the supermarkets, Greggs and others will advertise and fundraise for it by adopting it as their corporate charity without cross charging for that.

There isn't a level playing field. Your charity can't do what CRUK can do on fundraising. I'm sure they are also envious that they can 'only' get Ch4 with SU4C.

If you are a children's charity then you can apply to CiN or Comic Relief for funding. They aren't spending the donations on themselves but on the small charities, like yours, delivering the work. That's the model. They bring in the money in a way you can't.

It's not mandatory to donate or to participate.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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


"nothing, hate feeling preasured into donating to any charity, dont get me wrong i donate often to various charities, but i find something unsettling about the cin thing, and wander how much actualy goes to children, prefere to support local charities"

All of it goes to the children's charities. The running costs come from the sales of products and interest on the amounts raised and held. They would be in breach of law to state it all goes to the causes if they used any for the overheads.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

Much as I applaud CIN, I think it's become a victim of it's own success.

In recent years, especially on BBC Radio 2, there were Auctions for Things Money Can't Buy.

EG, exotic holidays, crazy fun daytime or weekend events, personalised days out etc, for which those people with bags of money competed for. Meanwhile, those of is with FAR LESS money were totally outbid.

Surely, it would've been fairer to have all contributors all put into a hat, regardless of how much was bid by each person, then it was luck to secure a big "prize".

The CIN television spectacular has also become a Dance and Showtime extravaganza, which can be overbearing at times. Gone are the early days, when it was a balanced show, with a few sofas in the studio, guests dropping in ad hoc, and it was very much "live" and unpredictable television, compared to a scripted and planned to the minute show of now.

I, like other posts on here, have worked with charities, who regrettably, see a marked dip in income after CIN has been on. Maybe, the CIN administration could look at channeling some of the funds raised via their campaign to those charities adversely affected.

Equally, the stars and celebs who spout platitudes as well as trying to prise more money out of us are contributing exactly what? Just their time?

Or are they giving up their fees, or a payment from their flashy salaries?

What are they contributing compared to some OAP or someone on benefits who has given £1 from their meagre monthly income?

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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


"Much as I applaud CIN, I think it's become a victim of it's own success.

In recent years, especially on BBC Radio 2, there were Auctions for Things Money Can't Buy.

EG, exotic holidays, crazy fun daytime or weekend events, personalised days out etc, for which those people with bags of money competed for. Meanwhile, those of is with FAR LESS money were totally outbid.

Surely, it would've been fairer to have all contributors all put into a hat, regardless of how much was bid by each person, then it was luck to secure a big "prize".

The CIN television spectacular has also become a Dance and Showtime extravaganza, which can be overbearing at times. Gone are the early days, when it was a balanced show, with a few sofas in the studio, guests dropping in ad hoc, and it was very much "live" and unpredictable television, compared to a scripted and planned to the minute show of now.

I, like other posts on here, have worked with charities, who regrettably, see a marked dip in income after CIN has been on. Maybe, the CIN administration could look at channeling some of the funds raised via their campaign to those charities adversely affected.

Equally, the stars and celebs who spout platitudes as well as trying to prise more money out of us are contributing exactly what? Just their time?

Or are they giving up their fees, or a payment from their flashy salaries?

What are they contributing compared to some OAP or someone on benefits who has given £1 from their meagre monthly income?

"

If you go onto their website and click on the Changing Lives section you can see a map that shows ALL the projects that have received money.

I don't give to ANY large appeal without checking out the information that is freely available on the Charity Commission website and the charity website. It's how I get to be an annoying know it all on here about these things.

I don't doubt that there will be some Zelebs that give their time in order to get the exposure to boost their careers. I also KNOW some throw themselves into it, giving their time, that of their staff teams and give generously. I know this because I've met and spoken to some that do.

It's not an either or between them and the OAP who chooses to donate £1 or £5. The OAP may have made the donation because Michael Ball sang a song.

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

I dont need a wealthy celeb telling me to contribute.

I suppport good causes locally all year round.

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


"Much as I applaud CIN, I think it's become a victim of it's own success.

In recent years, especially on BBC Radio 2, there were Auctions for Things Money Can't Buy.

EG, exotic holidays, crazy fun daytime or weekend events, personalised days out etc, for which those people with bags of money competed for. Meanwhile, those of is with FAR LESS money were totally outbid.

Surely, it would've been fairer to have all contributors all put into a hat, regardless of how much was bid by each person, then it was luck to secure a big "prize".

The CIN television spectacular has also become a Dance and Showtime extravaganza, which can be overbearing at times. Gone are the early days, when it was a balanced show, with a few sofas in the studio, guests dropping in ad hoc, and it was very much "live" and unpredictable television, compared to a scripted and planned to the minute show of now.

I, like other posts on here, have worked with charities, who regrettably, see a marked dip in income after CIN has been on. Maybe, the CIN administration could look at channeling some of the funds raised via their campaign to those charities adversely affected.

Equally, the stars and celebs who spout platitudes as well as trying to prise more money out of us are contributing exactly what? Just their time?

Or are they giving up their fees, or a payment from their flashy salaries?

What are they contributing compared to some OAP or someone on benefits who has given £1 from their meagre monthly income?

If you go onto their website and click on the Changing Lives section you can see a map that shows ALL the projects that have received money.

I don't give to ANY large appeal without checking out the information that is freely available on the Charity Commission website and the charity website. It's how I get to be an annoying know it all on here about these things.

I don't doubt that there will be some Zelebs that give their time in order to get the exposure to boost their careers. I also KNOW some throw themselves into it, giving their time, that of their staff teams and give generously. I know this because I've met and spoken to some that do.

It's not an either or between them and the OAP who chooses to donate £1 or £5. The OAP may have made the donation because Michael Ball sang a song.

"

Facts are irrelevant. People know what they know. Celebs and rich people don't ever give money or time to charity. Only normal commoners have hearts.

Charities take all the money and give it to the rich owners. The kids don't get a penny, never ever. People know this to be true.

(This is sarcasm)

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

The point I'm making is that it is BBC corporate charity. Just as the supermarkets, Greggs and others will advertise and fundraise for it by adopting it as their corporate charity without cross charging for that.

There isn't a level playing field. Your charity can't do what CRUK can do on fundraising. I'm sure they are also envious that they can 'only' get Ch4 with SU4C.

If you are a children's charity then you can apply to CiN or Comic Relief for funding. They aren't spending the donations on themselves but on the small charities, like yours, delivering the work. That's the model. They bring in the money in a way you can't.

It's not mandatory to donate or to participate.

This ^^ I don't have a tv so have always missed it and don't actually mind but I do contribute to any friend that is raising money willingly

You can access where all the money goes easily on line too ... rather than moaning!

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

..

I donate and I’m happy to do so. I think if an evening of entertainment helps to boost the income then that’s a really good thing

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

..


"I've worn my Pudsey onesie every year on CIN day since the late 80s

Doesn't matter where I am, or what I'm doing. I wear it.

This will be the first year I won't.

Doesn't seem appropriate for a funeral "

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


"The point I'm making is that it is BBC corporate charity. Just as the supermarkets, Greggs and others will advertise and fundraise for it by adopting it as their corporate charity without cross charging for that.

There isn't a level playing field. Your charity can't do what CRUK can do on fundraising. I'm sure they are also envious that they can 'only' get Ch4 with SU4C.

If you are a children's charity then you can apply to CiN or Comic Relief for funding. They aren't spending the donations on themselves but on the small charities, like yours, delivering the work. That's the model. They bring in the money in a way you can't.

It's not mandatory to donate or to participate.

This ^^ I don't have a tv so have always missed it and don't actually mind but I do contribute to any friend that is raising money willingly

You can access where all the money goes easily on line too ... rather than moaning! "

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

I donate to other charities.

I stopped donating to CIN after what was revealed about saville.

The BBC covered it up for years through a culture of fear and ruined anyone who dare tried to speak out.

If someone wants to donate, good for them but for me the BBC were complicit in Protecting a monster and have a cheek to ask for donations in the name of children.

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


"I donate to other charities.

I stopped donating to CIN after what was revealed about saville.

The BBC covered it up for years through a culture of fear and ruined anyone who dare tried to speak out.

If someone wants to donate, good for them but for me the BBC were complicit in Protecting a monster and have a cheek to ask for donations in the name of children."

Exactly the same point raised by someone we spoke to earlier today.

They were still covering it up while they were running CiN and Sir Jimmy was working for them.

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By *hechapMan
over a year ago

Derry

Instead of donating money to an organisation like the BBC who abused children for decades and covered it up why dont you give your donation directly to a child in need.

Then it goes direct to the child not into the pockets of already rich and wealthy people pretending to be charitable whilst getting well paid for their so called good deeds.

Its a conn!!

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By *J RHEAMan
over a year ago

S West

Load of bollocks.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I am as miserable, miserley and anti charity as they come. When doorsteppers ask me to donate I don't let them finish a sentence before I slam the door... But

Yesterday evening, the bell sounded for my gates and on the camera there were two girls sharing an umbrella and it was pissing down. They were selling home made cupcakes. They got my pound. Good on them for their effort. The CIN Grinch thawed for a moment

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


"I am as miserable, miserley and anti charity as they come. When doorsteppers ask me to donate I don't let them finish a sentence before I slam the door... But

Yesterday evening, the bell sounded for my gates and on the camera there were two girls sharing an umbrella and it was pissing down. They were selling home made cupcakes. They got my pound. Good on them for their effort. The CIN Grinch thawed for a moment "

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

Getting on for £48m raised, by ordinary people, to support organisations who are, in many cases, replacing services cut by this government.

A government that has just wasted £100m advertising a Brexit everyone knew was not going to happen.

Can someone explain the logic please?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

To be fair, I think some charities have a sense of entitlement..

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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


"Getting on for £48m raised, by ordinary people, to support organisations who are, in many cases, replacing services cut by this government.

A government that has just wasted £100m advertising a Brexit everyone knew was not going to happen.

Can someone explain the logic please? "

The research shows the charity 'replacement' doesn't even come near to what a local authority has to spend on children's services. The fact that it's being use to patch what should be provided means that there is an overall reduction and, with the best will in the world, the charity adding something additional to make the basic service good has been lost.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

Read all the comments and personally I still believe that children in need, comic relief etc are a good thing!

As well as raising far more money than the charities and organisations they support could raise alone - they raise awareness of the problems that many face alone, in the privacy of their homes - like sickness, poverty, grief, loneliness, mental illness etc - and worse still those suffering on our streets!

Sometimes we all need a wake up call as to just what’s going on in the world outside - and a reminder that we should all be part of the solution - not the problem!

I happily donate to children in need, comic relief and other tv fundraising appeals - and will do for as long as I can afford to.

What others choose to do is entirely up to them!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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


"Read all the comments and personally I still believe that children in need, comic relief etc are a good thing!

As well as raising far more money than the charities and organisations they support could raise alone - they raise awareness of the problems that many face alone, in the privacy of their homes - like sickness, poverty, grief, loneliness, mental illness etc - and worse still those suffering on our streets!

Sometimes we all need a wake up call as to just what’s going on in the world outside - and a reminder that we should all be part of the solution - not the problem!

I happily donate to children in need, comic relief and other tv fundraising appeals - and will do for as long as I can afford to.

What others choose to do is entirely up to them! "

I used to just watch the show on telly and didn't consider it much beyond that. Then I volunteered for a charity working with children in very specific circumstances (I won't say what). The project I was volunteering on was possible only because of CiN funding, they told me. They'd been trying to set up the project and failing to get local people to donate, except in really small amounts that didn't come to enough to do the work. It changed me view about how the money is used.

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