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Poverty Pimp, by Daniel Silk on Oct 27, 2016 10:03:46 GMT 1, Poverty Pimp.
It feels like so many charities and humanitarian organisations now seem to be very businesslike, with flash office building, expensive company cars, and paid staff going on jollies all over the World. Do you feel that when you give to charity it's really helps? Or do you feel disheartened by what much of the money gets spent on?
Poverty Pimp. It feels like so many charities and humanitarian organisations now seem to be very businesslike, with flash office building, expensive company cars, and paid staff going on jollies all over the World. Do you feel that when you give to charity it's really helps? Or do you feel disheartened by what much of the money gets spent on? |
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Poverty Pimp, by nex on Oct 27, 2016 10:35:06 GMT 1, Personally I find this kind of labelling hateful and a means to justify not giving to charity.
Personally I find this kind of labelling hateful and a means to justify not giving to charity.
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Poverty Pimp, by Dr Plip on Oct 27, 2016 10:48:31 GMT 1, When I give to charity, I feel like it's helped more than if I didn't give to charity.
When I give to charity, I feel like it's helped more than if I didn't give to charity.
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Poverty Pimp, by Happy Shopper on Oct 27, 2016 10:50:53 GMT 1, I think it's good to consider who you donate to before you part with your money.
The size of the Cancer Research offices put me off them a little, and when you think they give a fair chunk of your money to some of the richest pharmacy companies in the world, who then over charge for the drugs they develop with that money... it's kind of an odd set up!
Although I don't doubt some of the money does good.
I think it's good to consider who you donate to before you part with your money.
The size of the Cancer Research offices put me off them a little, and when you think they give a fair chunk of your money to some of the richest pharmacy companies in the world, who then over charge for the drugs they develop with that money... it's kind of an odd set up!
Although I don't doubt some of the money does good.
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Poverty Pimp, by Daniel Silk on Oct 27, 2016 10:51:37 GMT 1, When I give to charity, I feel like it's helped more than if I didn't give to charity.
Of course  we all hope that.
But do you feel maybe a larger percentage of your donations doesn't reach those who you intended, than maybe 10 or 20 years ago?
When I give to charity, I feel like it's helped more than if I didn't give to charity. Of course we all hope that. But do you feel maybe a larger percentage of your donations doesn't reach those who you intended, than maybe 10 or 20 years ago? |
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Poverty Pimp, by Daniel Silk on Oct 27, 2016 10:57:17 GMT 1, I think it's good to consider who you donate to before you part with your money. The size of the Cancer Research offices put me off them a little, and when you think they give a fair chunk of your money to some of the richest pharmacy companies in the world, who then over charge for the drugs they develop with that money... it's kind of an odd set up! Although I don't doubt some of the money does good.
As you say, will those Pharmacy companies also end up charging high amounts for a cure when finally found  while if it was found by a charity, you should hope it would be available at pure production costs with no added charges for the research.
I think it's good to consider who you donate to before you part with your money. The size of the Cancer Research offices put me off them a little, and when you think they give a fair chunk of your money to some of the richest pharmacy companies in the world, who then over charge for the drugs they develop with that money... it's kind of an odd set up! Although I don't doubt some of the money does good. Yeah, in that situation I wonder how much research is just being repeated by similar organisations all over the World, and also how much money they spend in advertising and fund raising. As you say, will those Pharmacy companies also end up charging high amounts for a cure when finally found while if it was found by a charity, you should hope it would be available at pure production costs with no added charges for the research. |
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Poverty Pimp, by Dr Plip on Oct 27, 2016 11:37:05 GMT 1, When I give to charity, I feel like it's helped more than if I didn't give to charity. Of course we all hope that. But do you feel maybe a larger percentage of your donations doesn't reach those who you intended, than maybe 10 or 20 years ago? I haven't thought about the percentages, but I would imagine that charities have far more marketing, social media peeps and middle management than they did 10 or 20 years ago.
I would love more squeaky toys and bandages for the dogs at Dogs Trust and fewer Mercedes for the management.
But what can you do? People don't do big jobs for free.
When I give to charity, I feel like it's helped more than if I didn't give to charity. Of course we all hope that. But do you feel maybe a larger percentage of your donations doesn't reach those who you intended, than maybe 10 or 20 years ago? I haven't thought about the percentages, but I would imagine that charities have far more marketing, social media peeps and middle management than they did 10 or 20 years ago.
I would love more squeaky toys and bandages for the dogs at Dogs Trust and fewer Mercedes for the management.
But what can you do? People don't do big jobs for free.
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Poverty Pimp, by Jameszee on Oct 27, 2016 11:45:53 GMT 1, Poverty Pimp. It feels like so many charities and humanitarian organisations now seem to be very businesslike, with flash office building, expensive company cars, and paid staff going on jollies all over the World. Do you feel that when you give to charity it's really helps? Or do you feel disheartened by what much of the money gets spent on?
If you want to support a charity, but are unsure. Just download and look at their annual review. It will contain independently audited accounts that show how much money they raised and how they spent it within that financial year. (Note: Only registered charities with the charity commission have to do this).
If you don't like what facts you see, don't give. Easy.
IMO charities pick up on loads of issues where Government do jack all.
Poverty Pimp. It feels like so many charities and humanitarian organisations now seem to be very businesslike, with flash office building, expensive company cars, and paid staff going on jollies all over the World. Do you feel that when you give to charity it's really helps? Or do you feel disheartened by what much of the money gets spent on? I think the comment "It feels like" sums up a lot of the public's thoughts on charities. If you want to support a charity, but are unsure. Just download and look at their annual review. It will contain independently audited accounts that show how much money they raised and how they spent it within that financial year. (Note: Only registered charities with the charity commission have to do this). If you don't like what facts you see, don't give. Easy. IMO charities pick up on loads of issues where Government do jack all. |
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Poverty Pimp, by Dr Plip on Oct 27, 2016 11:57:12 GMT 1, Poverty Pimp. It feels like so many charities and humanitarian organisations now seem to be very businesslike, with flash office building, expensive company cars, and paid staff going on jollies all over the World. Do you feel that when you give to charity it's really helps? Or do you feel disheartened by what much of the money gets spent on? I think the comment "It feels like" sums up a lot of the public's thoughts on charities. If you want to support a charity, but are unsure. Just download and look at their annual review. It will contain independently audited accounts that show how much money they raised and how they spent it within that financial year. (Note: Only registered charities with the charity commission have to do this). If you don't like what facts you see, don't give. Easy. IMO charities pick up on loads of issues where Government do jack all.
Poverty Pimp. It feels like so many charities and humanitarian organisations now seem to be very businesslike, with flash office building, expensive company cars, and paid staff going on jollies all over the World. Do you feel that when you give to charity it's really helps? Or do you feel disheartened by what much of the money gets spent on? I think the comment "It feels like" sums up a lot of the public's thoughts on charities. If you want to support a charity, but are unsure. Just download and look at their annual review. It will contain independently audited accounts that show how much money they raised and how they spent it within that financial year. (Note: Only registered charities with the charity commission have to do this). If you don't like what facts you see, don't give. Easy. IMO charities pick up on loads of issues where Government do jack all. Absolutely. Many charities are now having to pick up the slack caused by welfare cuts and other government policies. |
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Poverty Pimp, by Daniel Silk on Oct 27, 2016 12:41:55 GMT 1, Of course we all hope that. But do you feel maybe a larger percentage of your donations doesn't reach those who you intended, than maybe 10 or 20 years ago? I haven't thought about the percentages, but I would imagine that charities have far more marketing, social media peeps and middle management than they did 10 or 20 years ago.
I would love more squeaky toys and bandages for the dogs at Dogs Trust and fewer Mercedes for the management.
But what can you do? People don't do big jobs for free.
I always had the impression years ago that most people working for charities were volunteers, but now it feels like most are employed, so an increasing percentage of funds go on wages and expenses.
Of course we all hope that. But do you feel maybe a larger percentage of your donations doesn't reach those who you intended, than maybe 10 or 20 years ago? I haven't thought about the percentages, but I would imagine that charities have far more marketing, social media peeps and middle management than they did 10 or 20 years ago.
I would love more squeaky toys and bandages for the dogs at Dogs Trust and fewer Mercedes for the management.
But what can you do? People don't do big jobs for free.
Exactly! I always had the impression years ago that most people working for charities were volunteers, but now it feels like most are employed, so an increasing percentage of funds go on wages and expenses. |
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we all hope that.
while if it was found by a charity, you should hope it would be available at pure production costs with no added charges for the research.
