Donations to Charity.

[simmo 21,581]

I've noticed that the way we do this has changed a lot.  Most of us don't carry cash so tin rattlers have lost out. I refuse to be bullied into setting up a direct debit by someone hassling me on the street. 

I use the round up features when buying stuff online.  I like the idea of this.

I had cash from selling some stuff last week and gave a tenner to a homeless man and a fiver each to 2 young lads litter picking down my road. But normally don't carry cash.

I note comic relief was on this week and didn't even know. It used to be a big event.  Maybe it was David Lammy that ruined it with his "white saviour" remarks?

 

[calNgary 9,173]

My Uncle up until a few months ago did collections every weekend with the retired parachute regiment. It was a great way for them to raise funds and they did used to do pretty well so lots of people must still carry cash. They mainly collected at Supermarkets.

 Im a bit like you and dont carry it much anymore but up until a few years ago, i always preferred using cash.

     Cal x

[simmo 21,581]

1 minute ago, calNgary said:

My Uncle up until a few months ago did collections every weekend with the retired parachute regiment. It was a great way for them to raise funds and they did used to do pretty well so lots of people must still carry cash. They mainly collected at Supermarkets.

 Im a bit like you and dont carry it much anymore but up until a few years ago, i always preferred using cash.

     Cal x

I wonder if they have taken a big hit.  I would give to a lot of these charities it they had a tap and go system but most of them want you to sign up for direct debit.  I'm not going to do that.

When I was dealing with my dad's affairs after he died I found out he had half a dozen or so of these direct debits.  I doubt he knew what he was signing up for tbh. Some can be a bit too hard sell for my liking.

[Toots 11,711]

I have two direct debits - both for animal charities.  

Very rarely see tin rattlers here but do see a couple of people collecting for cancer and youth mental health outside supermarkets.  They are set up with table and chairs and a big sign stating the name of the charity.  Seem to do quite well.  A lot of folk here still use cash.

 

Edited March 18 by Toots

[Marisawright 10,232]

I rarely agree with Simmo but I do on this occasion.  I refuse to give anything to the 'chuggers' (charity muggers) who try to sign you up for direct debits.   Unlike the rattlers, they're not volunteers -- they work for fundraising agencies, who charge the charities a fee.

In Australia, the agency charges between 8 and 17 times your direct debit, e.g.  if  you promised $10 a month, they'll charge the charity between $80 and $170 for signing you up.  

 

[HappyHeart 14,149]

I used to donate monthly to Animals Australia and others. The amount they wasted on mailings to me and more and bigger and better appeals to get me to donate more than I could put me right off. I prefer to donate to various charities at a time that means something or for a specific appeal. It’s like charity is now big business. So much financial waste. I’ve filled in online forms for more info about various charity organisations only to be bombarded by cold calls when I never realised I was signing up for that. Sneaky. One tried to shame me when I said I couldn’t afford it as I already donated to several charities. 

[Toots 11,711]

1 hour ago, HappyHeart said:

I used to donate monthly to Animals Australia and others. The amount they wasted on mailings to me and more and bigger and better appeals to get me to donate more than I could put me right off. I prefer to donate to various charities at a time that means something or for a specific appeal. It’s like charity is now big business. So much financial waste. I’ve filled in online forms for more info about various charity organisations only to be bombarded by cold calls when I never realised I was signing up for that. Sneaky. One tried to shame me when I said I couldn’t afford it as I already donated to several charities. 

The two animal charities I donate to are Tasmanian animal sanctuaries.  One near Launceston and the other in the south.  I sponsor a horse and a donkey at the Launceston one and the other goes to the general upkeep of the sanctuary near Cygnet.  I've visited both of them a few times and they are well run with well cared for and happy rescued animals.

 

Edited March 19 by Toots

[Marisawright 10,232]

1 hour ago, HappyHeart said:

One tried to shame me when I said I couldn’t afford it as I already donated to several charities. 

They try to make you feel guilty for saying no.

I will always remember, when we were back in the UK, some poor woman jumped off the Clifton Bridge in Bristol. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3081294/Britain-s-oldest-poppy-seller-dead-Avon-Gorge-aged-92.html

[Toots 11,711]

18 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

They try to make you feel guilty for saying no.

I will always remember, when we were back in the UK, some poor woman jumped off the Clifton Bridge in Bristol. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3081294/Britain-s-oldest-poppy-seller-dead-Avon-Gorge-aged-92.html

That's awful.

I don't often get charity things in the mail but me being a real hard hearted Hannah, I just bin them.  Cold callers I either just ignore or hang up as soon as they start their speil.

[Rallyman 3,946]

Had a fair few cold callers , they really p me off. 
Too many CEO’s from charities earring massive salaries. 

[simmo 21,581]

5 hours ago, Marisawright said:

I rarely agree with Simmo but I do on this occasion.  I refuse to give anything to the 'chuggers' (charity muggers) who try to sign you up for direct debits.   Unlike the rattlers, they're not volunteers -- they work for fundraising agencies, who charge the charities a fee.

In Australia, the agency charges between 8 and 17 times your direct debit, e.g.  if  you promised $10 a month, they'll charge the charity between $80 and $170 for signing you up.  

 

Chuggers! That's the term I was thinking of.  

Yes 

[simmo 21,581]

I went to a charity do last night and paid for tickets with proceeds going to the charity but missed out on the raffles because it was cash only .  Should have thought of that really.  Although the organisers should really be getting with the times.  There's the tap and go terminals that you can take anywhere and the barcode scan things where you can make a one off donation with payment apps.

Anyway it's a good idea to carry a bit of cash still.

[HappyHeart 14,149]

3 hours ago, Rallyman said:

Had a fair few cold callers , they really p me off. 
Too many CEO’s from charities earring massive salaries. 

Exactly 

[Tulip1 4,669]

3 hours ago, simmo said:

I went to a charity do last night and paid for tickets with proceeds going to the charity but missed out on the raffles because it was cash only .  Should have thought of that really.  Although the organisers should really be getting with the times.  There's the tap and go terminals that you can take anywhere and the barcode scan things where you can make a one off donation with payment apps.

Anyway it's a good idea to carry a bit of cash still.

They should get on board with the tap and go terminals like sum up.  Easy and cheap to use.  I have noticed on local Facebook pages when they’re talking about a fund raiser event they put several reminders up asking people to bring some cash for the raffle.   It’s an easy thing for the organisers to mention but so easy for it to slip their mind of not even come to mind.