Members DazBob Posted February 14, 2018 Members Share Posted February 14, 2018 I only ever give to local charities. Suspected for years that the vast majority of collected money goes to many things other than the target the giver intended (admin, vehicles, getting your rocks off etc.). I am sure I recall a study back in the 80's where they reckoned that the average amount of money which actually made it to the cause was around 30% of what was collected. For the last 10 years I have been raising (through the scooter scene) and giving money (including some of my own) to a local charity down here called the Parkerville Child Care and Youth Care organisation which does some pretty amazing work for battered, abused and abandoned kids. Even the fact that the CEO is a bucket shaker did not put me off. The very first contribution made paid for bathrooms to be installed in 12 sheltered units for under age abandoned pregnant girls - some as young as 12. Often the result of incestuous rape or grooming, the plight of these girls was truly sickening. Not all aboriginals I might add (even though such stuff is rife in their communities). At the time a third were of other origin including ours. Since then we have raised a good amount for them and am hopeful we will break through the $100,000 barrier very soon. If I knew 100% that a donation I made to, say, getting fresh clean water to some of these drought stricken African places and the like, I would be delighted to help. Problem is, I don't believe the vast majority gets there and this Oxfam Haiti disgrace only strengthens that belief. Does a lot of work for charity. Doesn't like to talk about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Don't usually give to big charities as I try and help out smaller local charities/foodbanks. I always make a point to donate to comic relief though as they pay the salaries of a couple of staff at Streetwise 2000 in Bury who've helped us and plenty of people I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 14, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted February 14, 2018 Does a lot of work for charity. Doesn't like to talk about it Hardly crime of the century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 No, but it was funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hardly crime of the century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 16, 2018 Members Share Posted February 16, 2018 Does a lot of work for charity. Doesn't like to talk about it Fair enough if that's the way you want to take it cuntybollocks. Wasn't my intention - more to highlight the good which can be done in keeping it local rather than giving to these multinational charities with huge administration costs they have to cover. Crack on though if it makes you feel happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted February 16, 2018 Members Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) Fair enough if that's the way you want to take it cuntybollocks. Wasn't my intention - more to highlight the good which can be done in keeping it local rather than giving to these multinational charities with huge administration costs they have to cover. Crack on though if it makes you feel happy. Megalolz Edited February 16, 2018 by DazBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 16, 2018 Members Share Posted February 16, 2018 Megalolz Pleased to be able to amuse you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Fair enough if that's the way you want to take it cuntybollocks. Wasn't my intention - more to highlight the good which can be done in keeping it local rather than giving to these multinational charities with huge administration costs they have to cover. Crack on though if it makes you feel happy. P, I think you missed the joke. He wasn't having a pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 16, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2018 Oh yes he was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Oh yes he was! Yes, but not in the way P took it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Whites man Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Joke or no joke I think the 2 need a straightener to clear the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members bolty58 Posted February 17, 2018 Members Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) P, I think you missed the joke. He wasn't having a pop. I did then. Probably a line from some Brit comedy I haven't seen? Apologies Dazbob - must be the heat getting to me. Been a grumpy fucker for the past week Cheers C. Edited February 17, 2018 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 17, 2018 Members Share Posted February 17, 2018 Joke or no joke I think the 2 need a straightener to clear the air. Another one FFS! Decided after the last one that they're a waste of fucking time. Ended up getting pissed with the lad and singing Bolton songs at two in the fucking morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I did then. Probably a line from some Brit comedy I haven't seen? Apologies Dazbob - must be the heat getting to me. Been a grumpy fucker for the past week Cheers C. Fast Show, mate. Smashie & Nicey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 17, 2018 Members Share Posted February 17, 2018 Fast Show, mate. Smashie & Nicey Cheers mate. I'll try and catch up with that then I have half an idea what's being launched at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Cheers mate. I'll try and catch up with that then I have half an idea what's being launched at me Just throw Brendan Cox back in their faces mate.......he was shit hot with charity wasn’t he ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 18, 2018 Members Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just throw Brendan Cox back in their faces mate.......he was shit hot with charity wasn’t he ? Interesting story. I would imagine that our confused 'middle aged white male' correspondent, filled with self disgust, is going to have quite a wrestle coming to terms with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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