2007-11-20 03:50:03 · 22 answers · asked by super_ms 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
why not make a donation to a local charity one which doesn't get much exposure, £50 would be a lifeline for such charities.
Why not consider a sporting club in your area, you can guarantee that they get no help, and rely on donations and subs. £50 really would go a long way.
Considering the problem these days with obesity especially in children these clubs do provide a service. & the kids enjoy themselves and learn not only the sport but things like sportmanship, team spirit, character building, gaining in confidence as well as keeping fit.
2007-11-20 11:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kim S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what about £10 to 5 charities
2007-11-20 04:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mavis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donate to The Richard Dawkins foundation or, not exactly a charity, Wikipedia.
Both organisatons are about educating people.
Alternatively respite charaties like Malcolm Sargent or Marie Currie provide excellent services to people who really need the additional support and comfort.
I almost never give to medical (research) charities as I feel drug companies should be funding this research as they will doubtless be reaping the rewards of any breakthroughs.
I also never give to religious charities as I don't feel it is right to support organisations which engage in torture and abuse.
2007-11-20 04:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Coyltonian 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the US "charities" must post the ratio of donation to actual "gift."
There are some w/ high adminisreative costs
Of your 50 pounds ,it is possible that the gift will be less than half.....worth looking into.
A gift to a hospital, for instance , unless ,it is a "directed "gift can be used to paint stripes in the parking garage unless you say it must be used eg. for cancer research or a clinic program.
I give when I can & to be sure there is max, best use, check the "gift" record .
Sick kids are my soft spot & I donate to a chapter of the American Leukemia/ Cancer society which "donates" over 70% to the cause.
Best regards
2007-11-20 05:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
N.S.P.C.C.
Muscular Dystrophy
Wish Upon A Star
Cystic Fibrosis
All these charities are to help children facing very difficult lives.
2007-11-20 04:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by resignedtolife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you!! Although im sure you can think of a charity that is important to you?? I give to Meningitis trust and M.E foundation as both have affected my family.
NSPCC perhaps?
Or there is one called SOS Village. They have low admin costs which means more of your money goes to the charity. That should factor into your desicion - just how much money the charity ACTUALLY gets.
Karma coming your way!
2007-11-20 03:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to do work for the Red Cross. They cover lots of different areas, or any cancer research charities. Horrible disease.
Or any children's charities.
Its up to your preferences really.
Good of you to be thinking of others though. Wish there were more like you. Well done!
2007-11-20 03:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Telf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you believe charity begins at home. What's better than saving people who are starving.
2007-11-20 03:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara Doll to you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Ormond St kids hospital
2007-11-20 03:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by openyoureyespeople! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please please, please not one of the big ones i.e. oxfam or save the children. I used to work for a recruitment company and the amount of money these charities give to the private sector is shocking. For example they need clerical staff they payed us £10.50 per hr we gave the staff £5.50ph we made £5.00 ph profit so if I were you I would give to a small local charity.
2007-11-20 04:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by JASON N 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋