Charities funding terrorism
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When they're not having it off with the people they're helping, anyway.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38419488
Broader point though, just how many charities are actually worthwhile?
As a rule I don't give to charities. I occasionally make an exception for the RNLI or a museum but in general it seems they're bad news.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38419488
Broader point though, just how many charities are actually worthwhile?
As a rule I don't give to charities. I occasionally make an exception for the RNLI or a museum but in general it seems they're bad news.
My main bone of contention with many charities is the amount of money that actually goes to the cause in question.
I also dislike the aggressive methods used by some, including the use of chuggers and 'sap lists' where they try to squeeze the last drop out of people they've known to be generous in the past.
Here's a link from everyone's favourite hackrag which I'm sure has come up before.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3357458/On...
Despite this I try to give directly to local charities where I can be sure the money will actually go to help people rather than pay for director's salaries and 'fact finding' missions to resort destinations.
I also dislike the aggressive methods used by some, including the use of chuggers and 'sap lists' where they try to squeeze the last drop out of people they've known to be generous in the past.
Here's a link from everyone's favourite hackrag which I'm sure has come up before.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3357458/On...
Despite this I try to give directly to local charities where I can be sure the money will actually go to help people rather than pay for director's salaries and 'fact finding' missions to resort destinations.
Not only do a small number of charities fund terrorism but they also get money from the taxpayer through the gift aid scheme.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-i...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-i...
The Charity regulators don't have the resources to supervise and monitor all charities unfortunately. It doesn't help that in England and Wales you don't have to submit accounts for very small charities nor that they recently increased the income threshold over which you need an audit from £500k to £1m.
Motorrad said:
My main bone of contention with many charities is the amount of money that actually goes to the cause in question.
I also dislike the aggressive methods used by some, including the use of chuggers and 'sap lists' where they try to squeeze the last drop out of people they've known to be generous in the past.
Here's a link from everyone's favourite hackrag which I'm sure has come up before.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3357458/On...
Despite this I try to give directly to local charities where I can be sure the money will actually go to help people rather than pay for director's salaries and 'fact finding' missions to resort destinations.
Chuggers are pure scum. I am always surprised that when I visit Blackpool they are allowed to chug in such quantity. Some town really clamp down on them others seem to go soft.I also dislike the aggressive methods used by some, including the use of chuggers and 'sap lists' where they try to squeeze the last drop out of people they've known to be generous in the past.
Here's a link from everyone's favourite hackrag which I'm sure has come up before.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3357458/On...
Despite this I try to give directly to local charities where I can be sure the money will actually go to help people rather than pay for director's salaries and 'fact finding' missions to resort destinations.
s2kjock said:
The Charity regulators don't have the resources to supervise and monitor all charities unfortunately. It doesn't help that in England and Wales you don't have to submit accounts for very small charities nor that they recently increased the income threshold over which you need an audit from £500k to £1m.
Perhaps the number of charities being allowed ought to be brought under control then, such that they can be effectively regulated?The audit hike seems a little silly to me. Presumably it was the charity expected to pay it? Yes, it reduces the amount going to the charity. But at least there's a bit more surety it's all legit.
Read the article again. All of you.
This is about two individuals hiding their cash smuggling within a legitimate aid convoy.
This is about two individuals hiding their cash smuggling within a legitimate aid convoy.
bbc said:
The humanitarian mission involved 100 vehicles including ambulances and large lorries packed with supplies. There was no suggestion in the trial that the convoy's organisers knew of the pair's plans.
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