Saving lives at sea: BBC 1
Discussion
FiF said:
megaphone said:
Re government funding. Don't forget the RNLI is a registered charity, so indirectly does get funding.
They pay no tax on their income, also 'gift aid' gives them funding from private donations.
I suspect they claim back any VAT they pay on their expenses.
Do they pay commercial rates on their properties?
So basically they are treated exactly the same as every other registered charity then? Even if a look at the aim and operation of some charities results in raised eyebrows. Charities where no one literally puts their lives on the line, ever.They pay no tax on their income, also 'gift aid' gives them funding from private donations.
I suspect they claim back any VAT they pay on their expenses.
Do they pay commercial rates on their properties?
The rescue last night showing the yacht pulled off the shore close to Brighton could have ended with one or all not going home to their families. Trying to get a line across in that confused sea and in such wind meant such close quarter manoeuvres that could have ended with the yacht landing on top of a fully or partially capsized ILB.
To question whether folks giving such service pay the full rates on the premises is, frankly, a f
king disgrace.megaphone said:
FiF said:
megaphone said:
Re government funding. Don't forget the RNLI is a registered charity, so indirectly does get funding.
They pay no tax on their income, also 'gift aid' gives them funding from private donations.
I suspect they claim back any VAT they pay on their expenses.
Do they pay commercial rates on their properties?
So basically they are treated exactly the same as every other registered charity then? Even if a look at the aim and operation of some charities results in raised eyebrows. Charities where no one literally puts their lives on the line, ever.They pay no tax on their income, also 'gift aid' gives them funding from private donations.
I suspect they claim back any VAT they pay on their expenses.
Do they pay commercial rates on their properties?
The rescue last night showing the yacht pulled off the shore close to Brighton could have ended with one or all not going home to their families. Trying to get a line across in that confused sea and in such wind meant such close quarter manoeuvres that could have ended with the yacht landing on top of a fully or partially capsized ILB.
To question whether folks giving such service pay the full rates on the premises is, frankly, a f
king disgrace.
Brilliant program. Even more so when you have the like of Love Island also vying for air time.
What a comparison for young people - do I watch a program about vacuous wannabes, or selfless people who risk their lives for our time frolicking around the sea and coasts (etc)? Should be on BBC1 instead of East Enders
What a comparison for young people - do I watch a program about vacuous wannabes, or selfless people who risk their lives for our time frolicking around the sea and coasts (etc)? Should be on BBC1 instead of East Enders
ecsrobin said:
Athlon said:
What a great series so far! and it really helps with fundraising as well!!
I think the RNLI are superb although I did hear that they could run for 2-3 years if they stopped fundraising today! That’s a lot of cash tucked away! dukeboy749r said:
Brilliant program. Even more so when you have the like of Love Island also vying for air time.
What a comparison for young people - do I watch a program about vacuous wannabes, or selfless people who risk their lives for our time frolicking around the sea and coasts (etc)? Should be on BBC1 instead of East Enders
Absolutely seconded, it's too easy to describe the younger members of society as lazy, unthinking arsey snowflakes who can't even deal with the challenge of someone holding a different opinion, and to be fair some of them fit that to a tee. Then see those who serve selflessly for others and such as the young barefoot lad who carried his dad up rocks to save him.What a comparison for young people - do I watch a program about vacuous wannabes, or selfless people who risk their lives for our time frolicking around the sea and coasts (etc)? Should be on BBC1 instead of East Enders
Another superb episode. Brilliant work getting those kids out from the cave, it must have been difficult keeping it all together hearing the screams.
And superb skill by Padstow and Appledore managing to hold that ship with two small boats in terrible conditions.
And superb skill by Padstow and Appledore managing to hold that ship with two small boats in terrible conditions.
Edited by Athlon on Tuesday 18th September 22:39
I spent yesterday at their lifeboat day fundraising for them and had a great time as usual. Interesting tonight as they are using the hovercraft, one of just four stations to use one.Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff