Another thread was sidetracked into a discussion on donating to charities. It's believed that some keep a sizeable amount for expenses, advertising re-branding etc so people wonder how much of their donations actually are used for purpose.
I raised a serious amount (a three figure sum) for a well known charity last year. A few days later a letter came and I thought, how nice, it's a thank you letterp. No, it asked me to start making regular donations to them.
What's the answer? I know they are worthy causes, but when you think of the amount they pay to rent their premises and pay their top brass it makes you think twice.
I am not a nasty person but ……