Salvation Army

I'm glad this thread was revived. Reminds me to make another donation to this wonderful organisation.

Septimia

It's possible that the money for Christmas was partly taken out of general funds in order to ensure that no-one missed out. In that case, your cheque (and my online payment) might go to reimburse the general fund. So, in a roundabout way your donation will have done what you intended.

I always send them money around now but don’t mind at what point the money is used, it all helps as Septimia says.

Skydancer

My parents always supported them. Dad said that in WW2 they were always there helping. He said they were brilliant.

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My Dad used to say the same thing, it impressed him that the SA was always there at railway stations waiting with free tea and buns and a ciggy.

Banks had started charging charities to hold accounts with them and some, I believe, charged for each cheque paid in too.

Barclays was one.
They may have stopped the practice now because of the number of complaints but I think charities with a turnover of more than £100,000 are still charged.

I also only really trust the Salvation Army to use the donations wisely . They do such good work with the people who need it most .You know every donation you make is going to go straight to helping the needy.

My Father always gave generously for the work they did for the forces when he was in the navy during WW2.
The band used to come around singing Christmas Carols when I was little and we went out and joined in and donated. I always donate when I see them standing in the Street in Freezing weather and still love to hear them.