Salvation Army

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

I support the Sally Ann’s too. They don’t ask who people are, just are they in need such as the homeless. I’m sure most of the cheque will go for Christmas dinner but all the causes they help are based on actual need and are very worthy.

DD works with the homeless in the Bedfordshire area and said the Salvation Army does admirable work. I donate to them all year round.

I'm another regular supporter of the Salvation Army and admire the work they do on the streets, and with locating missing people, and many other good works. My links with them go right back to my childhood when they were very active where I lived.

We are big admirers of the Salvation Army and support them as often as we can. we shall be making our usual Christmas donation. Not all charities have poor governance arrangements.

I always donate to the SA in December.
One year I won a big hamper in a raffle just a few days before Christmas. TBH the house was already pretty much stuffed with food or it was ordered - we were expecting guests - so I thought of phoning the local SA to ask whether they’d like the hamper.
Someone arrived literally within about 20 minutes to collect it!

I too support the Salvation Army - they do a great job here and I'm happy to trust them to do the best they can with my money.
I was at school with an SA member and she was a very loyal friend.

I have just posted a cheque to them too. I think they go good work.

I don’t know about Salvation Army banking arrangements, but a smaller charity that I volunteer for is restricted in the numbers of cheques it can present to the Bank at any one time.

I imagine the Sally Army has had thousands of cheques from all over the country. Yours may be waiting for the next “tranche” to go in.🙂

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

I regularly support the Sally Ann because they work with down and outs.

I sent a cheque as well before Xmas. Not cashed yet either.

Me too, it’s my main charity ( that I support) they do such good work day after day.I don’t mind which projects they spend my money on.

I too support The Salvation Army , I think they are very genuine and I give knowing my donation will be spent as they see fit.

Oh , thank you for these different ways at looking at the situation.

I have heard the Salvation Army referred to as “Christianity with its sleeves rolled up.”

I've never heard that but I would agree with it too. They're one of two charities I donate to regularly. I know two people who have worked for the SA for years (one part time) and I have a tremendous respect for the work they do.

I posted earlier but the gremlins ate it. I always donate to the SA collection boxes, I send money to its Christmas appeal, I take decent clothes, household items to it’s local shop.
It’s always been one of our family charities. I admire it’s work with outsiders i our society.
Espee i hadn’t heard that description but I love the description of Christianity with its sleeves rolled up

I'm always happy to support the Salvation Army. I'm not bothered which aspect my donation goes to.

I’ve always had a great respect for the Salvation Army. I think they do a huge amount in helping homeless people.

But without staff, venues, cooking facilities, energy costs, the lunches would not have happened, so I would not begrudge a donation going into general funds.