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Which charities to give to?

(42 Posts)
Doodle Tue 10-Dec-19 18:31:54

Crisis because they do more than provide a bed for the night.
Salvation Army
Children

EllaKeat Tue 10-Dec-19 18:25:45

Salvation Army.
I do not have a religious bone in my body, but my admiration for what the Salvation Army does knows no bounds. They are incredible.

I also donate my time to an animal charity all year round, with a small financial boost at Christmas.

Anniebach Tue 10-Dec-19 18:22:37

, BBC appeal for St.Martins in the field

and Salvation Srmy

SalsaQueen Tue 10-Dec-19 18:01:15

I give to a few charities, but only for animals and children.

Carillion01 Tue 10-Dec-19 17:56:11

Salvation Army and Macmillans

Gonegirl, Tom T Hall's song is so gentle...old dogs and children...but I'd chance the watermelon wine, could do with a taste just now

mcem Tue 10-Dec-19 17:53:06

Making a little go a long way and with minimal admin/staff costs - Mary's Meals. £13.20 will feed a child for a year in various parts of the world (currently over 1.5 million daily). Set a place at the virtual table at the website. (Monthly direct debit also wecome).
I know several GN posters support this charity.

ayse Tue 10-Dec-19 17:46:57

Local charities come first, followed by the RNLI

eazybee Tue 10-Dec-19 17:41:10

Salvation Army; they go in where others won't.

Judy54 Tue 10-Dec-19 17:40:47

My choice is smaller local charities they don't have the income of large charities whose Chief Executives are often on huge salaries.

lilydily9 Tue 10-Dec-19 17:35:45

Sense, the charity for deaf blind children and adults.

Gonegirl Tue 10-Dec-19 17:34:00

I used to think the grey haired man doing the talking was old. He was 65.

Gonegirl Tue 10-Dec-19 17:32:51

in case anyone didn't know what I meant

QuaintIrene Tue 10-Dec-19 17:28:15

I put some bits in the food bank box at the supermarket. Also the animal rescue box. Dogs trust get some money if I am flush because they were very kind to me once. DH gave to the Salvation Army, but they do pester afterwards.
It’s just not possible to give to everyone you would like to.

Barmeyoldbat Tue 10-Dec-19 17:27:15

Those on the streets.

Gonegirl Tue 10-Dec-19 17:23:50

You can miss out the water-melon wine.

Gonegirl Tue 10-Dec-19 17:23:01

Children and dogs.

Poppyred Tue 10-Dec-19 17:17:52

Been inundated with requests to give to charity? Just can’t make my mind up this year....

I usually choose two..... there are so many in need.