Do you give to charities?

[sixdinnersid83]

I do the most hated thing of one of my charities being for helping animals abroad too.

 

[Tatooine_legend1]

If so, what kind of charities do you give to? I prefer to give to wildlife and conservation charities, but I've also given to people on justgiving who needed money for either themselves or a child that needed an operation for cancer or something similar. But recently I've given to mostly nature charities, such as rainforest trust, woodland trust, and WWF to protect endangered species.

Also, for those interested in donating to WWF. They need funding for the Elephants, Jaguars, and Tigers. Here is the link:

Adopt an Elephant

Take out an elephant adoption for £5 per month today and help us work with governments and local communities to reduce conflict between people and elephants.

support.wwf.org.uk

Woodland trust is great too, as you can choose to donate to plant trees around the UK.

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

I donate to DogsTrust every month. I’m currently sorting my flat out so I’ve found a small charity who need household goods for people who are homeless and just getting back on their feet.

I also try and add something to the Foodbank collection whenever I food shop. I’m also going to be doing a reverse advent calendar for the Foodbank this year.

I’ve also been stung by chuggers in the past where I haven’t been able to stand up for myself. In fact, at one point you couldn’t walk down the High Street without having to go past a gauntlet of chuggers in my town centre.

I also work for a small local charity, we’re and we have been struggling to get volunteers to help. We lost a lot during the Covid lockdowns and we haven’t been able to replace them and demand for our services has also skyrocketed.

It’s so hard. I totally get that people can’t volunteer anymore, for so many reasons- afraid of catching covid or another illness because they’re vulnerable, or they need to find paid work and can’t give up their time for free. And like you say, demand has skyrocketed for so many charities, and income has not increased to match it.

 

[Glittergirlie]

Not going to anymore after reading todays papers about Captain Toms daughter...bloody grifter!

 

[Sheabutter]

I donate to a cause called Think Of Us which focuses on child welfare.

About us

www.thinkof-us.org

 

[Warpaint]

Charity shops yes... But not direct money to any of the big corporate ones.

 

[ElChanguito]

I never give to them. I do acts of kindness for people I know, that doesn’t cost anything.

 

[Ensay]

I give to the RNLI because of the great work they do rescuing people at sea.

I also give to my local hospice charity because they were brilliant with my Dad on his final day/last hours and I've heard so many other similar stories from friends, work colleagues, etc.

 

[Deeznutslol]

Volunteering is a great way to help if you don’t feel able to financially contribute. I foster cats for a local rescue, and it’s so wonderful being that stepping stone from a crappy life to a loving home.

That’s lovely! There is actually a cat fostering association near where I live. I’d have to get it ok’d by my landlord first but if they say yes, it’s definitely something I could do!

 

[Notothefakes]

I give to local charities only, one happens to be where I volunteered for years, so I know exactly where the money goes.

Regarding charities, I have a theory. If they can afford to advertise on TV and radio, especially using celebrities to appear or do voice-overs, if they pay their top staff 6 or 7 figure salaries, if they hoard money, if only a small percentage (e.g. 5%) goes to the people or animals that it's supposed to help, then this charity (or foundation) does not need my money.

There are, of course, some great charities out there, many are small, local, and in even greater need than the well known ones, so it's always a good idea to do some research before you give money. Donating saleable goods to charity shops is always good, as is buying goods there when you can. Donating to food banks is also a good option, please check sell by/use by dates of any food given.

I always buy food to donate to food banks. I don’t like the idea of routing through my cupboards and giving food I didn’t deem good enough for myself or with a short shelf life on it.

 

[BattleAxing]

I don't donate to larger charities anymore. Years ago I had a monthly donation to the Dogs Trust.

I more often than not prefer to donate things directly such buy items for the food bank drop offs when I am shopping. And always donate any clothes to the women's refuge (I have alot and tend to do massive clear out 2-3 times a year), if it's coats they go the local homeless shelter. I've also donated my time for said local homeless shelter.

I occasionally like doing a marathon and if I do that I donate to Papyrus a male suicide prevention charity. Which is close to my heart.

 

[Kim Mild]

I don't give to the same charity on a regular basis, I can't afford it. I do, however, give money for non uniform at school, tombolas at local events etc. Over the year it probably mounts up to a few quid a month for various charities

This year I set myself a goal for charity donations and I hit it last month

I give a lot to cancer research but if anyone knows of any smaller cancer charities I’d love recommendations!

Also drop off food at food banks every so often and do Christmas boxes at Christmas time

Your local hospital Trust may have a charity , either a general oncology one , or one for specialist departments

 

[Snippysnips]

I always give stuff I don't need/want to the shops like clothes, furniture, books etc so long as it's all in great condition which most times it is, I also used to do race for life before I couldn't with my health, I don't do the monthly payments but ill donate to macmillain Cancer, they don't receive any goverment funding an relay heavily on the public an they are there from day 1 with you from what you are diagnosed to either passing or survival an they do so much, before my gran died it was them that helped with everything every step of the way like finances, help with shopping, check ups etc I also used to give away all my dogs all toys he never looked at an his beds he didn't like to dog rescue shelters, they are always happy to take in good nick toys an beds, if I've had animals pass an still have a ton of sawdust, hay, food etc it goes to small animal shelters as well

My brother actually got turned away from a charity that helps woman fleeing from abusive homes an have nothing with baby clothes, my neice got a ton of clothes an some of it I think she maybe wore once for a hour or two, some they had taken labels off but she never got round to wearing it, it was all immaculate clothes like outfits, vests, baby grows etc n they told him "we only take brand new things" he ended up going to charity shop with it an they were grateful

 

[UsedWeddingDress]

Yes, anytime that I'm clearing out my wardrobe I always give my old clothes to Cancer Research.

 

[laughing]

We give to food banks once a month when we get paid.

Also Easter eggs for Easter and advent calendars for Christmas for children.

 

[Tatooine_legend1]

I give to three by standing order and at Christmas do a bigger one off donation. The standing orders are animal/wildlife and the Christmas one is usually related to cancer or Cystic fibrosis because (like most people sadly) our family has been directly affected by this.

That's nice. I think donating to charity is great. Although I sometimes feel like I am not able to do much physically, at least the money should help.

 

[Curlywurly85]

Local food bank, guide dogs and MND association for me.

 

[Deeznutslol]

Yes. I’m a total sucker for giving to charity tbh. Just show me a picture of a child who is suffering and I will be instantly reaching for my card. Even though I’m broke atm, I just can’t help myself lol.
My mission for 2024 is to get involved with a charity and actually volunteer myself.

 

[laughing]

I give money monthly to Cancer research.

All our wearable clothes and household bits go to various charity shops.

We also donate food to our local food bank.

 

[rainbowlemon]

It used to be Maytree, but we started buying extra and donating food instead at the collection point in our local ALDI.

I do try to give something every time I get paid.