Charity (or lack of)

[Anonymous]

Tomorrow, my daughter and i will be doing a 5k buggy push to raise money for Bliss Babies (google it) ive heckled and heckled, and raised about 70 pound so far, which isnt bad. i have installed a JustGiving page,and you can even text your donations. 

 So why is it hard for people to give a pound these days? you can easily have a pound in change in the bottom of your bag? and why not earn brownie/ goodwill points by doing something amazing for practically nothing? if you couldnt donate at the time, you could do it up to three months after the event! 

Do any of you think charity cases are too much now? or the level of expected donations has risen? please give me your thoughts as i want to do the best i can, if it wasnt for this chairty, i wouldnt have my daughter. 

So apologies for not being online today or tomorrow (to those that will miss me) i will be resting my voice (someone made the mistake of giving me a collection tin) and will have a few early nights.. 

stay safe and well, 

C ^^{}^^ 

[jonsie]

Sorted Carrie:smileyhappy:

[Anonymous]

thanks Doll xxx

[Toby]

Well done Carrie!

We all look forward to hearing about how it went

[Anonymous]

ill tell you as soon as ive had a massive cuppa and cake!! the little one has a party to go to at the end (luckily its where we finish) so ill be on my feet for about 10/12 hourse tomorrow thank you for everything guys!! ❤️ x

[sheepdog]

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@Liquid wrote:
Main charity giving I do is to write off tax of my company. I prefer giving it to charities where I know what it's doing rather than supporting a cause I don't believe in. (Uk government)

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I just had to look into this for someone giving a Gift Aid donation. Turns out its quite legal to set aside company profits and it reduces the taxable profit for said company! However, the charity can't reclaim the tax though so your company is better off but the charity doesn't lose anything as it's not taxable. They could claim more if you personally donate it but that's a personal decision.

BTW Carrie, if you do set up a charity, take a look at the rules here as you can reclaim 25% from HRMC providing the donater pays sufficient income tax. Info starts here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/giving/gift-aid.htm

Believe me, it's quite strict and the Charity Commision is to be feared as they take no prisoners so make sure your paperwork is sound.

[Anonymous]

Thanks chick, but i already know about GA,the tax management ect as i have been a sea scout for over ten years and have managed paperwork before, but ill pass this on to a friend.thanks

[Liquid]

I didn't realise they could claim more for personal donations.

Hmm ill have a look into this. I'd hate to think I'm not helping as much as I could.

Cheers sheepdog:)

[Anonymous]

really hope you suceeed carrie

[Anonymous]

Thanks babes! am off for an early night now, got my trainers at the ready thanks for the help guys, i sure do appreciate it! bg hugs to everyone!!! (no squeezing!)

C ^^{}^^

[Zombie_Fried]

Good luck with that Carrie.