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An old soldier with one leg and blind in one eye, has been banned from selling poppies outside a Tesco supermarket in the Midlands.
A spokesman said his unsightly appearance was upsetting customers. What did he fight for, the right to buy cheaper beans?
A spokesman said his unsightly appearance was upsetting customers. What did he fight for, the right to buy cheaper beans?
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Poppies are a con, only a tiny portion of the money collected goes to those who are supposed to benefit
The rest is spent on expenses of the British Legion top brass, luxury cars, holidays, lunches, hotels etc
I was shown an expenses form from an employee at the BL and it was an eye opener to say the least
The rest is spent on expenses of the British Legion top brass, luxury cars, holidays, lunches, hotels etc
I was shown an expenses form from an employee at the BL and it was an eye opener to say the least
Elvis,
I would suggest you read this, and research yourself.
Admittedly, a certain amount must go on administration, but the majority goes on good causes.
If you have a grouse, the head office is in Pall Mall, take it up with them.
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/content/Can-We -Help-You-508940.shtml
I would suggest you read this, and research yourself.
Admittedly, a certain amount must go on administration, but the majority goes on good causes.
If you have a grouse, the head office is in Pall Mall, take it up with them.
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/content/Can-We -Help-You-508940.shtml
The 2007 Poppy Appeal raised �30Million.
The last accounts (2006) giving a full breakdown of money raised and monies spent can be seen here...
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/uploads/docume nts/finalproof06.pdf
The last accounts (2006) giving a full breakdown of money raised and monies spent can be seen here...
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/uploads/docume nts/finalproof06.pdf
Not easy to see from these accounts exactly where the poppy money went. There are some surpising amounts like nearly 700K for wreaths (cant they get a better deal) and 1/2 million on travel (could be used to transport veterans or could be used for top brass Rolls )
On the face of it it appears over 1/2 of the money raised (not just poppy money) goes directly to welfare services. Could be more but difficult on the figures given.
If anyone seriously doesnt think their hard earned is going to the right place then use one of the other charities that are around. Smaller charities often give a larger percentage as their overheads are less and generally rely more on volunteers.
On the face of it it appears over 1/2 of the money raised (not just poppy money) goes directly to welfare services. Could be more but difficult on the figures given.
If anyone seriously doesnt think their hard earned is going to the right place then use one of the other charities that are around. Smaller charities often give a larger percentage as their overheads are less and generally rely more on volunteers.
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Aston Villa put a ban on selling them
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/52499/PRE MIERSHIP-CLUB-BANS-POPPY-COLLECTIONS-Fury-over -Aston-Villa-Rememnbrance-snub.html
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/52499/PRE MIERSHIP-CLUB-BANS-POPPY-COLLECTIONS-Fury-over -Aston-Villa-Rememnbrance-snub.html