Would You Call This Ad?

[TWR]

Taking the Pizzz? Saly Army, Donate £19> what the hell are these Charities up to?

[sandyRoe]

They do a lot of good work helping people who've hit rock bottom. But a lot of people who would like to help couldn't afford the £19

[tamborine]

I thought that was for xmas dinner for a homeless person - crazy request

[Blackiequine]

No, I wouldn't call any ad. At least they are relatively upfront, most claim they want £2-3 and you just know if you give them that they will bombard you for more - and sell on your details.

[pastafreak]

If you take the time to look at the appeal,you'll see that £19 is for a *family*... Including Christmas dinner and a small gift...(plus admin costs I'd imagine).

[pastafreak]

PS...at the drop in centre I work at we will be providing the meal for free....but the actual cost from crackers to pudding plus a gift box for each person is a fair sum.

[Baldric]

Would You call This Ad
Would I call it what?
What's the matter with you, have you no humanity?
I support them all year round, I think they do a great job,
you don't have to give £19, give what you can,
put up or shut up,
your choice!!!!!

[2sp_]

I think £19 (approx £1.51 a month) isn't too much to give a poor family a decent Christmas. God knows they probably have a pretty crappy time the rest of the year.

[maggiebee]

Scrivens, you can call Samaritans any time. We're working on Christmas Day and New Years Day! Hope you don't need us though x

[nelliebee]

I have a monthly d/debit to the Salvation Army and have done for many years, ( I think they do a fabulous job, ) I don't drink / smoke etc., so I can afford to,...... spare a thought for the people who cannot afford to donate, lets all be nice to one another, at this Christmas time and all year round Happy Christmas everyone xx

[EcclesCake]

It is a figure they are using to demonstrate what can be achieved.

They will not refuse to accept smaller donations or indeed larger.

I've checked the small print and nowhere can I see a clause that says they will send round the heavies if you give anything under £19.

You are a very confusing character TWR, on one hand you expect us all to help the less fortunate then throw your arms up when charities ask for help to do just that.

[gness]

Now calm down and be cheerful, TWR....you know the £19 includes a good tot or two of Brandy......and where would you and I be if we couldn't toast the season of goodwill to all men (and women) with a glass of Brandy...xx

[Baldric]

Gness, how the heck do you manage to reach TWR on his high horse to top up his brandy

[2sp_]

I've probably lost more than 19 quid in change down the back of the couch over the last twelve months.

(On that note, I'm off for a rummage!)

[gness]

Well trained men, Baldric....TWR tops up my Brandy.....☺

[Baldric]

;o) x

[viv38]

Agree totally with baldric at 10:18, but still like you TWR !

[Zeuhl]

They may well have tested this 'Ask' before, I can't recall.

Either way, they will monitor the net result against other amounts in other formats.

[TWR]

For your info Baldric, I will help anyone / anything / anytime, I will also donate what I THINK, What I do not like is charities putting myself and many others in a position that a person feels guilty that they can not afford that sort of money. Gness lol, get the bottle out, I'll bring a few of these with me. Merry Exmas all.

[TWR]

Thank you Viv, x