Christmas donations

[Jags..class]

For those who can afford it, who have you give your Christmas donations to?
This year I've chose Alder Hey Hospital

 

[Del]

NSPCC and that toy appeal thing they do

 

[HSD]

I would probably do like a homeless shelter or one helping elderly people

 

[Big Fat Sam]

When I have the money I shall be very generous.

Until then..

 

[Dell Boy]

Acorns.

It's a kids hospice charity in the Midlands. My 9yr old has given up her Christmas presents to do a justgiving page for it.

 

[Moomin]

I will be donating to a charity my uncle in law helps to run for people with mental health issues.

 

[bluejock]

Bought some presents for the Cash for Kids Christmas appeal. Gifts go to kids in care etc that otherwise wouldn't get any presents.

 

[EFCNIK]

I try to buy food for homeless people whenever I see them around this time. Only done two so far. Spar shop for a lady and bought a fella a maccies in Manchester on Saturday. Better than giving them money and I hate to see people homeless in the cold. One of my pet hates.

 

[Pat's Van]

I try to buy food for homeless people whenever I see them around this time. Only done two so far. Spar shop for a lady and bought a fella a maccies in Manchester on Saturday. Better than giving them money and I hate to see people homeless in the cold. One of my pet hates.

gotta say I'm a little surprised by the amount of homeless people who seem to appear on the streets around this time.

especially in a country where there are certain benefits available that should mean nobody really should have to be homeless.

on topic though, CLIC Sergeant is a great charity for anyone interested.

 

[Whitebootman]

A little like Nik I brought lunch for a lad selling the Big Issue yesterday, brought him a jumper in the sales as well.

Not much really. I try to do something all year round even if it's just a cup of tea and a chat.

 

[El Scouse]

The charity that hastens to proclaim its good deeds, ceases to be charity, and is only pride and ostentation.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

We really should have a GOT nominated Charity next season.

Raffle off EFC stuff etc

 

[Whitebootman]

We really should have a GOT nominated Charity next season.

Raffle off EFC stuff etc

Good idea. I was talking to a chap in Windsor recently about sponsoring a Guide dog for the blind. Guide dogs are highly trained working animals but they don’t come cheap. During its lifetime a guide dog for the blind will cost about £35,000. I didn't think the cost of a guide dog was cheep, but I wouldn't have guessed it would be that much. If you are looking for suggestions for a good cause this would be my choice.

 

[Tubey]

I've withdrawn my regular donation for Save the Children after the Panorama scandal, so looking out for local charities. Interesting thread.

 

[EFCNIK]

I'd say something that perhaps doesn't get as much attention as everything else. Things like cancer etc will never receive enough money, but there is a lot of focus on it already. I like the idea of the guide dog charity as mentioned above. Maybe there are a few blind evertonians that need help?