Donating Money To Charity, But Which One??

TJH · 02-06-2009, 19:22

Recently i inherited a large amount of money, i would like to donate money to some charitys but i cant find a local charity which would actually use the money.

I feel oxfam would spend it on a new 4x4 to cross the desert in and i really want to help local charitys not people aboard.

Not a racist, just want to give back to the local community first.

Recommendations would be great or if you run a charity please contact me.

I want to donate £20000 but i want the money to be used in a constructive way.

Thanks for your help.

flashy · 02-06-2009, 19:34

Maundy Grange?

that dogs shelter thing

the possibilities are endless

TJH · 02-06-2009, 19:36

The list is endless when you know where to look! ;-), i just need someone to say these charities really do work in the local area and ill be there with a cheque. Ive never had much experience with chairties except for the local prospects panel and they dont exactly inspire me.

pipinfort · 02-06-2009, 19:37

I`m sure somebody on here will come up with a worthy cause.....and good luck on your windfall.

emamum · 02-06-2009, 19:38

maundy grange is a good local charity, dorothy does fantastic work with homeless people, she will help anyone

flashy · 02-06-2009, 19:38

yeah i wouldnt broadcast your windfall too much mate...there are a lot of gold diggers about

TJH · 02-06-2009, 19:39

I married one!!. But this forum is the best place to find a local charity i think.

jenibrindle · 02-06-2009, 19:42

Salvation Army is a favourite of mine. At harvest time they start collecting dried food and brand new toys and donate to hundreds of needy families (all having been referred by official organisations) in the area. There used to be a GMTV toy appeal but the producers wanted to "do something different" this year and Sally Army were scrabbling around for toys. Every child got something this year (after a last minute dash to Toys R Us) but also the food donations are depleting.

Less · 02-06-2009, 20:26

In another thread you mention you are depressed at the moment, may I suggest that for now, you leave the money in you're account until you can make a decision from a more positive frame of mind?

Benipete · 02-06-2009, 20:49

Railway Accy any day

Tin Monkey · 02-06-2009, 21:11

I donate monthly to the NSPCC, as I believe it's a good cause. But the other great cause for me would be Christie's Hospital.

Why not split up your donation into, say, pots of £5000? That way you could help a few good causes.

grannyclaret · 02-06-2009, 21:28

I asked for donations in lieu of flowers for my hubby to go to the N,W Air Ambulance, They rely entirely on donations

Benipete · 02-06-2009, 21:42

If it costs £3-00 to keep a family of four in water for a month why does it cost me (on my own) £24

Doug · 02-06-2009, 22:16

Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion are very topical at the moment and in great need of continuing support, The North West Air Ambulance is a good all rounder and the RNLI, both of these have to battle the mainstream for support so it may well be a worth while consideration.

Whatever you choose, choose with your heart and well done to you for considering others.

accyman · 02-06-2009, 23:33

A.P.M.F

Accyman's Pocket Money Fund

its totaly up to you what you decide to donate to but personaly i wouldnt give to smackheads,ex cons etc as they made their choices to get into the state they have done and are old enough to sort their own mistakes out

i would donate to a local childrens charity such as Darian House which looks after very ill children and a charity that i have helped raised money for on a few occasions myself

like less advised i too would say keep hold of your money for a while until your more certain of your future and sure that you can afford to part with such a large amount of money but if you want suggestions i would suggest helping people who deserve it and arnt able to help themselves like children or the elderly