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Right ! Be warned ! I'm going to have a moan !

On my way to a meeting this morning and walking through the city i got physically stopped by five people !
All collecting for their different charities !

They weren't just stood there rattling tins. They ALL physically stood in front of me and asked for donations. And 'Did i know i can now leave a gift in my will ?' Or "You can become a regular gift-giver ! Please give me your bank account details...."

One or two you just shrug off and walk on. But i think this 'aggressive begging' is becoming more and more like an epidemic. And it's not right !

I'm sure i've mentioned before that at the start of the 2000's there were some 620 different registered charities dealing with the Cancer issue alone !
And just as an example, Cancer Research UK actually [b]spent[/b] 413 [b]Million Pounds[/b] last year !

(https://www.thehealthexperts.co.uk/charities/a-guide-to-cancer-charities-and-organisations-in-the-uk/)

It's estimated that voluntary funding supports 40% of [b]ALL[/b] medical research in the UK.
And that can't be right.
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Wraithorn · 51-55, M Best Comment
I agree with you there. What you described is just a few steps away from coercion which is a crime.
It seems that charity has become big business fot certain people and it is difficult to know where the money goes.

I've read far too many stories of charity money being used in underhanded ways.
I personally support government funded retirement homes in my area because I think that's a good cause but they will never get my bank account details for monthly donations.
Wraithorn · 51-55, M
@Wraithorn Thanks for BA bro.