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***** Santas Strike Force 2015!!! ***** BEASTY BONUS MODE!! (Details in OP)
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OK - this is only going to happen the once this year, and may be the last time I do it, ever....
I will match all (genuine) pledges in this thread between now and midnight tomorrow
There is a limit, but based on previous years I suspect it won't go anywhere near (If it does I may have to jump back in here!!!)
Beasty, if I come up with another donation by tomorrow evening, will you match that?
Had an unexpected payment come in from work and working out how best to spend it
Also does anyone know if SSF is a registered charity? If it is then any donations over 250 might qualify for tax relief unless the government did away with that!0 -
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Yes I'll match it assuming it does not take me over my predetermined (in my mind anyway!) limitBeasty, if I come up with another donation by tomorrow evening, will you match that?
Had an unexpected payment come in from work and working out how best to spend it
Also does anyone know if SSF is a registered charity? If it is then any donations over 250 might qualify for tax relief unless the government did away with that!
It's not a registered charity qualifying for tax relief. I've discussed it with DeVore previously, as I think it adds a layer of complexity/admin. Yes donations over 250 could then be grossed up, but it also requires anyone pledging to confirm their real ID (which can admittedly be done via PM) to match up with Revenue records - more admin which is probably disproportionate for something relatively small.
The way I look at it is anything the Revenue/Government have to stump up is diverted ultimately from services it provides such as schools and hospitals, or has to be raised via tax across a wider base....0 -
Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭ Join Date:Posts: 49073
Yes I'll match it assuming it does not take me over my predetermined (in my mind anyway!) limit
It's not a registered charity qualifying for tax relief. I've discussed it with DeVore previously, as I think it adds a layer of complexity/admin. Yes donations over 250 could then be grossed up, but it also requires anyone pledging to confirm their real ID (which can admittedly be done via PM) to match up with Revenue records - more admin which is probably disproportionate for something relatively small.
The way I look at it is anything the Revenue/Government have to stump up is diverted ultimately from services it provides such as schools and hospitals, or has to be raised via tax across a wider base....
Ah cool, will definitely have a look to see if I can add a chunk more, won't be any massive amount mind you!
Fair points on the registered charity side of things, makes sense 0 -
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We often use the charities registered number or VAT number if we are doing big purchases for them. Beasty talk to me again if that would make any difference for you!
This all saves us from having to do any costly audits etc and makes the books nice and easy. I have one account for SSF. Everything that comes into it, goes out in projects. Simples!
(btw, there is a standing offer to any of the mods or Beasty to have read-access to the account. I send them accounting mails every whenever-the-fook-Tom-thinks-of-it-o-clock)
Anyway, if Beasty is doubling things, sure I might as well have a good meself. 50 from me Beastyboyo!0 -
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You're right. It's been a lot quieter than I expected around here. Think a few must be suffering after their weekend XMas parties or Conor McGregor's early morning antics. I'll leave the matching pledge open another 24 hours - now closes midnight TuesdayFnck it, Beasty doesn't need all that dough.
Another 100 notes in.
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To see some of the difference it can make... all the iPads seen in this video are from SSF.
If yer mans face at 22 seconds in isn't enough to convince you its worth it, I dunno what is 0 -
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To see some of the difference it can make... all the iPads seen in this video are from SSF.
If yer mans face at 22 seconds in isn't enough to convince you its worth it, I dunno what is
I have to say the feelings after watching that video are immense.
Thanks for organising the ssf each year. I love to see practical, tangible help to those who need it. ( it also makes me sad that we leave in a world where parents have to set up organistations to deliver the needs of their own and other children. But it's a better world because of those people and I hope people will always dig deep to help if it's possible) rant over
Happy Christmas and I hope all your wishes come true.0 -
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But obvs I'll be donating moar then 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-30mLLOlHQ0
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