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Donate to Charity. Which charities?

  • 16-11-2013 11:43am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,491 ✭✭✭looking_around


    I have the opportunity to promote a charity in my line of work.

    What I'm hoping to do, is half or 1/3 of my tips will be towards said charity.

    So, what charities, preferably in Ireland, do you think deserves/needs the money??

    (and I know, there's probably a better forum on boards to ask this, but AH has a large number of visitors. And if someone still believes in a charity here, they most likely have a very good reason.)

    Personally I prefer to support:
    Animal Welfare,
    Mental Illness,
    Domestic Violence(shame most of these charities only protect women though)

    I'm not sure, which deserves it most though...in terms of charity organisation. So many squander the money..or you just don't see the kind of work they do.
    St Vincent de Paul, although a wonderful charity, is an example of squandering/wasting money. (often giving it to people who don't need.)

    Also.. would it be odd to do raise money to "shave my head", for something thats not cancer? XD.
    I'm planning to shave off my hair, (Just adding... I have large mop of hair, ..It's died so can't donate the hair itself, but I'll be shaving it off either wayIt would be wonderful to raise money doing so.
    (I don't want to give to cancer research, as there's quite alot going that way as it is. I'd rather to donate to small groups that just aren't getting enough.)

    Also, out of country is an option, if the charity really deserves it.

    :cool:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,479 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    Don't bother with the big ones anyone with a chairman getting over 100k it all wasted on wages probably 1c out of a euro will actually get to the cause.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo


    Donate to my drinking fund charity. It'll be good for the economy. Drink is heavily taxed. Taxes pay for hospitals and things like that.

    Do you see?


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,795 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    In fairness to the SVP, they have a lot of call on their resources and lack the funds to invest in the petty form filling bureaucracy that the state uses to ensure "fairness".


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Tips?
    Where in Ireland do you get tips?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭bluefinger


    snubbleste wrote: »
    Tips?
    Where in Ireland do you get tips?

    normally at the bookies.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,661 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    A local one where you can push the money through the letterbox is the surest way of it getting to them.


  • Posts: 6,025 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Please pick the charity with the least amount of huge payroll to the head honchos.
    people want their money to go to those who need it, not a directors pay check.

    my two cents :P


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    A group like Headstrong or an organisation like Barretstown would be a good place to start.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,396 ✭✭✭Frosty McSnowballs


    That's a toughie OP.

    I would lean towards a non state funded charity. But it's always a good idea to donate to an organisation you have some connection with.

    Best of luck dude and fair play!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭Benny_Cake


    So many squander the money..or you just don't see the kind of work they do.
    St Vincent de Paul, although a wonderful charity, is an example of squandering/wasting money. (often giving it to people who don't need.)

    In fairness to the SVP, having sat in on their meetings, they can only do limited checking on people looking for assistance. They are also very quick to cut off any help if someone is taking advantage.

    Given your interests, perhaps Pieta House, Aware, Dogs Trust or your local SPCA?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 201 ✭✭username_x


    Maybe Amen? Charity for men suffering from domestic Violence.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭Soft Falling Rain


    Homeless funding cut by 20%, and it'd be nice to donate given this is the most difficult time of the year for homeless people (imagine what it was like rough sleeping in Christmas 2010 weather). Focus, Dublin Simon or Mercy Law clinic would be worthy causes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    Personally I donate to small local charities run by volunteers like Cork Penny Dinners or West Cork Animal Welfare Group. Ones that I can really see how the money is used. No glossy brochures, no random mail outs, no staff on 100+ k. Just ordinary people trying to do some good in their local community.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,389 ✭✭✭mattjack


    I have the opportunity to promote a charity in my line of work.

    What I'm hoping to do, is half or 1/3 of my tips will be towards said charity.

    So, what charities, preferably in Ireland, do you think deserves/needs the money??

    (and I know, there's probably a better forum on boards to ask this, but AH has a large number of visitors. And if someone still believes in a charity here, they most likely have a very good reason.)

    Personally I prefer to support:
    Animal Welfare,
    Mental Illness,
    Domestic Violence(shame most of these charities only protect women though)

    I'm not sure, which deserves it most though...in terms of charity organisation. So many squander the money..or you just don't see the kind of work they do.
    St Vincent de Paul, although a wonderful charity, is an example of squandering/wasting money. (often giving it to people who don't need.)

    Also.. would it be odd to do raise money to "shave my head", for something thats not cancer? XD.
    I'm planning to shave off my hair, if I could do that AND raising money for a good cause, would be wonderful.
    (I don't want to give to cancer research, as there's quite alot going that way as it is. I'd rather to donate to small groups that just aren't getting enough.)

    Also, out of country is an option, if the charity really deserves it.

    :cool:

    Why not contact the charities you are interested in directly , and ask if you could pay directly for something they need .

    I've worked for a different charities over the years and occasionally people buy or pay for specific services or articles directly.

    An animal charity might appreciate vetinary supplies being paid for childrens charity might appreciate a day for kids to the zoo/cinema being paid for.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I woiuld favour a human charity, rather than an animal one. My choice would be:
    1 Simon Community
    2 Your local Hospice
    3 St Vincent dePaul

    Good for you. Well done.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Joe Duffy relief fund


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,491 ✭✭✭looking_around


    Thank you, for all the posts so far :)..

    I'm thinking closely now, the homeless fund and will be looking into small local organisations.

    But still open to ideas :)
    __
    As to the one who sarcastically asked about "where" do you get tipped. Most people still tip polite/kind waiters. ;)


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    As to the one who sarcastically asked about "where" do you get tipped. Most people still tip polite/kind waiters. ;)
    Eh, it was not sarcastic.
    Do you not get paid the minimum wage? Therefore people should not tip you. Do the customers also tip the cook, the cleaner, the porter, the manager, the delivery guys etc.?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭Benny_Cake


    Thank you, for all the posts so far :)..

    I'm thinking closely now, the homeless fund and will be looking into small local organisations.

    But still open to ideas :)
    __
    As to the one who sarcastically asked about "where" do you get tipped. Most people still tip polite/kind waiters. ;)

    Just out of interest, where are you living? People might be able to suggest charities in your area.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 940 ✭✭✭Tabitharose


    Dogs Aid, they do fabulous work, they've been running a voluntary clinic in Ballymun since the 80's as well as the rescue, and their clinic's in serious trouble at the moment (lots more info on their FB page)

    http://www.broadsheet.ie/2013/10/09/the-pets-of-ballymun/


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    Don't go international and don't go national.

    There is sure to be a charity in your area that you can call into and chat with an administrator and you will know exactly where your money is going.

    A hospice in your town for example. They will not have a CEO on 100k


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭The Narrator


    In relation to high paid charity CEOs, there was an article in the Independent recently.

    http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/bosses-of-14-charities-get-salaries-over-100k-29707277.html

    Rehab Group - Angela Kerins - €234,000
    Enable Ireland - Fionnuala O'Donovan - €145,679
    Irish Cancer Society - John McCormack - €145,000
    Cope Foundation - Collette Kelleher - €121,600
    Self Help Africa - Ray Jordan - €112,750
    Amnesty International - Colm O'Gorman - €110,099
    Concern - Dominic McSorley - €99,000
    GOAL - Barry Andrews - €95,000

    The headline for the article states 14 charity bosses get more than €100k, they don't name all of the charity bosses though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭DoozerT6


    If you're based in Dublin, how about Alone? They do great work to help and support lonely/vulnerable elderly people who may have nobody else.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭deelite


    All of the charities mentioned are deserving - Cross Care (food banks in Ireland) is where I'd put money if I had some to spare - unfortunatey I don't. However I understand they are doing non perishable food collections at churches over the coming weeks so I will donate tea bags, tinned food etc.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,284 ✭✭✭Chattastrophe!


    The children's hospice LauraLynn House would be my first choice.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭stop animal cruelty


    Was watching ear to the ground the last night, they featured a horse charity that takes in all abanded horses..they are a god send imo, never heard of them until last week http://www.hungryhorseoutside.com/ . Theres also an animal charity down here in kerry, there AHAR, could really do with some donations....they take in every kind of animal, big or small http://ahar.ie/ . Kudos to you :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 lostinstereo


    Your local hospice is always a great cause. You never know when you/someone you know might need it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 316 ✭✭sureitsgrand


    I do the old "tithe" thing. 10% of my salary goes to:

    Aware;
    Focus Ireland;
    Medecins sans Frontieres.

    I try to steer clear from overtly political/religious causes (even if I support their ideology).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 798 ✭✭✭Midnight Sundance


    If you are into animal welfare, there's one in Meath called Lasthope. They do a wonderful job . I've seen them first hand take dogs at times rescues are shut. They try and save as many dogs that are about to be put to sleep in pounds. They are a brilliant charity IMO n worth having a look at .


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭elfy4eva


    Pieta house are always in need of donations. They are
    first line support for suicide prevention and they do
    fabulous work.

    That would be a good choice IMO.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭joe swanson


    Www.jackandjill.ie

    Very deserving and in need more than ever considering the governments stance on healthcare.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,491 ✭✭✭looking_around


    snubbleste wrote: »
    Eh, it was not sarcastic.
    Do you not get paid the minimum wage? Therefore people should not tip you. Do the customers also tip the cook, the cleaner, the porter, the manager, the delivery guys etc.?

    Sourpuss.
    I'm actually not working as a waiter.. but the fact is nice waiters often do their best to make sure you enjoy the meal. And those waiters deserve any tip they get. I simply pointed out that line of work gets tips.

    I will not discuss my line of work here, but know that "tips" are part of my "wage".
    I get extra over christmas, and since it's extra I feel it's be nice to share it out to a deserving charity.
    Benny_Cake wrote: »
    Just out of interest, where are you living? People might be able to suggest charities in your area.

    <----Buttevant, Co.Cork


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭skinny90


    Kevin bell trust


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,574 ✭✭✭pajor


    I'd say Simon, SVP or Pieta House.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,836 ✭✭✭Sir Gallagher


    I recently donated money to childline's emergency appeal for the Phillipines without checking their background. Please tell me their ceo isnt some Puff Daddy type figure lighting cigars with 50 euro notes and drinking flagans of cider by the gallon?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭DoozerT6


    <----Buttevant, Co.Cork


    How about the Donkey Sanctuary in Mallow? That's pretty close to Buttevant.

    I have an awful soft spot for donkeys :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    The red cross look to be doing a lot of good work around the world


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭CinammonGirl


    What about Samaritans? They have branches around the country and their volunteers are available on the phones 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Also no overpaid CEOs - the directors and deputy directors in the various branches are volunteers too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭RICARDO1982


    I donate to http://dogsaid.ie/ I call out to them and give them the donation, which i buy some blankets , food , and toys for the dogs and some cash if i have it. I only wish I could afford to do it more often , havnt been there in a while must try get out before the christmas. They are a small charity that do great work with the animals. no execetives with beer bellys and flash cars and swollen bank accounts. its good for all the charity money to be going directly to the cause


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Emilio Agreeable Lambaste


    directrelief seem to not use their donations towards salaries etc


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,824 ✭✭✭vitani


    <----Buttevant, Co.Cork

    How about Cork Penny Dinners?

    http://www.corkpennydinners.ie/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,324 ✭✭✭BillyMitchel


    I'd give a bit to charities and basically it's any that doesn't have a religious foundation or an overpaid operations manager or whatever they call themselves.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 847 ✭✭✭Bog Standard User


    donate to the lions club... the volunteers in the lions club dont take salaries for themselves

    they also spend the money on local charities rather than sending it overseas to some dictactor's bank account


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,744 ✭✭✭diomed


    St Vincent de Paul


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭patmac


    From 2011 http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/politics/charity-bosses-salaries-exceed-100k-168734.html
    I was going to donate to the Irish Wheelchair Association but not now, in the Ballinasloe area gave up the drink for November and want to donate savings x2, any suggestions welcome possibly animal or homeless.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,479 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    patmac wrote: »
    From 2011 http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/politics/charity-bosses-salaries-exceed-100k-168734.html
    I was going to donate to the Irish Wheelchair Association but not now, in the Ballinasloe area gave up the drink for November and want to donate savings x2, any suggestions welcome possibly animal or homeless.

    ST Vincents De Paul don't give any money to the other greedy charities they have been conning people for decades.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23 meh whatever 55


    ...WHICH TWO!?!



  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    donate to the lions club... the volunteers in the lions club dont take salaries for themselves

    they also spend the money on local charities rather than sending it overseas to some dictactor's bank account

    Our local Lyons club were holding a collection of non perishable foods in Tesco, Clonmel today. Tesco were topping up all donations by 30%. They give you a brown carrier bag and you give it back after checkout. You can fill the bag for €10!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,708 ✭✭✭BeardySi


    Lots of fantastic charities, but let's not forget the RNLI. Those guys risk life and limb all year round for nothing and provide and incredible and vital service....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭rosie16


    Cystic Fibrosis Imo there isn't enough being done. Life expectancy is much lower here than other countries and we have one of the highest rates of cf in the world. I'm biased-a family member died at 17 of cf.


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