Charity donations as Presents

Blisterman · 19-12-2007 11:19AM #1

Anyone else think that these charitable donations in a person's name are a really bad present to receive?

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not begrudging the charity its money. The only thing is, it's not much of a present, is it?

Sure, the person who gave the present feels good about themselves, for being so benevolent, but the recieving the "present" had no choice, in the matter.
There is absolutely no benefit whatsoever for the person recieving these.

boardinwork · 19-12-2007 11:28AM

I actually think that it is a really nice gift

WexCan · 19-12-2007 11:33AM

If it's a charity that the receiver's involved in/close to then great idea. Otherwise I'd say get them something else.

prendy · 19-12-2007 11:36AM

i dont like it as a gift as it should be the persons own decision wheter to donate or not.

dublinario · 19-12-2007 11:38AM

For best results, procure a donation for a highly obscure charity e.g., The Knee-high foundation for Retired Circus Midgets

r3nu4l · 19-12-2007 11:38AM

prendy wrote: »

i dont like it as a gift as it should be the persons own decision wheter to donate or not.

Exactly! I really don't like the idea at all although I realise it's very popular amongst a certain type of people. Not for me thanks.

beans · 19-12-2007 11:53AM

I'm doing this in conjunction with small token gifts this year. I'm getting everyone a small gift I know they'd like (book, wine, whatever) and supplimenting it with one big charity donation to cover all gift-receivers.

It's to balance slightly all the money that's wasted at this time of year, and all the rubbish that's accumulated. Works for me.

Blisterman · 19-12-2007 11:56AM

Yes, but it makes YOU feel good. The people who recive the presents, had no choice in the matter.

19-12-2007 12:00PM

What exactly does the person receiving this gift get?

A receipt!

humanji · 19-12-2007 12:11PM

The Human Fund FTW

Money for people!

nice1franko · 19-12-2007 12:17PM

yeah its a crap present unless
a) it's what the person asked for
b) they're extremely supportive of that charity AND you can't think of a single book, cd or bottle of wine that they'd like.

seems to me like just a little boast that you gave to charity.

Pighead · 19-12-2007 12:28PM

Charity presents are the cruellest heartless presents you can buy. Happiness destroyers is all they are.

Pigheads Folks: Alright Pighead we got you a goat for Christmas. Haaaapy Chriistmas oh favourite child of ours.
Pighead: No way, Pighead absolutely loves goats with their coarse shaggy hair and their cute little beards. Best Christmas present ever. Thanks folks. Lets hug. Where is he is he in the garden, can we call him Beardypants?
Pigheads Folks: No he's not in the garden, he's in Africa.
Pighead: What the fcuks he doing in Africa? Did he miss the boat?
Pigheads Folks: He's a charity goat. He'll make you feel special when you realise that he's keeping most of Africa alive with his milk and house building skills. You own half of his right eyeball.
Pighead: To be honest folks thats the last straw. You're a pair of cnuts who care more about the helpless dying brown babies than you do your own 30 year old son. Fcuk you and your stupid charity goat. Pigheads leaving home.

Fast_Mover · 19-12-2007 12:33PM

I'd like to recieve such an item as a gift.

RxQueen · 19-12-2007 12:38PM

^^^ lol, pigheads funny

i got one this year from my friend, (i know this as i have already opened half my presents), meh i did ponder why he gave it to me, but then we are helping the less fortunate blah blah blah, also boys are stupid at picking good presents even picking good charites

Nightwish · 19-12-2007 12:41PM

Its a bit of a cop out of a present to be honest. I would prefer the money to donate as I wish. I wouldnt donate to Trocaire or Concern. I would prefer to donate to Aware or the Irish cancer society. So I definately wouldnt be happy of someone bought a flock of chickens on my behalf for a village in Kenya.

Pighead · 19-12-2007 12:52PM

Nightwish wrote: »

So I definately wouldnt be happy of someone bought a flock of chickens on my behalf for a village in Kenya.

Apologies to Nightwish. Pighead was reading that "flock of chickens" remark and cackled slyly to himself "Flock of chickens, the big eejit, its a brood of chickens" Looked it up and apparently flock is ok to use as well. Pigheads not cackling slyly anymore. Nightwish 1 Pighead 0.

On a side note a group of baboons is apparently called a "Flange of Baboons".
On topic baboons would be a rubbish charity gift as they don't produce milk.

beans · 19-12-2007 01:44PM

The little brown babies could give their unwanted Christmas jumpers to the baboons...

The baboons could be used to bitch-slap those who nay-say against the spirit of Christmas charity gifts

I can see the advantages for everyone. Baboonery for the win

Dudess · 19-12-2007 03:58PM

Crap present idea.

Pherekydes · 19-12-2007 04:09PM

Blisterman wrote: »

Anyone else think that these charitable donations in a person's name are a really bad present to receive?

Sure, the person who gave the present feels good about themselves, for being so benevolent, but the recieving the "present" had no choice, in the matter.
There is absolutely no benefit whatsoever for the person recieving these.

Completely wrong! My sister asked for one of these. She obviously felt that she had enough of material world goods and asked for the only pressie that would mean something to her. I'm sure she's not the only one.

Blisterman · 19-12-2007 04:12PM

Well, it is different if you ask for one.
My point is, giving it to people who don't ask for it, is a bad idea, because they are not going to feel any better about themselves, as they had no choice.

Pherekydes · 19-12-2007 04:16PM

Pighead wrote: »

Pighead: To be honest folks thats the last straw. You're a pair of cnuts who care more about the helpless dying brown babies than you do your own 30 year old son. Fcuk you and your stupid charity goat. Pigheads leaving home.

Pighead's Dad: I told you it would work.

Pighead's Mam: At last! Fcuking 30, though. What did we do wrong?

Pighead's Dad: What did you do wrong, you mean. You should have stopped feeding him, washing his clothes and making his bed when he was 18.

Pherekydes · 19-12-2007 04:17PM

Blisterman wrote: »

Well, it is different if you ask for one.
My point is, giving it to people who don't ask for it, is a bad idea, because they are not going to feel any better about themselves, as they had no choice.

So it's the same with every fcuking pressie I get every fcuking Christmas, then.

Blisterman · 19-12-2007 04:19PM

But, at least potentially, you'd get some use out of any other present.

Pherekydes · 19-12-2007 04:30PM

Blisterman wrote: »

But, at least potentially, you'd get some use out of any other present.

I haven't read ANY of the books other people buy for me and only some of the CDs. The After Shave I use (but hate). Why do people think they can inflict their own tastes on you? Buy me a goat...

justsomebloke · 19-12-2007 04:41PM

Oh just in case anyone is wondering, you don't have to wait YOU can just donate money. Hell I will even give you 2 that you could start with

ISPCC

or

RNLI

Capt'n Midnight · 19-12-2007 11:34PM

Pighead wrote: »

On topic baboons would be a rubbish charity gift as they don't produce milk.

well actually , oh why bother
Gelada baboons also eat grass.

Maybe we should tell the IFA, can't possibly be a milk quota limit for them.

daveirl · 19-12-2007 11:58PM

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deisemum · 20-12-2007 12:25AM

nice1franko wrote: »

yeah its a crap present unless
a) it's what the person asked for
b) they're extremely supportive of that charity AND you can't think of a single book, cd or bottle of wine that they'd like.

seems to me like just a little boast that you gave to charity.

Couldn't agree more. I think it's a way for the giver to boast and feel good about themselves. If you're going to give to charity then do so but don't fob it off as a gift to someone else.

I've a number of charities that I donate to and these charities are important to me. I prefer choosing where I donate not someone deciding for me

ergonomics · 20-12-2007 02:33AM

I think it's a great present and would be happy to retrieve it. I donated to Bóthar on behalf of my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. We had a €20 limit but I still wanted to get him something meaningful. He absolutely loved it and still talks about it now. I'm sorry but I think people who don't appreciate gifts like these are a bit too materialistic. And as for saying there are charities you'd prefer to donate to and some you'd prefer not to, well I'd be happy that the gift given to me is helping out anyone at all.

Lands Leaving · 20-12-2007 02:40AM

I'd be quite pleased to get that as a present too. Its a nice gesture, better than some deodorant set I'll never use.

Terry · 20-12-2007 02:42AM

humanji wrote:

The Human Fund FTW

Money for people!

Damn it. I Knew someone would get that in before me.

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