Donate to Charity. Which charities?

looking_around · 16-11-2013 12:43PM #1

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:

Hootanany · 16-11-2013 12:45PM

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.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 16-11-2013 12:48PM

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?

Manach · 16-11-2013 12:49PM

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".

snubbleste · 16-11-2013 12:51PM

Tips?
Where in Ireland do you get tips?

bluefinger · 16-11-2013 12:53PM

snubbleste wrote: »

Tips?
Where in Ireland do you get tips?

normally at the bookies.

kneemos · 16-11-2013 12:54PM

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

16-11-2013 12:59PM

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

Seaneh · 16-11-2013 12:59PM

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

Frosty McSnowballs · 16-11-2013 01:04PM

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!

Benny_Cake · 16-11-2013 01:04PM

looking_around wrote: »

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?

username_x · 16-11-2013 01:14PM

Maybe Amen? Charity for men suffering from domestic Violence.

Soft Falling Rain · 16-11-2013 01:16PM

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.

Bannasidhe · 16-11-2013 01:18PM

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.

mattjack · 16-11-2013 01:25PM

looking_around wrote: »

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.

16-11-2013 01:26PM

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.

snubbleste · 16-11-2013 01:28PM

Joe Duffy relief fund

looking_around · 16-11-2013 01:53PM

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

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As to the one who sarcastically asked about "where" do you get tipped. Most people still tip polite/kind waiters.

snubbleste · 16-11-2013 01:57PM

looking_around wrote: »

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.?

Benny_Cake · 16-11-2013 01:57PM

looking_around wrote: »

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
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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.

Tabitharose · 16-11-2013 02:03PM

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/

mikemac1 · 16-11-2013 02:04PM

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

The Narrator · 16-11-2013 02:04PM

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.

DoozerT6 · 16-11-2013 02:05PM

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.

deelite · 16-11-2013 02:12PM

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.

Chattastrophe! · 16-11-2013 02:12PM

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

stop animal cruelty · 16-11-2013 02:18PM

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

lostinstereo · 16-11-2013 02:22PM

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

sureitsgrand · 16-11-2013 02:25PM

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).

Midnight Sundance · 16-11-2013 02:26PM

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 .

elfy4eva · 16-11-2013 02:29PM

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.

Donate to Charity. Which charities?

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