Should charities claiming to represent people they haven't asked be removed from charitable status ?

The royal national institute for the deaf , claims to represent 1 in 7 people in the UK (Approx 9 million people), it has less than 35K members, only 60 attend meetings, and the membership can be overruled by 11 trustees, they don't employ deaf people, their remit changed to exclude deaf people Read the rest of this entry

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Where are all the atheist hospitals, charities, bread lines, relief organizations etc?

It's funny that most of these charitable agencies happen to be faith-based. Where are the secular humanist organizations?

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Why do so many people choose to donate money to animal charities as oppose to charities for humans?

I don't understand this,how can people donate money to ''save the whales'' rather than giving it to charities that actually will save HUMAN lifes with their money. Are so many people so uncompassionate towards their fellow man? That they would rather save animal lives instead. Read the rest of this entry

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Is it OK to give to your favorite charities at Christmas instead of giving gifts to relatives?

We live paycheck-to-paycheck, but my husband's family is very well-off and they have everything. We never know what to buy for them. I know … you're probably thinking “gift cards”, but those are so cliche and tiresome to people who have everything. Me and my husband decided to choose our three Read the rest of this entry

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What are some really good charities?

I've recently received a surprise sum of money, and I have no use for it since I believe my current lifestyle is comfortable enough. What charities should I donate to?

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A hypothetical question about charities, for christians and non christians?

Let's say, for the sake of argument that a certain charity exists, with a very high success rate with working with the underprivileged. The help people find homes and jobs, provide health care and education, treat addiction and mental illness. They are, simply put, the most effective charitable organization you have ever Read the rest of this entry

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Charities to help end child abuse?

I need to know of charities that support abused children, especially charities that have offices or are based in South Carolina. I have used online petitions and other sites to spread the word about children in need, but I would like to know a charity that I could raise money for by having bake sales, car washes, block parties, etc! Any charities for children would Read the rest of this entry

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What are some good Australian charities? how can i get involved?

Im 15, and interested in doing some volunteer work. Every year i go caroling to raise money, but i was hoping in the upcoming year to do a little more. I saw some people in the city busking for charity and was inspired!

what are some good charities in australia?
Has anyone ever volunteered before? how did it come about?
how can i get Read the rest of this entry

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How does a syndicate made up of charities and goodwill organisations afford to buy a billion dollar company?

I work for a huge childcare company worth billions and it has recently been taken over by a syndicate made up of non-for-profit charities and goodwill organisations. My question is, how the hell are they paying for this company? Charities dont usually sit around on millions of dollars…

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Should we be giving more money to charities in a recession?

ok i need to do this research for my citizenship coursework….

i need to ask a question relating to the issue we are studying in class (how the recession is affecting charities) and i need to provide two different points of views so if you could give me your opinion that would be really helpful.

thanks

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