May 12, 2009 at 4:49 pm
I have read that “charities are considering what message to give to richer donors in the light of last month’s Budget move to raise the higher rate of tax on income next year”.
My view is that those shrewd enough to become major donors – if they do not leave the country to escape the tax [...]
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May 9, 2009 at 4:34 pm
There is no doubt the St Marylebone Health Society works hard to help the deprivation which exists in the Marylebone area of London. Yes, there is a lot of it about – and, naturally, the Society is asking for more donations to help meet the need.
The fly in the ointment, as they say, is that [...]
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May 4, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Many ‘regular’ donors have made arrangements for Gift Aid to be claimed ‘in bulk’, using the Charities Aid Foundation, or a similar facility, so that, in effect, it is the gross amount (less any adminitration costs) which goes to their chosen charities. Others sign up for Gift Aid on donation forms; and on-line sites generally [...]
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May 3, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I get the impression that quite a number of charities are feeling the pinch. All too often, there has been a long time-lag between sending a donation and receiving a thank-you – and the cheque being presented. It has sometimes raised the question of whether they really needed the funds so urgently – if they [...]
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