Chris Wilson Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Can't believe it has survived so long, and so many top rank politicians were seduced by the gross object. With any luck when *ALL* the dirt is dished, that loud mouthed, over paid and seemingly often on the fringe of "failing" companies, Alan Yentob, may finally be cut down to size. His ranting to reporters yesterday showed him in his true light, an over rated BBC luvvie, used to bullying to get his own way, supporting trendy spenders of other people's money. How anyone couldn't see that the "Kid's Company" was a red hot potato I do not know, one never ceases to be amazed by politician's gullibility. Hopefully soon our eyes will no longer have to be assaulted by this fat faux in tribal rags. The rush to give awards to any ethnic who appeared to support a "good cause" has been ludicrous over the past twenty years, and now many who were caught up in the fervour are reaping their rewards for their recklessness. We already have a supposedly functional (debatable,...) Social Services, quite what the supposed purpose of this "charity" was, and why it gleaned such ill-considered support I just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I view most big charities as businesses now. St Leonards hospice is the only one I will donate to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I view most big charities as businesses now. St Leonards hospice is the only one I will donate to. Having previously worked for many of the large NGOs/Charity organisations I would tend to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Becoming a charity is more about tax status than about organised giving............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Even her father was a quack, with the ability to mesmerise the more gullible with totally undocumented "research" into the benefits of water, for God's sake. Seems she also has kissed the Blarney Stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Becoming a charity is more about tax status than about organised giving............. Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Is it 1% of the gross or the net figure that must be given from donations to become classified as a charity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Is it 1% of the gross or the net figure that must be given from donations to become classified as a charity? I've looked at Eton's website and can't find the figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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