For some time I have been meaning to give away more of my money to worthy causes. I am conflicted as to who to give this money too. I always get the impression some charities are more worthy than others. Often you hear of CEOs and employees at some of these charities earning obscene wages. And my understanding is that to be registered as a charity you only have divert a certain proportion of monies raised directly to those charitable causses. Giving me a somewhat corporate impression of some of these entities. It's like some of them are basically businesses that divert a relatively small part of their turnover to their direct cause - or at least that's the impression I often get. Rightly or wrongly.
Besides the obvious high profile charities such as cancer research, BHF etc, which I'm sure we have all been touched by can people share any insight as to who or what they think makes a good charity and why? And how they would go about choosing whom to give their money too? I usually donate a £300-£500 each year to various causes but this year I would like give a more substantial some of £10k.
There is a local hospice that looks after people with terminal illnesses, and my mother who is getting on these days has seen a number of her friends spend time there. She has always spoken fondly of the care that they have received. This is certainly a place I am considering donating to. Any insight is appreciated.
Besides the obvious high profile charities such as cancer research, BHF etc, which I'm sure we have all been touched by can people share any insight as to who or what they think makes a good charity and why? And how they would go about choosing whom to give their money too? I usually donate a £300-£500 each year to various causes but this year I would like give a more substantial some of £10k.
There is a local hospice that looks after people with terminal illnesses, and my mother who is getting on these days has seen a number of her friends spend time there. She has always spoken fondly of the care that they have received. This is certainly a place I am considering donating to. Any insight is appreciated.
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