Shopping at Tesco last night I was accosted by two young ladies attempting to sign me up for a monthly DD to the Royal British Legion Charity (The Poppy People). It seems that they are no longer interested in cash donations for a poppy and they want regular donations. Co-incidentally, this video popped up this morning " Royal British Legion, £163,000,000 annual t/o £70,000,000 in cash reserves plus other assets.
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What do they do with the poppy money?
Can't be that many WWI or WWII veterans still alive so the purpose of it seems a bit beyond the original remit, do they support modern ex-military in need or are they just another super-charity that feels more like it's supporting those that work for it than those it's intended to support, a bit like the WWF.Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on. -
Originally posted by Paddy View PostShopping at Tesco last night I was accosted by two young ladies attempting to sign me up for a monthly DD to the Royal British Legion Charity (The Poppy People). It seems that they are no longer interested in cash donations for a poppy and they want regular donations. Co-incidentally, this video popped up this morning " Royal British Legion, £163,000,000 annual t/o £70,000,000 in cash reserves plus other assets.
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostWhat do they do with the poppy money?
Can't be that many WWI or WWII veterans still alive so the purpose of it seems a bit beyond the original remit, do they support modern ex-military in need or are they just another super-charity that feels more like it's supporting those that work for it than those it's intended to support, a bit like the WWF.
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If Jim Davidson says you shouldn't wear one, that's probably a good indication that you should.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by BR14 View PostThey support ALL ex military who need it.
hth"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostBut they don't. Why are there homeless ex-military?
Maybe they don't think they need it, that does seem to be a big part of the problem.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostMaybe they don't think they need it, that does seem to be a big part of the problem.
I can't speak for the poppy people but some help is also conditional - we'll give you a roof over your head if you quit the booze and the drugs. Seems like a no brainer but to an addict that's not an easy thing to comply with.Comment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostBut they don't. Why are there homeless ex-military?
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostOr want it. You can't force people to accept help.
I can't speak for the poppy people but some help is also conditional - we'll give you a roof over your head if you quit the booze and the drugs. Seems like a no brainer but to an addict that's not an easy thing to comply with.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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