Do you think its right that charities are allowed to advertise on T.V using such heart rending adverts and using the feeling of guilt and pity they can create. I mean just look at the NSPCC ads!!! I have a lump in my throat every bloody time its shown and one of my boys cries when he sees it demanding that we give all the money he gets to the charity!
I hate the adverts. to me it really is pimping out to get cash. I wish they would stop. I know that they need to do it for the cash but i really do think its blackmail. I understand why they do it I applaud the work they do. I just wish there was another way.
I agree with both of you.
Yes, these ads are targtting our heartstrings, yes there should be another way - NSPCC, etc should not have to rely on money from charity.
Is it blackmail, or is it giving us actual hard facts that we wouldn't otherwise choose to seek out for ourselves?
Both, I think.
And should they be allowed to collect money this way?
Absolutely.
Yes they should be allowed to advertise.
If it makes people think, bring the topics up for discussion with our children (as painful as that may be) and yes, makes us feel guilty, then they have succeeded in their advertising.
From a personal point of view, the childrens cancer charity appeals on television have been acceptable. The truth of what the reality is with a child with cancer is far more horrific.
An interesting thread Lost and one that will make people who have read this think everytime those ads come on!
Mistress
I can sort of agree with both...
The trouble is where do you stop?? Theres so many.. Children, animals, whole communities etc etc water for this food for that... All of them very deserving causes without a doubt.. and i'm sure most people could spare a few pounds now and then.
My other side thinks.. How does things get like it in the first place?? Surely the money wasted by governmemnts would more than sort ALL the problems out.. why does it fall on guilt to make a difference!
The more we pay towards these causes the more the governments back off and leave them be..
Its a tough one!
Mike x
what about the people who stand at the doorway of asda and tescos with there tins making you feel bad ?
I for one dont mind giving to charity but wish they wouldnt harass you when shopping. And before anyone says, i do give to charity .
Well this news article today raises another worrying issue:
Whilst I accept that what I am writing here is a slight detraction from the actual question raised in this thread I hope you will all agree it is still a valid point.
What I would like to see are the figures of how much of our donations actually are used for their intended purpose . Surely we don't all think the tv companies allow charities to advertise for free ?
I have a friend who is a regional fund raising manager for a 'main stream' charity and whilst I agree she is good at her job and generates money for her employers her salary of 48k + expenses would suggest that not all of what is raised goes where we intebd it to when we put our fivers in the collection box
. If your affected by it in anyway I'm sorry. I wholeheartedly support the work these agencies do. Though as others have said. Its a shame in todays world that work has to be done. Hence me saying "I wish there was another way"
