How to give to charity safely and securely

Choose an established charity

If you haven't heard of the benevolence who is asking for your money, then there's a bantam chance - albeit a real one - that the benevolence is a phony. It's happened to umpteen people before, and it regrettably doesn't those {many local charities who don't claim the marketing budget to equate with the big boys. Notwithstanding, it's a realism - you must always know to whom you are donating your money. There's a famous story about a man in a pub in Liverpool who was approached by a youthful scally who said:

"Eh, can you give money to incapacitated people?"

He replied: "Sure. Which handicapped people?"

"Erm..." replied the puddingheaded scally. "The ones in wheelchairs, like."

That one's demonstrable. Others are more untrusty, so be certain!

Set up a direct debit

If you set up a direct debit from your bank account, then you can follow everything - every transaction that is made comes with a record. So, if the charity does affirm to be a faux benevolence (I've been approached by umpteen people who have been in this position), then you can go to your bank with the proof that they set up a direct debit.

Nonetheless, think about it - they're unlikely to offer that if they are postiche. Therefore, there's a good chance your money is safe.

Don't resist to pressure.

The strong-arm tactics of many charity marketers leaves little to be desired. Remember, the number one industry for marketing is the charity sector. They expend inordinate amounts of money trying to get you to donate to their cause, but sometimes they go too far.

I was door-stepped by a young man who held out a laminated A4 piece of paper. Foolishly, I took it - call it a natural reaction. He refused to take it back while he made his speech to me, and out of civility I kept listening and telling him "no convey you, no thank you, no thank you...

The piece of paper pitch is a smart one, and plays on the civility of people (especially here in the UK). For a start, never take it. Ever.

Don't listen to heart-string-pulling storieseither. They will tell you story upon story, hoping that you will feel emotionally obliged to part with your hard-earned wages. You may already have given money to charity this month, and they will try to make you feel guilty for not giving to them. Marketers play on emotions, and don't forget that these people are the best marketers there are. Just don't listen, and only open your ears when you are ready to listen.

Go through your job

If you can, set up a scheme through your salary. Many businesseshave their own charities, or selected charities with whom they work. My own runs a charity helping local children, and I give monthly through my wages without even noticing it.

Finally... give to the one you have an emotional attachment to

There's nothing more rewarding than giving to a charity with whom you have a certain link. You have to feel that you're making a difference, because you are making a difference. So think it through - it's your money, and we do say that charity begins at home.

In truth, it begins in the heart.

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Alex writes for a number of sites, including Give To Charity, a charity comparison site that allows you to choose the organisation you want to donate to. www.givecharitydonation.com

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