VENT On street charity workers

trukdiver

I collected for the RNLI at Euston Station one lifeboat day. In 2 hours I raised less than £10 and most of that was a fiver I'd put in myself!:rotfl:

We were told not to harass people or rattle the collection box. People walked around me, between me and the wall and even asked me for directions without putting anything in the box. It was pretty discouraging! Maybe they thought I was trying to get them to sign away ther life savings or something...

prowla

I just say that I never give money to people in the street.
They sometimes insist on going throught their spiel, and then I say that I told them that I never give money to people in the street.
if they say they aren't asking for money but rather to sign up for a small contribution, I tell them I said that I never give money to people in the street.

MaggieBaking

Me "Sorry I'm in a hurry"
Him "Too busy to Save the children?"
Me "Yes"

Would have been a perfectly good response, who cares what you say? They'll have forgotten it in 2 minutes. As with telemarketers and anyone else that bothers you don't make eye contact and if they "get" you with a smile, or the beginning of a speech just say "Sorry, No." You don't have to give a reason, don't say you're busy, that you pay other charities or anything else. Just apologise and say "No" even if they've not asked you a question.

No is a complete sentence

It's unfair to take up their time if you know it is pointless, let them use their amazing skills on someone that might actually donate! So remember, no eye contact, keep walking. If they make contact, say "Sorry, No" whilst you keep walking, don't stop, look immediately away after you say it and they will soon move on.

GlynD

I don't mind charity collections at all. What I do hate and really grinds my gears is those who make an approach to you. (me) I don't believe anyone has the right to approach you in the street and ask you for money. I especially hate it when these people stand at the doors of supermarkets or other public places. They come over and shake their tin at you shouting out the name of their charity. I simply say NO! Some Big Issue sellers are the same, one got very abusive towards me because I wouldn't buy his magazine.

If I gave £1 to all the charities who've been asking me for it then I'd be one of their clients by now because I would have no dosh.

dizziblonde

charlie-chan wrote: »

They are also terrible in Derby. If I am wearing my work uniform, they try and read my name badge.. which I refuse to pin on my work jacket for that very reason lol. I know that they have a job to do but I have a job to go to as well.

I donate to the smaller charities such as PDSA with my clothing items because I cannot afford to pay money . I did some research on charities during my college course and it was shocking to see how much some charities spent on advertising etc.

I complained to Help the Aged I think it was about the behaviour of some in Derby - deliberately picking out the women, commenting on their appearance (oh you're a very attractive woman, I can see you spend a lot on your clothes but you don't want to give any money to help the old people) and being what I'd actually term was borderline sexual harrassment.

The Nottingham brigade... well let's just say I used to work for a company that gave us 36 (yep exactly that number) minutes for lunch, and by the time I'd used about 10 of them waiting for the one functioning lift, I wasn't going to lose the rest of my time getting out to pick up some lunch in town talking to them about the fate of the starving hemaphrodite badgers.

I won't give to charities that employ chuggers full stop -if they try the "oh so don't you care about the children" shouted at me full blast down the street to try to shame me into giving - I just cheerfully reply "nope" and wander off - cos I don't have to justify what I do/don't do with my money to them and I don't fall for the public embarassment routine they like to try to pull theatrically loudly.

globetraveller

Take note of the charities involved, write to them and say that the tactics they have used has made you resolve to never give to that charity again.
And yes- I have done this before. If enough folks complain they will at least be forced to employ folks who can perhaps take up a stand somewhere where the public will approach them.
Slightly OT - the SSPCA will not get any donations from me after their "almost is not enough" campaign. We should not be made to feel guilty. We should look at a cause and want to give for reasons other than guilt.

paddyrg

Print-your-own flyers to give to chuggers (click for bigger)

Going4TheDream

What I find strange is that there are rules about phoning people at home, knocking peoples doors to sell things, why is it that you can be pursued in the street at will by these people 'selling' for charity. I know they have to be probably be licensed to stand in the street etc but really the thought of giving out your bank details to a total stranger in the street is madness and totally scary

Wellery82

Few miserable sorts on here!

Of course it can be a bit irritating, and also many people won't dream of giving on the street. Charities though rely on income and need to be as proactive as they possibly can be to get this. If it makes a few people a bit irritated to better the lives of others than that is well worthwhile in my view.

Good luck to them

GlynD

Jimavfc82 wrote: »

Few miserable sorts on here!

Of course it can be a bit irritating, and also many people won't dream of giving on the street. Charities though rely on income and need to be as proactive as they possibly can be to get this. If it makes a few people a bit irritated to better the lives of others than that is well worthwhile in my view.

Good luck to them

Proactive yes but not in your face. I want to give to a charity because I support the cause - not because I've been virtually forced to.