What is going on with charities these days? I'm very happy to donate to the local shops and have a standing order to a few charities I know but I don't want my money spent on a fluffy toy or regular updates, or even an overpaid CEO. Obviously they need admin staff but some salaries sound dubious.
Now some of them have turned into lotteries - donate £2 and win £2,000 or some such. Surely if we donate to a charity the money should go to whoever or whatever is the object? Also why are there so many for similar causes, all presumably with their own staff, premises, expenses etc.?
How much do the adverts cost or do they get special rates?
Then there are the seasonal mailshots sent to all - are they worth the cost?
Getting a bit cynical.