Haven't read the whole thread, but IMHO there are several 000% too many
charities in this country: all fiddling *our* taxes!

And I'm afraid that when I see most "bucket collectors" these days -- at
the supermarket, in the street, or wherever, I think "bloody hell: more
beggars".

This does not mean that I am against charities per se: I have supported
some charities all my life, and continue to do so.

J.