[Doug]

Yep, that certainly concentrates the mind Jambutty, as a fell walker I often support the Mountain rescue services, I also believe that we should support the air ambulance and the RNLI and the likes of the RSPCA and PDSA. But where should we draw the line. When I do give it’s usually directly to the charity itself, I don’t believe in middle men because of the reasons that have been given in this thread. It would be easier and for more effective if there where clear lines of responsibility between what the Government give in our name and what we the public support.