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Originally Posted by Gayle
we have raised this from the National Lottery so not exactly public money. We applied for the money, explained what it was being used for and were granted it. We went through the same process that any other organisation could go through if they wanted to raise money for an event. HBC have not put any money into the event this year. We try to raise money this way so that they can be free and all inclusive.
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My apologies Gayle. Firstly,I was still under the impression that National Lottery funds originate from the public, in spending some of their hard-earned income on lottery tickets. I had no idea that the funds originated elsewhere, in the form of millionaires donations or whatever.
Secondly, I did mention a figure of 10K; somewhat less than 13K. I'm afraid I forgot all about the insurance liability premium that is now neccessary in putting on events such as these..what a shame that so many smaller, unsubsidised charity raisning outdoor events cannot now go ahead because funding is not available to cover the premium.
Thirdly, I forgot to enquire about the splendid legacy that this do will leave. Other than rubbish in the park, I can't think of 'owt. Well, possibly in community relations, where once again an awful lot of people are going to be pretty mad about discriminatory spending on one group of people
No doubt we shall have the same nonsense next year.