[jaysay]

As some one who has worked for both local and national charities, I have to say the local charities are more fulfilling. I got more pleasure as secretary of the Ossy Youth Support Group in the late 80s early 90s than acting as secretary for the Hyndburn branch of The National Asthma Campaign (now Asthma UK) The local charity was about raising money and awareness for young people, something that actually cost all the members money out of their own pockets. The NAC being a national charity had rules and regs, with nearly all money raised having to go to the London head office. The fact the officers in London were on salaries to run the charity didn't really sit well with me, I would have much rather local people benefit from the money we raised.