jomaxsmith Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've got a load of clothes for charity that I'm too lazy to hump to the shop so have been waiting for a collection flyer to come through the door. The one that arrived today is from ANYA Ltd which is a company that 'actively sponsors organisations which objects are (sic): to attract attention to the destiny of orphans to give real help to children need.' Anyone know how I find out if this is a genuine charity or something else. I guess since all I want to do is get rid of a load of tat I shouldn't care but I'd hate to think I'm depriving a 'proper' charity! Thanks Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've never heard of them. Is there a registered address on the bag? or a web address? You do have to be careful, one collection bag through my door was giving to women in danger in somewhere like Serbia (cant remember the exact location). I dont give to any collection bags anymore im afraid, its a shame for the genuine ones, but in todays society you never know whether someone is going to take all your stuff and flog it on e bay for a profit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 It is worth investigating Jo, as many of these door collections take the clothes and sell them on in the third world countries, so not benefitting anyone. Does it have a registered charity number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Somone on here published a list not long ago fo companies that are part of a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 A quick google and I found this: http://www.collingham-wetherby.co.uk/articles/collingham-news/fake-charity-collections.html It's a scam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks all, I will hang on to my junk until a more reputable collector offers to take it off my hands! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ....... all I want to do is get rid of a load of tat .......I'd hate to think I'm depriving a 'proper' charity. Jo If it's really a load of tat the proper charity might be relieved not deprived. Glad you checked this one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Just had a look on the Charities Commission Website. It isn't there. These people are probably scammers. They sell stuff at car boots, on ebay and even in the third world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 If it's really a load of tat the proper charity might be relieved not deprived It's mainly children's clothes that are too worn to sell and some adult clothes. Even if they're not saleable they could be sold as fabric, I guess. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 A genuine charity should have their Charity Registration number shown on the leaflet. If in doubt, check on the Charities Commission website (as you did). This really annoys me - a lot of people will give stuff, genuinely believing that it is for a charity. Then when the real charities such as the Salvation Army, PDSA or Great Ormond Street come round with their bags, there is less for them. I wish I had a bag - I have a pile of stuff waiting to go to the shop and haven't managed to get there for about a month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 This is one of my HUGE peeves! I'm so glad you checked it out, as these fake charities are not only defrauding the donor, but also bona-fide charities. So many people don't bother, which is why they can continue. In an ideal world you should report them to Trading Standards. I think people who collect like this should be taken out and shot - no matter how hard up they might be, they're not going to be as poor as the people in developing countries which donors' think they are supporting. OK, will stop ranting and frothing at the mouth and go away now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...