The RNLI, Mountain Rescue and the likes could do with the money, though.

Based on Oval Balls genius;

How can a paper poppy support the family of a soldier killed in conflict?
How can a plastic daffidil support cander sufferers?
How can a sports match support Help for Heroes or the Tsunami fund?

Fact is it does because people with far more intellect than yourself devise ways for which it can do. Children in Need recently raised £18 million approx) Now sure there were big amounts raised - we all saw the big cheques with Wogan.

But, if everyone gave 50p then £30 million would have been raised. Im not suggesting that should happen. People have the right to choose the charities they support but anyone who thinks small amounts dont do anything might well need the support of a charity themself!

And there is the summary of this disgraceful country. Begging for causes that should be provided for by the people running the country, absolute disgrace.

Put a free game on to provide a distraction, to help lift the gloom yes, but on the scrounge for money-NO

You've completely contradicted yourself in the same post, there. Don't forget that many of the emergency services who have helped the Cumbrian communities this past week are charities with no central funding.

Dont use fact and logic Leyther Matt - that has totally left this thread!

And, despite me starting it - so have I

Have a look here, I'm trying to raise money for those who been affected by the Cumbrian floods: forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=437930 I haven't been following this thread but I can confirm that many of those responding to the emergency were voluntary, e.g. mountain rescue, St John Ambulance (from as far as Chorley and south Yorkshire), Red Cross, Morecambe Bay rescue, RNLI, etc. The idea of a charity match seems good, the timing over Christmas may not work as the Ike Southward memorial match between Workington and Whitehaven is scheduled.

Have a look here, I'm trying to raise money for those who been affected by the Cumbrian floods: forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=437930 I haven't been following this thread but I can confirm that many of those responding to the emergency were voluntary, e.g. mountain rescue, St John Ambulance (from as far as Chorley and south Yorkshire), Red Cross, Morecambe Bay rescue, RNLI, etc. The idea of a charity match seems good, the timing over Christmas may not work as the Ike Southward memorial match between Workington and Whitehaven is scheduled.

I expect the moment they raise your tax bill to do that you will be first in the que to moan.In case you did not know the people running the country are the people of the country ie you, its called democracy.

I don't see why. They chose to live there, possibly knowing it would be vulnerable to flooding.

Yes, and its a national disgrace that they have to rely on the public for funding. Absolute disgrace, its a view I have, sorry but i'd get rid of all charities. Responsibility for providing such services must become that of government

Aside from the fact that putting charities such as the RNLI under the control of the government of the day would be their death knell, you would be willing to stump up around an extra 15% from your salary in tax to pay for that would you?

Ive been drawn in again.

Clowns! or even just plain thick.

Complain if tax goes up but want to abolish charities.

God help you if you ever need the support of a charity

How long have you been living in lancashire to get that tight?