Growl3th Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Can I just plug my son's charity thingy? He's doing a 24 hour online gaming thingy. It's all in support of Maggies.So....... Watch it here http://www.twitch.tv/sheevedawg Give money here https://www.justgiving.com/twitch24hour/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Noticed this yesterday http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/11435754/32-charity-bosses-paid-over-200000-last-year.html?fb_ref=Default 32, yes thirty fuckin two, paid more than 200 grand. Unbelievable. Think carefully before you give a penny to any of them. +this in no way reflects the posters views on the op or its worthiness + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wouldn't have mentioned it if the charity fund raiser wasn't over, but the CEO of Maggies, Laura Lee, was paid between £120,000 and £130,000 in 2012, plus £16,459 into her pension fund. To me that's a huge salary considering the number of people who do charity work for nothing or minimum wage, but I suppose that's roughly what a GP gets, and she seems to be doing a good job and helping a lot of people. https://www.maggiescentres.org/media/uploads/publications/annual-reports-and-financial-statements/accounts12.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I tell you what grinds my gears. c***s doing shit for "charity". You want to do a parachute jump, climb Kiliminjaro, walk the Great Wall of China or go into space. Pay for it yourself. Marathons, half-marathons, Ironmans etc... I tolerate them cos at least there's some effort involved and it's not just having a day of fun at some other c**t's expense. A couple of years ago, some well-meaning p***k tried to get me to fund his daughters trip to Macchu Picchu. I'm usually quite mild-mannered, but I couldn't disguise my disgust. Does anyone want to sponsor me to go to the pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 ^^^This, and being expected to work for free for charity shows when I worked in theatre. You got one day off a week and they expected you to work for free on a Sunday. They still paid for everything else like electricity etc, but because some jaded celeb was doing it for free to resurrect their career you were expected to do the same. I just said sure, but you realise it will be double time? GTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'd like someone to come up with the idea of , for example, cleaning up our streets for charity, rather than parachute jumping or the like. I'd be wildly enthusiastic about putting my hand in my pocket for something worthwhile that helped the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Joseph Stalin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I give plenty to charity, the government calls it 'tax' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I give plenty to charity, the government calls it 'tax' though. And the Peoples Pension which is just about to hit you poor unfortunates, is a sneaky way of raising NI contributions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I tell you what grinds my gears. c***s doing shit for "charity". You want to do a parachute jump, climb Kiliminjaro, walk the Great Wall of China or go into space. Pay for it yourself. Marathons, half-marathons, Ironmans etc... I tolerate them cos at least there's some effort involved and it's not just having a day of fun at some other c**t's expense. A couple of years ago, some well-meaning p***k tried to get me to fund his daughters trip to Macchu Picchu. I'm usually quite mild-mannered, but I couldn't disguise my disgust. Does anyone want to sponsor me to go to the pub? I would buy you a pint if it calmed you down a bit. I give plenty to charity, the government calls it 'tax' though. Aye but you get it all back. Psychiatric evaluations and treatment isn't cheap you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Pardon? ? It's a back way of raising NI. 1% rising to 4% of earnings in the next couple of years, allowing them to slow old age pension growth. Plus it's the auto enrollment aspect that did my titties in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 ? It's a back way of raising NI. 1% rising to 4% of earnings in the next couple of years, allowing them to slow old age pension growth. Plus it's the auto enrollment aspect that did my titties in. So long as you youngsters will be firming up my pension when it comes, I'm cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Like feck Wasn't 'the straw' , but I jacked job immediately I got told about it 3 weeks ago. Stuff 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Auto enrollment..... Yes, opt out. After they have taken payments, set a fund up in your name and paid a big whack to lowlifes. Ie financial consultants. Btw, initially it is 1% by you, topped up by the work. And don't be so lethargic on this, if it was an issue for NI to be raised by 4% there would be riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffenThinMint Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I tell you what grinds my gears. c***s doing shit for "charity". You want to do a parachute jump, climb Kiliminjaro, walk the Great Wall of China or go into space. Pay for it yourself. Marathons, half-marathons, Ironmans etc... I tolerate them cos at least there's some effort involved and it's not just having a day of fun at some other c**t's expense. A couple of years ago, some well-meaning p***k tried to get me to fund his daughters trip to Macchu Picchu. I'm usually quite mild-mannered, but I couldn't disguise my disgust. Does anyone want to sponsor me to go to the pub? You're not alone. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27485754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wouldn't have mentioned it if the charity fund raiser wasn't over, but the CEO of Maggies, Laura Lee, was paid between £120,000 and £130,000 in 2012, plus £16,459 into her pension fund. To me that's a huge salary considering the number of people who do charity work for nothing or minimum wage, but I suppose that's roughly what a GP gets, and she seems to be doing a good job and helping a lot of people. https://www.maggiescentres.org/media/uploads/publications/annual-reports-and-financial-statements/accounts12.pdf If the chief exec of a charity is responsible for the strategy, policy, investement and fundraising operations of a multi million pound organisation employing hundreds or thousands of staff nationwide no one is going to do it for 25k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 No, you have to consent to 'auto enrolment' .. Your HR department have to inform you, in advance, of when and what will be taken. They'll also give you the details of how to oot out. Btw, it's 8% all in, 3% by me, the rest made up by the work. I have no idea whether it's different dependant on company size. I imagine it wouldn't be. Consent to 'auto enrollment ' ? Nah.It gets set up , payment is taken and only then can you apply for refund and cancellation. See gov.com. Failure of the State pension system by folk living past 80 has caused this, and it is shameful. And bollox to those that think it will aid them in their retirement, lol. The system will be snow crashed by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Nope, you are more than able to cancel pre anything being taken. A few of the young lads in my work done it. Sorry deeboy, I'll take that with the pinch of salt after you said "3% by you"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdcal Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Opting out is 30 days before policy is set up. Most AE deals are now covered by the DWP changes which basically have ended regular commission for advisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gullane No 4 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 My wife set up a Breakthrough Breast Cancer county group in the early 1990's The group has now raised over £1m to help find a cure for this horrible disease. The group was split into two main groups, help and advice and fundraising. We were both heavily involved for 10 years and met some truly amazing people, Prince Charles, Sally Gunnell and Richard Dyson to name three. The support was astonishing and the fundraising was generally varied and enjoyable. We did things like black tie dinners, golf tournaments, fashion shows and a memorable Westie walks. The Westie walk was organised by two young girls in memory of their mum. An organised 5 mile walk with West Highland Terriers It took off in an amazing way and we persuaded the girls to allow other dogs and virtual dogs to participate. Massive amount of interest and money raised. I do not agree with the sponsored Nepal trek type of thing and would not support if asked. But what I would say is that if you have never been involved in supporting a Charity give it a go, it can be very rewarding and take you to some places you may never have thought of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njord Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Opting out is 30 days before policy is set up. Most AE deals are now covered by the DWP changes which basically have ended regular commission for advisers. No.It is not. http://thepeoplespension.co.uk/employees/joining-the-peoples-pension/opting-out-of-auto-enrolment/ It is after set up and after initial payment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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