I'd like to boycott children in need

[IWouldLoveToStandAsAnIndie]

but I don't want to not donate to those in need. Shall i let my child take part but donate the money directly to charities or is there a better way?

[QuickLookBusy]

Why do you want to boycott?

[LifeIsBetterInFlipFlops]

?

[germyrabbit]

yes

[Shinyshoes1]

why Children in Need ?

[lucyellenmum]

WTF????

[PoppyAmex]

Is it because of Max Clifford's appointment as PR Ambassador?

[threesocksfortheguy]

oh yes please boycott CIN
lets make the vulnerable suffer.
especially disabled children.
ffs some people need to get a grip

[PoppyAmex]

Unless I misunderstood it, OP is saying she'll still contribute and give money directly to charities, just sounds like she lost faith in the institution.

[PoppyAmex]

Here's a potential reason:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/1600751--to-think-that-Max-Clifford-is-not-a-suitable-person-to-head

[IWouldLoveToStandAsAnIndie]

Yes due to max Clifford. It's a genuine question/query?!! I'm not not going to donate money to those in need, perhaps there is a better charity for my money?!!

[threesocksfortheguy]

oh dear
so CIN should suffer....
crazy

[KeemaNaanAndCurryOn]

threesocks - there are other charities and fund raising stuff y'know.

[IWouldLoveToStandAsAnIndie]

Thank you PoppyAmex

[ommmward]

donate the money directly to the charities, yes.

Also, write to the BBC and to CiN and tell them what you are doing and why.

[NettoSpookerstar]

Entirely up to you.
I can see why you'd find Max Clifford offensive, but I won't be boycotting.
They give money to Young Carers which my daughter benefits from.

[PoppyAmex]

I agree, make sure you write to the BBC - many of us have already and I feel it's a very important point to be made.

[threesocksfortheguy]

yes I do know, but I also find this mass hysteria a bit odd.
to then talk about boycotting a very big fund raiser imo seems just "look at me"

[IWouldLoveToStandAsAnIndie]

Not asking for a 'look at me' , rather hoping I can try and do something and perhaps make a (small) stand.

[hazeyjane]

A grant from Children in Need helps keep the special needs nursery open, that my ds goes to (they have been badly squeezed by the cuts.). I can pm you the details of the centre if you would like to make your charitable contribution to them!

[threesocksfortheguy]

well my dd's school will hopefully still support it, they also often benefit from it.
I doubt if people giving to charities would help her school.

[IWouldLoveToStandAsAnIndie]

Happy to donate to your school hazey Jane. Won't be able to donate to everyones. Honestly though, just really torn what to do.

[SucksToBeScaryMe]

Give money to Clic Sargent instead?

[LineRunner]

To be honest, I always want to boycott Children in Need and the NSPCC.

Barbardos seem great - they work with actual children's homes to keep real teenagers safe from sexual exploitation.

[threesocksfortheguy]

what about disabled Kids?
do they not need help. they are already amongst the hardest hit and not thanks to shit like this, even a charity the helps them will be hit.