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Original poster

To be annoyed the charity shop called me rude

283 replies

ohmydays37 · 22/09/2024 23:07

I donated two huge bags of clothes to local charity shop. Before I could even ask a question the woman who worked there demand my postcode for gift aid. I said my husband deals with that and I explained I wasn't comfortable giving his details without his permission. She then said, I was extremely rude and it was for gift aid and she was running a business. In no way was I being rude (which I told her).

I guess my AIBU to think you can't just ambush people for gift aid without knowing if 1) they pay tax and 2) you need to explain the details of it. Which she didn't.

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Original poster
ohmydays37 · 22/09/2024 23:11

Needmorelego · 22/09/2024 23:09

If your husband has signed up for Gift Aid then why would he bothered if you gave his details?
Wouldn't that be a bit pointless to sign up otherwise?

Edited

Because he hasn't in that shop.

OP posts:
Mikunia · 22/09/2024 23:11

Needmorelego · 22/09/2024 23:09

If your husband has signed up for Gift Aid then why would he bothered if you gave his details?
Wouldn't that be a bit pointless to sign up otherwise?

Edited

I think she means her husband pays tax, not that he does gift aid.

poppyzbrite4 · 22/09/2024 23:10

I would be generous OP as some people working in charity shops have learning difficulties. I donated some bags of stuff once and asked for the bags back and the woman said, "Stupid woman!" But I believe the staff were SEN.

TheSingingBean · 22/09/2024 23:10

She was extremely rude

Original poster
ohmydays37 · 22/09/2024 23:10

RampantIvy · 22/09/2024 23:09

She could have asked politely. I assume you don't pay tax?

No I don't anymore sadly due to ill health.

OP posts:
Needmorelego · 22/09/2024 23:09

If your husband has signed up for Gift Aid then why would he bothered if you gave his details?
Wouldn't that be a bit pointless to sign up otherwise?

RampantIvy · 22/09/2024 23:09

She could have asked politely. I assume you don't pay tax?

Enko · 22/09/2024 23:08

She was the rude one.

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