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Would you like to round up to £1? No I fucking wouldnt.

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DavAtTheCampaignForMoreBankHolidays · 31/08/2025 15:28

I cant be the only one who is getting increasingly pissed off at being asked to donate 20p everytine I pay for something?

The recent one in a charity shop was being asked to round up to the nearest pound AND then being asked to donate 25p. In fact, it wasnt even asked, it was "shall I round it up?" and "press green to say yes".

I always end up feeling really tight but apart from the fact that it would cost a fortune if I gave a donation every time I was asked, I really resent that businesses get tax relief for this whilst also bragging that they donated £x to charity.

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DavAtTheCampaignForMoreBankHolidays · 31/08/2025 15:38

Jellycatspyjamas · 31/08/2025 15:35

It drives me crazy, Tesco do it all the time for whatever random charity is on their list.

Our Tesco makes 99% of shoppers use self service tills so I dont feel so bad pressing no.

I know the staff dont care and probably get fed up of asking. Apart from the woman in the charity shop who was quite out out when I (politely) said no twice.

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Hollyluna · 31/08/2025 15:38

I’m with you OP. Totally agree.

Chompingatthebeat · 31/08/2025 15:37

DavAtTheCampaignForMoreBankHolidays · 31/08/2025 15:35

Every time?

I was asked in every shop I went in on Friday.

The company will claim that back and make even more money from me.

Im in money ranting mood.

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To be honest i don't go to the shops that often, but 20p here and there is not alot to donate

PauliesWalnuts · 31/08/2025 15:37

I refuse. They donate and say oh, this is from “insert retailer name here” when it’s the customers doing the donating.

Oftenaddled · 31/08/2025 15:36

I don't think companies do get tax relief in the sense of it bringing their general tax bill down, though? They're just not taxed on the donation - it's not counted as part of their profits, which is fair enough.

Just posting that to check I have it right, because I have wondered.

Yes, I'm in two minds about this. I don't mind a please tick this box to donate sort of approach. Even a handset instead of the old collection tin on the counter, okay. I think forcing you to select no on a transaction is potentially confusing for a number of vulnerable people. And I don't like the verbal request to donate - it's something some people will feel shy about refusing and that's not fair on them

Lots of ways for shops to encourage donation but I don't think it should ever be the default option on payment systems or a verbal request. It should be opt-in, and your own business.

Jellycatspyjamas · 31/08/2025 15:35

It drives me crazy, Tesco do it all the time for whatever random charity is on their list.

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DavAtTheCampaignForMoreBankHolidays · 31/08/2025 15:35

Chompingatthebeat · 31/08/2025 15:33

I"m happy to do it

Every time?

I was asked in every shop I went in on Friday.

The company will claim that back and make even more money from me.

Im in money ranting mood.

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OnTheRoof · 31/08/2025 15:35

I dislike the tax relief element also. None of my charitable donations will be made in a way that allows any unrelated business to derive benefit.

Chompingatthebeat · 31/08/2025 15:33

I"m happy to do it