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Transparency in terms of GC fundraisers

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MinnieTheSphinx · 05/08/2019 13:22

Obviously a fair bit of money has been raised and there have been some controversies such as Jennifer James admitting borrowing some of the cash for her own use. Thankfully she had the decency to admit that, apologise and seems to keep fairly open and transparent accounts. However, others do not. Would it therefore be a good thing if those who have raised a lot of money through fundraisers were to publish a detailed breakdown of their accounts? I'm sure every penny has gone back into campaigning of course, but by publishing those details it would silence those who maliciously make comments about people using money to pay for holidays etc.

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KatieAlcock · 06/08/2019 21:11

I'll no doubt get slammed for commenting on this but I did hear about some abuses (plus of course there's all the "you must be funded by right wing Americans".)
So I was reassured to read:

"CrowdJustice is specially tailored for legal action. Unlike other crowdfunding platforms, we handle compliance issues and transfer funds raised to your lawyer directly – you don’t have to handle cash, and your backers know exactly where funds are going"

veryboredtoday · 06/08/2019 13:29

Another one who had just donated to Kate's cause. As a guide leader I am appalled at how they have been treated and feel voiceless as I can't speak out in case it affects my actual (paid) job. More than happy to give £10 to somebody who is able to stick their head out and stand up for their beliefs.

AllNaturalWoman · 06/08/2019 07:35

I didn't feel like I had the transparency or control when my money went to the major charities like cancer research, oxfam and nspcc. I give what I can afford when I can Minnie, I'm smart enough to realise there's no formal oversight and I'm relying on trust, there's a risk some will misuse the money I'll live with that.

I'm getting much more out of understanding how and were my money can make a difference and happy this change in my outlook has happened at a time in my life when I have more disposable income. I regret those years I unthinkingly gave to major charities without looking more carefully into how they spent my money.

LangCleg · 05/08/2019 22:37

Where's Minnie gone? I was hoping to discuss right wing and tax payer funding of genderism and the concomitant transparency.

Voice0fReason · 05/08/2019 22:20

I am happy to donate to causes like Maya's and Katie's.
Their cause is my cause.

S1naidSucks · 05/08/2019 19:47

Of course it did

Ouch! I know they say you can’t really tell a person’s mood or intent from the words on a page, as they can often be misconstrued, but....
Ouch! Again! I can actually sense your bitterness. Very strange considering you’re supposed to be worried about all us poor silly women. 🤷‍♀️

SophoclesTheFox · 05/08/2019 19:46

I think a really great crowdfunder for you, OP, would be one for the most enormous wooden spoon.

truthisarevolutionaryact · 05/08/2019 19:43

So pleased to see another target hit in just an afternoon.

FormerMediocreMale · 05/08/2019 19:36

Birdsfoottrefoil

Thanks, it seems to be open for one to write whatever, rather than a set format so need to work out exactly what to write. Can submit up to 4 sides of A4 but dont want it to be ranty.

Ornery · 05/08/2019 19:26

Ah, thanks Min. Just popped £50 into Katie’s fund. Don’t do it very often but will make sure VRR get the next one. Been pondering setting up a direct debit to them actually. Might get on that - thanks for the nudge.

Pimmhead · 05/08/2019 19:22

I'm going to chuck a tenner in for Katie in your honour, Minnie.

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 05/08/2019 19:21

Oops sorry about that! I got an error message that it couldn't post so kept trying

(Well it was either that or the 2 small people climbing on me)

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 05/08/2019 19:20

Really, it is outrageous. Women spending their hard earned cash to help other women defend their reputations after they have lost their paid/ unpaid professions due to the power Stonewall and its championing of more rights for biological males. Something needs to be done about it.

If someone doesn't do something those pesky women are going to ruin everything.

Why won't they just budge up like they're supposed to?

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 05/08/2019 19:19

Really, it is outrageous. Women spending their hard earned cash to help other women defend their reputations after they have lost their paid/ unpaid professions due to the power Stonewall and its championing of more rights for biological males. Something needs to be done about it.

If someone doesn't do something those pesky women are going to ruin everything.

Why won't they just budge up like they're supposed to?

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 05/08/2019 19:19

Really, it is outrageous. Women spending their hard earned cash to help other women defend their reputations after they have lost their paid/ unpaid professions due to the power Stonewall and its championing of more rights for biological males. Something needs to be done about it.

If someone doesn't do something those pesky women are going to ruin everything.

Why won't they just budge up like they're supposed to?

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 05/08/2019 19:19

Really, it is outrageous. Women spending their hard earned cash to help other women defend their reputations after they have lost their paid/ unpaid professions due to the power Stonewall and its championing of more rights for biological males. Something needs to be done about it.

If someone doesn't do something those pesky women are going to ruin everything.

Why won't they just budge up like they're supposed to?

MsJeminaPuddleduck · 05/08/2019 19:19

Really, it is outrageous. Women spending their hard earned cash to help other women defend their reputations after they have lost their paid/ unpaid professions due to the power Stonewall and its championing of more rights for biological males. Something needs to be done about it.

If someone doesn't do something those pesky women are going to ruin everything.

Why won't they just budge up like they're supposed to?

truthisarevolutionaryact · 05/08/2019 19:04

A certain stretch target (set after the initial target was reached at lunchtime) has nearly been reached.
More thanks to the OP.

Lordamighty · 05/08/2019 19:01

Not only that but the amounts that do get donated to fight for women’s rights are then supposedly given by far right extremists, according to the TRAs on Twitter.
I donate my hard earned cash where & when I like, it’s not huge sums & I can well afford it. Also I am saving from cancelling my NSPCC direct debit, another charity that has become unfit for purpose.

Juells · 05/08/2019 18:15

It's fucking hilarious, isn't it? All the LGB with the T charities and lobby groups and advisory bodies get money poured into them by governments and billionaire supporters, but the miserable few quid scraped together by women donating tenners is a huge scandal and must be investigated.

FOTTFSOFTFOSM

zebrasdontwearbras · 05/08/2019 18:11

Stonewall gets an awful lot of government funding, does it not? I certainly think we have a right to see where that goes. How detailed are Stonewall's accounts?

Juells · 05/08/2019 18:09

Turned on Sky News to watch the six o'clock news and see they're a Stonewall champion. They're like an octopus, with their tentacles in every aspect of our lives. Who funds them?

Juells · 05/08/2019 18:05

Thanks for reminder. Off to donate to various fundraisers.

The fight goes on

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birdsdestiny · 05/08/2019 17:50

I agree that it is important to think carefully about who you donate to and whether you are comfortable with the way they spend your money, it's why I stopped my direct debit to the NSPCC.