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Which charities to counteract negative impact of Tory policy?

7 replies

Fithles · 15/12/2019 09:58

I'm a disappointed Labour voter. I wanted change for the many, the JAMs, the NHS in crisis, those suffering under Universal Credit, Sanctions, assessment for PIP, bedroom tax, underfunded social care, loss of Surestart, etc etc.

I am actually a very fortunate one of 'the few'. Until now I've donated to charity on a disorganised/whim/whenever I feel like it basis. I struggle to donate time as I DH and I work full time with two young kids but I can donate money. And now I want to do it regularly, monthly, specifically to charities dealing with the negative impact of Tory policy on the poor and vulnerable.
I'd like ideas of where to donate to please. Already have Trussell Trust and Women's Aid on the list - I was hoping for more local ones too - the ones less likely to benefit from national advertising campaigns and large benefactors.

So, please give me some ideas!

(I've posted in AIBU for traffic, but I suppose the qu is : Am I being unreasonable to ask this?!)

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Missmummy88 · 15/12/2019 09:59

Families and babies, breastfeeding support which has been cut from nhs funding

ADogInTheManger · 15/12/2019 10:06

The Citizen's Advice Bureau. They make a huge difference to so many people, helping them fight for their rights, supporting them to claim the benefits they're entitled too and fighting for them when they're denied them. They also gather information on how benefits cuts, lack of funding, unfair laws and social issues are affecting people, bring it to the attention of parliament and campaign to improve or change them.

Fairylea · 15/12/2019 10:08

Family Fund - helping disabled families

Refuge

Action for Children

Newlife - helping disabled children with grants for wheelchairs and equipment (unbelievably many children cannot access these things on the NHS anymore - happened to us).

ColourofMagic · 15/12/2019 10:18

I'd second CAB, they help anyone that's in need, and most clients are impacted by the welfare reforms and other cuts/changes. The only thing I'd say is decide what you want the money to go to. If it's ground level work, helping people in your area, then donate to your local office (every local office is it's own, independent charity). If you want to put money towards campaigns and national changes the donate to national citizens advice.

NailsNeedDoing · 15/12/2019 10:21

I’d go for mental health charities, MH services have been severely underfunded for years.

Maybe MIND, or look for local ones.

ivykaty44 · 15/12/2019 10:25

I’d go with citizen advise as they are woefully underfunded but are helping the vulnerable

Salvation Army also help the vulnerable

Your local night shelter, they may be jyst a local set up that need cash for things that aren’t donated or grants don’t cover

squee123 · 15/12/2019 10:28

The Biscuit Fund. Take a look at their website and blog. They do incredible work with very little.

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