We need to make some money - comments please

[dave]

That idea has been floated, but at the moment we are running at such a loss (our hosting is constantly over our 'allowance') etc... that it'll be some time before we can set up a sort of 'fighting account' - plus, the logistics of the scheme would have to be worked out fairly - it's a bit of a headache, but a headache that has certainly been discussed.

 

To Seylectric, just click the 'red' Dave from the list at the bottom of the forum index and choose, "Send Private Message".

[tonyross]

because of past credit problems i dont have a credit or debit card just a hole in the wall card if i do get a refund i"d like to make a donation how can i do it?

[mechs]

That idea has been floated, but at the moment we are running at such a loss (our hosting is constantly over our 'allowance') etc... that it'll be some time before we can set up a sort of 'fighting account' - plus, the logistics of the scheme would have to be worked out fairly - it's a bit of a headache, but a headache that has certainly been discussed.

 

To Seylectric, just click the 'red' Dave from the list at the bottom of the forum index and choose, "Send Private Message".

 

I am in simular position as Tonyross after being on staturory sick pay for the last six months, but am willing to donate some money when we get our settlements if this would help

[caro]

I confess that when I saw requests for Amazon vouchers I thought it a cheek and wondered if it was for real. Now I have been browsing a while I am sure everything is kosher and will happily donate when I get some money back.

 

but!

 

How do you stand legally asking for money?

Will anyone or any organisation (ie BAG) be liable for tax on any income?

Will income and expenditure be properly accounted for?

Will there be published accounts for donors (or anyone thinking of donating)to see?

 

Believe me, I fully support the site which is why I would hate to see anyone in trouble, and why I ask these questions. I am afraid I don't have the answers.

 

As an extra idea, although not necessarily an easy one - if you could get charitable status, could you also get Gift Aid on donations?

[seylectric]

Legally there's no problem asking for money or even adding a compulsory membership fee; nobody is forced to pay anything.

 

Personally I think this site is well worth paying for, the information and advice is almost priceless anyway so who cares? If the owners of this site become millionaires as a result of this site's success you will get no complaints from me.

 

I think the time is better spent asking the banks, credit card companies, retailers councils and so on why they are taking your monay and what they are doing with it.

[Robertxc]

I agree. I sent in a wee donation he other day, and found it to be a very easy and straightforward process. From my own point of view, I'm happy to make a donation, but I also like to think I'm 'paying' for the help the forum has given me by offering advice to other users from my own experience.

[Spiceskull]

As an extra idea, although not necessarily an easy one - if you could get charitable status, could you also get Gift Aid on donations?

These have all been mooted previously, and a few people have even offered book-keeping/accountancy and other services to the site. It really is a question of the guys getting the time to put all this in place...

 

All contributions are obviously welcomed, the site costs a fortune to run - as Robert says on another thread, donations are voluntary, nothing is compulsory...if the site helps you recover your money, and you would like to help the site to help others, then donate whatever amount you are happy with...

[mechs]

Can you not make it a membersonly site when you get your payout you donate a percentage......the way I look at it if it wasnt for this site then I probablywouldnt have had the chance to get my money back, so if I never had it I wouldnt have missed it as such

I just wish I could make a donation now

[Movingon]

Can you not make it a membersonly site

 

NO... no no NO.

 

This site is free and I reckon if it hadn't been we wouldn't have over 17,000 - yes SEVENTEEN THOUSAND members. All people who are going to hit the banks and credit card providers HARD and finally show them the power of the consumer. If this was a pay site there'd be less than 300 members here right now. As it is, the place gets three hundred people online at any one time.

 

I can only marvel at the effort and time and money that must get poured into this place. While it's voluntary donations but otherwise free it's doing exactly what Dave and BF set out to do - and I love it for what it is.

[joneshousehold]

Will anyone or any organisation (ie BAG) be liable for tax on any income?

This is an interesting point. If you are offering a service it may amount to a trade and the tax position might have to be considered. I suspect from the posts I have read that there is no question of profit but that depends on whether the costs you are spending are tax deductible.

 

If you want any help on this let me know, I have a bit of experience in these matters.

[mechs]

NO... no no NO.

 

This site is free and I reckon if it hadn't been we wouldn't have over 17,000 - yes SEVENTEEN THOUSAND members. All people who are going to hit the banks and credit card providers HARD and finally show them the power of the consumer. If this was a pay site there'd be less than 300 members here right now. As it is, the place gets three hundred people online at any one time.

 

I can only marvel at the effort and time and money that must get poured into this place. While it's voluntary donations but otherwise free it's doing exactly what Dave and BF set out to do - and I love it for what it is.

 

I marvel at Dave and the rest of the admin as well, sadly not all that use this site do though (one was selling the idea) it will be a sad fact that some will use this site to get their money back and then not bother anymore until the next time someone finds a loophole then they will rush back and do the same thing.

 

I want to see this site still here in 5 10 15 years time fighting for the rights of people like me, not fold up because someone was to tight to donate a couple of pounds from their battle ..

 

Btw dave I have added a thread please donate to this site hope you are in agreement with it

[dave]

Ha - 17000 - a mere fledgling site!!

 

(head swells accordingly)

[hedgey06]

Sorry for being dim, but I haven't seen this thread before! Could I just ask, what status does CAG have? I.e., is it a voluntary sector organisation, sole trader, etc (you get my drift!) The actual status of CAG could determine it's access to public/private/third sector funding streams. Have you looked into this based on your status????

[joneshousehold]

But presumably still needing to make some money!

 

You have plenty to be proud of Dave - it must still seem remarkable taking on a bank, achieving your aim and then guiding 150k others to follow suit. I can't believe you weren't mentioned in the Birthday honours.

[Bookworm]

Oh my, there's an ancient thread resurrected!!!

 

Still as valid now as ever, just with much higher numbers....

[Spiceskull]

Oh my, there's an ancient thread resurrected!!!

Oh yes...and just look at the roll call of early posters...some of them are still here...

[hedgey06]

Sorry for being dim, but I haven't seen this thread before! Could I just ask, what status does CAG have? I.e., is it a voluntary sector organisation, sole trader, etc (you get my drift!) The actual status of CAG could determine it's access to public/private/third sector funding streams. Have you looked into this based on your status????

 

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[dave]

RtR is a limited company for obvious reasons.

 

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