Annina Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I don't understand why the lengthy debate on this,I just quietly tell them to 'go away' but in not so polite wording. It usually works for me,they don't expect this from a 66 yr old Grannie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 The Council operate a voluntary scheme which limits the number of charities collecting in town to I believe 5 per day. The Council have no actual legal powers to limit the numbers of these organisations, so the voluntary scheme is the only way they can do anything. Wow, only five a day. There was a time when flag days could only be held on a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASGOWOODS Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Perhaps it would be better if they all gave up their jobs and went on the dole instead. Or maybe you could just say "Not just now thanks" Or if you are a rude and ignorant type,just ignore them. Not just now aint going to cut it if you are a regular in town. They'll just cop ya time and time again. Maybe the dole is the best place for them if they cant find a job that doesn't include harassing everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I don't understand why the lengthy debate on this,I just quietly tell them to 'go away' but in not so polite wording. It usually works for me,they don't expect this from a 66 yr old Grannie. Because for you it works however for the rest of us it doesnt. They are a huge number. They are paid about £8 per hour and commission to hassle people. Not only that these charities instead of spending money on what they should they are spending money on these parasites. You cannot escape them hassling you. We need to ban them from the town centre. If people want to sign up for charity there are plenty of ways to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkatmoo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I always ask them who they are employed by , if they say the actual charity, i say liar!, no you are not! Some of them do. I work for a charity (not as a fundraiser incidentally) and we employ our street fundraisers directly and not through an agency. I still pretend I am on the phone when I walk down the high street or the moor though, just so I don't have to do the no thank you dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShefStealth Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 'New' rules came in during 2012 about Chuggers which states that they're not allowed to follow you more than 3 paces amongst other things else their companies face fines. The trouble is that the general public don't go about reporting issues so the fines aren't levied as much as they should be and the problems persist. Charity fundraisers subject to new rules - BBC news website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlc Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Wonder why they never ask me ? I know they wouldnt dare ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaati Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Wonder why they never ask me ? I know they wouldnt dare ! If i recall you're a bouncer? You much teach me 'the look' to keep them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyogg Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It's not just the chuggers on the street. I'm fed up with people packing my shopping in supermarkets, hassling me in Decathalon and in M and S. I once volunteered to collect for the RNLI as was instructed to stand quietly, NOT to jiggle my collection can or approach anybody (could put people off as it was rude etc). Wish every other charity could conduct themselves like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASGOWOODS Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 If i recall you're a bouncer? You much teach me 'the look' to keep them away. Make it look like you're going to do a massive snotty sneeze on approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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