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CHARITY GIFTS AT CHRISTMAS

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CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 17 Oct 2006 21:59

What do people feel about giving charity gifts eg Oxfam Unwrapped at Xmas? I gave my friend`s hubby a goat from Oxfam last year and she said --'He didn`t get many gifts this year as yours was Oxfam'. He`s 52! Ros

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 17 Oct 2006 22:14

I think it's a great idea for certain people. A few years ago my (adult)nephew gave me some Oxfam chickens and my mum had a goat. We thought it was a wonderful idea. Last year that nephew's present from me was a gift to Save the Children, which he was equally pleased about. I have hinted that if my local friends want to give me a birthday present, a charity gift would be lovely but I know one friend in particular wouldn't think of that as a present to me. Gwyn

Jane in the Highlands

Jane in the Highlands Report 17 Oct 2006 22:35

Well I have just had a great couple of hours setting up a Civil Partnership list for us. And I am looking forward to seeing just which of our friends buys us bags of fertilizer! Jane

ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 17 Oct 2006 22:36

I think you have to know the recipient well - are they in support of the environment are they animal lovers? In the past my husband has received sponsorhsip of a whale, horses and dogs. My g.dau (aged 19) just in the summer recalled being given sponorshop of a pony and she remembered the name - she was about 7 at the time - she did get other gifts from us as well!

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 18 Oct 2006 00:14

I`ve just sent OH`s cousin and partner healthcare training from Oxfam to celebrate their Civil Partnership this weekend, Ros

Unknown

Unknown Report 18 Oct 2006 00:34

I would never give anything to Oxfam for purely personal reasons, and will never give to world charities -- I believe charity begins at home -- so would rather fund a soup kitchen for down and outs -- or anything local to improve kids lives. soz thread killer xx