Charities collecting at pubs

Jonah42

So I've noticed recently in a few pubs and clubs that charities come in collecting money. Is there anyway you can prove their legitimate? People looking for money at a pub in the early hours of the morning "to build schools in Peru" doesn't make sense to me.

artanevilla

They're supposed to ask the management first if they can collect. If you don't trust them, ask for i.d, or simply don't give to them.

hondasam

The should be barred.

Laisurg

If its after 10 then i'd say its someone takin the piss.

smk89

Just don't give them your money

Problem=solved

FlutterinBantam

Shoe planted into the seam of the nut-purse can usually deter them.

Jonah42

smk89 wrote: »

Just don't give them your money

Problem=solved

I don't if it's after midnight, but my friend does. He once handed over a 20. I facepalmed so hard I nearly broke my nose.

macquarie

Never seen it in a club, that would look fierce strange!

MrMatisse

Does that still happen in the Harbourmaster in the IFSC?

Ghandee

hondasam wrote: »

The should be barred.

Or kicked, Or beaten,but as theyre in the pub, my personal favourite would be glassed!

hondasam

Ghandee wrote: »

Or kicked, Or beaten,but as theyre in the pub, my personal favourite would be glassed!

Id go with all three myself

admiralofthefleet

any time they came into my old job we told them to get lost

Iron Hide

use the collection box as a pisser

c_man

admiralofthefleet wrote:

any time they came into my old job we told them to get lost

Same as. Can't believe some places allow it, last thing you want when you're trying to enjoy a pint!

admiralofthefleet

c_man wrote: »

Same as. Can't believe some places allow it, last thing you want when you're trying to enjoy a pint!

it used to do my head in because there is already enough charity boxes along the bar as well as random hampers behind the sticks

hondasam

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

it used to do my head in because there is already enough charity boxes along the bar as well as random hampers behind the sticks

Not to mention all the gaa tickets that are sent round.

johnmcdnl

well it mightn't sound like a good time to gather money but when people are drunk they often become more generous and might just give a few euro in the hope they'll win the big draw - and being drunk and having a lovely looking girl sweet talking you is a great way to get the money out of the poor drunk men's pockets :pac:
OP - when your drunk and a young fit girl starts asking for only 2 euro are you gonna tell her to feck off home - :rolleyes: nope you'll splash the cash

johnmcdnl

johnmcdnl wrote: »

well it mightn't sound like a good time to gather money but when people are drunk they often become more generous and might just give a few euro in the hope they'll win the big draw - and being drunk and having a lovely looking girl sweet talking you is a great way to get the money out of the poor drunk men's pockets :pac:
OP - when your drunk and a young fit girl starts asking for only 2 euro are you gonna tell her to feck off home - :rolleyes: nope you'll splash the cash

I wonder when I read this kinda comment, is the average Joe Soap man, really that desperate?

I think I'd be quick enough to tell her no. Regardless of whether it's male or female, I certainly wouldn't be reaching into my pockets on a night out in a pub/club for a charity.


I think the bloke that gives, just because it's a woman, is an innacurate stereotype. Am I wrong?

admiralofthefleet

johnmcdnl wrote: »

well it mightn't sound like a good time to gather money but when people are drunk they often become more generous and might just give a few euro in the hope they'll win the big draw - and being drunk and having a lovely looking girl sweet talking you is a great way to get the money out of the poor drunk men's pockets :pac:
OP - when your drunk and a young fit girl starts asking for only 2 euro are you gonna tell her to feck off home - :rolleyes: nope you'll splash the cash

the difference is that the charity collectors in pubs are usually ex junkies

hondasam

Deleted User wrote: »

I wonder when I read this kinda comment, is the average Joe Soap man, really that desperate?

I think I'd be quick enough to tell her no. Regardless of whether it's male or female, I certainly wouldn't be reaching into my pockets on a night out in a pub/club for a charity.


I think the bloke that gives, just because it's a woman, is an innacurate stereotype. Am I wrong?

well it is a fact charities use women because the can charm the men. I don't think all men are as gullible.

FlutterinBantam

johnmcdnl wrote: »

OP - when your drunk and a young fit girl starts asking for only 2 euro are you gonna tell her to feck off home - :rolleyes: nope you'll splash the cash

Jeez, what an imbecile:rolleyes:

Maybe after ramming your turgid swollen ready-to burst bellend up through her meaty pissflaps you might be tempted to make a donation.

You total gobshite buddy:D

Dangerous Man

It shouldn't happen. It's bad enough that people are constantly accosted by chuggers on the streets; they turn on the TV and it's river blindness, rape, child abuse, animal abuse etc. There's already too much of this; I saw it a couple of times in bars and it made me a tad angry.

Perhaps a good course of action is to go to the bar, order a pint and while you're seek out the manager. If you're NOT HAMMERED mention it to him that you like the bar, enjoy the craic there but don't appreciate chuggers being allowed to panhandle in the bar. Don't offer any ultimatums, just mention it. If the next time you come back they're there - let the manager know that you raised the issue before and that you're going to leave. I can guarentee you that if enough people made the manager aware that the chuggers were a problem it would stop.

Oranage2

hondasam wrote: »

well it is a fact charities use women because the can charm the men. I don't think all men are as gullible.

Hardly all are gullible, some people actually like helping the less fortunate believe it or not.

bobblepuzzle

hondasam wrote: »

well it is a fact charities use women because the can charm the men. I don't think all men are as gullible.

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz218/darksong444/1255300164733.jpg

:D:D

:pac:

squeakyduck

Nothing worse than when you are sitting down enjoying a few pints, and some guy is looking for money for reformed alcoholics...NO....feck off I need my own drinking money.

Johnny Derpp

Deleted User wrote: »

I wonder when I read this kinda comment, is the average Joe Soap man, really that desperate?

I think I'd be quick enough to tell her no. Regardless of whether it's male or female, I certainly wouldn't be reaching into my pockets on a night out in a pub/club for a charity.


I think the bloke that gives, just because it's a woman, is an innacurate stereotype. Am I wrong?

Fair point, but I don't think it screams of desperation....just that, guy + alcohol = sucker for a pretty face.

theavenger

MrMatisse wrote: »

Does that still happen in the Harbourmaster in the IFSC?

Yes it still happens :mad: PAWS was the last one i remember.

Asphyxia

It can be fair annoying being hounded for money while you're trying to relax and enjoy yourself. It really shouldn't be allowed in pubs it's like taken advantage of the drunk people.

I don't want to buy a scratch card :mad: I just want to enjoy my night out!!

Son Of A Vidic

Scam artist's as far as I'm concerned. It's bad enough having them stuck in your face outside banks and post offices. But when they start stalking us in places of recreation and relaxation, they cross a line.

smokie2008

I know a Guy who Runs a really Popular Charity selling all sorts of stuff for €2...
He says only 10Cent out of the €2 goes to the charity, I feel so fúcking annoyed about it, I really wanna report it but I know him to well, he makes a fúcking FORTUNE from this, its a complete Scam I hate it.

My girlfriend seen the girls that work for him in a club and comes home with €20 worth of the shít cause the charity is close to her heart and she thought it was actually going to the charity.

I hadn't the heart to tell her how it actually worked.

STAY CLEAR

hondasam

Oranage2 wrote: »

Hardly all are gullible, some people actually like helping the less fortunate believe it or not.

Depends on what the collection is for. I'm all for helping the less fortunate, just not all of them. There is a time and place for charities to collect but the pub is not one of them.

RichieC

They're always legit, I won a pirate copy of the kings speech off one the other night when I bought a 5 euro raffle ticket off him.