General Discussion
I've never run a charity or had to produce accounts for one (and I have no connection whatsoever with Snooky Trust) - but a quick look at the Charity Commission website seems to indicate that the Snooky Trust have to produce fairly simple/basic accounts because their income is below £25,000 pa at the moment. On that basis, surely the Income vs Spending is not Income vs just cost of fundraising, ...
You're forgetting that kids go free in your analysis therefore generated income is less than you would expect from the attendance. It's intended to be a 'family event'. I am only involved with 'Snooky Fest' not 'The Snooky Trust' but I can say that the event is self-financing. By that I mean that ticket sales pays for the event AND generates a profit which goes to 'The Snooky Trust'. ...
Huw, at the outset I feel I should explain that I mean no disrespect to anyone involved with the Snooky Trust. I am sure you all work very hard and put on a great event. As you rightly said, local feedback is positive. The only point I was trying to get across (and this applies to all Charities, large or small) - is there a way to work smarter rather than harder? Whatever the 'feelgood' ...
@'Ol lady Biker Nicely turned around - unfortunately most can see through it though. I think I've put my case across to most reasonable people. I'm not going to get into a barney with you as it would be pointless. We'll publish the income from SF2018 as soon as we have it (Please note that last year that took until February). If you still don't understand I am more than ...
@'Ol Lady Biker you'll send lady HA then?
@elvis presley (perhaps the only person on here with a sense of humour?) Whilst I am privileged to count many 'real' bikers amongst my friends and family - I've never needed a man to fight my corner and I don't intend to start now - lol! L&R
@HuwMatthews2 . I'd consider going ex directory, if I were you. You could get a load of hairy arsed HA on your doorstep.
Thank you Huw for a very calm, level-headed and clear explanation and for all you, and the many other charity volunteers (for whatever charity they volunteer) do for the people of this town. And although I've never been to Snooky Fest, congratulations on another successful event which clearly brought pleasure to so many and also helped raise money for the charity and its profile all at the same ...
Well! Someone got out of bed the wrong side! This is a VERY vociferous defence to two quite innocuous questions/points of view. I wonder why? Glad to hear you're in the phone book. If I ever want to talk to you I'll do it face to face. I find people are usually much kinder when they're not behind a keyboard, with or without alcohol. You've not really done the Snooky Fest any favours ...
Sigh....... I feel I have to respond to Ol' Lady Biker's comment even though I didn't want to. 1. Snooky Fest is organised by 5 people (none of whom are paid). 2. The event on the day is run by (primarily) family & friends - I assume you're talking about the Marshals, Gate Staff here - who volunteer their time to do it - and seem to enjoy doing so (obviously they don't pay for ...