created by Captaincadet on 01/12/2024 at 00:01 UTC
154 upvotes, 11 top-level comments (showing 11)
1: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ruk-christmas-fundraiser-24
As chosen by you, our 2024 Christmas fundraiser will support **Shelter**, a charity that:
This year, we’re thrilled to announce that **Reddit is supporting our cause by matching your donations up to $20,000 (~£15,400)**.
We’re hosting the fundraiser through **JustGiving** for several reasons:
Thank you in advance for any donations you make! Below is more from Shelter about the incredible work they do:
We help thousands of people each year across the UK who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. When necessary we constructively challenge on behalf of people to ensure they are properly assisted and to improve practice and learning.
We work with people who use our services as equals. We provide information, advice and support to help people identify the best options to prevent homelessness, to find and keep a home and to help them take control of their own lives.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home and fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society.
We do this with campaigns, advice and support – and we never give up.
We believe that home is everything.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, on behalf of the r/UnitedKingdom Moderator team.
Comment by Baslifico at 02/12/2024 at 23:27 UTC
27 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Good choice @mods.
Here's hoping some of the hot air around here can be channelled into something genuinely useful.
Comment by Tramorak at 06/12/2024 at 18:20 UTC
8 upvotes, 1 direct replies
My wife, who has worked for Shelter for 23 years thanks you for choosing her work as your charity for the year.
It makes a huge difference.
She also asked me to remind you that Shelter is not just there for homelessness, it is there for any housing issues that you may need advice on.
Someday I will get her to sign up here and then I don't have to do her bidding. (At least in one area).
Comment by [deleted] at 02/12/2024 at 10:18 UTC*
18 upvotes, 4 direct replies
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Comment by goblinjowy at 03/12/2024 at 16:09 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I work a lot alongside shelter - the staff I speak with are good folk and it’s nice to see support for a really good organisation :)
Comment by Rulweylan at 03/12/2024 at 21:42 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Good choice, good charity, I've chucked my bit in the pot.
Comment by manrkin at 06/12/2024 at 13:07 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Awesome! I can do without a couple of cups of coffee this Christmas if it means someone might get to sleep under a roof.
Comment by Tipoe at 17/12/2024 at 15:44 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Donated! It's a shame that a sub with thousands of active readers has only 56 supporters on this campaign but let's hope the number ticks up. Assuming this post is pinned to the top of r/uk?
Comment by GetNooted at 05/12/2024 at 22:02 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
At least they got rid of the leadership embezzling money last year. Still not convinced they're a good charity after years of scandal.
Comment by [deleted] at 06/12/2024 at 23:06 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by radiant_0wl at 07/12/2024 at 19:57 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Has Reddit set any time limits on their donation offer?
Comment by ExplanationMotor2656 at 23/12/2024 at 11:11 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I donated and was charged an extra £15.00 as a "tip" by the website. They didn't even bother asking me and charged it alongside my donation. Then they showed me a page thanking me for my donation and the tip is only mentioned after I scrolled down.
Why are we using such a dodgy website?