On Thursday, September 20, 2012 7:32:34 PM UTC+1, John wrote:
On Thursday, September 20, 2012 8:04:27 AM UTC+1, Tony99 wrote:

On Monday, September 17, 2012 7:57:35 AM UTC+1, Steerpike wrote:



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19112550















I wonder as lots of group members seem to be involved with fund-raising for "Help for Heros", if anyone can explain why they dont appear to be doing what their given name suggests?







Interesting that no one involved with helping this dodgy charity to operate, seems able to defend its practices putting 30% of donations into swish new buildings, and keeping the rest for admin costs?



Why should charities pay for everything that a wounded service person needs to carry on their normal life?



The government agreed to fight the war in the first place, so it is their responsibility to pay for the costs of their decisions. Except of course that would mean using taxpayers money, and taxpayers want to keep as much of it as they possibly can.



So, if you feel the need to blame someone, blame yourself for not insisting that you pay more to the MOD each year and they can use it to improve rehabilitation conditions, instead of relying on those who are far more generous than yourself.

101% correct...........in this case though it would seem "Help for Heros" are colluding with the MOD in providing donated money to part fund lavish new building projects, which are of no conceivable use to many ex service people. Except for the ex servicemen, trebles all round I would say.................