But the main focus is separating the public from their spare cash in the nicest possible way. Young people might want to join in. Work through the issues with the quick guide.
1. Choose a charity that means something to young people. Is the charity working in an area the young people have links with? Is there someone with a disability or medical condition that young people feel strongly about helping? Such links can help further exploration.
2. The public has a right to know where charitable funds are being spent. But some charities like to keep it fuzzy. Encourage young people to ask where the money is likely to be used. Don't accept vague and inaccurate responses such as "it's for cancer". It is certainly not for cancer. But is it money for research? And if so, what sort? Or is it for a charity that provides care for those affected? If a charity seems evasive or dismissive of such questions, you might want to look elsewhere.
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