The UK is a nation of charity supporters. The most popular charity - Cancer Research UK - raised nearly a quarter of a billion pounds in donations last year. Talk about what motivates us to give to charities. Until this year, animal welfare groups raised more money in donations than children's charities. What does this say about us as a nation? What are our priorities?
Are there some services that are not appropriate for a charity to provide?
Some charities raise money for essential hospital equipment for babies, or for a powered wheelchair for a young person. Is it right that needs such as these should be dependent on charity? What is it like to be on the receiving end of other people's charity?
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