MrTim wrote:Fundraising is affected by economics, not necessarily interest. Interest in 558 was greater than ever this year (open your eyes). But the vast majority of those people aren't actively choosing not to donate. They either don't know about the funding (same as last year until the press coverage), or are unable to give. Most people haven't lost faith with the management because they know nothing about how it's run. Admittedly, there are people, such as yourself, who choose to not donate because of management issues and/or personal grievances.
I prefer not to allow you personal congratulations. I'd probably not accept them either
And if that's your idea of a joke, then don't give up the day job. It wasn't funny, no matter how you intended it.
Okay, so the joke was distasteful.
Dee, it was like being told off by my mother.

It was never intended as a personal attack so please don't twist it as such.
Tim, the interest in 558 is really good news and yes, my eyes were fully open whilst watching her display. Despite those unable to give, doesn't it beg the question why others aren't actively choosing to donate? That question needs to be answered, then perhaps, funding may well increase. Do you not think that it was made pretty clear at Waddington on how the Trust is run? Sadly, that unfortunate error will stick in peoples mind.