Just thought I would let everyone know that despite assurances made yesterday and Thomson's contacting me twice today for extra info all of which was provided they have just informed me via answerphone no less that because the appeal does not have a registered charity number they will not allow excess baggage onto the flight. Not impressed as this wasn't the impression I was given yesterday when I explained that I didn't have a registered charity number. We will all have to stuff what we can ...
Just thought I would let everyone know that despite assurances made yesterday and Thomson's contacting me twice today for extra info all of which was provided they have just informed me via answerphone no less that because the appeal does not have a registered charity number they will not allow excess baggage onto the flight. Not impressed as this wasn't the impression I was given yesterday when I explained that I didn't have a registered charity number. We will all have to stuff what we can into cases I'm afraid. Thanks to Carole, Amanda and Andie for all your assistance.
If we were a registered charity we would lose money through administration fees, accountants and lawyers etc. whereas at the moment all the money goes into the "pot". But I can't see that as an excuse to discriminate - more to do with the tax relief they gain for donations to charity I think.
Andie, I have read your last post, and here are my thoughts.
I belong to a well known charity and have associations with another that does very good work in Bulgaria 52 weeks a year, in not only supplying volounteer workers but also the essentials that these kids need all year round. With regards to the tax situation, a charity can claim 28% on a donation given by a taxpayer. F.V.
I know it stinks ......I told them yesterday I didn't have a charity number and they said it would be ok with the extra info all of which was provided and then they said NO. I am not a happy bunny. Will still take what I can.
No worries have calmed down a little bit now .....was so angry earlier. But hopefully our fundraiser next thurs in pamps will go well. The collection boxes are being delivered to me tomorrow so we can put them in bars around pamps and we will put up flyers for the fundraiser round the resort. We will also do as you suggested and hand out flyers on the plane advertising the fundraiser and advising we will be making a collection on the return flight. Am hoping we will get a good response...... ...
No worries have calmed down a little bit now .....was so angry earlier. But hopefully our fundraiser next thurs in pamps will go well. The collection boxes are being delivered to me tomorrow so we can put them in bars around pamps and we will put up flyers for the fundraiser round the resort. We will also do as you suggested and hand out flyers on the plane advertising the fundraiser and advising we will be making a collection on the return flight. Am hoping we will get a good response.......just hope they don't stop us collecting on the plane. Thanks for your efforts last night and today.