do you have a clue?
I'm an accountant for a fucking big charity.

Our accounting has to be meticulous and is scrutinised by numerous official bodies as well as being available to the public.

Yes, large organisations have large costs, but like commercial companies they also benefit from economies of scale. So, say we spend 2 of every 10 quid on costs as opposed to the local charitys 50p, our 8 can usually do far more than their 9.50.

Rant over, flame away...
(Greencloud Wanted to go fishing on, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 15:48, 5 replies)

Fair enough.
Can't argue with an expert.

Unless it's in homeopathy. Or Religion.
( Airman Gabber Living life like a 70's BBC presenter, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 16:10, closed)

You've still spent
an extra 1.50 on costs.

And I'm not even an accountant.
(username failed moderation, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 16:14, closed)

you've missed the point.
If it costs the local charity £15 to acheive what the large one can do for 8, your £ is still doing more even though a larger proportion is spent on costs.
(Greencloud Wanted to go fishing on, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 17:13, closed)

If you accept that the larger charity
can do more with the same money, yes.

I work quite regularly with some very big global charities. I wouldn't take what you say as gospel.
(username failed moderation, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 17:32, closed)

I can only agree that you have a valid point
All figures can be 'massaged' to meet an agenda, but it's much more difficult to alter those proportions when you're dealing with bigger numbers and there are many more people looking closely at them afterward.
(Greencloud Wanted to go fishing on, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 20:12, closed)

Bring on the science bit

( fluffybunnykiller Is feasting on the clitoris of life, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 16:59, closed)

and how much does your chief exec cost?

(dyllon nice beaver., Wed 16 Nov 2011, 17:54, closed)

I don't know off the top of my head
Just compare the chairperson of the few largest uk charities with those of similar size commercial companies. You'll see it's a fuckload less well paid working for a charity.

And yes, that cascades all the way down. I'm a qualified professional as are many of my colleagues, we would make a LOT more money in the commercial sector. (my last job was much easier than this one and I'm paid 25% LESS than I was 4 years ago there. Gotta fucking love this recession stuff eh?
(Greencloud Wanted to go fishing on, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 20:21, closed)

Oh, I know how it works OK
A friend of mine worked for a Very Large and Well Known development and relief charity. They boast about how much of their income they spend on projects. Which is true only if you ignore the vast amounts they backcharge the projects for internal admin.

Want to buy a new part for a water pump in Africa? That's fine, Mr Field Worker you can spend the £4. Oh yes, and we'll charge your project £30 for giving you the permission. Have a nice day.

Conniving, lying, greedy bastards. Give your money to Water Aid instead folks.
(ubergeekian, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 18:25, closed)

i'm intrigued
It's not an area I work on, but I may take a closer look.
(Greencloud Wanted to go fishing on, Wed 16 Nov 2011, 20:22, closed)