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Fri 12 Dec 2008Don't lose your head when you donate from the heart
Think carefully and check the bona fides of the charity before you donate, advises Caroline Madden
CHRISTMAS MAY be the season of giving, but charities are feeling the pinch this year. At a time when demand for their services is growing exponentially, corporate sponsorship is falling away and Government funding is also drying up. As a result, charities are becoming increasingly reliant on individual donations from members of the public.
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