Do you think charities advertising is overkill?

I've just been sorting out stuff for the recycling bin. Amongst the paperwork I was getting rid of was a letter for one particular charity. Opened it out of curiosity. Along with the begging letter were some gift tags. A couple of years ago my neighbour received some Christmas cards from a different charity. I can't help wondering how much all this costs to produce, print and post. It's all unsolicited. Do the ads on tv get broadcast free or do they have to pay?

As I said a day or so ago, I support a dog charity, it's only a small one. I approached them before I decided to donate, not the other way round

I feel sorry for those less fortunate than us, but I also feel the government in the country where the money is being sent to, needs to stop being corrupt!! A high percentage of funds don't reach the intended people.

I do support the adverts wanting aid when there has been a disaster. Sending blankets, toys etc etc. I remember getting a shoe box and putting toys in it for an appeal. I don't know if it was this country or not. I think it was Shelter Box.

We can all do something to help someone else. It doesn't have to cost money. We can all befriend someone who is lonely can't we.