Just in case you get stopped in the streets or are asked to loan Methodist premises to the charity "Soldiers off the street" read Harry's Place first.
Update 09/10/10: I had a phone call yesterday afternoon from someone purporting to represent this charity. Two comments subsequently appeared one saying "I'm glad not all methodists are not small minded like you". a position that probably has wide spread support across the Connexion.
The caller claimed they are taking legal action against Harry's Place, and pointed out that by linking to that post I too would be subject to legal challenge. Harry's Place tell me they know nothing of this legal action.
The caller was anxious to point out that the charity was established by former members of the British National Party, and are no longer in membership. I am happy to clarify this point.
Earlier this week I had a lovely note from the charity ActionAid. I had queried whether they had any involvement with the film "No Pressure". They assured me they had no involvement and disassociated themselves from the film.
Just because an organisation is a registered charity it does not mean that its work and motivation are not open to scrutiny and challenge.
If readers wish to support an organisation that has been established by former members of the BNP that is their right.
Each year I make a substantial donation to the Annual Poppy Day appeal, I also give to Help for Heroes. I don't need to funnel my support for Britain's servicemen and women through the hands of former members of the BNP. Other readers are free to take different approach.![]()
Update 09/10/10: I had a phone call yesterday afternoon from someone purporting to represent this charity. Two comments subsequently appeared one saying "I'm glad not all methodists are not small minded like you". a position that probably has wide spread support across the Connexion.
The caller claimed they are taking legal action against Harry's Place, and pointed out that by linking to that post I too would be subject to legal challenge. Harry's Place tell me they know nothing of this legal action.
The caller was anxious to point out that the charity was established by former members of the British National Party, and are no longer in membership. I am happy to clarify this point.
Earlier this week I had a lovely note from the charity ActionAid. I had queried whether they had any involvement with the film "No Pressure". They assured me they had no involvement and disassociated themselves from the film.
Just because an organisation is a registered charity it does not mean that its work and motivation are not open to scrutiny and challenge.
If readers wish to support an organisation that has been established by former members of the BNP that is their right.
Each year I make a substantial donation to the Annual Poppy Day appeal, I also give to Help for Heroes. I don't need to funnel my support for Britain's servicemen and women through the hands of former members of the BNP. Other readers are free to take different approach.
