Donations

[Eddy Matthews]

Hi all,

A lot of regular users have said that would like to contribute towards the running costs of the website, so to this end we have setup a "Donation" button on the left hand menu.... The default amount for a donation is £10 UK Pounds, but you can select whatever amount you wish to donate, you aren't stuck with that!

Just choose the amount to donate and click on the PayPal button to complete the transaction.

Wether you donate or not, is purely a matter for you to decide, there are no extra perks - Just the knowledge that you have our sincere thanks, and we know that all our hard work is appreciated!

Regards
Eddy

[derekwarner_decoy]

Hans......looks like I can take that note from my day book to go into the money exchange in Wollongong & get a 10 QUID postal note for Eddy

idea Eddy...like we have been asking for approx 5 years if we could help......Derek 

[derekwarner_decoy]

Hi PD's.....Eddy .... ...I stu**ed up...in the future.....could members accept the default units of 10 [ten] ...then irrespective of country of origin select UK pounds ....would the Paypal calculator then calculate from the nominated country of origin??

Any way...as far as I can see 

1) I am credit by 0.25GBP
2) the British Government will tax me on my over payment as an overseas [OZ] person ?
3) do I get a valid tax receipt as I am sure that PD's are registered as a valued entity  .....................just Joking - Derek
...


 Last 10 Donations for derekwarner_decoy:

•5.00 AUD » 11-02-2009 18:51:48 (Completed)
•20.00 AUD » 11-02-2009 17:57:58 (Completed)

Total Site Currency: 10.25 - Thank You
AUD: 25

[Eddy Matthews]

A big thankyou to everyone that has made a donation - We cannot possibly say thankyou on an individual basis everytime a donation is made, but rest assured it is appreciated! Please remember that all donations big or small help, so there is no fixed amount, or pressure to donate - It's purely voluntary.

Regards
Eddy

[derekwarner_decoy]

Sorry all....I just don't understand  ...& even after studying economics at the University of Wollongong    [well in my latter years but did not achieve a high distinction nor even a pass.....as I failed year one  ]


If tonyh deposits £10.01 (GBP)    it is credited £10.00 (GBP)


But when Tug--Kenny  deposits £10.00 (GBP)   it is credited £9.46 (GBP)

No wonder the British economy is in a mess when your mathematicians convert 1 new pence into 54 new pence ...minus the original 1 new pence

See what I mean ...appears that Chancellor of the X Chequer has had TOO many  or something ..... ....I rest my case Derek

tonyh  £10.01 (GBP)    Feb-28 10.00
PeeWee  £15.00 (GBP)    Feb-26 14.29
Anonymous  £20.00 (GBP)    Feb-12 19.12
steamboatmodel  $20.00 (CAD)    Feb-11 10.27
Anonymous  £20.00 (GBP)    Feb-11 19.12
Tug--Kenny  £10.00 (GBP)    Feb-11 9.46
derekwarner_decoy  $5.00 (AUD)    Feb-11 1.97
derekwarner_decoy  $20.00 (AUD)    Feb-11 8.28
waldenmodels  $10.00 (USD)    Feb-11 6.21
Rob Bruce  $10.00 (AUD)    Feb-11 4.07
Red_Hamish  £10.00 (GBP)    Feb-10 9.46
 

 
 
 

[Eddy Matthews]

 

 The solution is simple Derek, Ken (and most others) paid via PayPal which charges a fee for handling the transaction. Tony didn't pay using PayPal, so I manually added his donation..... The software isn't really designed for that situation, so I have to show some fee - Hence donation £10.01 and fee 0.01, resulting in a net of £10.00 - I could have setup the software so that no-one was able to view donations or totals, but that's not the way I wish to do things!

Nothing underhanded or strange going on at all.....

As I said to Tony, although his money wasn't sent by PayPal, I prefer to list ALL donations openly so everyone knows exactly how much we've raised.

I also have one more donation to list, which is just waiting for a cheque to clear, but it will be shown in a few days.... I rest MY case!

Okay, grumpy head off..... 

Finally, I'd like to that everyone that has made a contribution every penny is gratefully received and will go to support the website 

Regards
Eddy

[derekwarner_decoy]

Goodness PD's....all who know me  will understand that I was not suggeting any...under the table 10% tax or what ever......Derek 

[Tug--Kenny]

54 pence to Paypal     for a transaction did not go un-noticed in this camp either.


Cheques next time ... 

[Eddy Matthews]

Apologies Derek - I got up with my "grumpy" head on

54 pence to Paypal     for a transaction did not go un-noticed in this camp either.


Cheques next time ... 

Just make the cheque payable to E. Matthews, and leave the amount blank..... I'll fill it in later

Eddy

[Eddy Matthews]

Some of the money raised so far has already been put to good use - I've just paid the Domain Name fees for the next twelve months.

Our sincere thanks to everyone that has donated so far, it all helps, and it's nice to see you think all our hard work is worthwhile!

Regards
Eddy

[Eddy Matthews]

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to say a really BIG thankyou to everyone that has made a donation. They are greatly appreciated, and they all help to keep the website going.

The next purchase on the list will probably be some new software for the Photo Gallery, and perhaps a replacement for the Downloads software - I'm looking into both right now as we could do with something a little more flexible in both areas.

Then we have our hosting fees due in a few months

But rest assured, the website will continue even if we don't receive enough income via donations, Walter Snowdon, David Allinson, and myself will continue to make up any shortfall if needed, exactly as we have for the last 6 years - Fortunately Paddleducks keeps growing every year, and has developed a real sense of "community" which makes it all worthwhile for us!

Regards
Eddy

[Talisman]

How about an incentive .....

Eddy i have a stock of approx 50 of the Craft Knife sets below which if it helps raise funds / keeps the site afloat would be happy to donate for use as an incentive to donate to the sites funds.

Each set retails at approx £7.00 - £15.00 depending on where you do your shopping.

I'm happy to donate my stock Free of Charge if they are used for the benefit of the site.
I have posted a link to a similar item listed on amazon.

Perhaps they could be sent as a thank you present to those gifting say over £20. Which should allow enough for postage and a considerable sum left over for the sites funds.
 
Have a think and let me know.

regards,
Kim


http://www.amazon.co.uk/57-HOBBY-CRAFT-KNIFE-SET/dp/B001CT2G8W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1237822126&sr=8-1

[greateastern]

 Is there a mailing address we can send a donation to? I've had bad dealings with Paypal, no longer have an account and don't wish to have one again. Secondly, If I sent a US postal money order, does your bank charge you the priveledge of cashing it? If so, I'll find a source for  quid notes. All I have left from travels is some Irish Punt notes and a few coins.

[Eddy Matthews]

Is there a mailing address we can send a donation to? I've had bad dealings with Paypal, no longer have an account and don't wish to have one again. Secondly, If I sent a US postal money order, does your bank charge you the priveledge of cashing it? If so, I'll find a source for  quid notes. All I have left from travels is some Irish Punt notes and a few coins.

Thanks Dave,

I'll PM you in a few minutes....

Regards
Eddy

[Eddy Matthews]

How about an incentive .....

Eddy i have a stock of approx 50 of the Craft Knife sets below which if it helps raise funds / keeps the site afloat would be happy to donate for use as an incentive to donate to the sites funds.

Thanks Kim,

A PM will be on it's way shortly - A superb offer thankyou!

Regards
Eddy