+Nochipra Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Is there a link to see what the calendars look like, I may be interested in getting one? I've looked in this thread and can't seem to find one? Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) I could email you one of the months if you would like to see one and let me know your email addie Oh and just noticed you are in america so the postage is a tad more too Mandy Edited October 2, 2007 by Us 4 and Jess Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mines paid for keep myself right just trying it out M Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Looks good to us, and donation sent (FTD ). Just one point worth mentioning is that if you tick the gift aid box this is worth an extra 0.85p. Quote Link to comment
+Dizzley Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. Come on everybody! If you ordered a calendar PLEASE PAY MANDY NOW - or at least let her know why you haven't yet paid. Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. Come on everybody! If you ordered a calendar PLEASE PAY MANDY NOW - or at least let her know why you haven't yet paid. Oh i can't do nowt right can I What if we dont claim gift aid you can sponsor me to make calendars I did read the blarb I will go back and reread it. M Edited October 2, 2007 by Us 4 and Jess Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. I don't think that Mandy is selling anything through Justgiving, I believe that she is just making a minimum donation of £3 (through Justgiving) a pre-requisite for the purchase of a calendar for £2 from Mandy. As for the 5% IMHO this is a small amount to pay to ensure the smooth, stress free running of this next year, and my understanding of this fee is that it is not a profit, but is used to cover administration costs. Also it is in addition to the donation so does not affect the amount given to the charity. Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. I don't think that Mandy is selling anything through Justgiving, I believe that she is just making a minimum donation of £3 (through Justgiving) a pre-requisite for the purchase of a calendar for £2 from Mandy. As for the 5% IMHO this is a small amount to pay to ensure the smooth, stress free running of this next year, and my understanding of this fee is that it is not a profit, but is used to cover administration costs. Also it is in addition to the donation so does not affect the amount given to the charity. Yeah thats right in laymans terms you are giving a donation of £3.00 to GNAA and paying me £2.00 personally for the calendar is that not right? Im on the verge of a nervous breakdown here M Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Im on the verge of a nervous breakdown here M 19th one by any chance Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Im on the verge of a nervous breakdown here M 19th one by any chance Yeah and thats just today John M Quote Link to comment
+roveron Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Is it too late to buy a Calendar? Sorry if this has been answered but I don't have time to read through all the pages. If I can still get one, reply here or IM me with the info. I'll give you a UK address to post it to since I'll be there for a week in Nov. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Is it too late to buy a Calendar? Sorry if this has been answered but I don't have time to read through all the pages. If I can still get one, reply here or IM me with the info. I'll give you a UK address to post it to since I'll be there for a week in Nov. Thanks. Yep there are 12 left I think Please let me know through our profile how you would to pay and I will let you have the details M Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 I have updated the page, I think this is worth a try. http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour M Quote Link to comment
+Dizzley Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Oh i can't do nowt right can I Mandy - doing ANYTHING that helps is not "doing nowt right". Well done. Stick at it. (Sends back rub and G+T). Quote Link to comment
+HoweFamily Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Agreed. Don't know you at all but I think you're doing a really nice thing. Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Has anyone received any of the calendars I posted out last week? M Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Has anyone received any of the calendars I posted out last week? M No sign here in South Wales but we have had no post since lat week anyway Quote Link to comment
+careygang Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. I don't think that Mandy is selling anything through Justgiving, I believe that she is just making a minimum donation of £3 (through Justgiving) a pre-requisite for the purchase of a calendar for £2 from Mandy. As for the 5% IMHO this is a small amount to pay to ensure the smooth, stress free running of this next year, and my understanding of this fee is that it is not a profit, but is used to cover administration costs. Also it is in addition to the donation so does not affect the amount given to the charity. Yeah thats right in laymans terms you are giving a donation of £3.00 to GNAA and paying me £2.00 personally for the calendar is that not right? Im on the verge of a nervous breakdown here M Hi Mandy Be very careful with the 'GiftAid' aspect. The Taxman has extremely tough and complex rules on this. If you are deemed to be getting anything in return that is tangible, then it generally is not allowed unless it is extremely small and of comparative little value compared to the donation. I would hate you to be caught out by this. HMRC have a very good referral service through their website that will get you a personal reply within days. Just drop them a quick question to ensure you are OK with it. As an example, I was doing a Balloon Race a few years ago and it was not admissible for Giftaid because anyone who entered was doing so in the expectation that they might win the prize, even thought the entry was £1, the Prize was worth about £20 and the odds were 600 to 1. Berni Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. I don't think that Mandy is selling anything through Justgiving, I believe that she is just making a minimum donation of £3 (through Justgiving) a pre-requisite for the purchase of a calendar for £2 from Mandy. As for the 5% IMHO this is a small amount to pay to ensure the smooth, stress free running of this next year, and my understanding of this fee is that it is not a profit, but is used to cover administration costs. Also it is in addition to the donation so does not affect the amount given to the charity. Yeah thats right in laymans terms you are giving a donation of £3.00 to GNAA and paying me £2.00 personally for the calendar is that not right? Im on the verge of a nervous breakdown here M Hi Mandy Be very careful with the 'GiftAid' aspect. The Taxman has extremely tough and complex rules on this. If you are deemed to be getting anything in return that is tangible, then it generally is not allowed unless it is extremely small and of comparative little value compared to the donation. I would hate you to be caught out by this. HMRC have a very good referral service through their website that will get you a personal reply within days. Just drop them a quick question to ensure you are OK with it. As an example, I was doing a Balloon Race a few years ago and it was not admissible for Giftaid because anyone who entered was doing so in the expectation that they might win the prize, even thought the entry was £1, the Prize was worth about £20 and the odds were 600 to 1. Berni Oh its all very complicated Would it be OK to pay the £3.00 donation to the GNAA if I stressed NOT to use GiftAid, then paying the £2.00 to me for materials and postage. Would that not be like only paying me £2.00 per calendar and making a £3.00 donation to a charity, and keeping the Taxman at bay? Im going to contact Chizu and see how he went on with the Spinal Injuries Unit last year M Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. I don't think that Mandy is selling anything through Justgiving, I believe that she is just making a minimum donation of £3 (through Justgiving) a pre-requisite for the purchase of a calendar for £2 from Mandy. As for the 5% IMHO this is a small amount to pay to ensure the smooth, stress free running of this next year, and my understanding of this fee is that it is not a profit, but is used to cover administration costs. Also it is in addition to the donation so does not affect the amount given to the charity. Yeah thats right in laymans terms you are giving a donation of £3.00 to GNAA and paying me £2.00 personally for the calendar is that not right? Im on the verge of a nervous breakdown here M Hi Mandy Be very careful with the 'GiftAid' aspect. The Taxman has extremely tough and complex rules on this. If you are deemed to be getting anything in return that is tangible, then it generally is not allowed unless it is extremely small and of comparative little value compared to the donation. I would hate you to be caught out by this. HMRC have a very good referral service through their website that will get you a personal reply within days. Just drop them a quick question to ensure you are OK with it. As an example, I was doing a Balloon Race a few years ago and it was not admissible for Giftaid because anyone who entered was doing so in the expectation that they might win the prize, even thought the entry was £1, the Prize was worth about £20 and the odds were 600 to 1. Berni Oh its all very complicated Would it be OK to pay the £3.00 donation to the GNAA if I stressed NOT to use GiftAid, then paying the £2.00 to me for materials and postage. Would that not be like only paying me £2.00 per calendar and making a £3.00 donation to a charity, and keeping the Taxman at bay? Im going to contact Chizu and see how he went on with the Spinal Injuries Unit last year M Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Be very careful with the 'GiftAid' aspect. The Taxman has extremely tough and complex rules on this. If you are deemed to be getting anything in return that is tangible, then it generally is not allowed unless it is extremely small and of comparative little value compared to the donation. I would hate you to be caught out by this. HMRC have a very good referral service through their website that will get you a personal reply within days. Just drop them a quick question to ensure you are OK with it. As an example, I was doing a Balloon Race a few years ago and it was not admissible for Giftaid because anyone who entered was doing so in the expectation that they might win the prize, even thought the entry was £1, the Prize was worth about £20 and the odds were 600 to 1. Berni I'm not disagreeing, but given those rules it is odd that when purchasing a ticket for "A Royal Day Out" at Buckingham Palace, The Royal Mews and The Queens Gallery this summer, they specifically asked me to gift aid my ticket value. I surely got something in return for my money ... i.e. the Royal Day Out! And very good it was to .... they even had a china bowl of water (with royal crest) laid on for Caesar aka GeoDog! Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) Deleted: server burped and duped the post! Edited October 8, 2007 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Quote Link to comment
+careygang Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) http://www.justgiving.com/mandyseymour This is my idea for next year, I think this will be much easier for myself and all who buy calendars from me. Let me know what you think please. Mandy Mandy, I don't think you can "sell" things using Justgiving because Gift Aid is not allowed if you are getting something for your money. Also they take 5% off the top. I don't think that Mandy is selling anything through Justgiving, I believe that she is just making a minimum donation of £3 (through Justgiving) a pre-requisite for the purchase of a calendar for £2 from Mandy. As for the 5% IMHO this is a small amount to pay to ensure the smooth, stress free running of this next year, and my understanding of this fee is that it is not a profit, but is used to cover administration costs. Also it is in addition to the donation so does not affect the amount given to the charity. Yeah thats right in laymans terms you are giving a donation of £3.00 to GNAA and paying me £2.00 personally for the calendar is that not right? Im on the verge of a nervous breakdown here M Hi Mandy Be very careful with the 'GiftAid' aspect. The Taxman has extremely tough and complex rules on this. If you are deemed to be getting anything in return that is tangible, then it generally is not allowed unless it is extremely small and of comparative little value compared to the donation. I would hate you to be caught out by this. HMRC have a very good referral service through their website that will get you a personal reply within days. Just drop them a quick question to ensure you are OK with it. As an example, I was doing a Balloon Race a few years ago and it was not admissible for Giftaid because anyone who entered was doing so in the expectation that they might win the prize, even thought the entry was £1, the Prize was worth about £20 and the odds were 600 to 1. Berni Oh its all very complicated Would it be OK to pay the £3.00 donation to the GNAA if I stressed NOT to use GiftAid, then paying the £2.00 to me for materials and postage. Would that not be like only paying me £2.00 per calendar and making a £3.00 donation to a charity, and keeping the Taxman at bay? Im going to contact Chizu and see how he went on with the Spinal Injuries Unit last year M M I think you'll be OK, I'm just saying it's worth checking with them first. A quick email to check won't hurt. What you're doing is asking people to make a donation to charity and then make a separate payment to you for the actual item, so that would appear to be OK. Take a look at this page HMRC Gift Aid which is about the limits of expected benefit from a donation. Berni Edited October 12, 2007 by careygang Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 I have a good friend who is a cacher who works for the tax office, I am going to explain all to them and see what they say, I am sure if they cant answer my questions they will be able to find out for me. I have to keep myself right and also all the people who will make donations to the charity and payment to myself, I was trying to make it easier on myself and the folks who buy calendars!!! I think paying a donation to the charity and making payment for the calendar to me should be OK, but I will have it all checked out. Thanks for all your help and the info Berni, I do appreciate it. M Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) There are 16 spare calendars left now, if anyone would like one or another please let me know. The only payment I can take now will be Paypal, thanks to everyone who has helped me out and bought extra your all fab 20 calendars went out on Tuesday, but I have had no replies to say any of those have been received (I think it must be because of the postal strike) and 20 more will go out this afternoon. M Is the postal strike only in certain areas? I am asking because we have received post today and yesterday The postal workers were on strike exactly the same time last year, I remember then trying to post out the calendars and having to delay them because of a strike, I am sure 180 calendars isn't that bad Mr Postie Edited October 12, 2007 by Us 4 and Jess Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Mandy, I htink the strike is affecting different areas in different ways. Here in Dorset we have had post every day, however, some things that are expected haven't arrived yet, they are mostly items that I imagine have to go through sorting in the north and have been caught up along the way. I even had a package arrive yesterday 11th, posted by the Coins & Pins company in USA on the 7th!! There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it at the moment. No sign of the calendars here yet, but early days. Quote Link to comment
+Vodor and Scorsby Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Our postie is doing part time work for the invisible clothing and makup company at the moment. We havent seen him for days. Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 We have had loads of post the last couple of days but still no sign of the calendars Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 We have had loads of post the last couple of days but still no sign of the calendars I know why you aint got yours Mr Matrix...it hasn't been psted yet I did post 20 on Monday and 20 on Wenesday though, has anyone received theirs yet? M Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) Just got home from a long day of caching to find several brown envelopes lined up on the kitchen table ... wey hey my calendars arrived! Mandy they are great, I almost burnt my supper cos I had to stop and look at it in detail ... brilliant, well done and thank you so much. Also, well done to everyone for submitting such brilliant pictures! I might just be a little biased but Ryme-Intrinsecas Swanage one is my favourite Edited October 13, 2007 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) We have had loads of post the last couple of days but still no sign of the calendars I know why you aint got yours Mr Matrix...THEY hasn't been posted yet Edited October 13, 2007 by Matrix Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Yes THEY hasn't been posted yet, sorry Mike I will drop you an email when your go into the post M Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Yes THEY hasn't been posted yet, sorry Mike I will drop you an email when your go into the post M No worries Mandy Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Boots Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Our calender has just dropped through the door. Thanks Mandy you've done a wonderful job and it's lovely to have Booboo our dog included on the October page. Roll on January 1st when we can start using it. Quote Link to comment
+scottpa100 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi Mandy, received my calendar this morning. No doubt the postal strike delayed it a little in transit. Thanks very much. Roll on January! Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 That makes 7 out of 20 that were posted last last Tuesday that have been received There must be a big pile of calendars somewhere Another 20 have gone today (sorry still not yours yet Mike ) M Quote Link to comment
+The Gecko's Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Mandy One of mine turned up yesterday and the other today. Thanks very much for a superb job. Dave - The Gecko's Quote Link to comment
+The Great Redmondo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 My calendars arrived today. Many thanks Mandy. Debs. Quote Link to comment
+Lotho Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hopefully if it doesn't come tomorrow the post man will be so kind as to fold it up and shove it through the letter box..i hope it doesn't get undelivered because im enjoying myself in Majorca.. Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Another 20 have gone today (sorry still not yours yet Mike ) M Its a good job I am balanced and well adjusted or I would start to think you didn't like me Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Another 20 have gone today (sorry still not yours yet Mike ) M Its a good job I am balanced and well adjusted or I would start to think you didn't like me balanced / well adjusted / geocacher = oxymoron if ever I heard one. You dont need it till next year Mike M Quote Link to comment
+Jonovich Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 You dont need it till next year Mike Unless of course he wants to Book his Holidays for next year? Jon Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 You dont need it till next year Mike Unless of course he wants to Book his Holidays for next year? Jon You always get one dont ya and it had to be you Jon Have you received your calendars yet? (shhhhhhh dont tell Mike he will get a complex ) M Quote Link to comment
+Mr'D Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Got mine (x2) today. Thanks Mandy Jon Quote Link to comment
+Matrix Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 You dont need it till next year Mike Unless of course he wants to Book his Holidays for next year? Jon You always get one dont ya and it had to be you Jon Have you received your calendars yet? (shhhhhhh dont tell Mike he will get a complex ) M Got mine (x2) today. Thanks Mandy Jon Right thats it I am offically stropping Quote Link to comment
+The Mighty Shark Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 WOOHOO It's arrived. Another outstanding job Mandy. Thanks for all your hard work and for 2 verry good causes. My one word summery would be BRILLIANT Quote Link to comment
+Dizzley Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Hi Mandy - I got my calendar yesterday. Thanks for making such a brilliant job of it. Dizzley Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks for letting me know they have arrived I'm pleased you like them M Quote Link to comment
+little-miss-naughty Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 oh am i to late did i miss them all Quote Link to comment
+La Fifi Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Me too, any left? Already made my donation regardless of whether I get one, just 'cos you picked such a great cause! Cheers. La Fifi Quote Link to comment
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