maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Good morning all, I set up a just giving page yesterday asking ( begging ) people to donate to our club with raised funds going to the OASF trust fund. It has reached £325 quite quickly with donations from Orient, Hereford, Rotherham, Sunderland, everton, Liverpool, Man Utd and a few anonymous ones too. I spent all last evening up until 1am getting this page out to a lot of various media, famous, sports and ex footballers. I may have some interesting parties to speak to today but I cant divulge who but hopefully speaking to these people may help the page hit a more flush group of individuals. I know of quite a few more people who have said they will donate but hzve'nt as of today but it has only been just over 24hrs. I have done this as living so far away at the end of knowhere I feel I can't contribute the same as if I lived locally, and my job forces some restrictions on what I can and can't do also. So if I put the link at the end of this waffle I would appreciate it if some or all ( even better ) could pass it on or spread it wherever you think may help. I have informed Oasf of my page and intentions behind it and gave them a little insight to who I am, just incase people dont trust a random fund raising page. I am waiting for a reply from them. Anyway here goes.... Http://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stu-cocker-save-oldham-athletic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Top effort, well done mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGWB Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Outstanding that maximus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 I put this on the other fans board, Im getting some stick on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsworth blue Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, maximus1267 said: I put this on the other fans board, Im getting some stick on there Who and why is anyone giving you any stick Maximus? Great initiative pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGWB Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, maximus1267 said: I put this on the other fans board, Im getting some stick on there What other fans board ? Could have some fun on there if they're giving you stick for that post maximus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, unsworth blue said: Who and why is anyone giving you any stick Maximus? Great initiative pal Just now, tGWB said: What other fans board ? Could have some fun on there if they're giving you stick for that post maximus On the OAFC message board. I understand the threat of scsmmers so I do understand people will have concerns, I have contacted our Oasf trust, just waiting for a redponse, maybe they need to back my page to make it more genuine. So yes, Ive had a couple of people query my page but I do understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, maximus1267 said: I put this on the other fans board, Im getting some stick on there Fantastic effort mate. Anyone giving stick will likely be in the Partington, Birkett Malpas cult so I wouldn't pay any attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Fantastic effort mate. Anyone giving stick will likely be in the Partington, Birkett Malpas cult so I wouldn't pay any attention They are saying I should be a registered charity, now my misses is agreeing with them. Spent hours and hours of my rest days trying to sort this, small setback but we fight on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Great initiative. As a committee member of the fund I can't give it explicit backing as we are not in control of it but much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Great initiative. As a committee member of the fund I can't give it explicit backing as we are not in control of it but much appreciated How do I get it backed the Dave ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, maximus1267 said: They are saying I should be a registered charity, now my misses is agreeing with them. Spent hours and hours of my rest days trying to sort this, small setback but we fight on If that was the case every Tom Dick & Harry doing crowdfunding for a trip to Disney Land would need to be a registered charity too It's no different to you running a 10k and asking for donations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Chaddyexile84 said: If that was the case every Tom Dick & Harry doing crowdfunding for a trip to Disney Land would need to be a registered charity too It's no different to you running a 10k and asking for donations I know chaddy, its the only place I have encountered any difficulty lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 It says on the page it doesn't have to be for a registerd charity. and can be used for a personal cause. Ps, I think you need the media on board to spread the word. BBC TV local news could be one source also the Oldham Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, BP1960 said: It says on the page it doesn't have to be for a registerd charity. and can be used for a personal cause. Ps, I think you need the media on board to spread the word. BBC TV local news could be one source also the Oldham Times. Ive messaged Suzanne Geldard but still waiting for a response, I am still working on getting it out there today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 44 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: If that was the case every Tom Dick & Harry doing crowdfunding for a trip to Disney Land would need to be a registered charity too It's no different to you running a 10k and asking for donations In seriousness I don't think it can be. To give anything official backing there would have to be a full check of all elements of the process and I don't think that's practical Sorry, hope you understand. We can't risk anything going rogue, not suggesting for a second that's the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: In seriousness I don't think it can be. To give anything official backing there would have to be a full check of all elements of the process and I don't think that's practical Sorry, hope you understand. We can't risk anything going rogue, not suggesting for a second that's the case NOTE: JustGiving Crowdfunding pages are not intended to raise money for charities, so you should read the description of them carefully and make your own decision regarding the authenticity and suitability of the recipient to receive your donation. It is your responsibility to ensure that the organisation or person to which you donate is the intended recipient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: In seriousness I don't think it can be. To give anything official backing there would have to be a full check of all elements of the process and I don't think that's practical Sorry, hope you understand. We can't risk anything going rogue, not suggesting for a second that's the case Wasn't aimed at you Dave - I get that stance It was aimed at the people giving Maximus grief saying he should be a registered charity which just isn't the case as BP said, the website even states it. I would like to tackle Kilimanjaro one day. There is absolutely nothing stopping me setting up a crowd funding page to fund it. Not that many would donate like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlatic Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Top man. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 53 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: In seriousness I don't think it can be. To give anything official backing there would have to be a full check of all elements of the process and I don't think that's practical Sorry, hope you understand. We can't risk anything going rogue, not suggesting for a second that's the case I understand. PTB & Oasf have just backed it on twitter for me after a few gentle pushes. Anyway £435 in less than two days is a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKing521 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Jeez thought this board had its moments but the other one, like a vipers nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc21 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Top man max, great effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts2 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Had someone try to contribute from another forum say it's not showing update after pledging? All ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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