There is a very high lack of awareness, understanding, research funding... everything... but you kniw what really gets to me.. and what iv noticed in the last 10 years?? I rarely see charity boxes in shops aiding diabetesUK, including this 5p carrier bag charge... none gets donated to DiabetesUK.. Have also noticed theres charity shops all over the UK, cancer research, barnados, scope etc... but never,not once have i EVER seen a charity shop with a DiabetesUK sign above it..
I was willing to open up one myself, and work there, it would give me stability, would get volunteers, stock being donated, awareness would be raised, but also with donations rocketing, it would fund research massively.. But unfortunately DiabetesUK said they wont aid financially for fixtures and fittings, nor would the council be able to help with rent etc... so catch 22!!
Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions?
I was willing to open up one myself, and work there, it would give me stability, would get volunteers, stock being donated, awareness would be raised, but also with donations rocketing, it would fund research massively.. But unfortunately DiabetesUK said they wont aid financially for fixtures and fittings, nor would the council be able to help with rent etc... so catch 22!!
Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions?