Britains Hidden Hungry (1 Viewer)
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Nick
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What a prick he was!
Grendel
Well-Known Member
So when was your sons birthday Darren?
Nick
Administrator
Should be made to pay it back!
Funny how the charity fella was jumping down peoples throats asking who thr food was for but gave him run of the mill.
It was really quite sad to see some situations like the young girl, the other lady struggled for food but had about 4 dogs in holbrooks!
Funny how the charity fella was jumping down peoples throats asking who thr food was for but gave him run of the mill.
It was really quite sad to see some situations like the young girl, the other lady struggled for food but had about 4 dogs in holbrooks!
Disorganised1
New Member
I used to help out with feeding the homeless on a Sunday, it's a very strange mix of people you get. The grateful, the greedy, the scrounging, the just plain tired.
Houchens Head
Fairly well known member from Malvern
What channel was it on? Will it be on catch-up anywhere?
Houchens Head
Fairly well known member from Malvern
Cheers Nick. I'll check it out.
Nick
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It is coming soon to iPlayer - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01nqcbm/Britains_Hidden_Hungry/
Well worth a watch as it is based in Coventry.
I can't believe that that Darren fella took money from the bloke filming it who felt sorry for him about his kid's birthday knowing full well he was lying about it.
Well worth a watch as it is based in Coventry.
I can't believe that that Darren fella took money from the bloke filming it who felt sorry for him about his kid's birthday knowing full well he was lying about it.
The surprising bit to this charity is how many people are working and who need to use its facilities ,not just benefits claimants ,it can only get worse with the withdrawal of tax credits,I believe its the biggest/busiest in the country.
dutchman
Well-Known Member
A recent report claims that nearly five million people in Britain are paid less than they need to survive, despite the existence of a national minimum wage.
One In Five 'Paid Less Than Living Wage'
Something similar happened during the Great Depression. In addition to the 25% of the workforce who were totally without work, another 25% existed on starvation wages.
Disorganised1
New Member
I can afford the living - its the tax that's killing me !
Nick
Administrator
I know a lot of people say "so sell something or cut down" which is what I probably would have thought, when I lived at home with my mum. When you own a house it is a lot different with silly things like water rates, home insurance, life insurance etc etc. They do add up and with energy bills going up all of the time and wages not being increased it will get to the point where everybody will struggle (unless they are really well off).
As the woman on the show said, what buggered her up was wanting to get a job which then hammered her benefits.
As the woman on the show said, what buggered her up was wanting to get a job which then hammered her benefits.
oldskyblue58
CCFC Finance Director
what struck me was the difference in attitudes ....... the guy who was obtaining goods by deception, using his son to con people,telling bare faced lies, the woman who couldnt make ends meet but had a house full of dogs and kids playing computer games on a huge tv, living off takeaways ........ then you have the young girl who lived on £20pw food, sold all she could and was desperate to make something of herself.
there is only one there that has my real sympathies and respect and i hope that young lady finds success so that living on £20 becomes but a bad memory.
The thing that made me cringe was the patronising approach of the woman standing on stage telling us to remember the poor, then they go right ahead bend the rules and help a con man. Sorry but they are just people, not the "poor" pitied and somehow less than worthy..... help those in trouble yes dont patronise them in the name of religion. Sorry if that offends but just my opinion
there is only one there that has my real sympathies and respect and i hope that young lady finds success so that living on £20 becomes but a bad memory.
The thing that made me cringe was the patronising approach of the woman standing on stage telling us to remember the poor, then they go right ahead bend the rules and help a con man. Sorry but they are just people, not the "poor" pitied and somehow less than worthy..... help those in trouble yes dont patronise them in the name of religion. Sorry if that offends but just my opinion
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Nick
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Have to agree. When she cashed in her laptop for 25 quid with all her college work on and was out trying to raise money and volunteering.
It was nice of the camera guy to literally give her the money to go get it back but it puts it into perspective doesnt it. She wants to make something of herself but is struggling but people who are happy to just get their dole money and a bit of benefit fraud prosper.
It was nice of the camera guy to literally give her the money to go get it back but it puts it into perspective doesnt it. She wants to make something of herself but is struggling but people who are happy to just get their dole money and a bit of benefit fraud prosper.
oldskyblue58
CCFC Finance Director
certainly does Nick ....... she was prepared to take responsibility for herself just needed a helping start ....... the others summed up the stereotypical view of dole scroungers. I suspect however there are a lot like that young lady but you never get to hear their stories
Darth Robins
Well-Known Member
Yeah it said at the end that she was now studying to become a social worker, considering her situation and upbringing I was really impressed with her attitude and I hope someone in a position to give her a break with either a job or helping her with getting through College/Uni was watching that because I think she really deserves it.
oldskyblue58
CCFC Finance Director
obtaining goods or a pecuniary advantage by deception i always thought was a criminal offence, if so i doubt he will be an active member much longer nick .................
Houchens Head
Fairly well known member from Malvern
His face is well known now though eh?
