A quick note from the BBS Treasurer

[davech]

Did my standing order work? It is leaving my account...

The BBS is one of my main pleasures, warts and all. Long may it continue

[Adlerhorst]

Originally Posted by PIE "N" MASH

Even if sent to family and friends and not for services?
That's how I sent it.

Yours arrived in full

[Les Butler]

Originally Posted by davech

Did my standing order work? It is leaving my account...

The BBS is one of my main pleasures, warts and all. Long may it continue

Thanks Dave

[west country boy]

Originally Posted by Adlerhorst

ps. There are old some bank account details published somewhere in the bowels on the BBS. Those are out of date and will be removed when I work out which button to press, so if by chance you come across them please don’t use them.

I set up a direct debit a few years ago (I give a lot to charity but don't like to talk about it). Does this mean I need to set up one of them PayPals instead?

[Adlerhorst]

Originally Posted by west country boy

I set up a direct debit a few years ago (I give a lot to charity but don't like to talk about it). Does this mean I need to set up one of them PayPals instead?

Nope. HSBC switched us to a new bank account about a year or so ago and shifted all the existing standing orders over at the same time. So they all still work.

[mrgins]

Whats the easiest way to do this with foreign currency?

[Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by mrgins

Whats the easiest way to do this with foreign currency?

I just did it with PayPal (if you have an account). Easy to set up if not.

It even asks you what currency you want to sent, so for example 10 UKP would be about $13.00 - it works it all out for you.

If you want to do a one time donation make the recipient contributions@cpfc.org as Alderhorst suggest.

[chrisophiex]

Is there anyone here that could help with the hosting, which could dramatically reduce the overheads ?

[Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by mrgins

Whats the easiest way to do this with foreign currency?

Oh, and Ray... keep it under $10,000... or you will get a knock on your door from men in black suits and wearing sunglasses if you don't.

[A Wooden Fish On Wheels]

Please confirm: Are old standing orders going to the right place? Those from the first round of fundraising by James how ever many years ago???

[Direwolf]

Subscription set up

[Crofty]

Tell me how to contribute...and I will.

[Brummie Allan]

Originally Posted by Crofty

Tell me how to contribute...and I will.

For PayPal either click on this link (To view the link you have to Register or Login) which will take you to a subscription set up for PayPal, or simply log into PayPal and either set up a monthly subscription or send a one off contribution to contributions@cpfc.org.

[Adlerhorst]

Originally Posted by A Wooden Fish On Wheels

Please confirm: Are old standing orders going to the right place? Those from the first round of fundraising by James how ever many years ago???

Yours is still active. I can see it back in 2010 and it was migrated over to the new account a year or so ago.

[A Wooden Fish On Wheels]

Originally Posted by Adlerhorst

Yours is still active. I can see it back in 2010 and it was migrated over to the new account a year or so ago.

Good egg Every little helps

[A Wooden Fish On Wheels]

Originally Posted by chrisophiex

Is there anyone here that could help with the hosting, which could dramatically reduce the overheads ?

Rickyb? Oh...

[Hpalace]

Can you send me the bank account details please?

Surprisingly I have managed to get through life without using PayPal and surprisingly I have never set up a standing order. Quite how I have managed this god knows. If I **** it up at least you will know the thought was there while some random receives a monthly freebie.

[Adlerhorst]

Originally Posted by A Wooden Fish On Wheels

Rickyb? Oh...

Actually iirc he did set it up

[Adlerhorst]

Done

[Worksop Palace]

Originally Posted by Adlerhorst

Everyone

As you may have noticed the BBS is advert free to members, and subscription free. The only reason we have been able to operate like that is because of the unique way the BBS is funded, being the generous contributions of members to the running costs of this site.

As a result of a significant increase in our hosting costs, recently we have been spending quite a bit more each month than we currently collect, and the BBS is now running at a fairly considerable loss (over a grand a year). We have burned through all our existing cash balances (and some) so to date this loss has been met by one of two very generous individuals. Unfortunately that support is going to come to an end and consequently we need to raise some more money to ensure the continued success of the BBS.

We don’t want to introduce advertising because who wants to see banner ads when they are in the middle of a blazing row about Wayne Hennessey or the inability of Palace players to shoot straight, and we certainly don’t want to move to any form of formal subscription service.

So basically we are asking if anyone who uses the BBS regularly, who can afford to help a little, and would like to, to consider contributing to the running of the site as it would be really appreciated (and frankly now is really needed)

Regular monthly payments are preferred, because this allows us to budget more easily as we know roughly how much we will be receiving each month, but one-off payments are also welcome. £5 is the suggested, regular, monthly contribution, but we do have a number of Members who contribute more than this, so please do not be dissuaded from making a larger payment if you can afford it (and if you feel you want to help out).

If you choose to contribute you will be given BBS Angel status, which provides a few minor extras such as a larger PM capacity and bigger avatars etc.

Contributions can be made via PayPal or directly to the BBS Bank account.

For PayPal either click on this link (To view the link you have to Register or Login) which will take you to a subscription set up for PayPal, or simply log into PayPal and either set up a monthly subscription or send a one off contribution to contributions@cpfc.org.

For those who want to do something directly to the bank account, be it a standing order or a one off payment, PM me and I’ll send you the bank account details.

Please do consider making a regular contribution to the BBS and thanks again to all those who are already helping, or who are considering doing so.

Thanks

Adlerhorst

ps. There are old some bank account details published somewhere in the bowels on the BBS. Those are out of date and will be removed when I work out which button to press, so if by chance you come across them please don’t use them.

I’m keen to contribute as I love this site and it’s my link to all things Palace being a northern oink etc

I may be persuaded to give a little bit more if Mr Elgin was let back in.

I knows it pure bribery, and to be fair it will only be a few quid more that I give, but all things considered, I’m sure you’ll find it’s in the right spirit ....

Perhaps...

Maybe...