This article in The Daily Telegraph is interesting for a couple of reasons at least.
1. If this doesnt demonstrate the need to do the research and talk to local people what does?
2. It perfectly demonstrates that volunteers need to be sure they will be needed.
3. Demand to know how and WHERE your money will be spent
4. There are some great comments from local people at the end of this article - and yep we are very proud of the ones made about us!  Read