My view of the charity world is that compared with business, there is too much talk, way too many meetings and expert panels and blue-ribbon commissions, and not enough action. Or as an Australian friend of mine once opined: "Sometimes you just have to have a go and get on with it, mate! ". John Wood
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This quote captures the essence of charity. Charities are an ideal way to help people in need. However, it has become too bogged down in bureaucracy and talk. Too many meetings and not enough action.

The reality is that there are far too many people who want to help but cannot find the time for it. One reason for this is that charities are often run by committees which make decisions rather than making things themselves. The manager of a charity should be the one to make all decisions, rather than having meetings with other committees to discuss them.

Source: Creating Room To Read

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