# Give to charity, not beggars, says government

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2000/10/07/give-charity-not-beggars-says-government/
- Published: 2000-10-07T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Government is about to launch a £240,000 advertising campaign to persuade the
public not to give to beggars, according to The Observer. The campaign will suggest
that people volunteer, give gifts in kind to beggars, or donate to charity.

Read It’s official: Thou shalt not give money to beggars by Ben Summerskill in The
Observer.

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