Sir, If the post arriving in my home is anything like average as to the number of appeals letters, lucky numbers invitations, unsolicited raffle books and requests for donations in the guise of questionnaires, then the production and postage expenditure on such sendings must run to tens of thousands of pounds every week of the year.
Would it not be a valuable contribution to the funds of these mostly worthy charities if they were to subscribe to a register advising them where not to send their literature? Other than in the most exceptional circumstances, including national or international tragedy, we mostly have a list of our favoured charities that we support, and who rely on our giving on a regular basis. And we usually have a set amount that we are able and or prepared to set aside for such.
The value of creating such a register would be threefold. It would be environmentally friendly, it would mean less aggravation when the postman calls, and above all would greatly add to the coffers of those who seek help in raising funds.
Jack Lynes
Pinner, Middx