Chameleon Magazine

 🎭💸So you donated to Comic Relief thinking your tenner might magically turn into a school breakfast or a safe place for a child? Buckle up. When you zoom out across the average mix of Comic Relief-funded charities, only 10–25% of that donation is likely to end up as tangible help—you know, like food, activities, or things that children and families actually touch. The rest? It’s off to the land of salaries, systems, and swirling office chairs.

🧑‍💼 The Heroic Professionals and Their Ever-Hungry Clipboards

Let’s talk about the 45–65% chunk—that’s the share going to lawyers, advisers, support workers, and programme staff. Yes, they do important work. No, they’re not exactly feeding children or keeping the heating on. But don’t worry, because another 15–25% goes to… drumroll… administration, compliance, governance, and fundraising. That’s right—somewhere, a spreadsheet just got updated with your £5 donation, and someone possibly raised a coffee cup in celebration.

It’s not all scandal—just reality. This is how charity sausage is made. And Comic Relief, like many funders, doesn’t offer a single shiny stat to show how much really helps “children in the UK.” Why? Probably because that number would struggle to sell novelty noses in supermarkets. 🎈

So next time you’re watching a celebrity zip-line into a pool of baked beans for the cause, remember: a hefty slice of the pie is keeping desks warm, not just kids.

🧐 Challenges 🧐

Do you feel duped? Or are you down with the bureaucracy? Should we demand a clear, no-spin stat from Comic Relief about UK kids? Are we OK with impact being more paperwork than packed lunches?

💬 Sound off in the comments—don’t let this just sit on Facebook. Bring the heat where it counts.

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🔥 The sharpest takes will be featured in the next issue of the magazine.