Help for Heroes Idea.

[Ian_Gere]

There's management and piss taking though, eh? The whole 'if you don't pay top salaries you don't get top people' argument only holds water so far... Look at bankers for a classic example of top salaries for incompetant idiots simply because that was the

 

[Ian_Gere]

...culture (i'm on my phone).

I wonder if wristbands & patches are really necessary? Do we need something to show we did give to a charity, or would we rather more of the money we gave was pure profit on the event and went directly to the charities?

 

[Moose87]

people should want to work for a charity because it helps people, not because it makes them alot of money. it was reported that the directors are getting 100k+ for H4H. thats alot of money, like 4 times what a soldier gets. the money could be better spent is what people are getting at.

 

[Del Monty]

The idea of the patches and bands was to show support of these charities through airsofters. which is a huge growing sport in the UK, my idea is to expand on this 1 day sponsored event for the charities and turn it into something quite big (if possible) with additional events, throughout the year (again if possible), really make a difference to those involved with the charities, show support through Airsoft. thats the idea/plan anyways, it may not go that way ... but it would be lovely to at least try.

 

[Ian_Gere]

Yeah, I can see the point in that. People may see a patch and ask about it. Can't say I've ever asked anyone what their charity wristbands were for though. I mean they're not like friendship braids or other handmade wristwear/bracelets where there's likely to be a personal story involved.

 

[Del Monty]

What do people think of this, as a name and logo/patch idea ? ...

Something I cooked up quickly.

 

[NickM]

MM we'll all be "super trouper"s in no time!

To be honest I like the idea of the patch, not so much the wrist band I never really look at them. I'm sure something fairly cryptic would be good as it means that people would ask what its all about. I guess it's hard to balance being visible with being tacticool.

Something like the "hit takers" one down at the EAG sites.

Your ideas are great and I am happy to be involved with it if it ever comes good. By the sounds of it you are thinking along the lines of GZ but with a charity focus. H4H are very high profile but their methods can be questionable. The British legion are a charity I support more regularly, but its your baby, if you are set on H4H then its ok.

Perhaps a little fun with a forces acronym might be nice. Or I'd tried AirSOFT = Airsoft Supporters Of Forces T(this is where I ran out of ideas). Or something like SNAFU = Supporters of Nominated Altruistic Forces U(again with the lack of ideas) or change the U to an O and it could be Organisations, then when people go "haha you noob you got that wrong SNAFO should end with a U" and you can respond with what it means.

 

[cableguy95]

MM we'll all be "super trouper"s in no time!

To be honest I like the idea of the patch, not so much the wrist band I never really look at them. I'm sure something fairly cryptic would be good as it means that people would ask what its all about. I guess it's hard to balance being visible with being tacticool.

Something like the "hit takers" one down at the EAG sites.

Your ideas are great and I am happy to be involved with it if it ever comes good. By the sounds of it you are thinking along the lines of GZ but with a charity focus. H4H are very high profile but their methods can be questionable. The British legion are a charity I support more regularly, but its your baby, if you are set on H4H then its ok.

Perhaps a little fun with a forces acronym might be nice. Or I'd tried AirSOFT = Airsoft Supporters Of Forces T(this is where I ran out of ideas). Or something like SNAFU = Supporters of Nominated Altruistic Forces U(again with the lack of ideas) or change the U to an O and it could be Organisations, then when people go "haha you noob you got that wrong SNAFO should end with a U" and you can respond with what it means.

The T could be trust so Airsoft Supporters Of Forces Trust again just an idea to complete NickM's idea

 

[Del Monty]

I like that .. however Trust sounds singular .. Trust's perhaps since I was thinking of the British Legion and Army Benevolent Fund to support.

 

[Ian_Gere]

I think "Trust" may mean something legal in relation to charities.

ABC - Airsoft Benevolent Corps...?

 

[Del Monty]

Some more/random names ....

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Airsoft Military Benevolence

Airsoft Supporters Army

Airsoft Charity Group

Supporting Armed Services (SAS)

Airsoft Poppy Brigade

Airsoft Heroes Association

 

[NickM]

SAS might incur the wrath of some in the forces currently.

AHA sounds a bit like the members would be the hero's see above.

But both good ideas, if I was voting..... out of your list I'd go for AMB Group perhaps. Would make a nice short patch too. The one ACG would allow you to support a wider range of charities if you so choose later on. For example I know many sites support cancer research/support charities. Maybe try Airsofters?

 

[Del Monty]

Im leaning towards the Airsoft Military Benevolence, nice and short and to the point, the others were just completely random ideas late last night.

 

[chris555]

True russle but i keep hearing the owners are paying thenselfs a large wage from everywhere i think the older charities do more combat stress being another good one but the legion and the benevolant fund both sound good to me what about a.good event held some where close to something like the war and peace show coupd be a god.opportunity to get more of the public into the hobby and get sone retailer backing

 

[Spatch]

To open it up for further use after this event and not tying it towards any particular charity so we can do more for other charities not military associated possibly, something like

ACPA.. Airsoft charity players association

 

[Del Monty]

Airsoft Charity Players Unit/Team/Regiment ... keep it somewhat tactical sounding

 

[Moose87]

I like ACG, its short to the point. the acc rolls off the tongue quite well. its covers you for any charity. its not tacticool but on a patch it will just say ACG so doesnt matter. can come up with a motto as well like, supporting those who supported us.

 

[NickM]

I like ACG as well and a moto like the one above would work nicely, guess its up to you Del Monty its your baby. I'd buy and wear a patch and make donations, I'd play games that were available but I have a limit of the Northern edge of the M25, I might go slightly further in school holidays for the right event ( a 2 day event perhaps).

Would you be happy with events being run independently perhaps, for example franchising it out a bit, supporters of your idea could organise events at various sites on your behalf and forward on funds raised.

I know EAG do quite a bit for charity, they organise events, get some newspaper types down for a bit of positive local coverage. Like their Worthing Santa special game that is run every year between them and the Ford Ranges airsofters group raises significant funds.

 

[Del Monty]

Airsoft Charity Group I think it will be then, it seems to work well.

Just wanted to say thank you for the replies and messages .. never expected this amount of interest so quickly so Thank you to all, its very warming, especially being so close to Christmas

Nick, I would be more then happy for people to raise on my behalf, the more help the better.. this will need help from people to even have a chance of working so yes, very much appreciated.

 

[Moose87]

Well having been a soldier i know the military isnt always very helpful especially after you have left. So im always happy to help out soldiers.