Difference between revisions of "Donations Policy"
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We've got some guidelines on how we manage donations: | We've got some guidelines on how we manage donations: | ||
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* don't dump stuff here | * don't dump stuff here | ||
* if it's on the list of stuff we want - that's great (make sure once you've donated that it gets crossed off the list!) | * if it's on the list of stuff we want - that's great (make sure once you've donated that it gets crossed off the list!) | ||
* if it's big / complex / costly then talk to committee about it (for now, email the Google Group) | * if it's big / complex / costly then talk to committee about it (for now, email the Google Group) | ||
* if it's a loan be prepared to take it back (if requested to) or lose it | * if it's a loan be prepared to take it back (if requested to) or lose it | ||
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* we don't buy stuff from individuals - if you have something to sell, put it on ebay and we might buy it (guarantees that we pay market rate, but also means we get the best kit for Makespace) | * we don't buy stuff from individuals - if you have something to sell, put it on ebay and we might buy it (guarantees that we pay market rate, but also means we get the best kit for Makespace) | ||
| + | * Things that are donated need to comply with our [[Hazardous Materials]] rules | ||
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And if you loan something, be prepared that it might be stolen, broken, or damaged in some way, and that if we decide it's too costly in money/space/time to keep, be prepared to take it back, so we don't have to pay for disposal.) | And if you loan something, be prepared that it might be stolen, broken, or damaged in some way, and that if we decide it's too costly in money/space/time to keep, be prepared to take it back, so we don't have to pay for disposal.) | ||
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| + | You may also want to check the [[Storage]] guidelines. | ||
Revision as of 13:33, 15 November 2012
We've got some guidelines on how we manage donations:
- thank you!
- don't dump stuff here
- if it's on the list of stuff we want - that's great (make sure once you've donated that it gets crossed off the list!)
- if it's big / complex / costly then talk to committee about it (for now, email the Google Group)
- if it's a loan be prepared to take it back (if requested to) or lose it
- we don't buy stuff from individuals - if you have something to sell, put it on ebay and we might buy it (guarantees that we pay market rate, but also means we get the best kit for Makespace)
- Things that are donated need to comply with our Hazardous Materials rules
(If you are wondering why we don't just accept anything, it's because:
- some items would cost us money to dispose of (if large / heavy / hazardous materials)
- we haven't got infinite storage space
- some items, even if we can use them, will cost us money in insurance or other costs, so the donation might mean we end up with a liability
And if you loan something, be prepared that it might be stolen, broken, or damaged in some way, and that if we decide it's too costly in money/space/time to keep, be prepared to take it back, so we don't have to pay for disposal.)
You may also want to check the Storage guidelines.
