Dave,
It is my belief the funding for the projects that help children in need should come from government coffers and not from charity.

We would all like to see government support for our favourite charities, but what should we reduce government spending on to allow it?

You raised the issue of defence spending in your OP so it is reasonable to ask if you would see it cut and the money spent on good causes instead.
May we discuss that? I do not want to be accused of "poisoning" another of your "celebrations."