That sounds simple, except there is no possible way for Tim to get anything back out of the tin for his expenses. It might be part of Plan B, though. Here's another (untested) idea to get 'em to stick a toe into the water, with a view to encouraging the charity to make things easier for you later. Is it possible to get permission for a local branch of them to set up an info table at the side of the room when you do your next gig? If their presence is unadvertised, the charity couldn't be accused of promoting a non-charitable object (you). Then you plug them from the stage, so the charity gets a bit of donations, and they go back to tell their colleagues, "Look what we collected. This artist and his audience are good for business. Let's do more." If they don't get enough business to hold their interest, nothing has been lost but a little volunteer time and some expectations. Good luck in any case.
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