Ruth,I have looked through my posts and apart from calling them chameleon like[very mild criticism],I dont see any EFDSS bashing.
I would like to see them be able to make a bigger contribution which was why I offered money for a specific purpose,that offer still stands, but I have not had the courtesy of a reply.
This sort of thing is known as sponsorship,last year I was Involved with the Ballydehob Jazz festival,we managed to raise thousands of pounds in sponsorship,thus ensuring a successful festival..Ihave noticed other festivals[Lancaster Maritime Festival],havein the past obtained money from sponsors,I believe Louis Killen was sponsored by Alan Bell,and there were other sponsors too.North West Water,Virgin Trains, you may of course have already considered sponsorship.
Good luck anyway with your attempts to turn things round.