Francis - I echo your views to the letter. Our charity (GOES) is as yet a 'micro charity' - bringing in just less tha £5k last year. We're registered with HMRC for Gift Aid which has saved a few lives!
This 'CEO' rides a bike rather than driving a 4x4 and we have as yet to aquire Head Offices in Belgravia!
We're retired and so have the luxury of not needing any income from the charity - what comes in goes out to help people without any deduction for 'expenses'.
We admire greatly the effort put in by many people such as yourself to provide a decent living for so many people who can take pride in their employment.
Keep up the good work!
Tom.