Mystery benefactor sparks public debate after leaving £20 'gift' in Horsham town centre

An anonymous person who found the cash posted a picture of it on social media, saying: “I found this whilst walking through town. Such a nice thing for whoever left it to do and has made my day. I will be donating it to a good cause.”

The public gift has led to praise from many for the benefactor with some describing it as ‘a beautiful gesture’ and the benefactor as ‘an amazing human being.’

Another person said: “What a kind gesture! Someone who has enough themselves, but thinks about making someone’s day with a random act of kindness.”

And another stated: “Such a lovely thing for that person who left the money to do, what a beautiful heart they have.”

But others have criticised the person who found the cash for not leaving the money where it was if they didn’t need it.

One told the finder: “If you didn’t need it, leave it for someone that does?”

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But another queried: “How do you know the next person that comes along is just being greedy and doesn’t need it? Come on £20 hanging off a tree, who wouldn’t pick it up? At least this person said that they will be putting it to a good cause.”

Another said: “Either leave it or use it. The person’s done it for someone to enjoy. If they wanted it to go to charity they would have done it themselves.”