It's heartwarming that so many have already offered to contribute, but all will come to nothing if arrangements are not firmed up.
I also imagine that whatever is collected will do the most good the sooner it is passed on.
What is required is an individual trusted by all, to whom we can send our cheques so that they can be sent, en mass, to Paul. I assume that Niel has his address, or the exercise will be wasted.
One name comes to mind, and he probably has the use of a safe accommodation address where the cheques can be sent. Perhaps he will volunteer his services. (?)