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One million people renew their Tax Credits!
THOUSANDS of people have already used the Tax Credit online renewal service in the early hours of the morning, new statistics reveal this week. More than 17,000 people have already used the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Tax Credits online service between midnight and 6am since April, while more than one million people have renewed across all channels. This all hours online service has proved very popular, with more than 8 in 10 people using it saying they were happy with the process. On average, it takes just 15 minutes to renew online. Nick Lodge, HMRC's Director General, Benefits and Credits, said:- "This year, everyone can renew their Tax Credits online at a time to suit them. This secure online service is quicker than calling us at busy times. So far, more than one million claimants have renewed their Tax Credits and reported changes. Anybody who needs to renew should take action now and go online."
HMRC is sending out 5.9 million Tax Credits renewals packs which will arrive by 30 June 2015. So far, over 220,000 people have renewed and made changes online, which is more than treble the number compared to the same time last year. People can renew their Tax Credits claim online, at any time and from any device online or by calling the Tax Credits helpline on:- 0345 300 3900. Sainsbury's Southport is in search of a new local charity to support SOUTHPORT'S Sainsbury's Local Charity of the Year scheme is back for the 7th year and the Southport store is looking for a new charity to support from the Southport area. For the 1st time this year, customers will be given a choice of charities to vote for and the winning charity will then get help from the store to fundraise and raise awareness about the charity for the forthcoming year. Customers can vote between 15 June to 28 June 2015, in nearby stores and online. The Sainsbury's Local Charity of the Year scheme has raised over £7million over the last 6 years and has helped thousands of charities across the UK. Chris Griffiths, Store Manager of Sainsbury's Southport, said:- "We know there are so many great charities in the local area and we're really excited about providing a boost to 1 of these over 2016." |
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Empowering Youth Foundation proves golf is accessible to children of all abilities
OVER 80 primary school children from
across Liverpool took part in a golf competition as part of the key stage 2
school games. The event was hosted by children's charity Empowering Youth
Foundation (EYF) and the Liverpool School Sports Partnership (LSSP) at Croxteth
Hall on Thursday, 18 June 2015. The competition was structured around
EYF's programme, which is designed to result in community cohesion and
development of a transferable skill set for young people. To date, pupils have
participated in games such as football, netball, volleyball, dance and much
more. This week it was all about fun, golf based activities. EYF uses this sport
to focus on building valuable life skills inherent in the game of golf such as
honesty, sportsmanship and courtesy. Liverpool School Sport Partnership (LSSP)
works to achieve the national:- "PE & Sport Strategy for Young People"
strategy, which aims to get 5 to 16 year olds to participate in at least 2 hours
of high quality curriculum PE and sport at school each week. The partnership
also aims to create new opportunities for them to participate in a further 3
hours each week of sporting activity, through school, voluntary and community
providers. Through the 'Liverpool School Games', children of all
abilities are taught sports related values, as well as being introduced to new
sports that they otherwise may not have tried. Both organisations
have similar aims and, as such, have existing ties together in areas such as
Manchester. Having recently developed a presence in the Liverpool area, this new
partnership was a natural progression for EYF. The charity has grown rapidly in
the last 12 months and as well as continuing its work in Wrexham and Manchester,
it is now having a positive effect within the communities of Liverpool and
Staffordshire.
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