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Credits Project in Scotland
This project aims to contribute to a reduction in the number
of families living in poverty by maximizing the potential income
available to them through the tax credit system.
The objective
of the project is to increase the capacity of front line agencies
to provide accurate, high quality and effective advice and information
on tax credits to eligible claimants, particularly lone parents
and those on low incomes. This is being achieved by providing training,
factsheets, a monthly tax credits e-bulletin and running
an advice line.
Training
We run a range of tax credits courses for workers of different levels of experience and knowledge.
Half-day basic courses for frontline workers who do not specialise in welfare rights but need to ensure their clients are not losing out financially. These courses are at the special price of £25 per person for organisations in Scotland. We also provide these courses in-house for organisations in Scotland for £150 in total for up to 20 people at your workplace or a venue which suits you.
Standard courses – for those with a working knowledge, or want to update their skills:
Courses for experienced advisers:
Fees and booking information
Booking form
FREE local authority tax credits training
If you work for a local authority in Scotland and provide training on welfare rights, we are offering you free resources and support to deliver basic tax credits courses to frontline workers who work with low-income families or low-waged workers. Find out more on our information page for local authorities.
NEW Early years and childcare services
If you work in early years or childcare services in Scotland, we are offering you FREE resources and support to promote take-up of tax credits, identify problems and make effective referrals. Find out more on our information page for early years and childcare services.
Tax credits factsheets
We have
produced factsheets on a range of tax credit topics, concentrating
particularly on problem areas. You can view and print
all our factsheets below. To request printed copies email acarr@cpagscotland.org.uk with your contact details and which titles you would like.
Tax credits: win some, lose some more
Mark Willis looks at the impact of the new rules affecting tax credits which came into force on 6 April 2011. (Article in Welfare Rights Bulletin 221 April 2011)
Tax credits e-bulletin
Our monthly tax credits e-bulletin keeps you up to date with tax credits news and developments. You can read recent editions by following the links below, or sign up to the e-bulletin here. Please note, we will not pass your details to anyone outside CPAG, and you can unsubscribe from the e-bulletin at any time.
Advice line for advisers in Scotland
We offer advice and information to advisers in Scotland on all aspects of the welfare benefits and tax credits systems through our advice line.
For
further information on the Tax Credits Project please contact:
Mark Willis
tel: 0141 552 3722 mwillis@cpagscotland.org.uk
CPAG in Scotland,
Unit 9, Ladywell, 94 Duke Street, Glasgow, G4 0UW. Tel: 0141 552
3303 staff@cpagscotland.org.uk
This project is funded by the Scottish Government.
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