Charity Bank Accounts and Attendance Allowance

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4.2 • 804 Ratings

🗓️ 4 January 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Around 9 out of 10 charities have told a new report they've had at least one issue with banking in the past two years. The Charity Finance Group and National Council for Voluntary Organisations spoke to almost 2,000 charities in the UK and found more than three quarters had struggled to change the named signatories on their bank account and 4 in 10 said that the checks they were asked to complete weren't designed for voluntary organisations. We'll speak to one of the authors of that report and get reaction from UK Finance, which represents banks.

What were the key announcements in the Scottish Budget? We'll discuss income tax thresholds and a promise to lift the two-child benefit cap.

If you're a pensioner missing the Winter Fuel Payment this year - what other help could you get if you're struggling? We'll look at Attendance Allowance - who's eligible and how you can apply.

And, what's the best advice to make sure you're not inadvertently insuring the same thing twice?

Presenter: Felicity Hannah Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Emma Smith and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle

(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 7th December 2024)

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0:39.6	Hello, changes to tax thresholds and a promise to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
0:44.7	In this Moneybox podcast, we'll find out what was in the Scottish budget.
0:48.5	If you're a pensioner missing out on the winter fuel payment this year, we'll look at what
0:52.5	other help you could get if you're
0:54.3	struggling. Plus, how many insurance policies does your fridge freezer really need? What about your
0:59.3	phone? We'll ask if you're spending more than you need to on cover. But first, nine out of 10
1:04.9	charities say they've had at least one issue with banking in the last two years. Charity Finance Group
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