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Confidential This application applies to a limited fund campaign to support our beneficiaries who have a family with dependants under 16, or under 19 if in full-time education, a household income of under £30k and/or in receipt of means tested benefits. Beneficiaries meeting the criteria have access to a digital food voucher to assist with Christmas food provisions during school holidays, It aims to offer practical assistance during a period of heightened cost pressures for families, particularly where the withdrawal of free school meals over the holiday period adds further strain to household budgets. Applications will only be processed where all questions have been answered. Knowingly providing false or misleading information could lead to a criminal offence being committed. Personal Details Title First Name* Last Name* Address and Postcode* Email address* Contact telephone number* Date of Birth* PFA Number Date joined the PFA Details of club history (to include relevant seasons)* Current employment status Employed (Full Time)Employed (Part Time)Self-EmployedUnemployedOther What is your occupation? Are You? SingleMarried/Civil partnership/living with partnerSeparatedDivorcedWidowed Name of spouse/partner First name of spouse/partner Last Name Date of birth Are they living at the above address —Please choose an option—YesNo What is their occupation? Are they aware you made this application —Please choose an option—YesNo How many dependents live with you (under 19)? 01234 Dependent 1 Name Age Relationship to you Name of School / College School Year Dependent 2 Name Age Relationship to you Name of School / College School Year Dependent 3 Name Age Relationship to you Name of School / College School Year Dependent 4 Name Age Relationship to you Name of School / College School Year Self - Annual Salary £ Salary - gross figure Salary - 2nd job gross figure £ Partner - Annual Salary £ Salary - gross figure Salary - 2nd job gross figure £ Do you receive Child Benefit, if so, how much? £* —Please choose an option—YesNo £ Are you in receipt of any means tested benefits? —Please choose an option—YesNo Self Universal Credit £ Pension Credit £ Income Support £ Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) £ Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) £ Child Tax Credit £ Working Tax Credit £ Partner Universal Credit £ Pension Credit £ Income Support £ Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) £ Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) £ Child Tax Credit £ Working Tax Credit £ Declaration I agree that all the information provided in the application form is true and correct.* Please make sure you have agreed to the above declaration by ticking the box. We are unable to process your application unless this is done. By signing this form, you acknowledge agreement to the use of information provided in line with The Players Foundation GDPR Policy. Type Name of beneficiary / person completing the form* Date* Relationship to beneficiary? (if applicable) Do you hold an LPA if signing on behalf of beneficiary —Please choose an option—YesNo Documentation Required Please enclose an official letter confirming proof of your benefits payment (if applicable) Please enclose copies of the last 3 months pay slips for both parties (if applicable), if self-employed your latest tax return If you have not provided your PFA membership number, we will require proof you meet our beneficial class i.e., copy of an old playing contract. Proof of photo identification, this can be in the form of a photocard driving licence or passport and a copy of an official letter confirming your address.
