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Changes to the Authorised Agency Scheme - to be introduced     1 September 2009

At a Board meeting in July 2009, Trustees discussed problems with the Authorised Agency Scheme. They have agreed that from 1 September 2009, the Trust will only accept applications via the Authorised Agency scheme from one named adviser with relevant money / debt advice qualifications and experience.

To participate, please submit the following details to Amy Purser at Charis Grants:

          Organisation:.................................................................................
          Name of Authorised Agency Contact:.................................................
          Qualifications:................................................................................
          Address:.......................................................................................
          Email address:................................................................................
          Direct dial telephone number:............................................................

Only this named individual will be able to submit applications to the EDF Energy Trust without having to send in documentary evidence of their client's income, provided they have seen up to date evidence of income and the client is in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

      • Working Tax Credit with income of less than £15,000 and which must include a disability element
      • Disability Living Allowance (where the household income is less than £15,000)
      • Child Tax Credit with an income of less than £15,000
      • Income support
      • Council Tax Benefit
      • Housing Benefit
      • Jobseeker's allowance (Income Based)
      • Pension Credit

Applications from any other adviser within the organisation will need to be submitted with ALL necessary supporting documentation including proof of the applicant's income. Any application submitted to the Trust after 1 September 2009 without the necessary supporting documentation will be unsuccessful due to 'weak case'.

 

Joint applications to the British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) and the EDF Energy Trust

Please note, if a client is seeking help from both Trusts, all relevant income proof documentation must be provided as the BGET has ceased it Authorised Agency Scheme.

If you require any further information regarding this issue please call Amy Purser on 01733 421034 or email [email protected]