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Discount for people in receipt of benefits

1. Do you agree with the proposal to create a fee discount structure for people in receipt of certain benefits?

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2. What information do you think we need to consider when looking at a fee discount for people in receipt of certain benefits?

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I believe that discounts for groups who are underrepresented in employment are a good idea - especially if applicable to individuals who have lived experience that is relevant to the groups they may end up working with.

I think it is important to consider whether it is the individual who is responsible for pay their fee, or whether it is going to be covered by the Employer.

I feel it is more important to offer a mechanism for Employers to pay directly for Disclosure applications, as opposed to offering a discount.

Discount for care experienced young people

3. Do you agree with the Option 1 proposal to provide a fee discount for care experienced young people?

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4. Do you agree with the Option 2 proposal to provide a fee discount for care experienced young people?

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5. What information do you think we need to consider when proposing a fee discount for care experienced young people?

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I believe a discount for CEYP is good idea as they are underrepresented in Employment.

Consideration should be given to whether an individual will be paying their fee, or whether it will be covered by their employer.

Discount for volunteers

6. Do you agree with the proposal to move to a fee discount for volunteers in Qualifying Voluntary Organisations?

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7. What information do you think we need to consider when proposing moving to a fee discount for volunteers in Qualifying Voluntary Organisations?

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I think this seems like a fair idea.

It will no doubt be a significant change, and have an impact on budgets for organisations who make significant use of Volunteers - but I do think it's fair to ask for some of the fee to be contributed to, given that the organisation ultimately benefits from volunteer labour. The cost is small compared to the benefit.

Fees for accredited bodies

8. Do you agree with the proposal to increase the accredited body registration fee to £120, with additional countersignatories continuing to be £15 per addition?

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9. Do you agree with the proposal to introduce an account upgrade fee?

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10. What information do you think we need to consider in relation to the accredited body registration fee?

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I don't have many views on this as it doesn't impact my organisation.

I think the suggested fees seem fair and don't feel like too much of an ask.

About you

17. Are you responding as an individual or an organisation?

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18. What is your organisation?

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Eden Court Highlands