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During the year ended 31 December 2007 the Society made grants to 595 regular beneficiaries, and 257 one-off grants for specific immediate needs. The total amount of grants to individuals was £707,302. A copy of the Trustees' Report and Financial Statements for 2007 can  be found on this website. A summary of our finances for 2007 is also available.

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Although the standard rate of income tax has reduced from 22% to 20% with effect from April 2008, the Chancellor announced in his March 2008 Budget  that the rate at which charities can reclaim tax under the Gift Aid scheme will remain at 22% for a three-year transitional period.