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Financial wellbeing

Staff portal for Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared Cost AVC) Scheme

You could retire early or with more money, find out how! If you are a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you can access this valuable new staff benefit. 

Shared Cost AVCs are a cost-effective way to top up your pension pot and saving money on your income tax and National Insurance. For example: A £100 contribution will cost a basic rate taxpayer £68.12!
Click here to register and find out more. 

Help to save

Help to Save is a type of savings account. It allows certain people entitled to Working Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit to get a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save over 4 years.
Help to Save is backed by the government so all savings in the scheme are secure.

Find out more information here! 

Are you finding yourself worrying about money?

If so, please click here to view an RCT based booklet containing information, advice and support for anyone concerned about money. You can also click on the following links to view information around food banks, checking your eligibility for benefits and information surrounding debt

Within RCT, resident support is offered which includes information and guidance surrounding benefits and finances, as well as support for finding work, your wellbeing and so much more! Check it out here. 

Please click here to view a booklet from our Staff Benefits which contains some brilliant, and useful information around loneliness, looking after yourself and additional staff benefits.