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The Family and Childcare Trust has today been accredited as a Living Wage employer.
The UK charity – which currently employs 25 people – is commited to paying the living wage for all its employees and third-party contractors and suppliers.
The living wage is set at £7.85 per hour but with its head office in London, the London living wage of £9.15 will apply to most of the people who work for or with the Family and Childcare Trust.
Farah Elahi, who recently passed her MA, took up a fixed-term contract as a project intern at the charity. She said:
"I was looking for an internship so that I could get to know the charity sector and expand my project management skills.
"It makes all the difference to be paid a London living wage. I can give my full attention and energy to the project I’m working on, and learn new skills while I’m here, without worrying about money."
Stephen Dunmore, chief executive at the Family and Childcare Trust said:
"We’re delighted that we are now officially a Living Wage employer. For talented people like Farah, and for families to be able to thrive in Britain, wages need to reflect the cost of living.
"We hope that other organisations will follow our example, and support family life by making sure their employees are paid a fair wage and through promoting flexible working and other family friendly employment policies."
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Contact: Mark Bou Mansour, Communications and Campaigns Manager. Telephone: 0207 940 7535, mobile: 07538 334 772, email: mark@familyandchildcaretrust.org.
Notes to editor:
The Family and Childcare Trust employs 25 people and promotes family friendly working practices. Our team is comprised of four directors reporting to a chief executive. Of the three directors, one works flexibly and two are part-time. There is also a job share managerial role at the charity. We currently employ one intern on a fixed term contract and pay the London living wage for this position.
About the Family and Childcare Trust
The Family and Childcare Trust aims to make the UK a better place for families. We are a leading national family charity in the field of policy, research and advocacy on childcare and family issues, with over 40 years’ experience. Our on-the-ground work with parents and providers informs our research and campaigns. We focus on the early years and childcare because they are crucial to boosting children’s outcomes throughout life and supporting parents to work.