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About AmazonSmile
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support a charity of your choice every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.co.uk, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as amazon.co.uk, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your selected charity.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.co.uk from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.co.uk to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?
Millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations to charities by Amazon. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for smile.amazon.co.uk donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.
Can I use my existing Amazon.co.uk account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on amazon.co.uk and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
How do I select a charitable organisation to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to smile.amazon.co.uk you need to select a charitable organisation to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.co.uk will result in a donation. AmazonSmile will occasionally contact you about donation amounts disbursed to your chosen charity or about the programme.
Can I change my charity?
Yes, you can change your charity any time. Your AmazonSmile purchases after the change count towards your newly selected charity. To change your charity, sign in to smile.amazon.co.uk on your desktop or mobile phone browser and simply select “Change your Charity” in “Your Account.”
What charities can I choose from?
Customers can select from a list of charities that are registered with the Charity Commission of either England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland and have enrolled in the AmazonSmile programme.
If I represent a charitable organisation, how can I learn more about enrolling my organisation for AmazonSmile?
Go to org.amazon.co.uk to learn how to enrol your organisation to receive funds.
How much of my purchase does Amazon.co.uk donate?
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the net purchase price (excluding VAT, returns and shipping fees) of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, VAT, and service charges, and less any rebates, returns, and bad debt. From time to time, we may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organisations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details.
Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile?
Donations are made by AmazonSmile and are not tax deductible by you.
How can I learn more about AmazonSmile?
Please see complete AmazonSmile programme details.
Chester Phab Club members enjoyed their excursion on Tuesday 5 September 2017 and Wednesday 6 September 2017, Inclusive Educational Visit / Tour of State Rooms, Buckingham Palace, London. This trip included overnight hotel accommodation including breakfast. After delighting in the splendour and opulence of the State Rooms in this iconic building steeped in history, members enjoyed refreshments at the Buckingham Palace garden cafe and appreciated the views of the famous lawns.
The Tour of The State Rooms commenced on Wednesday 6 September at 9.45 am.
This trip has been kindly funded by The Big Lottery, Awards for All England
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Wonderful News
Lynda, Chair of Chester Phab Club has just received notification that The Prime Minister has asked the Cabinet Office to inform her having accepted the advice of the Head of the Civil Service and the Main Honours Committee that her name has been submitted to the Queen. He has recommended that Her Majesty has graciously approved Lynda be awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Birthday 2016 Honours List.
Lynda is delighted a proud moment for her. The award is in recognition of all the work Lynda has undertaken for Chester Phab Club over 27 years.
Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters “BEM“.
The honours system recognises people who have:
- made achievements in public life
- committed themselves to serving and helping Britain
They usually have made life better for other people or be outstanding at what they do.
Lynda wishes to thank Phab National for the remarkable 27 year journey she has experienced during her voluntary role with Chester Phab Club and Phab National – amazing charities enriching and transforming many lives.
Statistics for information regarding Queens Honours List 2016
In total, 1,149 people have received an award:
• 1,004 candidates have been selected at BEM, MBE and OBE level. 312 at BEM, 477 at MBE and 215 at OBE
• 70% of the recipients are people who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities either in a voluntary or paid capacity
• there are 538 successful women candidates in the list, representing 47% of the total
• 8.2% of the successful candidates (90 people) come from a BAME background: the greatest ever number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic recipients in an honours list
• 5.2% of the successful candidates consider themselves to have a disability under the Equality Act 2010
Lynda is one of 312 people to be awarded a BEM, great news for disabled women.
Chester Phab Club website : www.chesteradult.phab.org.uk
Phab National website: www.phab.org.uk
Chester Phab members Denise and Mani along with Lynda and Kate volunteered at Chester Library to promote the services of the club on 22nd of April 2016. The environment at the Library was brilliant and we managed to speak to a lot of people regarding the services and opportunities provided by Chester Phab. We hope to get a lot more new members for the club in coming months.
We would like to thank Chester Library staff and Cheshire West and Chester Council for giving us this opportunity to showcase our services.
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Chester Library
Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2EF
Email: libraries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Telephone: 01244 977 380
Fax: 01244 315 534
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Information Consortium
Cheshire West and Chester Council have developied a local online information and services website and is available to use now. The website includes a range of voluntary and community organisations, advice & information fact sheets and a self-assessment tool. Chester Adult Phab are one of the voluntary organisations listed on the website when it is launched. The website can be found at: www.westcheshirelocaloffer.co.uk
Chester Phab club details can be browsed via following link