Acas
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.
We provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and we work with
employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Visit for good practice
guidance or call the Acas helpline on for more specific questions on employment relations issues.
www.acas.org.uk
Employers for Childcare
Employers for Childcare is a registered charity set up to assist working parents with
dependent children to get and stay in work, by encouraging businesses to invest in
employer-supported childcare.
www.employersforchildcare.org
Equal Opportunities Commission
Provides advice on legal rights related to sex discrimination and equal pay. Provides legal
advice and assistance to individuals who have been discriminated against because of their sex
or gender. Takes landmark legal cases under the Sex Discrimination Act and Equal Pay Act.
www.eoc.org.uk
New Deal for Lone Parents
This is a scheme for lone parents who are not working or are working less than 16
hours a week and whose youngest child is under 16 years old, regardless of whether
or not they are in receipt of a benefit. It is a voluntary scheme designed to
provide help and advice to lone parents who wish to get into work or training.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Working tax credit / child tax credit
This is for couples or individuals with children where one person works
16 hours or more a week, couples or individuals without children where one
person is aged 25 years or over and works 30 hours or more a week, couples
or individuals where a person aged 50 years or more has moved off benefits
to work 16 hours or more a week (whether with or without children)
www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
