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Tier 5 (Temporary worker - charity workers)

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Maintenance (funds)

This page explains what proof of maintenance (funds) you must send to support your application to the charity worker category of tier 5 of the points-based system to work in the UK.

Full details of these requirements are in Appendix C in the immigration rules which you can find on the right side of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category. You can download the guidance and application form from the Applying section.

What the documents must show

The balance must show that you have had at least £900, excluding any oversdraft facilities, in your account at all times over the 90-day period. See maintenance (funds) in points assessment for more information.

The documents must be original, on the official letter-headed paper or stationery of the organisation and have the official stamp of that organisation. They must have been issued by an authorised official of that organisation.

Evidence must be in the form of cash funds.  Other accounts or financial instruments for example, shares, bonds and pension funds, regardless of notice are not acceptable.

If you wish to rely on a joint account as evidence of available funds, you must be named on the account along with one or more other named individuals.

The documents are:

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Personal bank or building society statements covering the 90 days

The personal bank or building society statements should clearly show:

  • your name;
  • the account number;
  • the date of the statement;
  • the financial institution's name and logo;
  • transactions covering the 90-day period;
  • that there is enough funds  present in the account.

The most recent statement must be dated no earlier than 31 days before your application date.

If you wish to send electronic bank statements from an online account, these must contain all of the details listed above. In addition, you will need to send a supporting letter from your bank, on company headed paper, confirming the authenticity of the statements sent.

The balance must show that you have had at least £900, excluding any oversdraft facilities, in your account at all times over the 90-day period. We will not accept a document that shows the funds on 1 day only.

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Building society pass-book covering the 90 days

The building society pass-book should clearly show:

  • your name;
  • the account number;
  • the financial institution's name and logo;
  • transactions covering the 90-say period;
  • that there has been enough money (£900) present in the account during the 90 days.

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Letter from bank confirming funds and that they have been in your account for at least 90 days

The letter from a bank or building society should state:

  • your name;
  • the account number;
  • the date of the letter;
  • the financial institution's name and logo;
  • the funds held in your account; and
  • that enough funds (£900) have been in the bank for at least 90 days.

The balance must show that you have had at least £900, excluding any oversdraft facilities, in your account at all times over the 90-day period. We will not accept a document that shows the funds on 1 day only.
See maintenance (funds) in points assessment for more information.

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Letter from financial institution regulated by either the Financial Services Authority or the home regulator confirming funds

The letter from the financial institution regulated by the Financial Services Authority or the home regulator should state:

  • your  name;
  • the account number;
  • the date of the letter;
  • the financial institution's name and logo;
  • the funds held in your account; and
  • that the funds (£800) have been in the bank for at least 90 days.

The balance must show that you have had at least £900, excluding any oversdraft facilities, in your account at all times over the 90-day period. We will not accept a document that shows the funds on 1 day only.

The home regulator is the official regulatory body for the country in which the institution operates and the funds are located.

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If your sponsor is confirming your maintenance

Your A-rated sponsor must confirm your maintenance on your certificate of sponsorship.

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