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  • Baileys_Babe
    Baileys_Babe Posts: 6,258 Forumite
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    I've got a meeting in London on Friday in connection with it as well - but that will also involve catching up with pals and some beers afterwards so all good there! I could theoretically claim my travel expenses, but probably won't as long as MrEH can drop me for the tube in the morning and collect me from there again in the evening. If I have to use the train then I will claim though as that's a lot pricier.  
    IMHO when doing a volunteering role is essential to claim for everything you are entitled to so the organisation fully understands the cost of volunteers. Then they are able to budget appropriately. This enables people who for financial reasons would need to claim every penny being able to without feeling embarrassed for doing so. Once your expenses are paid if you think it is something that you wouldn't financially feel is worth claiming you could always donate the money to charity with gift aid to give your donation an additional boost.
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  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,375 Forumite
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    it sounds as if you have a lovely weekend to look forward to.

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  • beanielou
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    At the FB no one was able to claim expenses.

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  • Makingabobor2
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    Good luck with the viewing. I'll keep everything crossed for you. Think this is getting to the time of year now where people think more seriously about moving. I'm sure it won't be long now.

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  • foxgloves
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    Pleased to hear viewing activity is progressing. Fingers firmly crossed that somebody makes a decent offer.

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